Manitowish River Studio Calendar of Events
2024 Events
November 1, 2023 – February 23, 2024
Ancestral Women Exhibit, UW-Oshkosh, Oshkosh, WI
November 24, 2023 – February 4, 2024
Women and Water Exhibit, Wisconsin Academy of Science, Arts and Letters Watrous Gallery, Madison, WI
Reception, December 2, 2023
January 11, 2024
Zoom presentation in conjunction with UW-Trout Lake Limnology Station’s Science on Tap
January 9, 2024
Felting for Valentine’s Day: Felted Owls with Hearts
North Lakeland Discovery Center, Manitowish Waters, WI
March 2, 2024
Women and Water Presentation
“Flow: Artists, Activists and Educators Working with Water” University of Wisconsin’s “Community Conversations”
Wausau: Leigh Yawkey Woodson Museum
March 7 – May 31, 2024 – POSTPONED!
Women and Water Exhibit
Naper Settlement, Naperville, IL
March 14, 2024
Women and Water Presentation
University of Chicago, Global Health’s 4th Annual Frugal Innovations Conference
Zoom presentation
April 19, 2024
Small Looms Class
North Lakeland Discovery Center, Manitowish Waters, WI
April 21, 2024
Women and Water Presentation
Methodist Church, Mercer, WI
June 7, 2024
Small Looms Class
Princeton Library, Princeton, WI
June 15, 2024
Felted Beavers
North Lakeland Discovery Center, Manitowish Waters, WI
July 20, 2024
Felted Bees and Flowers (Mary Burns and Licia Johnson)
North Lakeland Discovery Center, Manitowish Waters, WI
July 26, 27, 28, 2024
Northwoods Summer Art Tour (open studio, 10:00-5:00 daily)
August 16 – October 26, 2024
Women and Water: Woven Portraits from Around the World Exhibit
ArtStart, Rhinelander
Reception: TBD
September 14, 2024
Women and Water Exhibit, “Behind the Scenes Tour” with Mary
ArtStart, Rhinelander, WI
Sponsored by North Lakeland Discovery Center, Manitowish Waters, WI
October 2, 2024
Women and Water: Woven Portraits from Around the World Presentation
Warp and Weft Weaver’s Guild, Woodstock, IL, Zoom presentation
October 9, 2024
Women and Water Exhibit Presentation
Learning in Retirement, Nicolet College, Rhinelander, WI
Tour of exhibit with Mary
October 11, 12, 13, 2024
Northwoods Fall Art Tour (open studio, 10:00-5:00 daily)
November 2, 2024
Felted Mushroom Class
North Lakeland Discovery Center, Manitowish Waters, WI
2023 Events
February 11
Valentine's Felted Gnomes at the North Lakeland Discovery Center
June 6
Felted creature class at the North Lakeland Discovery Center
June 12 - October 16
Women and Water: A Global Exhibit on display at the Northern Great Lakes Visitor Center, Ashland, Wisconsin
Reception June 17, 1-4p.m.
July 28-30
Northwoods Summer Art Tour (open studio)
August 5
Eco-Printing class at the North Lakeland Discovery Center
October 6-8
Northwoods Fall Art Tour (open studio)
November 11
Snowmen/snowpersons felting class at North Lakeland Discovery Center
2022 Events
May 6
Little Looms Class at LOLA
May 15-19
Women and Water: A Global Exhibit
Joint Aquatic Sciences Meeting, De Vos Place, Grand Rapids, Michigan
May 26-29
Women and Water: A Global Exhibit at the Ridges Sanctuary, Bailey's Harbor, Wisconsin
July 1-August 27
Ancestral Women Exhibit at Emberlight Festival, Ironwood, Michigan
Exhibit reception July 1, 4:00PM
July 22-24, 10:00AM-5:00PM
Northwoods Summer Art Tour
August 14, 2:00-4:00PM
Ancestral Women Performance and discussion with performers and Mary
Theatre North, Ironwood, Michigan
September 20, 1:00-4:00PM
Felted Pendant and Earrings Workshop
North Lakeland Discovery Center (more info and register at NLDC's website)
October 7-9, 10:00AM-5:00PM
Northwoods Fall Art Tour
November 4-December 23
Women and Water: A Global Exhibit
Center for Visual Arts, Wausau, WI
November 12, 1:00-4:00PM
Felted Gnomes Class
2021 Events
More classes to come; please check back.
July 17-August 15
Ancestral Women Exhibit on display at the Warehouse Art Center in Eagle River. Open daily.
July 23-25
Northwoods Summer Art Tour Studio open for demonstrations. Please wear mask if unvaccinated.
