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R.L. Shep Memorial Book Award
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Spring 2025 Newsletter
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Building a foundation of anti-racism and a culture of care, the mission of the Textile Society of America is to foster an international collective community—diverse, equitable, inclusive and accessible—for the exchange and dissemination of knowledges and experiences about textiles worldwide.

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The Textile Society of America, an international organization, recognizes the profound global reach of textiles. We are committed to developing leadership initiatives, membership, and programming rooted in the plurality of textile histories, producers, and purposes. With an eye toward expanding our voices and audience, we will focus on inclusion of underrepresented groups, and advocacy for robust diversity of our personal and professional viewpoints.

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Student/New Professional Award Recipient Reports

Student/New Professional Award Recipient Reports

The Student/New Professional Award was established by TSA’s Board of Directors (2004-2006) to support and encourage students and new professionals in the textile field to attend the biennial Symposium. The award acknowledges their fine contributions and covers the cost of symposium registration. These awards are presented biennially to selected TSA members who are currently either students in a textile-related field, ...
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2025 Spring News, Member News, Symposia, Symposium 2024, TSA News
"Flax reveals its beauty at every stage of life"

“Flax reveals its beauty at every stage of life”

Author: Shannon Welsh Editor: Sara Rosenthal Flax field ready to harvest for fiber Photo Credit John Morgan, Image courtesy NALA. What made you fall in love with flax? When Shannon Welsh, Executive Director of NALA, was posed this question, her response was fittingly evocative and grounded. Flax is a truly magical crop—one she fell in love with through her work ...
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Exhibition Review: Louise Lemieux Bérubé: Around the World with 80 Textile Artists

Exhibition Review: Louise Lemieux Bérubé: Around the World with 80 Textile Artists

Reviewer: Marcelo Martins Editor: Jennifer Pellman The Musée des métiers d'art du Québec (MUMAQ) hosted a remarkable exhibition this winter: “Louise Lemieux Bérubé: Around the World with 80 Textile Artists,” showing a collection by the esteemed Québécoise textile artist. This exhibit was not merely a display of technical prowess by the eighty-three-year-old artist; it served as a vibrant testament to ...
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reTHREAD: Self-care and community care through textiles and nature

reTHREAD: Self-care and community care through textiles and nature

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June 1, 2025
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June 3, 2025
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Weave a Real Peace 2025 Annual Meeting

Weave a Real Peace 2025 Annual Meeting

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June 3, 2025
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June 7, 2025
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Cultural Connections: Sámi Bandweaving

Cultural Connections: Sámi Bandweaving

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June 7, 2025
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June 7, 2025
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TSA’s 17th Biennial Symposium

Hidden Stories/Human Lives, our first virtual symposium, was a big success! Video recordings from all sessions are now available on Youtube.

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Symposium 2020 Boston MA

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