Wesleyan Cotton: The Fiber of our Lives, Featuring Carol Beisser
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Cotton is the most widely used natural fiber in the world. The use of it can be traced back as far as 4200 BC. Please join us as we embark on a continuation of this rich history by immersing yourself in this striking collection of handwoven items by Key Member, Carol Beisser.
Carol has been a weaver at Wesleyan Potters for eleven years and a Key Member since 2016. Growing up in New York, Carol was always fascinated by textiles. She took advantage of the many museums and textile displays available to her, before gravitating toward weaving in later years.
Carol is inspired by the colors, patterns and textures she sees in Nature. The golds, greens and browns of Autumn become a Thanksgiving table runner or kitchen towels. The pink and purple winter skies become a delicate scarf. The soft yellows and greens of spring become a baby's blanket. Sitting at a loom creating unique, one-of-a-kind pieces, while also promoting the weaving arts, is something that Carol feels very fortunate to be a part of.
Opening Reception April 26, 3:00 - 5:00 p.m.
Show Open:
- Mon/Tue: By appointment only
- Wed/Thu: 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
- Fri: 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm
- Sat: 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
- Sun 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Free Parking is available in the lot at the rear of the building and can be accessed from Birdsey Ave. The show is free and open to the public.
Wesleyan Potters is a non-profit cooperative guild formed in 1948 to promote the learning and development of skill in crafts. Classes are held year-round along with lectures, exhibits, demonstrations, workshops, and videos. Qualified instructors present classes in well-equipped studios for adults, teens, and children. The guild also maintains a year-round Gallery Shop. For further information, contact Wesleyan Potters at 860-347-5925 or follow us on social media on Facebook and Instagram.