July 28
Intro to Weaving on Tiny Looms Class at North Lakeland Discovery Center - please register on their site.
August 11
Felted Hare, Class at North Lakeland Discovery Center - please register on their site.
October 8-10
Northwoods Fall Art Tour Studio open for demonstrations. Please wear mask if unvaccinated.
2020 Events
Please note: All 2020 events have been cancelled due to COVID-19. Please check back for a 2021 schedule.
Nov 14
Felted Gnomes, North Lakeland Discovery Center
October 7
Felted Butterflies, Manito Art League
Sept 25, 26 + Oct 17
Intro to Tapestry Weaving on Mirrix looms, Land O'Lakes Center for the Arts
August 7
Natural Dyeing with Debbie Ketchum, Porcupine Mountains
July 30
Felted Loons, North Lakeland Discovery Center
July 8
Intro to weaving on tiny looms! North Lakeland Discovery Center
June 9
Felted Butterflies, North Lakeland Discovery Center
April 25
Felted Landscapes, North Lakeland Discovery Center
February 15
Felted Cardinals, North Lakeland Discovery Center
Presentations:
Sept 18
For the Love of Wool: Fiber Arts of Ireland and Scotland, Land O'Lakes Center for the Arts
2019 Events
Ongoing in 2019
Artist in Residence, Trout Lake Station, UW Madison Center for Limnology
November 23
Workshop: Felted Ornaments + Gifts, North Lakeland Discovery Center, Manitowish Waters, WI
November 16
11:00 AM Talk & Reception, Ancestral Women Exhibit, Milwaukee Public Museum, Milwaukee, WI
1:00 PM Ancestral Women Performance
November 1 - 17
Ancestral Women Exhibit on display, Milwaukee Public Museum, Milwaukee, WI
October 19
Workshop: Felted Owls, North Lakeland Discovery Center, Manitowish Waters, WI
October 18
Presentation: Ancestral Women Exhibit, Learning in Retirement, Nicolet College, Rhinelander, WI
October 11, 12, 13
Northwoods Fall Art Tour : Demonstrating on jacquard, rug and tapestry looms. Come and weave on our community tapestry loom! 10:00-5:00 daily. northwoodsarttour.com
September 25
Presentation: Ancestral Women Exhibit, UCC Moon Beach Camp, St. Germain, WI
August 7
Workshop: Felted Chickadees, Manito Art League, Manitowish Waters, WI
August 2
Exhibit and Demo: Open House, Trout Lake Limnology Station as Artist in Residence
July 30 - October 10
Ancestral Women Exhibit, Evergreen College, Olympia, WA
July 26, 28, 28
Northwoods Summer Art Tour : Demonstrating on jacquard, rug and tapestry looms. Come and weave on our community tapestry loom! 10:00-5:00 daily. northwoodsarttour.com
July 18
Workshop: Felted Butterflies, North Lakeland Discovery Center, Manitowish Waters, WI
July 10
Presentation: Ancestral Women Exhibit, Art and Nature Center, Washington Island, WI
July 5
Exhibit: Open House, Odonata Gallery, Mercer, WI
June 15
Workshop: Felted Landscapes, Center for Conservation Leadership, North Lakeland Discovery Center, Manitowish Waters, WI
February 28
Presentation: Ancestral Women Exhibit, Holy Family Catholic Church, Woodruff, WI
February 23
Reception: Ancestral Women Exhibit, Holy Family Catholic Church, Woodruff, WI
February 23 - March 23
Ancestral Women Exhibit, Holy Family Catholic Church, Woodruff, WI
February 16
Workshop: Felted Landscapes, North Lakeland Discovery Center, Manitowish Waters, WI
November 3, 2018-January 28, 2019
Ancestral Women Exhibit, Northern Michigan University, Marquette, MI
2018 Events
November 17, 2018
Presentation, Ancestral Women Exhibit, Northern Michigan University, Marquette, MI
November 3, 2018
Opening Reception, Ancestral Women Exhibit, Northern Michigan University, Marquette, MI
November 3, 2018 – January 31, 2019
Ancestral Women Exhibit, Northern Michigan University, Marquette, MI
November 2, 3, and 17th
Tapestry weaving workshop, Northern Michigan University, Marquette, MI
October 13, 2018
Ancestral Women Presentation, Wisconsin Handweaver’s Guild, Milwaukee, WI
October 5-7 2018
Participating in the Northwoods Fall Art Tour
Demonstrating on jacquard, rug and tapestry looms
Come and weave on our community tapestry loom!
