June
5-6 Saturday - Sunday
CELEBRATION OF TEXTILES
Sat. 10 AM-4 PM, Sun. 1-5 PM
The museum gardens are transformed into a hands-on exploration of textile techniques during this free, annual two-day festival. Explore the galleries and then step outside to watch live sheep shearing (weather permitting), try your hand at woodblock printing, and watch embroidery, weaving, lace making, and quilting demonstrations by local artists and craftspeople. Student art projects inspired by The Art of Living and created as part of the Museum-School Partnership will also be on display. Further details will be announced in the coming months. All ages welcome. Free; no reservations required. Funded in part by the DC Commission on the Arts and Humanities, an agency supported in part by the National Endowment for the Arts. Celebration of Textiles is part of Museum Walk Weekend, organized by the Dupont-Kalorama Museums Consortium; visit www.dkmuseums.com for more information.
12 Saturday
HIGHLIGHTS TOUR
1:30 PM
Free; no reservations required.
13 Sunday
HIGHLIGHTS TOUR
1:30 PM
Free; no reservations required.
17 Thursday
LECTURE
Robin and Lucienne Day: Designer Couple and the Modern Interior
6 PM
Dr. Pat Kirkham, professor at the Bard Graduate Center for the Study of the Decorative Arts, Design and Culture, discusses the influences and impact that Robin and Lucienne Day’s textiles, furniture and ceramics had on mid-century modern interiors. Fee: $20/members; $25/non-members. Advance registration required; space is limited. Call (202) 667-0441, ext. 64 to register.
19 Saturday
Highlights Tour
1:30 PM
Free; no reservations required.
20 Sunday
Highlights Tour
1:30 PM
Free; no reservations required.
MID-CENTURY MODERN FILM SERIES
The Best of Everything (1959)
2 PM
Rona Jaffe's best-selling novel comes to life in high-gloss, Hollywood style. The romantic, witty drama follows the travails of three single roommates as they work their way through the ranks of a New York publishing firm. Joan Crawford heads an all-star supporting cast in this tour of office politics before women's liberation. The film brings to life mid 20th-century interiors and architecture; an Alton housing estate (built in the 1950s) and Edgecumbe Park housing development (1958-1970) help place the playful patterns of Art by the Yard in context. Free; reservations required. Call (202) 667-0441, ext. 64 to register. Upcoming films in the series include Fahrenheit 451 (1966), July 11, and The Incredibles (2004), August 1.
26 Saturday
RUG & TEXTILE APPRECIATION MORNING
Transport and Storage Bags from Persia
10:30 AM
Author and collector Raoul Tschebull displays and discusses two dozen pile and flatwoven transport and storage bags or panels from Luristan, Fars and Chahar Mahal.
HIGHLIGHTS TOUR
1:30 PM
Free; no reservations required.
27 Sunday
HIGHLIGHTS TOUR
1:30 PM
Free; no reservations required.
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July
3 Saturday
HIGHLIGHTS TOUR
1:30 pm
Free; no reservations required.
4 Sunday
INDEPENDENCE DAY
Museum closed
10 Saturday
HIGHLIGHTS TOUR
1:30 pm
Free; no reservations required.
11 Sunday
HIGHLIGHTS TOUR
1:30 pm
Free; no reservations required.
MID-CENTURY MODERN FILM SERIES
Fahrenheit 451 (1966)
2 PM
Ray Bradbury's near-future parable of a dystopian society is brilliantly executed by French director François Truffaut. In this cautionary tale, the attempt to create an emotionless, classless society results in the banning and burning of books. Senior fireman Guy Montag falls in love with Clarisse, an underground book-hoarder, throwing him into doubt about his own society. The film features mid-century modern office and home interiors, including rare footage of the Seagram Building designed by Mies van der Rohe, 1954-1958. Free; no reservations required.
