There is something quite amazing about the qualities of the inner bark of the Western Red Cedar. These qualities have been understood by the Indigenous Peoples of the Pacific Northwest for thousands of years. It means a lot to know that some people in todays easy shopping world, where a container for yarn is but one-click away on a computer or … [Read more...]
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 … [Read more...]
Northwest Basket Weavers Guild Program – January 8, 2020
Welcome to the new year 2020. I’ll be sharing a presentation at the Northwest Basket Weavers Guild meeting at Phinney Neighborhood Center in Seattle on January 8th. For information about time, how to come as a guest, info about membership, please check out their website at: nwbasketweavers.org Location is: Phinney Neighborhood Center - Room … [Read more...]
Kathey Ervin’s Cedar Workshop at BARN
Hello Fellow Weaving Friends. I have been neglecting my blog, and I do apologize. It means I have been busy with life, weaving, learning, and being present in the seasons. One thing keeping me busy is the unique opportunity to be able to create a Basketry Program within the Fiber Art Studio at the fabulous new Bainbridge Artisans Resource Network … [Read more...]
Spring Branch Sorting
I've been enjoying the tasks of late-winter/early-spring. Our vegetable garden is filled with Kale, over-wintered spinach, with arugula, mache, and cilantro as the dominent "weeds", which we love. Nettles are always there at the edges for a good green in pesto, soup, or for tea. In March one group of 5th graders at IslandWood made me a beautiful … [Read more...]
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