10:00- 5:00 daily
August 8, 2018
“Tapestry Weaving Workshop”
This is an introductory tapestry weaving workshop. Learn basic tapestry techniques while working on individual frame looms. We will work primarily with colorful wool yarn and possibly some cotton, linen and bling!
Woods Hall, La Pointe, Madeline Island, WI
August 7 & 8, 2018
“Community Weave-In: the Colors of Summer”
Join me to create woven panels at a Community Weave-In! Learn basic weaving skills while working with friends and family to create collaborative weavings for the island. We will be weaving on two 4’ tapestry looms. Come and play with the colors of summer.
Woods Hall, La Pointe, Madeline Island, WI
August (date TBD)
Tapestry Weaving Workshop
Manitowish River Studio
July 27-29 2018
Participating in the Northwoods Summer Art Tour
Demonstrating on jacquard, rug and tapestry looms
Come and weave on our community tapestry loom!
10:00- 5:00 daily
July 19, 2018
Workshop: Felted Birds, Black-Capped Chickadee, North Lakeland Discovery Center, Manitowish Waters, WI
June 27, 2018
Reception and Presentation for the Ancestral Women Exhibit, Madeline Island Historical Museum, LaPointe, Madeline Island, WI
June 15, 2018
Workshop: Felted Landscapes, LOLA, Land O’Lakes, WI
May 19, 2018
Ancestral Women Presentation, Paper Discovery Center, Appleton, WI
May 2 – October 22, 2018
Ancestral Women Exhibit, Madeline Island Historical Museum, LaPointe, Madeline Island, WI
February 23, 2018
Workshop: Felted Birds, LOLA, Land O’Lakes, WI
January 11, 2018
Workshop: Felted Love Birds, LOLA, Land O’Lakes, WI
January 22 – April 5, 2018
Ancestral Women Exhibit, Wisconsin State Capitol, Madison, WI
January 16 – 19, 2018
Artist in Residence, Indian Community School of Milwaukee (Franklin, WI)
Exhibits and Shows 2017
October 18, 2017 - January 19, 2018
Ancestral Women Exhibit at the Indian Community School of Milwaukee (Franklin, Wisconsin)
October 18 opening reception during the National Congress of American Indians cultural evening event
Exhibit open to public by appointment; please call the school at (414) 525-6100
Mid-October
Ancestral Women Exhibit at the Association of Tribal Archives, Libraries and Museums International Conference, Santa Ana Pueblo, New Mexico
October 6, 7 and 8, 2017
Participating in the Northwoods Fall Art Tour
10:00- 5:00 daily
www.northwoodsarttour.com
July 28, 29, and 30, 2017
Participating in the Northwoods Summer Art Tour
10:00- 5:00 daily
www.northwoodsarttour.com
Early June through October 1, 2017
Ancestral Women Exhibit
Northern Great Lakes Visitor Center
Ashland, WI
May 11-12, 2017
Ancestral Women Exhibit
WIEA Conference
Minocqua, WI
March 25, 2017
Ancestral Women Exhibit (partial exhibit) and Gallery Talk
Celebrate the UP Conference
Marquette, MI
March 20, 2017
Ancestral Women Exhibit (partial exhibit)
Waaswaaganing Indian Bowl Living Arts and Culture Center Reception and Celebration
Wisconsin Historical Society Museum
Madison, WI
Teaching 2017
September 24 - 27, 2017
Bird Migration to Wild Mushrooms to Natural Dyes (Mary Burns and John Bates)
(This is primarily a natural history workshop with one segment on natural dyeing)
Dillman’s Creative Art Workshops, Lac du Flambeau
http://www.dillmans.com/dcaf/2017_schedule.html
August 25-27, 2017
Tree and Shrub Identification/Natural History Three Day Workshop (Mary Burns and John Bates)
Sign up through Nicolet College Outdoor Adventure Series at 715-356-6753 or 800-585-9304 or see their website
August 15 - 18, 2017
Art Camp
North Lakeland Discovery Center
Manitowish Waters, WI
July 27, 2017
Talk for Boulder Junction Library, 7 - 8 p.m. (Mary Burns and John Bates)
June 2 - 4, 2017
Birding Skills Three Day Workshop (Mary and John)
7-11 each day
Sign-up through Nicolet College Outdoor Adventure Series at 715- 356-6753 or 800-585-9304 or see their website
May 21 - 25, 2017
Wildflowers to Nesting Loons to Old Growth Forests
(This is primarily a natural history workshop with one segment on natural dyeing) (Mary and John)
Dillman's Art Workshop Retreat, Lac du Flambeau, WI
http://www.dillmans.com/dcaf/2017_schedule.html
May 15 - 17, 2017
Field Botany Class