Tapestry in America: The Little Known History

The Museum of Early Trades & Crafts (METC) invites the public to the lecture, Tapestry in America: The Little Known History, presented by Susan Martin Maffei, tapestry artist and conservator, on Sunday, June 12th, 2 p.m.

Tickets are $10 (includes admission to METC). Space is limited, please call 973-377-2982 to purchase tickets in advance.

The art of tapestry making has been around for thousands of years and is basically unchanged in technique and structure. Most are familiar with the European work of the medieval and renaissance periods featured in many of our museums. However, few are aware that tapestry has held an important place in the history of the Americas. Maffei will touch on this history and the influence on present day works.

"Susan is an internationally known artist who has studied at The Art Students League of New York and Les Gobelins in Paris, apprenticed at the Scheuer Tapestry Studio and did renowned conservation work at the Artweave Gallery in New York. She has been weaving professionally since 1985 and her work is in both public and private collections. Susan brings a wealth of knowledge as an artist, conservator, and professor, and we are fortunate to have her lecture at METC," remarked Deborah Farrar Starker, Executive Director of METC.

This lecture is in advance of METC's Textile Art Exhibit and Sale at METC on September 17-18, 2016, which will feature works from Maffei and other acclaimed textile artists in the area.

Explore this and other METC events at www. metc.org or call 973-377-2982 for more information.