2008 Schedule

Exhibits

Permanent Exhibit
The Kirkman House Museum offers year-round interpretive tours of William & Isabella Kirkman’s home, focusing on the elements that influenced home life in late 19th century Walla Walla.

August 27 - October 29, 2008
Cover to Coverlet
A look at historical coverlets, examining the technical and artistic aspects of these American heirlooms.

Cover to Coverlet
Opening reception & behind the scenes tour
September 5th
5pm- 8pm

Cover to Coverlet
Overshot drafting seminar
September 21st
Textile Center artists demonstrate how to make a draft pattern for a
coverlet

Cover to Coverlet
Weaving seminar
September 28th
Textile Center artists demonstrate threading a loom for weaving

Cover to Coverlet continued at Fort Walla Walla Museum

Programs

None at this time

Events

First Friday ArtWalk

October 4, 2008
Sheep to Shawl
A day long look at the sheep industry with shearing, spinning and weaving demonstrations.

December 6, 2008
Victorian Christmas Jubilee
The Kirkman House Museum annual open house celebrating the opening of the holiday season.

September – Textile Center will be spinning at Bruce House Pioneer Festival on 9/15
10/4 – Sheep to Shawl
11/9 – Last Spin In of the year.