Workshops
Weaving Workshop at the National Gallery of Canada
English: Saturday, January 25, 2025
Français: Samedi, 1 février, 2025

This daylong session features a tour of the exhibition Woven Histories: Textiles and Modern Abstraction at the National Gallery of Canada, followed by a weaving workshop with volunteer MVTM weavers!
Tickets are $40 or $35 for members of the National Gallery. Please view their website for more details!
Temporary Exhibitions
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Common Threads, Contrasting Cloths: Sue Clark & Judi Miller
Common Threads, Contrasting Cloths is an exhibition of works by Judi Miller (Kanata) and the late Sue Clark (Vancouver Island), two of the artists recognized by the Mississippi Valley Textile Museum in 2020 with awards for their innovative work in textile.
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Remembering / Reimagining
Experience the past, present, and potential of the Ottawa Valley Weavers’ and Spinners’ Guild through a curated collection of works in the areas of weaving, spinning, dyeing, felting, and basketry – demonstrating the breadth of knowledge, interest, and talent of Guild members.
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Signs of the Time by Egils Rozenbergs
Signs of the Time is a collection of woven tapestries by award-winning Latvian artist Egils Rozenbergs. The exhibition is dedicated to the interesting and dynamic times in which we live.
Virtual Exhibitions
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Covid 19: A Stronger WEave
The MVTM’s call for submissions of textile projects created during the pandemic was met with great enthusiasm: both beginner and more advanced makers sent us their “Covid-19 Crafts” projects, along with their thoughts on crafting during these turbulent times.
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Grist for the Mill: Select Poems and Images
A selection of poems by Susan Macaulay, paired with photography inspired by the Mississippi Valley’s industrial history and landscape.
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Warped: A unique view of industrial textile machinery
The Museum’s historical architecture and artefacts are uniquely viewed and captured through the lens of photographer Trevor Johnston.