Programme 2015

Italian

EXHIBITIONS

May 19 to May 24, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Entrance to exhibition sites is free.

Symphony of colors – Japan Quilts
Exhibition of Japanese quilts, curated by Naomi Ichikawa
Palazzo della Ragione, Achille Forti Modern Art Gallery, Sala Scacchi

Quilts From The Heartlands of Wales
Old Welsh quilts (1840–1930) from Jen Jones’ collection
Castelvecchio Museum, Sala Boggian

Monument
Felt-made works by the Canadian artist Andrea Graham
Former Church of San Pietro in Monastero, Via Garibaldi 3

strati – LAYERS & Sabrina Bottura
Contemporary works of art by Sheila Rocchegiani and Pietrina Atzori and Sabrina Bottura’s jewelry
Former Church of San Pietro in Monastero, Via Garibaldi 3

Shapes, lines and more
Contemporary quilts created by European pupils of Nancy Crow
Former Church of San Pietro Martire (San Giorgetto), Piazza Sant’Anastasia

Paths through Traditional Patchwork
Works by the Associazione La Zampa dell’Orso, Udine
Civic Library, Via Cappello 43

Talking Silk
Silk prints from the Civic Library
Civic Library, Via Cappello 43

Between Ancient and Modern
Works by the Associazione Ad Maiora, Verona
Unicredit Art Gallery, Via Garibaldi 1

Colori diVini
Works from the International Textile Art Contest
Palazzo dei Mutilati, Via dei Mutilati 8

The Music of My Life
Collective Exhibition of Italian and foreign female artists, curated by Quilt Italia with the collaboration of the Monza Municipality and CADOM (Help Center for Battered Women)
Palazzo dei Mutilati, Via dei Mutilati 8

The Sign of the Infinite
Silk and Textile Art Museum, Carmelitani Scalzi – Adro (BS)
Carmelitani Scalzi Monastery, Vicolo Carmelitani Scalzi 13

The Travels of the Magic Balloon
Wine Colors
Works by the children of the Uberti schools (Verona)
Loggia Vecchia, Piazza dei Signori

LABS

Bernina World
Presentations, workshops, labs and surprises by Bernina Italia
May 19 to May 24, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Loggia Vecchia, Piazza dei Signori
This lab is free of charge

FUBLAB Textile labs suited to ages 3 to 99 years old
Cyanotype print on fabric and much more
By FubLab
May 19—24, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Old Market Yard
Participants are required to give a small financial contribution in order to cover the cost of materials

Dimensional Landscapes
A workshop to create landscapes using felted dimensional reliefs
Teacher: Andrea Graham
May 16–17, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Former Church of San Pietro in Monastero, Via Garibaldi
Reservation required. For further info and to reserve a place, click HERE

Windmill Bag
A workshop on Japanese patchwork
Teacher: Keiko Goke
Tuesday, May 19, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Former Church of San Francesco al Corso (Juliet’s Tomb), Via Luigi da Porto 5
Reservation required. For further info and to reserve a place, click HERE

Stack, Cut & Rearrange
A workshop on Japanese patchwork
Teacher: Keiko Goke
Wednesday, May 20, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Former Church of San Francesco al Corso (Juliet’s Tomb), Via Luigi da Porto 5
Reservation required. For further info and to reserve a place, click HERE

Creative Embellishment
A workshop on embellishment as a tool for textile art
Teachers: Daniela Arnoldi and Marco Sarzi Sartori (DAMSS)
Friday, May 22 and Saturday, May 23, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Former Church of San Francesco al Corso (Juliet’s Tomb), Via Luigi da Porto 5
Reservation required. For further info and to reserve a place, click HERE

Knit-lab
Demonstrations on the world of knitting
By Falcetto filati
From Tuesday, May 19 to Sunday, May 24, 10:30/12:30 a.m. and 4:00/6:00 p.m.
Palazzo dei Mutilati, Via dei Mutilati 8

EVENTS

Preview on the occasion of the Notte dei Musei [Museum Night] event
Quilts From The Heartlands of Wales
Old Welsh quilts 1840–1930 from Jen Jones’ collection
Saturday, March 16, 7:30 p.m. to 1 am.
Castelvecchio Museum, Sala Boggian

Preview on the occasion of the Notte dei Musei [Museum Night] event
Symphony of colors – Japan Quilts
Exhibit of Japanese quilts, by Naomi Ichikawa
Saturday, March 16, 7:30 p.m. to 1 a.m.
Palazzo della Ragione, Achille Forti Modern Art Gallery, Sala Scacchi

Preview on the occasion of the Notte dei Musei [Museum Night] event
Paths through Traditional Patchwork / Talking Silk
Works by the Associazione La Zampa dell’Orso / Manuscripts on silk
Saturday, March 16, 7:30 p.m. to 1 a.m.
Civic Library, Via Cappello 43

Festival Opening Ceremony
Festival Opening Ceremony
Monday, May 18, 5:30 p.m.
Courtyard of Castelvecchio Museum
Entrance by invitation only

Guided tour to the “Symphony of colors” exhibit
With Naomi Ichikawa, journalist and curator of the exhibit
Tuesday, May 19, 4 p.m.
Palazzo della Ragione, Achille Forti Modern Art Gallery, Sala Scacchi

The Art of Welsh Quilt
The Art of Welsh Quilt
A guided tour by Jen Jones, Welsh Quilt Centre
Wednesday, May 20, 4 p.m.
Castelvecchio Museum – Sala Boggian

Creativity Marathon
Presentation of the books Creatività e Business [Creativity and Business], by Gabriella Trionfi and Fisco amico per creativi [Friendly Taxes for Creative People] by Carmen Fantasia
Free fiber art demonstration with DAMSS: Daniela Arnoldi and Marco Sarzi Sartori
Thursday, May 21, 5:30 p.m. and 6.30 p.m.
La Feltrinelli Libri e Musica, Via Quattro Spade 2

Presentation of the book “Emozioni in Patchwork” [Emotions in Patchwork)
by Marta Anzolla

Presentation of the book “Emozioni in Patchwork” [Emotions in Patchwork]
by Marta Anzolla
Friday, May 22, 4 p.m.
Unicredit Art Gallery, Via Garibaldi 1

COLLATERAL EVENT
BLIND VIBE – Feelings in Music
A soirée of music-and-wine tasting, by FubLab
Friday, May 22, 9 p.m.
Former Church of Santa Maria in Chiavica, Via Santa Maria in Chiavica 7
Entrance subject to charge

Presentation of the book “Appliqué”
by Maria Rosaria Nola Bonaccorsi
Saturday, May 23, 4 p.m.
Unicredit Art Gallery, Via Garibaldi 1

Colori diVini International Contest Award Ceremony and Festival Closing Ceremony
Sunday, May 24, 5 p.m.
Palazzo dei Mutilati, Via dei Mutilati 8
Entrance by invitation only