The Lower Lake Historic Schoolhouse Museum in Lower Lake, Calif., will host the 17th annual Quilt and Textile Exhibition from Aug. 7 through 28, 2010. Courtesy photo.

LOWER LAKE, Calif. – The public is invited to a free artist’s reception on Saturday, Aug. 14, from noon to 2 p.m. in the Weaver Auditorium at the Lower Lake Historic Schoolhouse Museum, 16435 Main St., Lower Lake.

Attendees can meet the artists at the reception and view demonstrations of weaving and spinning. Light refreshments will be served.

The Lower Lake Historic School Preservation Committee will host the 17th annual Quilt and Textile Exhibition which runs from Aug. 7 through 28.

Featured artists will include members of the Clear Lake Quilt Guild and Ladies of the Lake Quilt Guild; renowned, internationally acclaimed weaver Sheila O'Hara and her students; and members of the Sheep Thrills Spinning and Weaving Guild.

Works include quilts, weavings, tapestries, clothing and other fiber art items, in soft and subtle pastels to bold colors and textures.

Both the exhibit and reception are free.

For further information, call Dwain Goforth at the museum, 707-995-3565, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..