2020 Melinda West - London Craft Week at J&M Davidson - Interview JMD: When did you first start basket weaving? What inspired you? MW: Being in nature is my inspiration, the place I find comfort, wonder and delight. I've been fortunate to live in places near vacant lots, trail-heads, beaches, or mountains. I remember making my first … [Read more...]
Ed Carriere’s Residency at Bloedel Reserve
It was a delight to spend a sunny afternoon this March visiting Suquamish Master Weaver and Cultural Teacher, Ed Carriere, during his Artist in Residency at the Bloedel Reserve. Suquamish Elder, Marilyn Wandrey, Ed’s younger cousin, explored the native woodland landscape on Bainbridge Island that surrounds the beautiful house where Ed is … [Read more...]
One Year Ago – Catching Up – IslandWood Artist Residency
Greetings! I’ve been working this year, but I haven’t kept up with my blog entries about the wonderful students I’ve been fortunate to meet and interesting work I’ve had the pleasure of doing this past circle of seasons. So here is a little pictorial of last May at IslandWood, during my 16th Artist Residency there. I spend two weeks each year … [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...]
Sculptural Weaving With Polly Adams Sutton
https://bainbridgebarn.wildapricot.org/event-2525482 Above is a link to more information about the upcoming August 5-6 workshop with Polly Adams Sutton at the Bainbridge Artisans Resource Network, BARN. There are many artists I've been influenced by. When I see a shape in space that I like, or materials that draw me in, or a brilliant idea … [Read more...]
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