Saturday, December 21, 2013

Thanks to Sidnee Snell for this beautiful gift to CMLC!


We are so grateful to receive this gorgeous quilt art from a textile artist Sidnee Snell to CMLC!

This quilt has “Yes” in nine different languages.  If you are interested in her textile art, please visit her website: http://www.sidneesnell.com/

News: Winter break

Holiday Closures:
CMLC will be closed for the winter break from December 23rd through January 3rd. The center will reopen Monday January 6th.
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!



Thursday, December 19, 2013

CMLC International Holiday Craft Bazaar

Hi Corvallis folks!
Tomorrow will be the last day to get some special holiday gifts for your friends, families or yourself at CMLC International Holiday Craft Bazaar. Come to support the international artisans and the Corvallis Multicultural Literacy Center.



Come to bid this beautiful tapestry from India! It's hand stitched traditional tapestry from India.
Decorated with mirrored and boho beads, gold thread and embroidery! Minimum bid $40.




















 
Those stylish Crochet Headband are made by Virginia Reyes.


 All the purses were made by Otilia Andrade, who is from Guanajuato, Mexico.












 Those are some of Maria Rosas 's cross-stitch and crochet art crafts.




















Traditional Tin Oil Drum Wall Art from Haiti. Tin oil drum art is all handmade and usually depicts scenery from everyday life in Haiti. Minimum bid $40.




















Cooking Gift Basket includes cookbook of recipes from classed at CMLC, spices and flavorings used in some of the recipes, chili peppers, spatula, vintage dish cloth and more! Minimum bid $25.


Sunday, December 15, 2013

Update: International Holiday Craft Bazaar (December 20th 10am -5pm)

Due to the inclement weather, CMLC International Holiday Craft Bazaar is ongoing until December 20th 10am -5pm. 
Here's the sign of the International Holiday Craft Bazaar outside the center, standing in the snow.
 
 
Come to CMLC shopping for multicultural handmade crafts by international and immigrant women who will be showcasing their merchandise, art, and services (proceeds from craft sales benefit the women). There are also some rummage sale and silent auction (proceeds benefit the center). 




 
 We invite you all to come and experience a wonderful shopping event!
 

Wednesday, December 11, 2013

December Events: Culture Exchange and International Potluck Lunch

Our next
Culture Exchange is on Wednesday December 18th 10:00-11:30 at CMLC. Before the potluck to share cultural and traditional stories from people who are from different cultural backgrounds or US people who have traveled the world.Everyone welcome!

International Potluck Lunch is on Wednesday November 18th 11:30-1:30 at CMLC. Bring a dish to share, bring a friend. Everyone welcome!

Weather Closures

 Please note that CMLC follows the Corvallis School District policy of closures. If, due to inclement weather, the schools are closed, CMLC will also be closed.

Update: CMLC International Holiday Craft Bazaar

Due to inclement weather, CMLC International Holiday Craft Bazaar is ongoing until December 20th. Thanks for your support and understanding!