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Article: Away we go: The fabric of our lives
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- Capital (Annapolis)
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- May 29, 2005
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The Textile Museum will hold its 27th annual Celebration of
Textiles on Saturday and June 5. This free happening, suitable for
all ages, will allow visitors to explore a world of textile arts and
cultures through unique hands-on activities, artists' demonstrations,
fun and games.
Saturday's program, presented in the museum's galleries, garden
and activity center, will feature a delightful variety of
experiences, including learning how to design batik textiles, making
felt containers, weaving paper placemats and creating decorated
tassels.
Participants also will be encouraged to try their hands at
crocheting, weaving on a floor loom, and knitting and spinning wool
into yarn. Expert craftsmen ...