A pocket is a container of things.

It can conceal and protect,

Be invisible or a showcase,

Offer security and warmth.

What’s in your pocket?

Detail - Bernina coat by Rachel Clark

Saturday, Nov. 13, 2010, 10 a.m.

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Sponsored by TMF, Hugo Schielke, Investment Counselor

Tennessee Presents Textiles is a unique wearable art style show and sale.  The theme for the 2010 event is The Power of the Pocket and the featured artist is Rachel D. Clark. Rachel D.K. Clark is a contemporary folk artist, teacher and lecturer who comes from a long line of sewers, beginning with her great-grandmother. She has been doing wearable art since 1973 and teaching on the national circuit since 1990. Eclectic fabric mixes, vibrant designs, and a keen sense of humor characterize Rachel’s work. While her garments and quilts can be whimsical, political or a personal statement it always reflects her love of traditional quilt making. She has done many one-woman shows around the country and her work has been featured in various gallery shows, magazines such as Threads, and “The Quilting Quarterly” on HGTV’s Simply Quilts.
In addition, the event includes a runway style show featuring  juried, one-of-a-kind garments made by some of the southeast’s finest fiber and multi-media artists. There will be handwoven jackets, scarves from funky to formal, jewelry, hats, bags, belts, handspun alpaca wraps, painted and recycled shirts and jackets…something for every taste and every occasion.
Net proceeds from Tennessee Presents Textiles support the series of week-long fiber arts residencies for all fourth grade students in Madisonville and Tellico Plains. During this residency, students study every aspect of fiber throughout history and within many cultures. The event will be held at the Tellico West Conference Center at Grand Vista Hotel and Suites in Vonore. Tickets will go on sale in August.

Date: Saturday, Nov. 13, 2010, 10:00 a.m. Tickets: $40 (Includes lunch) until Oct. 23; Oct. 23 to Nov. 8, $50. Advance Purchase Required