Cultural Preservation Comes to Chicagoland

Mary Carmen - Pedro Martin - Miguel Diaz Guerrero

With a grant from Dick Davis Cultural Preservation Foundation, The Wilmette Arts Guild brought three guests from Mexico to celebrate the Fine Art of Fiber.  They visited the Wilmette Library on November 5th for our monthly "Critique" where they discussed with our members their fibers, their yarns, their weaving and their fabric and garment designs.  Then it was off to the Chicago Botanic Gardens for the Fine Art of Fiber Show.  After that it was off to San Francisco for exhibits of their painting of indigenous scenes and

Pedro Martin Weaving on his loom at Chicago Botanic Gardens

more fiber art.

Chicago Botanic Gardens

Fine Art of Fiber

"Stunning quilts, lovely knitted artwear, woven wonders, and breathtaking beadwork are among the abundant handcrafted items on view and for sale during the Fine Art of Fiber, held at the Garden's Regenstein Center. The area's oldest, largest, and most unique fiber art event, the Fine Art of Fiber is hosted by Illinois Quilters, Inc., North Suburban NeedleArts Guild, and the Weavers Guild of the North Shore."

Pedro Martin imparting skills to other fiber artists

At Chicago Botanic Gardens