Saturday, March 7th, 2026 at 2pm

Coats, Coats, and More

When I began doing almost exclusively coats about 15 years ago, I had only planned to do them for a year. “The Year of the Coat.” I found that I enjoyed making coats. Short Coats, Long Coats, Boxy Coats, Vintage Coats, Flare Coats, A-Line Coats, and Swing Coats. I love them all. It is a larger canvas; you get to tell a fuller story and use more fabrics.

I would describe my style as very eclectic; I love colors, like ethnic, and combining and mixing them. I am drawn to creating wearable art because it allows me to play with all sorts of ideas, and it will enable me to use my voice to express or explore ideas and tell stories.

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Rachel D.K. Clark is a contemporary folk artist, teacher, and lecturer who comes from a long line of sewers, beginning with her great-grandmother. She has been doing wearable for over 40 years and teaching on the national circuit for thirty years. Eclectic fabric mixes, vibrant designs, and her keen sense of humor characterize her work. While her work can be whimsical, political, or a personal statement, it always reflects her love of traditional quilt making.

Join us for a stunning display of Clark's coats with a lecture about her process and more!

$20 per person

Carrington utilizes classic symbols of Americana to explore the ever-shifting definition of the American Dream.  His textile work specifically investigates the rich conceptual history that pre-worn garments and iconic patterns, such as gingham, have to share.  Through using the uniforms of blue and white-collar workers to create American flags, he provides a conduit for empathy between our stratified society by inspiring dialogue across communities of people that represent the far-reaching corners of our culture, history, and socioeconomic status.  

“I am an interdisciplinary artist who uses the idea that the material that something is made out can inform the ideas behind the work.  By using construction materials directly off the shelf from Home Depot, pieces of uniforms that represent America’s workforce, or performing acts of labor while dressed as a CEO, I invite a discussion about the ever-changing class struggle in the United States.”

Join us to hear more about Carrington’s exceptional work!