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Wednesday 10am - 4pm Thursday 10am - 4pm Friday 10am - 4pm

The Foster and Muriel McCarl Coverlet Gallery

Name: The Foster and Muriel McCarl Coverlet Gallery
Address: 300 Fraser Purchase Road, Latrobe, PA, 15650, US
Telephone: +17248052569
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The Foster and Muriel McCarl Coverlet Gallery

Nonprofit that celebrates the history of weaving & folk traditions in the northeastern United States.

05/28/2026

Visit www.coverletgallery.org/newsletter to download the newsletter and learn about the projects our student interns have been working on over the past academic year.

05/26/2026

Stop by our activity table at the Fred Rogers Institute Community Open House on Monday, June 1, from 10 am–2 pm!

The Verostko Center for the Arts and the McCarl Coverlet Gallery will be hosting hands-on creative activities for families and visitors of all ages.

Come explore, make art together, and celebrate creativity and community in the spirit of Fred Rogers.

This free event is open to everyone and includes a full day of family-friendly fun at the Fred Rogers Center in Latrobe.

We hope to see you there!

05/15/2026

What happens when a gallery turns into a studio?

Find out at Community of Creators during Remake Learning Days on May 16, 1–4 PM at the Verostko Center for the Arts.

Move through maker stations designed to spark:

- Experimentation
- Creativity
- - Discovery through art + STEAM
Hands-on learning for all ages

No cost. No experience needed. Just curiosity.

05/13/2026

Discover the beauty of pattern in nature and woven design during The Wild Muse: Where Art Meets Ecology on Friday, May 15th.

Join us in the McCarl Coverlet Gallery for Patterns of Place: Natural Patterns and Woven Insight, a hands-on workshop exploring texture, repetition, and rhythm inspired by nature and historic textiles.

- Adult Nature-Inspired Art Class
- 12:00–1:30 p.m.
- McCarl Coverlet Gallery
- $5 donation at the door

Sponsored by , , and

05/12/2026

Families, kids, and creative minds of all ages—this day is for YOU!

Join us at the Verostko Center for the Arts during Remake Learning Days for Community of Creators on May 16, 1–4 PM.

Step into an interactive studio filled with:

- Art-making stations
- STEAM challenges
- Imaginative, hands-on learning
- Free, open community fun

Create, explore, and learn together!

05/11/2026

Step into a world of texture, rhythm, and discovery during The Wild Muse: Where Art Meets Ecology on Friday, May 15, at the McCarl Coverlet Gallery in collaboration with the Winnie Palmer Nature Reserve and the Verostko Center for the Arts.

In the featured workshop, Patterns of Place: Natural Patterns and Woven Insight, adult learners will explore the visual rhythms found in nature and historic woven design through hands-on observation, creative exploration, and artmaking inspired by the remarkable textile traditions of the McCarl Coverlet Gallery.

From spirals in leaves to the geometric beauty of handwoven coverlets, participants will slow down, look closely, and discover how artists and makers transform patterns from the natural world into creative expression.

- Friday, May 15
- 12:00 – 1:30 p.m.
- McCarl Coverlet Gallery
- $5 donation at the door

Come weave together art, ecology, and history in an afternoon designed to inspire curiosity and creativity.

05/05/2026

🌾 FLAX & LINEN SYMPOSIUM 2026

Calling all linen lovers! Join us for a special 3-day celebration of flax and linen at the National Museum of the American Coverlet in Bedford, PA ✨

It’s been 10 years since the last symposium—so we’re bringing it back with expert-led workshops, demonstrations, and talks honoring the rich traditions of textile craftsmanship. Attend in person or virtually and connect with a community of fellow enthusiasts.

Featuring an incredible lineup of presenters and supported by SEFAA, HGA () , and MAFA () 💛

📅 August 21–23, 2026
📍 Bedford, PA + Virtual option available

🔗 Learn more + register here: https://flaxandlinen2026.org/

04/24/2026

Everyone who attended the opening reception of "The Lives and Times of 1846" had the opportunity to vote for their favorite coverlets on display. A stunning blue and white New York coverlet by Harry Tyler eked out first place, just one vote above a blue and red Pennsylvania coverlet by Charles Wiand. In 3rd place was a red, white & blue Ohio coverlet by William Buechel.

Be sure to visit us and cast your own vote, if you didn't make it to the opening! The exhibition will be on display through September 2026.

04/22/2026

Thank you to everyone who came out to make last week's exhibition opening a great success! Curated by senior history major Isabella Jolly, "The Lives and Times of 1846" is a celebration of Saint Vincent College and the history of the nation. We had a full house, and many visitors enjoyed the chance to try out weaving, spinning, tapping on the telegraph, and taking portraits in our 1846-style studio!

04/16/2026

Today’s the day.
Celebrate 180 years of history with us!

Join us for the opening reception of The Lives and Times of 1846 at the McCarl Coverlet Gallery featuring handwoven textiles, local history, and interactive activities for all ages.

Today | 4–7 PM

Free & open to the public.

Featured Coverlet

This figured twill coverlet, woven by Henry Fess in 1846, is a rare example of mid‑19th‑century American textile art.

Crafted in rich red and navy wool, the piece is composed of two panels joined at a center seam, reflecting how wide textiles were woven on narrow looms in this era.

It isn’t reversible, and its floral border and fringe on three sides give it an elegant visual rhythm. The top edge is neatly finished with black fabric tape, adding durability and contrast.

What makes this coverlet especially compelling are its multiple printed cotton patch repairs and fraying at the bottom hem, which tell a story of long use and cherished care over time.

This textile isn’t just a bedcover; it's a tangible connection to 19th‑century craftsmanship and daily life.

Address

300 Fraser Purchase Road
Latrobe, PA
15650

Opening Hours

Wednesday	10am - 4pm
Thursday	10am - 4pm
Friday	10am - 4pm

Telephone

+17248052569

Website

http://www.coverletgallery.org/

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