As a contemporary sculptural artist I've been exploring the traditional art of weaving with plant fibers since 1985. I gather materials respectfully, recycling bark off of trees that are being cut down, pruning selectively to encourage the growth and health of plants, and replanting at every opportunity. I enjoy sharing the lessons I've learned from my generous teachers.
Being a hands-on, low-tech type person, I will do my best to make weekly (or at least monthly) posts. I like writing about the making process, worthwhile community projects, and sharing practical ideas of what the seasons have to offer those who are longing to live creatively within the rhythms of the natural world.
Weaving Words – 1990 Suquamish-Indianola Oral Histories
Listen to the Suquamish-Indianola 1990 Storytellers tell about recollections of people, places and life experiences growing up in Indianola during the first half of the 20th century.
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Ed Carriere’s Residency at Bloedel Reserve
Had a lovely visit with Suquamish Elders Ed Carriere and Marilyn Wandrey at the Bloedel Reserve on Bainbridge Island, Washington.
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Bare Bones Abstracts
I’m grateful for the opportunity to make two Bare Bones Abstracts. These pieces bring nature and lightness into the formal interior of this lovely home.
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A Space to Work and Meet
I’m grateful for the West Woods Working Team, three generations who build so beautifully together. Built with love.
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Cedar Bark – Useful and Beautiful
Time to go recollect a few projects I enjoyed working on in 2020.
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October 2020 London Craft Week at J&M Davidson
I’m grateful to have my work exhibited in the J&M Davidson’s Flagship Store in London, for the London Craft Week 2020, going on now.
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Land Acknowledgement 2020
Land Acknowledgement 2020 I acknowledge that I reside on the traditional territory of the Suquamish Peoples, People of the Clear Salt Water, whose ancestors have lived here from time immemorial, preserving the land and waters that five generations of my own family have benefitted from. I express my deepest respect and gratitude for all indigenous […]
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2020 Bainbridge Artisan Resource Network Workshops
BARN Fiber Art Studio has a wonderful 2020 line-up of renown Fiber Art & Basketry Teachers. Please take a look. Maximum of 8 students per class allows for maximum individual attention in this beautiful studio on Bainbridge Island.
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Northwest Basket Weavers Guild Program – January 8, 2020
The Northwest Basket Weavers Guild is a community of weavers, artists and those interested in learning more about the weaving cultures from this place and around the world. I’ll be giving a presentation on January 8.
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Art in the Woods Studio Tour 2019 – Nov 8,9,10, 10am-5pm
Sydni Sterling has opened her cozy studio, #4 on the tour. I’m grateful to show my work beside her beautiful paintings. Hope you can come visit this weekend.
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IslandWood Artist Residency Spring 2018 – Blog Catching Up
Students from the Seattle area had the opportunity to learn about the life-cycle of the Western Red Cedar as they removed it’s inner and outer bark for their projects.
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One Year Ago – Catching Up – IslandWood Artist Residency
Oh my, I am behind on my blogs, but here’s pictorial highlights of May 2018 at IslandWood during my two week Artist Residency there with Kay-Ty-Ah Lawrence Moran.
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