We tell the stories of mill-workers, labour history and the textile industry in the Mississippi Valley and provide an open, inclusive space for the local community and visitors from across the globe.
30th Annual Fibrefest
A Festival Of The Fibre Arts
September 6 – 7, 2025
Vendor applications are now closed!
Gear by Bettina Matzkuhn
May 3 – July 19, 2025
Gear by Bettina Matzkuhn examines human presence in the backcountry by deconstructing old backpacks. Matzkuhn has sewn densely embroidered images of landscapes into these packs, where the silk, cotton and linen contrast with the packs’ synthetic textiles.
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📣 WORKSHOP 📣 Are you curious about cross stitching? Whether you’re a complete beginner or looking to refresh your skills, this workshop with Geneviève Fujarczuk is the perfect starting point for you! Connect with fellow crafters and share your passion for creativity.
When? Wednesday, May 21, from 10am – 1pm
How much? This workshop is $75, plus a $20 supply fee to be paid directly to the teacher.
Register at the What`s On link in our bio!
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Image Description: A collage of square images depicting various cross stitch projects.
Tomorrow is the best day of the week! WEAVING WEDNESDAY 🥳 Every Wednesday, our weavers are in, working away at the looms. They`re always happy to chat, so come on out to the MVTM and visit them tomorrow from 1pm – 4pm!
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Image Description: Woman sitting at a wooden loom, working on setting up the warp.
Are you ready to Spring into a new exhibit with us? 🌸 "Gear" by Bettina Matzkuhn will be taking up camp at the MVTM from May 3 to July 19! Join us for the vernissage on Saturday, May 3 from 2pm – 4pm.
How do we reconcile the often-synthetic gear we use to enjoy the great outdoors, with our responsibility to preserve and protect the environment? Bettina explores this question by deconstructing old backpacks and using recycled outdoor fabrics, like ripstop nylon, to mimic tents and backpacks with hidden, embroidered landscapes.
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Image Description: A red backpack is hanging in front of a white background. The front of the pack has an embroidered mountain landscape in white, grey, and purple, with a Canadian flag at the bottom.
Sometimes the back of the tapestry is just as cool as the front 😎 Only a few days left to see Egils Rozenbergs` "Signs of the Time"! He`s an award-winning Latvian artist who uses copper wire and VHS tape in his monumental tapestries- you don`t want to miss this! We`re open 1pm – 4pm.
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Image Description: Person looking at the back of a tapestry with a blue background and orange pattern.
🤩 ART SALE 🤩 Find unique art from the exclusive collection of Bill Staubi! On display now at the MVTM, over 100 pieces are waiting to find new homes- from paintings to sculptures, and photographs to prints. All proceeds go directly to the Museum`s vital programming. We`re open from 1pm – 4pm, Wednesday through Sunday!
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Image 1 Description: A white wall covered in various pieces of art, including a door, drawings, photographs, and multimedia works.
Image 2 Description: A while wall covered in various pieces of art, including a skateboard deck, paintings, and multimedia works.
Image 3 Description: Rectangular painting hanging in front of a plaster and stone wall.
📣 WORKSHOP 📣 Artsy Mending workshop with Anne Warburton has been rescheduled! Do you have clothing that needs mending? Give your textiles new life with artsy mending! Anne Warburton will teach you how to use fabric, stitch, and more to revive your torn or discoloured pieces.
When? Wednesday, May 14, from 1pm – 4pm
Where? The MVTM`s Millworkers` Learning Centre
How much? $60 to register + $5 supply fee paid directly to the teacher.
Register today at the What`s On link in our bio!
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