Announcements
Monday, February 27, 2012
For a brief period of time following the epic Patrons’ Show fundraiser each year, The Art League Gallery walls belong to the students and faculty of The Art League School. The walls and pedestals are filled with pieces created over the past year by current students, with a special section of the gallery reserved for faculty works. Paintings, drawings, printmaking, stained glass, jewelry, ceramics, pottery, fiber, mosaics, sculpture, and more are placed throughout the gallery, giving viewers a glimpse into the creativity that takes place throughout their many classrooms. The exhibit is up through this Sunday, March 4.
Friday, February 10, 2012
Made with love and so much more, a handmade gift warms the heart. Buy handmade for Valentine's Day.
Thursday, October 27, 2011
El Dia de los Muertos or Day of the Dead, on November 2, is an important religious holiday in Mexico. Also called All Souls Day, it is an occasion marked by festive celebration to honor the dead. Cemeteries are cleaned and decorated, special food and candies cooked, picnics held graveside, and home altars are designed in homage to one's ancestors. It is a day of joyous remembrance, not of sadness. The special songs, poems, food, art and toys created for El Dia de los Muertos reflect this outlook.
Gossypia offers a sizeable collection of true Day of the Dead folk art, including retablos created by an artist workshop in San Miguel de Allende, pictured right, and pottery by the artists Ortega who create lively pieces in their home near Guadalajara as well as traditional items used to celebrate the holiday. And Gossypia will hosts its own Day of the Dead celebration from October 31 through November 2, serving traditional bread and welcomes all.
American artists are now lending their creative and inter-cultural interpretations to these Mexican folk art traditions. Locally, the Torpedo Factory's Target Gallery is hosting its 3rd Annual Altar Exhibition, exhibiting the works of numerous local and regional artists. One of the participating artists, painter Kathleen Kendall, created her altar, pictured left, in homage to her mother who died three years ago. In her statement, Kathleen explains that she worked in subtle and not-so subtle details into the altar of her memories of her mother. She ends saying "The experience of making this piece has helped me come to terms just slightly with how much I miss her." The Altar Exhibition runs through November 4th. The gallery has invited Shane Pomamjambo, owner of DC-area gallery, Art Whino, to select his top three altars. Awards will be announced at the Costume & Dance Party on October 29th.
Monday, October 18, 2010
Crochet coral reef that is!
The Hyperbolic Crochet Coral Reef Project is a collaborative fiber art exhibition started by Margaret and Christine Wertheim of the Institute for Figuring in Los Angeles, CA. Its mission is to raise public awareness about the plight of the world’s coral reefs from over-fishing, pollution and global warming through the tactile pleasures of handicraft. As part of the exhibition, the local crochet community had the opportunity to build a “satellite reef” throughout the summer at several local yarn shops, including fibre space™. The reef was on display in our front window for several weeks and even featured one of our "ladies" swimming happily through the coral.
As of this week, the coral reef is now on exhibit at the Sant Ocean Hall in the Smithsonian Museum of Natural History. Each local fiber artist is credited in the exhibition individually!
Want to try your hand?
Even though the installation is complete, you can still find your own inspiration at the Institute For Figuring’s Gallery of Crocheted Models. Pick up a hook and get started!
**Photo from the IFF by Alyssa Gorelick
Monday, August 09, 2010
Thank you to all who participated in the July 2010 Lend-A-Hand Charity Initiative supporting Senior Services of Alexandria's Meals on Wheels Program, and congratulations to our 5 prize winners!
In just a few hours we raised over $200 for Senior Services of Alexandria!
Thursday, June 10, 2010
Every day, someone comes into our shop looking for a way to occupy their time during a long commute, an upcoming flight or quiet evenings in front of their favorite television show. Knitting has become "the new yoga," offering busy working professionals a way to relax while still feeling productive. You are, of course, still making something! As the hot days of summer approach, it is hard to think about playing with wool and alpaca fibre, yet summer often offers us the most time to pick up a new hobby or activity. As you plan your summer activities and vacations, consider picking up some sticks and making something with your idle hands! We have classes all summer, and if nothing works into your schedule, consider a quick private lesson. You can get started in just an hour!
fibre space™
102 N Fayette Street
Alexandria, VA 22314
703-664-0344
fibrespace.com
Wednesday, May 26, 2010
Registration is still open for summer classes at The Art League School! The summer term begins the week of June 28, and classes are offered at all levels in virtually all of the fine arts, including drawing, painting, pastel, printmaking, photography, ceramics, sculpture, the fiber arts, and more! Classes are offered to students of all ages (five through adult).
Week long Summer Art Camp is offered for kids and space is still available!
Visit school.theartleague.org for more information or to register or call 703-683-2323.
Monday, May 24, 2010
Visit our store!! You will find many items "yellow tagged" for sale.
