“Madrona” to be Replaced with “Red Alder” in 2020.

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Madrona Fiber Arts
Winter Retreat
February 14-17, 2019
Dear Madrona Friends,

We have exciting news! The Pacific Northwest will continue to be home to a premier fiber arts retreat during February of each year!

As you know, Cornie and I made the emotional decision that 2019 will be the final Madrona and we set about planning our celebration of 20 years of Madrona.

We are excited to let you know that John Mullarkey and Becky Edwards have created a new event that will continue in the tradition of Madrona. John and Becky have experience working together running events as well as a love of fiber arts and appreciation for the communities created through these events.

You may know that John Mullarkey is very familiar with Madrona as he has taught at Madrona for a number of years and understands the importance of creating and nurturing a community.

The new event will be called the Red Alder Fiber Arts Retreat. Red Alder will debut February 13-16, 2020 at the Hotel Murano in Tacoma, Washington. To receive information about this event, go to www.redalderfiberarts.com and join their mailing list and community. You can also contact John and Becky by email at info@redalderfiberarts.com

We hope you will join us in welcoming and supporting this new event!

Suzanne and Cornie
suzanneped@msn.com
425-222-3554

Final Madrona Retreat – February 14-17, 2019

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Madrona Fiber Arts
Winter Retreat

 February 14-17, 2019

Our Dear Madrona Friends,

It’s been 20 years since the first Madrona. What a journey it has been, and many of you have been along for the wild ride. From the Inn at Gig Harbor and the first registrations by mail, the spirit of Madrona grew as we moved to the Hotel Murano. We’ve never lost the intimacy of Madrona, and we’ve loved nurturing the community. In that time, Cornie’s daughter Erin was in a stroller at Madrona, now she is beginning her sophomore year in college. Suzanne’s daughter Jennifer was not yet a mother, now her daughter attends classes at Madrona. You have given generously to our Madrona Charity Partners, and we’re proud of that legacy. We are grateful that you have let us into your hearts and allowed us to share Madrona with you.

Truly, we have just set the stage for what happens at Madrona. Each of you contributes your joy and eagerness to learn and share. Combine that with our incredible teachers over 20 years who feed all that eagerness, and the amazing market of vendors and the lovely Hotel Murano that treats us as family — Magic Happens!

You have all helped nurture this community. You brought your families, college roommates, and friends. There are those of you who have made lasting friendships as roommates and now return year after year. Teachers and vendors have become our dear friends.

In this spirit of celebration for what this has meant to each of you, we are announcing that this coming February, 2019 will be the last Madrona. We are both in our 70’s and ready to retire. We know you will miss this gathering and this has been an emotional decision for both of us. What a privilege it has been to be with each and every one of you over these 20 years. We will miss you as February rolls around each year.

Our last Madrona will be very special. Sally Melville, who was at the very first Madrona will give the talk at the banquet, and we are very pleased to announce that Vivian Hoxbro will return to teach and give the talk at the Teacher’s Gallery. All your favorite teachers through the years will join us, and you can watch for previews of spectacular classes.

Come join the fun in February, even if you are not registered for a class — the market, demonstrations, clinics and evening events are free. Come hang out for one last time in the Rotunda to knit, and spin, and share with friends in the spirit of Madrona.

On this, our 20th anniversary, we celebrate all of you as our family, and we are grateful for your loyalty and support. We want you to know that you all have made Madrona your own creation, and your joy in being at Madrona will be held in our hearts.

Stay well, and keep on being who you are — we will see you at Madrona.

February 14-17, 2019

Suzanne and Cornie
suzanneped@msn.com
425-222-3554

 

Puget Sound Book Artists – 8th Annual Members’ Exhibition

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June 4 – July 27
Collins Library, University of Puget Sound

Puget Sound Book Artists, 8th Annual Members’ Exhibition. Collins Memorial Library, University of Puget Sound.
June 3 – July 27, 2018

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More information available at Puget Sound Book Artists’ Facebook page or at South Sounds Arts, Etc blog.

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What exactly is a book? Is it simply a container of information? An object with pages and covers, and a narrative of some sort? A collection of pictures and words? A small sculpture? The 8th annual exhibit of the Puget Sound Book Artists explores all of these possible definitions and more. The participating artists play with the form of a book. They use traditional formats and bindings in new ways. They make books using all sorts of media and materials; origami folding, popup pages, drawing, painting, printmaking, knitting, sewing, wood and found objects, to mention a few.

This year Puget Sound Book Artists is celebrating their 8th exhibition and it will amaze and astound you.

Each book is a fresh take on what a book can be and how its creator thinks and imagines.

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Call for Entries: 2018 Quilt & Fiber Arts Festival

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The Pacific Northwest Quilt & Fiber Arts Museum has issued a Call for Entries for the 2018 Quilt & Fiber Arts Festival.  This juried and judged (optional) exhibit is open to all national and international quilters and fiber artists.  The Call for Entries is open now and closes on July 28, 2018.  Festival Exhibit dates are October 12-14, 2018.

There are several changes to the Festival this year, including a new location, the Edward D. Hansen Conference Center in Everett, WA.  This larger, more accessible facility with greater amenities will allow us to offer all classes and exhibits in one venue.  Many nearby lodging and restaurant options makes this a great location to enjoy the three-day event.

Entry guidelines and categories have been updated to represent the changes observed in the quilting and fiber arts community.  The new categories are simple and easy to follow, with a much broader range of Fiber Art categories.  The Festival is also using a new online submission process, ArtCall.org.  This system manages the process better and offers entrants clear instructions on how to submit entries.

Finally, although all entries will be juried into the exhibit, the ability to ‘opt out’ of judging will hopefully encourage many more artists to participate!  Enter your traditional quilts, your pictorial or modern quilts, dolls, hand-knit or hand woven items, wearable art, needlework, and more!  Be a part of this truly unique Festival in the Pacific Northwest.  Visit www.qfamuseum.org for details and to enter.