Admission is Free | Open 12–5pm

Admission is Free | Open 12–5pm

woven cube made of orange, blue, and white yarn; red fibrous bowl with rough texture
Talk / Lecture

Common Threads: A Fiber Art Experience

January 7, 2017 | 1:00PM - 5:00PM

Fowler & CAFAM on the Town

Two concurrent exhibitions examine working with fiber today: Uncommon Threads at the Fowler and Kay Sekimachi: Simple Complexity at the Craft & Folk Art Museum (CAFAM). Box Project co-curator Lyssa Stapleton and cafam exhibitions curator Holly Jerger tour both exhibitions demonstrating the diverse innovations of these artists. At CAFAM participants will also work with artist Mimi Haddon to create their own fiber sculpture. Limited seats available. $60 general and $50 Fowler & CAFAM members (includes workshop materials, refreshments and round-trip shuttle from the Fowler). To register, contact fowlerprograms@arts.ucla.edu or 310.267.4007. Download the registration form here

Lyssa Stapleton & Holly Jerger

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Header image credits: Kay Sekimachi, Paired Box; Kay Sekimachi, Red Bowl

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