Red Wing Arts, Depot Gallery
Domestic to Decorative: The Evolution of Nordic Weaving
About the exhibit
Featuring work by Three Rivers Fibershed Steward, Nancy Ellison, Ellison Sheep Farm
From the humble beginnings described above, woven textiles from Nordic countries evolved over the centuries into an acclaimed decorative art, both in the home countries of Norway, Sweden, and Finland and wherever immigrants traveled.
The Scandinavian Weavers Interest Group traces this journey in the curated exhibition “Domestic to Decorative: The Evolution of Nordic Weaving,” as each of the twenty weavers present a personal take on the theme. Some are inspired by treasured family heirlooms and traditional techniques, others by the possibilities of modern looms and materials. The exhibit will include demonstrations of weaving and spinning.
The Scandinavian Weavers Interest Group is the largest of several interest groups affiliated with the Weavers Guild of Minnesota. Interest groups allow members to delve deeply into specific weaving techniques and traditions through coordinated study, exhibits, publications, and volunteer efforts.
The members of the Scandinavian Weavers Interest Group are honored to work with Red Wing Arts to share “Domestic to Decorative” with the Red Wing community.
