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Tapestry Felted Traditional Mongolian Yurt Project

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Dates:  August 31 through September 11, 2020
Cost:
The workshop is free and open to the public but we ask that you please pre-register so we can plan for the space needed.

To Register:  email sustainablesheep@gmail.com or call 218-657-2502
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Place: Bemidji, MN  56601

Description:


The SSFC through a grant from Region 2 Arts Council, in conjunction with artist and shepherdess Linda Johnson-Morke and artist Deborah McQueen Coder, is hosting a workshop teaching how to make a traditional Mongolian wool felt for a yurt.  This workshop features the felting technique used by nomadic Mongolian people and will showcase felted tapestry methods.  These felts will be made from local, Minnesota wool and feature a mural felted in tapestry that tells the story of the cycle of sheep-to-shelter. There will be an interior felt that showcases a flat map of Minnesota made from roving where each person donating wool for this project can put their location and participants can have their initials in felt.
​This project provides a unique opportunity for the community to learn felting techniques, understand unique qualities of wool allowing it to felt, why this is important in Mongolia to provide housing & the symbolism inherent in the artistic designs of felted pieces.

The medium of wool for art is inexpensive, sustainable & brings together communities of producers, artists & the public. The Mongolian yurts themselves are art, the handpainted designs on the yurt framework used in this project are traditional Buddhist symbols done by Mongolian Bataa & his family & imported by Groovy Yurts, Inc. in Alexandria, ON Canada.  More info at groovyyurts.com  The straight geometric patterns are all variations of ulziis, the infinity knot which symbolises the interconnection of everything in the universe.  In traditional Mongolian culture, the color of the yurt frame is important.  This yurt's framework in blue symbolizes Tengri, the eternal blue sky & respect.  Information about symbolism provided by Groovy Yurts, Inc.

“This activity is made possible by the voters of Minnesota, through a grant from the Region 2 Arts Council, thanks to a legislative appropriation from the Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.” ​

Thank You to Our Additional Sponsors:

Back in Balance Minerals® 


Bear Den Handwovens

Marsh Creek Crossing Farm

North Central Feed Products, LLC



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  • About
    • Join
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      • Articles of Incorporation
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      • 501C3 Exemption Letter
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        • Minutes 2016
        • Minutes 2017
        • Minutes 2018
        • Minutes 2019
        • Minutes 2020
        • Minutes 2021
        • Minutes 2022
  • Events
    • Fiber Gatherings Under the Pines >
      • Fiber Gatherings Under the Pines 2023
      • Fiber Gathering Under the Pines 2019
    • Sustainable Sheep Event >
      • Sustainable Sheep Event 2023
      • Sheep Event 2022 >
        • Instructor bios 2022
      • Sheep Event 2021 >
        • Instructor bio
      • Sheep Event 2020 >
        • Workshop Descriptions 2020
      • Sheep Event 2019 >
        • Workshop Descriptions 2019
        • Instructor Bios 2019
        • Interviews with Speakers 2019
      • Sheep event 2018 >
        • Instructor Bios 2018
        • Workshop Descriptions 2018
        • Wool Judging Information
    • Beginning Shepherding >
      • Workshop Descriptions
      • Instructor Biographies
    • Farm to Fiber Festival
    • 4H Sheep Day
    • Farm Tours >
      • Marsh Creek Crossing Tour/Felt Workshop
    • SSFC Presence at Fairs >
      • Clearwater County Fair
    • In the News
  • Local Producers
  • Contact
  • Board of Directors
    • Junior Board Internship Program
  • Yurt Project
    • Linda Johnson-Morke Bio
    • Deborah McQueen Coder Bio
    • Donating Wool for Yurt Project