BEGIN:VCALENDAR PRODID;X-RICAL-TZSOURCE=TZINFO:-//com.denhaven2/NONSGML ri_cal gem//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN VERSION:2.0 BEGIN:VEVENT DESCRIPTION:This is way beyond patch-work. Edsel &\; Eleanor Ford Hous e has a new exhibit\, Quilt Art: International Expressions\, on display Jan. 28-March 25.\nThe Quilt Art show is on its first U.S. tour\, and fe atures more than 30 quilts by 22 contemporary quilt artists from nine co untries. That's not all\, however. Ford House has several talks\, worksh ops and receptions planned that feature local quilt artists and collecto rs. 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 f or adults\, $11 for seniors\, $8 for children 6-12\, free for anyone you nger.During the run of this show\, Ford House will also host numerous sp eakers\, workshops and other events to entertain and inform both adults and children\, including: \n\nSaturday\, Feb. 4 &ndash\; Desiree Vaughn will lecture on Artful Fabrics and Quilts at 11 a.m. with &ldquo\;how-to &rdquo\; instruction for painting and mark-making on fabric. Later\, fro m 1-4 p.m.\, she'll host an Introduction to Painting on Fabric workshop\ , where she'll give an introduction to the paints\, tools and materials used to apply transparent paint to fabric. Materials are included. Space is limited for both events. Cost: $10\, $7 for Ford House members for t he lecture only. Cost for the painting workshop is $65\, $60 for Ford Ho use members.\n\n\nMonday\, Feb. 13 &ndash\; Tea &\; Textile: Quilted Clothing\, presented by local textile artist Michelle Mitchell. She'll t alk about making quilted clothing. Guests will view the award-winning co llection of Mitchell&rsquo\;s &ldquo\;wearable art\,&rdquo\; which has g arnered her numerous awards. The discussion and trunk show will be follo wed by tea and treats. Cost: $35\, $30 for members.\n\n\nThursday\, Marc h 1 &ndash\; At Inside a Private Collection\, guests will enjoy a wine a nd cheese reception followed by an exploration of Kempf Hogan&rsquo\;s p rivate collection of folk and contemporary textiles. Visitors will enjoy a look at African-American story quilts and needlepoint rugs of Hogan&r squo\;s own design. Cost: $25\, $20 for members.\n\n\nSaturday\, March 1 0 &ndash\; Kids will get hands-on experience with sewing and leave with a finished product in this Quilting for Children workshop hosted by Laur a Rodin. Cost: $10 per person.\n\n\nMonday\, March 19 &ndash\; Making Qu ilts and Making Art explores local artist Judi Warren Blaydon&rsquo\;s p aintings\, quilts and stitched paper prints. A wine and cheese reception with the artist will follow the trunk show and discussion. Cost: $25\, $20 for members.\n\n\nThursday\, March 22 &ndash\; Enjoy an evening of I mprovisational Art with professional interior designer and artist Carole Harris. Her richly colored fabric works have been exhibited nationally in museums and galleries. The evening includes e a special wine receptio n. Cost: $25\, $20 for members.\n\nReservations for all programs can be made at www.fordhouse.org or by calling 313.884.4222. URL:http://grossepointe.patch.com/events/quilt-art-exhibit-comes-to-ford- house SUMMARY:Quilt Art Exhibit Comes to Ford House LOCATION:Edsel &\; Eleanor Ford House: 1100 Lake Shore Rd\, Grosse Poi nte Shores\, MI END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR