As I was doing my journey on the Harriet Tubman Byway and the history of the years before the civil war it occurred to me how the Choptank River is an important part of the journey from force servitude to freedom and played a huge part in the Underground Railroad. From colonial times until the […]
Continue ReadingRenata Philippe, the artist behind Black Squirrel Company, looked to her past endeavors for inspiration in her first exhibit “Her Path to Afro-Futurism”. With pieces from various mediums like gouache, gold gild, and hand appliquéd quilts, Renata felt set free from the restriction that once bound her as a network engineer. Each piece stands independent […]
Continue ReadingLearn to applique the easy and perfect way! This class will teach you how to hand applique using the back basting method. With this method you will eliminate the need for templates! This gives you an easy to sew, portable project. You can choose to make a beautiful heart wall-hanging or if you are really […]
Continue ReadingFACES is going online! Quilters need each other, quilters need information about new ideas, and old ideas. The Virtual Presentations: Jane Hauprich “How to Quilt Your Quilt” – Thursday, October 1, 2020, 7:00pm Jane Hauprich, an internationally famous quilter, will share her ideas on “how to quilt your quilt”. Jane can make a simple whole […]
Continue ReadingIt’s Labor Day, September 5, 1938. President Franklin D. Roosevelt visited Denton, MD. Their is a marker on the spot, across from the Court House, that he gave his speech. The photo is from one of my visits to Denton in 2019. More information on President Roosevelt’s visit to Denton and MD Eastern Shore is […]
Continue ReadingDenton, MD – Come see the amazing local talent of students who have taken quilt classes through the years at FACES! From appliquing heart wreath blocks to stitching beautifully pieced quilts, you are in for a treat of lovely quilt projects! You will see hand quilted pillows, hexagonal wall hangings, intricate Medallion quilts as well […]
Continue ReadingArt Classes and Events Sat. March 14, 1-3 pm, Second Saturday: Join Rob Brownlee-Tomasso to see a graphic art demonstration. All ages welcome. Free! Tue. March 10, 6 pm, Write On!: Write On! is an adult writers group that meets every 2nd and 4th Tuesday at The Foundry. Come write, share your writing, or just […]
Continue ReadingDenton’s Friday Nites series continues with a performance by The Pam Ortiz Band on Friday, January 17, 2020 at 7pm at the Caroline County Public Library in Denton. Enjoy the original blues-tinged folk tunes of the Eastern Shore’s very own singer/songwriter, Pam Ortiz. The Pam Ortiz band includes Pam’s husband, Bob Ortiz, on percussion and […]
Continue ReadingDenton, MD – The Fiber Arts Center of the Eastern Shore (FACES) is pleased to announce the opening of “Off the Axis,” an exhibit of knitted wearable pieces by Sue Wright. The exhibit features original knitted wearable art. Employing variations of basic knit and purl stitches, Sue uses different styles of knitting including diagonal, stockinette […]
Continue ReadingOn Saturday, May 11, 2019 a new mural, which also acts as official town signage, was unveiled at the Community Garden in downtown Denton, MD. This project, funded by Downtown Denton Main Street and the Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development, features artwork by local artist Nicholas Tindall. Goals for this project include welcoming […]
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