An Evening of Improvisational Art at Ford House

The Edsel & Eleanor Ford House has a new exhibit, Quilt Art: International Expressions on display through March 25.

Besides featuring more than 30 quilts by 22 contemporary quilt artists from nine countries. Ford House has several talks, workshops and receptions planned that feature local quilt artists and collectors.

Today learn more about the non-traditional tapestries of artist Carole Harris. Her works have been shown in museums and galleries nationwide, and each work is composed of hundreds of richly colored fabrics which are cut, overlaid, appliquéd, pieced and quilted. Harris is also a professional interior designer and fiber artist. Click here to learn more about Harris.

Tickets are $20 for members, or $25 for non-members.

Reservations can be made at www.fordhouse.org or by calling 313.884.4222.

Quilt Art is open to the public Tuesday through Sunday, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Admission is complimentary with house tour tickets, which are $12 for adults, $11 for seniors, $8 for children 6-12, free for anyone younger.