15 Thursday
LECTURE
Cutting Edge: Textile Artists of the 20th Century
6 PM
Titi Halle, owner and director of Cora Ginsburg LLC—a New York gallery specializing in fine antique fabrics and costume—will explore the field of artist-designed textiles in the 20th century. This focused survey will highlight notable painters, industrial designers, architects and graphic artists from around the world who, in addition to their primary media, created some of the most iconic textile artistry of the century. Fee: $20/members; $25/non-members. Advance registration required; space is limited. Call (202) 667-0441, ext. 64 to register.
17 Saturday
RUG & TEXTILE APPRECIATION MORNING
Vintage Fashions from around the World
10:30 AM
Collector and Turkotek.com editor Steve Price shows and discusses part of his eclectic collection of antique and vintage garments from Africa, Central Asia, India, Japan and mainland Southeast Asia.
HIGHLIGHTS TOUR
1:30 pm
Free; no reservations required.
ARTS FOR FAMILIES
Bold Bandannas
2-4 PM
Explore the world of repeat patterns by decorating your own bandanna with color-fast ink. Suitable for ages 4 to 12. Free; no reservations required.
18 Sunday
HIGHLIGHTS TOUR
1:30 pm
Free; no reservations required.
23- 24 Friday - Saturday
SPECIAL PROGRAM
INTERWOVEN: Evenings in Performance
Friday, 8-10 pm
Saturday, 8-10 pm
INTERWOVEN will host two evenings of performance, film and conversation in the museum’s garden. Live performances include an original site-specific work by Copenhagen-based artists Henrik Vibskov and Andreas Emenius, who test the boundaries of how we perceive textiles. A choreographed piece by recording artists Fischerspooner showcases innovative costume design and a performance by New York-based fashion collective threeasFOUR, whose designers hail from Lebanon, Israel and Tajikstan, highlights their ethereal and sculptural approach to textile design. Ticket pricing and more detailed program info will be available soon on www.textilemuseum.org. Sponsored in part by The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Denmark as a Danish Cultural Event. Presented by INTERWOVEN, a New York collaborative that provides a platform for artists to create in the intersection of film, performance, installation and visual arts.
24 Saturday
RUG & TEXTILE APPRECIATION MORNING
The World of Color in Contemporary Art Quilts
10:30 AM
Cindy Grisdela, a fiber artist who specializes in abstract contemporary quilts, will display her work and talk about how she uses color to create eye-catching compositions.
HIGHLIGHTS TOUR
1:30 pm
Free; no reservations required.
WORKSHOP
The Printed Pattern: Silkscreened Pillowcases
2-4 PM
Design your own mid-century modern patterned pillowcase in this hands-on demonstration and workshop for adult learners, led by Kristina Bilonick. Fee: $35/members; $45/non-members. Advance registration required; space is limited. Call (202) 667-0441, ext. 64 to register. Fee includes handouts, screen building/coating/exposing demo and a pillowcase to print and take home.
25 Sunday
HIGHLIGHTS TOUR
1:30 pm
Free; no reservations required.
29-30 Thursday-Friday
WORKSHOP
Textile Storage and Mounting
Thursday, Part I—Storage, 10 AM-4 PM
Friday, Part II—Mounting and Display, 10 AM-4 PM
Anyone from the seasoned collector to the fiber artist needs to know how to properly store and mount their treasures. Attend this special two-day workshop led by Esther Méthé, The TM’s chief conservator, and Anne Ennes, conservator of collections, and learn the techniques and standards used by the experts. Fee (includes materials): $150/members; $170/non-members. Advance registration required; space is limited. Call (202) 667-0441, ext. 64 to register.
31 Saturday
HIGHLIGHTS TOUR
1:30 pm
Free; no reservations required.
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August
1 Sunday
HIGHLIGHTS TOUR
1:30 pm
Free; no reservations required.
MID-CENTURY MODERN FILM SERIES
The Incredibles (2004)
2 PM
Mr. Incredible has given up his superhero days to work as an insurance adjuster and raise his three children with his wife, formerly Elastigirl, in suburbia. When he receives a mysterious summons to a remote island, he decides to suit up for a top secret assignment. He soon discovers, however, that saving the world will take a super-family effort. The animated film includes mid-century modern home interiors. Free; no reservations required.
