Upcoming Textile Online Auction
The Gail Harker Center for Creative Arts is having an online textile auction beginning Friday, November 15 and ending Sunday, November 17, 2024. Previously, I showed you the artworks I created for the auction but I thought you might like to take a look at some of the wonderful auction items created by Gail’s students. The theme for the textile pieces is The Enticing World of Plants. There are more than 50 textile artworks that are 5″ x 7″ with beautiful plant designs. If you are in the USA or Canada, you will be able to register and bid on items. Sorry to all of you across the pond, but the bidding is limited to the US and Canada due to shipping costs/concerns. I still thought that you would want to see all the lovely artwork.
These wonderful floral pieces are by classmate Christina Fairley Erickson. She has used a variety of techniques to create these small pieces of art. You can read the descriptions of all the items on the online auction site by clicking on the photos there.
These pieces above are by Penny Peters. She was one of Gail’s original City and Guilds students when Gail first came to the US and is now an instructor at Gail’s center.
Here are three of the pieces that I created and I have three more in this series in the auction.
I hope you will go and take a look at the auction and if you’re in the US or Canada, that you register to bid. There are some beautiful pieces that would make great holiday gifts for your friends and family!
This center is where I take classes and it’s one of my favorite places. Thanks Gail for everything you have taught me. I have really appreciated and benefitted from your expertise and knowledge of all things textile and embroidery.
9 thoughts on “Upcoming Textile Online Auction”
On this site, we have already been treated to seeing your work but it is interesting to see pieces by others.Thank you for pointing us to the auction to see what more of your fellow students are up to.
Thanks Antje, I always like seeing what other people created under the same guidelines. Love to see the different approaches.
I’ve really enjoyed looking through this collection of gorgeous textile work. Beautiful. Makes me want to get out my hoop & thread.
Glad you enjoyed looking at the pieces, Lindsay. It is inspiring to see the stitching.
I agree with Lindsay, lovely works of art make me want to join in. I keep thinking of ways to incorporate some of those mixed media ideas with felt, particularly your needle lace flowers Ruth. Needle lace is one of my favourite techniques. My “needle lace period” lasted for 4 or 5 years. Must find some of the pieces I made and get felting again!
Thanks for this link Ruth, I did enjoy looking at everyone’s pieces.
Ann
Thanks Ann! I had fun with the needle lace on paper. I’m sure it could be done just as easily on felt. I would love to see some of your needle lace pieces.
I checked out some of the pieces when you uploaded a post on social media Ruth. Such talented creatives! (yours truly included 🙂 ) The auction is past now and I hope lots of the works sold. I love how you incorporated stitch onto paper. I get such joy seeing your work!
Helene
Thanks Helene, the auction went well and only one piece was not sold. I have stitched several times on paper but I always forget how much I enjoy doing it. This reminded me how relaxing and enjoyable it is.
I am glad to hear that Ruth. I made some leaf prints following one of your posts (I am wracking my brain to figure out which one). They turned out really well – I have them hanging here beside me as I type.
Helene