Lecture - November 15, 2008
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QUILTS: Voices of Women Speaker: Dr. Faye Lynn King (Dodge) Dr. King is a professor with Northwood University in Cedar Hill, Texas. The subject of her doctoral dissertation was "Why Contemporary Women Quilt – a Link to the Sociology of Leisure". The lecture takes place at 2 p.m. on Saturday, November 15 at the International Museum of Cultures, 7500 W. Camp Wisdom in Dallas. Tickets are $5 per person. |
Quilt Mania - September 27, 2008
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Quilts from around the world This exhibit, scheduled for the International Museum of Cultures this fall, features quilts that have been collected from around the world. They were crafted by village people under the tutelage of missionaries and SIL, Inc. workers. Each quilt brings a dimension of warmth and comfort that is inherent in all quilts and reflective of the maker/designer’s environment. Predominately sewing schools and other trade related industries have found their genesis via the efforts of missionaries, Christian aide workers and non-governmental personnel, such as SIL, Inc. Many of the quilts shown at the International Museum of Cultures will reflect traditional patterns of design done in unique fabrics typical of the area where it is being crafted. Much of the uniqueness is derived from the traditional fabrics used by each culture.
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Fun Run - TEMPORARILY POSTPONED |
Orville Rogers "Run for the Hills" Along with clowns, a puppet show, food, music and the festivities of the day, each individual participant will receive a Run for the Hills |
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African and Indian quilts are totally hand sewn. Very little industrialization exists for these areas. Asian products are enhanced with the use of machines as is the Egyptian products.All Events will be held in Museum Exhibits Development Building unless stated otherwise.