Here is a line-up of workshops I will be offering this Fall in Texas and New Mexico.
I am excited to return to New Mexico for the Mountain and Valley Wool Festival in October. I will be also presenting an art experience at The Nasher Sculpture Center’s Great Create. It is such an honor to be included. I have always been a big fan of the museum, especially on the day that Rachel Rushing arranged for me to meet Sheila Hicks.1
The List
September 10th Introduction to Weaving
Right now, there are still plenty of seats available. If you took this one before and would like to expand your skills, let me know! I would love to have your company and input in the workshop. Light Brunch and beverages will be served.
September 17th Beginning Indigo and Shibori
This one is very popular, in fact so popular it is sold out! I think another one will be going up on the webpage soon. Meanwhile, let’s talk about a series of Natural Dye Workshops. Any requests?
October 5th World History of Textile Arts an Introduction to hand spinning. This workshop is based on the fabulous book, Women’s Work the First 20,000 Years Women, Cloth, and Society in Early Times by Elizabeth Wayland Barber. This will be at the Mountain and Valley Wool Festival (previously known as the Taos Wool Festival) in Santa Fe, New Mexico.
October 6th World History of Textile Arts at the New Mexico Fiber Arts Center in Española, New Mexico.2
November 12th Spiderweb Weaving Workshop
In this workshop we will turn forked branches into looms. This is one of my favorites to teach, though part of me wonders why anyone would sign up for it… so silly and fun! There is a history behind this artform, and you can be sure I will rattle on about it.
I have been a devotee of Hick’s work since the day I cam upon a photo of her work in a Contemporary Art History Book. She broke ground as an artist (who happened to be female) by embracing the material of craft and domesticity in monumental works. Rachel invited me to meet with the Education Department at the Nasher to plan activities related to an exhibit of Hick’s work. What idid’t know, was that she planned to drop by while we were meeting. I almost fainted when she walked in. I admit I was a shameless fan-girl.
I found the NMFAC almost by accident just as the covid shut-down was starting. You can read more about it in my tribute to the magnificent Glenna Dean. I am in awe of all that the folks at the NMFAC accomplish! It is a full-blown, community-run, weaving studio. A great place to find new and used equipment, learn historical textile skills and meet like-minded people.
Hi June! I'd love to attend the Intro to Weaving class (again!) this Sunday, but don't want to take the spot of someone who is new, and it says the class will be only for 5 people. Should I sign up anyway?
Your class's sound fabulous! I hope everyone has fun!