The Department of Illumination: Barbara Klunder

The Department of Illumination is delighted to offer two exciting events with Barbara Klunder. Barbara is a Toronto-based artist, illustrator and designer well known in the textile world for her graphic hand-knit sweaters and hand-hooked rug installations. Her work is held in private and public collections and institutions across Canada including the Art Gallery of Ontario, the Royal Ontario Museum, and the Textile Museum.

Say Something, Sew Something
Saturday, September 21st, 2024, 10 AM – 3 PM

At this workshop and artist talk in partnership with Gather in the County, Picton’s new modern textile market, break the rules of embroidery with Barbara Klunder as she guides you through the process of advancing your own designs and shows you the painterly potential of working with embroidery threads in unusual ways. Participants are asked to bring embroidery hoops, scissors, a garment to work with (preferably linen, cotton or silk), and a variety of coloured embroidery thread – the more the better. Barbara is also asking participants to bring an issue or idea to the workshop to encourage craftivism in the practice to create works that add to the greater good.

Open to all levels, ages 18+. $74 + HST & fees. Bring a bag lunch or visit neighbouring cafe, Luso Bites. Space is limited, register HERE.

Breakfast with Barbara Klunder
Sunday September 22nd, 2024, 10 AM – noon

Breakfast with Barbara Klunder is a 2 hour event designed to inspire makers to say something. Spend the morning stitching, hooking, knitting or just relax and enjoy an artist-led talk and complimentary continental breakfast. Klunder will give insight to her career, creative process, and thoughts on Craftivism, a worldwide movement that operates at the intersection of craft and activism and how it changes the world through art.

For ages 18+. $16 + HST & fees. Space is limited, register HERE.

Both events are taking place at the Department of Illumination Studio at The Armoury, 206 Main Street, Picton (lower level).