Weaving Demo at the Brush Gallery in Downtown Lowell

Please stop by the Brush Gallery located in downtown Lowell at 256 Market Street from noon to 4pm on May 1st for a free Saori weaving demo. Also come see the fabulous exhibit in the gallery...

TEA, SWORDS AND STITCHES: A Contemporary Interpretation of Classic Kimono Design will be on display April 4 to June 6, 2010 .

Curated and organized by Cynthia Hughes and Glenn Szegedy

Exhibition Features Displays of Classic Japanese Kimonos, Swords, Embroidery, Netsuke, and Soari Weaving.

Time honored traditional Japanese arts arrive in Lowell with a contemporary twist as twelve regional artists share their unique interpretations of the classic Japanese kimono and accoutrements. Contributing artists are Beth Anderson, Christine Cellozzi, Lynne Chantler, Deirdre Grunwald, Cynthia Hughes, Susan Krantz, Anne Lee/Sonja Lee-Austin, Diane Montenegro, Stacey Piwinski, Sarah Saulson, Diane Zacaroli Spera, Margot Stage, and Glenn Szegedy. Kimono floor stands using traditional Japanese joinery techniques were designed and built by Bob Audlee.

Iaido Sword Demonstration:Saturday, May 1, 2 p.m., presented by Sensei Alex Markauskas

Embroidery and Saori Weaving Demonstrations : Saturday, May 1, 12-4 p.m., presented by the members of the New England Region of The Embroiders' Guild of America, Inc. and Saori Weaver Stacey Piwinski.

Hope you can make it!