What is LAFTA?
Founded in 1995, Louisville Area Fiber and Textile Artists (LAFTA) is an organization of visual artists whose work encompasses a variety of surface design and construction techniques, focusing on fibers, textiles and beads.
Our mission is to provide support to our members and to increase community awareness of fiber and textile art. Click HERE to see how our mission unfolded over this past year.
LAFTA CALENDAR SCHEDULE
Thursday, March 21, Monthly Meeting. In Person Meeting at St Mark’s Church 2822 Frankfort Ave Louisville, KY 40206. Doors open at 6 pm. Meeting begins at 6:30.
The topic is UFOs (Unfinished Objects). Maybe you have a piece you’ve been excited about, but are unsure how to proceed, have technique questions, or need to re-energize the project? We’ll spend the meeting time in small groups, where each person will be encouraged to share their piece and ask for feedback & inspiration. This is a great time to share something you might feel unsure of- but with the support of other members you’ll be so glad you did! What if you don’t have any UFOs to share? Please come- your friendly feedback will be so valuable for other members! This will also be a great time to share IDEAS you may be developing for future projects- let’s brainstorm together and share inspiration! We will not have Show & Tell this month, but we will have Grab Bag as usual. (Due to the nature of this activity, the meeting will be in-person only, with no zoom option this month.)
LAFTA Summer Exhibition Announcement
LAFTA Portraiture Exhibition
July 12 – August 30, 2024
March 15 (Friday) is the deadline to be added to list of participants.
LAFTA members interested in participating, please send an email to Jessica Beels (Exhibitions Co-Chair) at jbeelsdesign@gmail.com.
LAFTA’s summer 2024 exhibition will focus on portraits rendered in fiber and textile techniques and materials, with a wide interpretation of the theme including traditional representational portraits and self-portraits, as well as more metaphorical and abstract approaches to the subject.
- Contributors must be current members of LAFTA.
- One piece per participant (preferably no wider than 24” if wall-hung).
- Participants will include a statement (c 100 words) reflecting on the choices of materials, composition, and/or perspectives they use to reveal the character portrayed.
Upcoming dates and deadlines:
- Work sessions (dates TBA) in April and May
- June 10 – submit label copy and photo (work in progress or final)
- July 10 – artwork complete
- July 11, 10 am to noon – drop off, followed by installation
- July 14 – opening reception after Sunday service
- August 31, 10 am to noon – pick up artwork
Location: The exhibition will be in the Roberta Marx Gallery, All Peoples Unitarian Universalist Congregation (4936 Brownsboro Rd, Louisville, KY).
LAFTA members interested in contributing to this exhibition, please see attached document for additional information
Sunday March 10, 3:00 pm Hand Stitching Special Interest Group, St. Mark's Church
All LAFTA members are welcome. We’ll share WIPs, stitch and socialize. If you’d like more information please contact LAFTA HERE
Thursday March 28, 12:00 pm Weaving Special Interest Group, The Little Loomhouse
For more information please contact LAFTA HERE
Thursday, April 18, Monthly Meeting. In Person Meeting at St Mark’s Church 2822 Frankfort Ave Louisville, KY 40206. Doors open at 6 pm. Meeting begins at 6:30. Kat Cox, Assistant Professor of Ceramics and Fibers with the University of Louisville. will be presenting in person and on Zoom. We will also have Grab Bag and Show and Tell. Guests are welcome.