The Tapestry of Talent Fiber Art Fashion show, a fundraiser for the SW Women's Fiber Arts Collective features wearable fiber art and accessories. The fiber art fashions made by members of SWFAC showcase one-of-a-kind designs, unique accessories and home decor.
The show will be held on Saturday, April 4 at 1 p.m. with doors opening at 12:30 p.m. at The Hearth located at 1915 N. Swan Street in Silver City. Funds raised by the event will go to support classes, outreach to the community, and sales events.
“More than 100 garments, accessories, and fiber art will be shown during the fashion show fundraiser,” states Lisa Rush, show chair. “This will be our biggest show yet, and we are pleased with the variety and quality of each of the unique pieces.
“Many of the fashions and accessories for the fashion show will be available for sale immediately after the show. All of the fashions are one-of-a-kind and include handwoven, knitted, felted, hand-dyed silks, hand sewn, upcycled, quilted items and so much more. Terri Sulliavan, our model coordinator, has fourteen great models lined up, both men and women, and we look forward to sharing this experience with the community.”
In addition to the show, there will be six wonderful gift basket drawings. SWFAC members have donated items to make the baskets appealing to everyone. The baskets will be raffled at the show and are only available to fashion show ticket holders.
“In previous years, attendees wanted an option of paper tickets to the online ticketing site so for the month of March, paper tickets will be available at two locations,” Rush said, “Silver City Tye Dye at the corner of Texas and Yankie Streets Thursday through Saturday from 12 noon to 4 p.m., and at SWAG Books and More on Wednesdays from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. The link for online sales can be found at www.fiberartscollective.org.”
“We also have a new venue this year, Rush said. “Due to planned renovations at the Silco Theatre, we have moved to The Hearth. Seating for the event is open, and attendees are encouraged to come early at 12:30 p.m. to be sure to get the seat they want.
“We are especially grateful to our sponsors, Janey and Suzi, the Elks Club, an anonymous angel, Mimbres Realty, First NM Bank, and Silver City Daily Press. Tickets are $20. Ticket information can be found on our website at www.fiberartscollective.org. Since we typically sell out, we encourage people to purchase their tickets early.”
