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Ferne Jacobs: Building the Essentials

  • Craft in America 8415 West 3rd Street Los Angeles, CA, 90048 United States (map)

Exhibition Opening

April 2, 12:00pm6:00pm

The Craft in America Center is pleased to present the first ever retrospective of Los Angeles artist Ferne Jacobs. Jacobs has been at the forefront of the revolution in fiber art since the 1960s. This exhibition will span more than 50 years of pivotal work and include approximately 30 artworks created by Jacobs between the mid 1960s and 2022. Jacobs’ never-before-seen drawings and collages will also be on view.

RSVP at rsvp@craftinamerica.org

UPCOMING IN-PERSON EVENTS

Coiling Workshop with Ferne Jacobs

April 23, 10:00am–4:00pm

Join us for an all-day coiling workshop with artist Ferne Jacobs. Renowned for her exploration of this technique, Jacobs will emphasize the creative process and potential for innovation. Class attendees can expect a guided beginning coiling course, lasting about 6 hours. The day will conclude with short demonstrations of knotting and twining.

Reading Craft: Ferne Jacobs

May 5, 6:30pm–7:30pm

Explore the art journals and books of Ferne Jacobs during this intimate event. Jacobs will discuss how she has engaged the processes of collage and drawing in her practice over five decades.

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Artist Talk: Ferne Jacobs

Finding the Feminine Principle at the Bottom of a Well

May 13, 12:00pm–1:00pm

Artist Ferne Jacobs will delve into the inspiration for her artworks. She will discuss the impact of feminist ideology, personal identity, and naturalist themes.

Register for the virtual talk here.

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