7-8 Saturday-Sunday
WORKSHOP
Digital Textile Design and Printing
Part I—Textile Design: Saturday, August 7, 10:30 am-4 pm
Part II—Inkjet Printing: Sunday, August 8, 1-4 pm
This introductory workshop is led by Hitoshi Ujiie, associate professor at the Philadelphia University School of Engineering and Textiles. The course is focused on designing and developing printed textile patterns, including file preparation and color techniques. Participants will learn how to create continuous and repeated surface designs, explore the basic digital inkjet printing process and walk away with their own printed samples. Fee: $150/members; $170/non-members. Advance registration required; space is limited. Call (202) 667-0441, ext. 64 to register. Fee includes fabrics and textile printer use, drawing pads and pens. Course requirements: Adobe Photoshop (CS4 preferred), laptop, digital image files and external hard drive or memory stick. For questions about requirements, call Hitoshi Ujiie at (215) 951-2682.
HIGHLIGHTS TOUR
1:30 pm
Free; no reservations required.
8 Sunday
HIGHLIGHTS TOUR
1:30 pm
Free; no reservations required.
14 Saturday
WORKSHOP
Silk Scarf Painting
10 AM-4 PM
Make an original hand-painted accessory in this daylong workshop led by artist Diane Tuckman. Fee: $85/members; $95/non-members. Advance registration required; space is limited. Fee includes silk dyes, brushes and stretchers.
HIGHLIGHTS TOUR
1:30 pm
Free; no reservations required.
15 Sunday
WORKSHOP
Silk Painting for Adults and Children
2-4 PM
In this special afternoon program led by Diane Tuckman, pairs of adults and children (ages 8 to 14), can create patterns and images together on silk. Fee: $50/members; $65/non-members. Advance registration required; space is limited. Call (202) 667-0441, ext. 64 to register. Fee includes silk dyes, brushes and stretchers.
HIGHLIGHTS TOUR
1:30 pm
Free; no reservations required.
18 Wednesday
PM @ THE TM
Mod Madness
6-9 pm
Escape the heat with cool cocktails, retro games and live music. Enjoy gallery talks in the exhibit Art by the Yard: Women Design Mid-Century Britain and make your own silk-screened t-shirt to take home. Enter to win prizes from area businesses and restaurants. Show us your best “Mad Men” inspired look and join us for a fun, mid-century themed evening. Fee: $10 (includes two drink tickets/members; one drink ticket/non-members). Advance tickets recommended; visit www.textilemuseum.org to purchase. Presented in partnership with the Pink Line Project.
21 Saturday
RUG & TEXTILE APPRECIATION MORNING
Twined Bags of the Columbia River Plateau
10:30 AM
Former TM Board of Trustees President and current Research Associate David W. Fraser will explore the twined, flat, rectangular bags that are often called cornhusk or Nez Perce bags.
HIGHLIGHTS TOUR
1:30 pm
Free; no reservations required.
ARTS FOR FAMILIES
Mid-Century Modern Game Day
2-4 PM
Spend an afternoon trying out toys that were popular in the 1960s and early ‘70s in the museum gardens, then tour the exhibitions with a scavenger hunt to win a prize. Have fun with Slinky, Twister, Lite-Brite, Frisbee, Hula Hoops and more. Suitable for ages 4 to 12. Free; no reservations required.
22 Sunday
HIGHLIGHTS TOUR
1:30 pm
Free; no reservations required.
28 Saturday
RUG & TEXTILE APPRECIATION MORNING
Collector's Potpourri
10:30 AM
Dealer and collector David Zahirpour invites the audience to bring Caucasian, Northwest Persian and South Persian rugs and textiles for discussion and comparison.
HIGHLIGHTS TOUR
1:30 pm
Free; no reservations required.
