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Jane Kidd: Curious
Textile Museum of Canada, 55 Centre Avenue
Saturday, June 2nd; 11am
Jane Kidd’s hand-woven tapestries are masterful technical and conceptual explorations. Interlacing threads by hand, without the assistance of mechanization, is time-consuming and ponderous, yet the directness and the freedom afforded by working this way allow Kidd to imbue the woven imagery with her energy and vitality. Her tapestries buzz with curiosity and urgency as she creates images that reference environmental manipulations: genetic modification of seeds, deforestation, hybridization. The exhibition invites reflection on real and imagined human engineering of the natural order.
Curious presents four recent series: Land Sentence (2009-2012), Curiosities (2013-2016), Wonderland (2014-2016), and Phenomena(2017-2018). The Phenomena series will make its debut at the Textile Museum of Canada.
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Mixed Messages: Making and Shaping Culinary Culture in Canada
Thomas Fisher Rare Book Library, 120 St. George Street
Wednesday, June 27th; 6pm - 7pm
Mixed Messages: Making and Shaping Culinary Culture in Canada will display a tasty arrangement of rare cookbooks, periodicals (magazines), manuscripts and culinary objects from the 1820s to the 1960s. This exhibition will examine how the culinary culture of Toronto and surrounding areas was made and shaped by those who participated in or were excluded from the making and using of culinary materials.
Trip to Newfoundland and Labrador in Summer of 2018!
August 19th - August 28th
or
August 19th - August 31st (addition of St Pierre)
Jin us as we explore the natural beauty of Newfoundland, its intriguing history, rich craft tradition and successful efforts to preserve its unique built heritage. Including many exciting adventures!
Tour of Newfoundland, August 19-28, including:
- Gros Morne National Park
- Viking trail
- Home of Sir Winfred Grenfell
- L'Anse aux Meadows National Historic Site
- King's Point Pottery
- Twillingate Island
- Eastport Peninsula
- The Rooms art gallery and museum
- Old St. John's
St Pierre extension, August 28-31, including:
- Burin Peninsula
- Tour of island
- Ile aux Marins
- Museums
Detailed information and forms have been mailed to members, please contact the Society with any inquires or questions.
Download PDF Forms below:
Tour of Newfoundland
Newfoundland Registration Form
St Pierre Tour
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We're finalizing plans for some more exciting events for 2018. Keep coming back to check for details and/or follow us on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook!
Reminder: WMSC members have priority booking for trips and other events that require registration and have limited numbers. Join us today!
