JOSEPH — The Josephy Center for Arts and Culture, 403 N. Main St., opens the fall exhibit “Threads of Expression: A Fiber Arts Odyssey” on Oct. 11 with a reception at 7 p.m.

This event is free and open to the public. The show continues through Nov. 16.

This fiber arts exhibit will provide a unique perspective into the diverse and expressive world of fiber arts. The exhibit, curated by local award-winning fiber artist, Susan Pesti-Strobel, will “highlight the rich tapestry of possibilities within the realm of fiber arts.”

Capturing the essence of creativity and individuality, displayed works will include various fiber art forms using traditional techniques as well as contemporary interpretations to illuminate the possibilities of creating art with fiber.

Fiber Arts Workshops

Complementing the exhibit and providing a deeper dive into the world of fiber arts, the center is offering a series of introductory fiber arts workshop events:

• Stitched Spirit Cloth: A two-day workshop with Susan Pesti-Strobel sponsored by the Soroptimists of Wallowa County. She will teach simple techniques of designing, cutting, layering and stitching, guiding students in the creation of what is best described as a “spirit cloth.” Oct. 12 and Oct. 19, 1:30-3:30 p.m. Registration and fee required.
• Wet Felting Workshop with Jennifer Hawkins: Hawkins will explain the history and teach this millennial old technique, the active process of wet felting, on Oct. 26, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Registration and fee required.
• Introduction to Mini Loom Weaving: A two-day workshop with Amanda Brimm, who will teach the ancient art of tablet weaving, an inexpensive and portable form of weaving. Nov. 6 and Nov. 16, 1-3 p.m. Registration and fee required.
• Exploring the Art of Quilting — from Gee’s Bend to Your Story with Judy Allen and Eileen Trudeau. This lunch-hour discussion with a show-and-tell is an interactive event for quilters and the quilt-curious to learn the history, artistry and evolution of quilting. Attendees are encouraged to bring their quilt art to display and discuss. Nov. 12, noon, free and open to the public.

Information

To register for the events or for more information, visit www.josephy.org, call 541-432-0505 ext. 2 or email exhibits@josephy.org.