29 Sunday
HIGHLIGHTS TOUR
1:30 pm
Free; no reservations required.
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September
1 Wednesday
ASK-A-CURATOR, ASK-A-CONSERVATOR
10:30 am–1 pm
Curious about a rug or textile you purchased while traveling or that you’ve recently inherited? Looking for advice on how to properly store and display your pieces? Drop in to learn more about your objects from Textile Museum curatorial and conservation staff. TM curators specialize in traditional textiles from non-Western cultures, but conservation staff can answer questions about caring for textiles produced worldwide. Fee: free/members; $5/non-members. No reservations are required. Please note that this program will not be offered in June, July or August.
4 Saturday
HIGHLIGHTS TOUR
1:30 pm
Free; no reservations required.
5 Sunday
HIGHLIGHTS TOUR
1:30 pm
Free; no reservations required.
11 Saturday
RUG & TEXTILE APPRECIATION MORNING
Embroideries from Myanmar (Burma)
10:30 AM
Using examples from her own collection and those brought by the audience, lecturer and author Sylvia Lu will explore the history, tradition and repertoire of the flamboyant and often lavish Burmese embroideries.
HIGHLIGHTS TOUR
1:30 pm
Free; no reservations required.
ARTS FOR FAMILIES
Paper Dolls and Action Heroes
2-4 PM
Choose between designing your own paper doll wardrobe from a selection of mid-century modern patterns and your own action hero costume using a series of templates. Suitable for ages 4 to 12. Free; no reservations required.
12 Sunday
HIGHLIGHTS TOUR
1:30 pm
Free; no reservations required.
18 Saturday
HIGHLIGHTS TOUR
1:30 pm
Free; no reservations required.
19 Sunday
HIGHLIGHTS TOUR
1:30 pm
Free; no reservations required.
25 Saturday
SPECIAL PROGRAM
Living with Textiles
10:15 am
Bethesda, MD
Visit the homes of the Bechhoefers and the Harrises, longtime Textile Museum supporters and collectors, for a special viewing and discussion of their textiles followed by lunch at Praline, a French bistro in Bethesda, Maryland. Together, these private collections boast examples from Tunisia, Turkey, Afghanistan, Iran and Southeast Asia. Fee (includes lunch at Praline): $55/members; $65/non-members. Advance registration required; space is limited. Call (202) 667-0441, ext. 64 to register. Sponsored by the New Horizons Committee, a volunteer group dedicated to expanding the community of Textile Museum members and supporters through unique program opportunities.
HIGHLIGHTS TOUR
1:30 pm
Free; no reservations required.
26 Sunday
SPECIAL PROGRAM
All Hands on Design! Demonstrations by Argentine Designers
2-5 PM
This program offers interactive demonstrations featuring the work of both traditional and experimental textile designers from Argentina's national design program, Identidades Productivas. Free; no reservations required. This program is part of the series "Argentina at the Smithsonian 2010," organized by the Partners: Smithsonian Latino Center, the Cooper Hewitt National Design Museum, and the Secretariat of Culture of the Nation of Argentina.
HIGHLIGHTS TOUR
1:30 pm
Free; no reservations required.
25 Saturday
SPECIAL PROGRAM
Otsukimi: Moon Viewing at The TM
6-8:30 pm
Join us for an evening event celebrating the ancient Japanese custom of admiring the “harvest moon.” This tradition dates back to the Heian period (794-1185 AD) when the evening was marked with poetry and music by court aristocrats. Our otsukimi will feature live koto music, dance performances, origami and more, all in the museum’s beautiful moonlit garden. Families are welcome. Attendees may bring their own picnic dinner or preorder an obento, or Japanese boxed dinner. Fee (without obento): $20/TM and JASW members; $25/non-members. Fee (with obento): $35/TM and JASW members; $40/non-members. Advance registration required; space is limited. Call (202) 833-2210 to register. Co-presented with the Japan-America Society of Washington, D.C.
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