Are you like me, one who sees the beauty in Nature’s ephemera? Are you a person who enjoys collecting found treasures thinking: “Someday, I’m going to make a nice gift for someone out of this Pussy Willow”? Or, “Wouldn’t this seed-pod look interesting if I incorporate it into an art piece?” Or, “What in the world am I going to do with all these … [Read more...]
Repost of a 2020 Interview with J & M Davidson for London Craft Week
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...]
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