As a contemporary visual 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.
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.
Gratitudes For the Cedar Exhibit at Heronswood
My gratitude speech notes from the March 9th reception at the Heronswood Garden House Exhibit.
2019 Basketry Program Workshops at BARN
Bainbridge Artisans Resource Network on Bainbridge Island, Washington, has a plethora of workshops to offer in their Eleven Artisans Studios. Here are the Basketry Workshops offered in the BARN Fiber Art Studio for 2019.
Peeta Tinay Teaches The Art of Twining With Reed At BARN
Students enjoyed a two day workshop at BARN with Peeta Tinay.
Polly Adams Sutton teaches “Chasing Bear Grass” Basket at BARN
Students came to Bainbridge Artisans Resource Networks to learn from Polly Adams Sutton to weave with Western Red Cedar and Bear Grass.
Carrying On Traditional Knowledge Through Weaving With Plants
Grateful for this wonderful group of students at IslandWood.
Weaving From the Wild at IslandWood – Feb 3, 2019
Spend a day learning techniques for using plant fibers to create beautiful and useful objects.
Adirondack-Style Pack Basket with Karen Sherwood
Karen Sherwood of Earthwalk Northwest taught a fun Pack Basket at Bainbridge Artisans Resource Network.
Karen Sherwood at BARN-Birch Bark Knife Sheath
Karen Sherwood teaches at BARN, Bainbridge Artisans Resource Network.
Ed Carriere’s Fish Net Anchor Artifact Workshop at BARN
Ed Carriere and I enjoyed teaching together at BARN this May 5, 2018.
Kathey Ervin’s Cedar Workshop at BARN
Highlights from Kathey Ervin’s “Weaving With NW Gold – Pick Your Own Project” Workshop at BARN.
2018 Basketry Workshops at Bainbridge Artisans Resource Network
Twenty Basketry Workshops in 2018 at Bainbridge Artisans Resource Network.
