When we share our art making with others, magic happens! We are grateful for the wonderful students that turned out for the Woven Wearables workshop this October at the Bainbridge Artisans Resource Network (BARN). Some of you came from as far as Oregon and Alaska. Others traveled less physical distance, but you all had in common that you made … [Read more...]
The Launch of the Valkyrie – Anacortes, Washington, US
In March, this elegant vessel was launched, after over a decade in the crafting. My eldest son, Spencer West, has been involved for many years, along side expert boat builder Jay Smith, and other experience carvers and crafts-women and men. His whole family has been involved. It was an awe-inspiring day to watch as the ship was birthed out of the … [Read more...]
Betty Pasco – Recipient of the Bainbridge Island Museum of Arts BRAVA AWARD in 2023
Here it is finally, full-on Spring where I live. The birds are singing and chattering, zipping by me as I wander through the garden. Thoughts of last Spring come around again and I remember being invited into the home of Betty and Duane Pasco. Betty is in her 80’s, Duane in his 90’s. They are both excellent storytellers because they have memories … [Read more...]
Ed Carriere-National Heritage Fellowship Tribute Video (2023)
https://youtu.be/PouV49-M8QI?si=brctPAd9auhH5-wo … [Read more...]
Ed Carriere Receives the National Heritage Fellowship Award in September 2023
Ed Carriere has been working steadily for eight decades keeping Suquamish weaving traditions alive. I’ve always known him to be a unique and talented individual, a good friend, and a teacher. One of the lessons I carry from knowing Ed is that a love for learning can take you places you never dreamed possible. I am so happy Ed Carriere is being … [Read more...]
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