The BCAC is Celebrating fiber during the month of October. As a part of our ongoing exhibit fiber exhibit, “Land by Hand: Fiber Artists Explore Place”, the Bemidji Community Art Center and the Textile Center of Minneapolis will be hosting two workshops and a demonstration during the month of October. This is an exciting opportunity to work with nationally recognized artists and for anyone interested in learning more about fiber art
Join us for our Kids Workshop on Saturday October 15, 2011 from 9am to 12 noon. 
Things with String is 3 hours of open class time presented by the BCAC and Textile Center featuring with Instructor Lynn Cooper. From braids to knots to twisted cords, there are lots of ways to turn yarns into fiber art. We will ply novelty fibers and yarns together to make our own custom yarns. Learn to finger knit and make yourself a trendy skinny scarf. Finally learn kumihimo, a Japanese 8 stranded braid with cool spiral patterns that makes great bracelets and more.
This class is free and for students Ages 8 and up! We will be making projects through out the class time so come and go as you please! Stay for one project or stay for them all!!
Fiber Arts Demonstration – Saturday October 22, 2011 from 10am to 3pm – Tapestry Weaving by Local Weavers Group featuring hands-on opportunity!
Stop by the Bemidji CommunityArt Centerduring the 2011 Studio Cruise weekend to learn about the art of Tapestry Weaving! Join us for this afternoon demonstration and learn more about this unique form of weaving. Artist Kristin Majkrzak will provide a loom to give visitors an opportunity to try their hand at weaving. Members from the group will be on hand from 10am to 3pm to show their work and answer questions.
For more information contact Cindy and Lori at the BCAC or stop down to the art center located at 426 Bemidji Ave N.
