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February 24, 2021
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JENNIFER DAY
thread stories
is a process based on printing my photographs on fabric and creating a realistic representation
of the subject in thread using free form embroidery, quilting, appliqué and trapunto.
The finished works range between one and three million stitches.
This Bird in Nest is a small 8" x 8" piece of art.
Follow the Thread!
A QZ ***EXTRA***
JENNIFER DAY
thread stories
is a process based on printing my photographs on fabric and creating a realistic representation
of the subject in thread using free form embroidery, quilting, appliqué and trapunto.
The finished works range between one and three million stitches.
This Bird in Nest is a small 8" x 8" piece of art.
Follow the Thread!
I begin with the hands. If you do not get the hands right, I would have to start over!
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I added the dark edges in the nest.
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I found a real feather and attached it to the stitched feather with adhesive.
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I added the texture to the eggs and feather.
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I finished the nest.
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Finished "Bird in Hand”
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Visit Jennifer Day's listing on
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You may Contact Jennifer Day at her studio website:
jdaydesign.com |
February 1, 2021
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Frederick F. Black
Big Sage Artisans
Hand dyed, hand woven rugs, runners, and rifle scabbards
made in Santa Fe, New Mexico, USA.
Fred weaves on a Rio Grande walking loom, not unlike the first looms brought to the
New World by the Spanish in the early seventeenth century.
His weavings are 100% Navajo Churro wool - warp and weft - which was the wool used by those early settlers.
Churro sheep were, at one time, considered an endangered animal, and the wool is still considered quite dear.
Its long staple and unique fiber composition make it unparalleled for use in rugs and blankets.
All of these factors lead to an authenticity and strength in Fred’s southwestern pieces as well
as his more contemporary efforts.
Big Sage Artisans
Hand dyed, hand woven rugs, runners, and rifle scabbards
made in Santa Fe, New Mexico, USA.
Fred weaves on a Rio Grande walking loom, not unlike the first looms brought to the
New World by the Spanish in the early seventeenth century.
His weavings are 100% Navajo Churro wool - warp and weft - which was the wool used by those early settlers.
Churro sheep were, at one time, considered an endangered animal, and the wool is still considered quite dear.
Its long staple and unique fiber composition make it unparalleled for use in rugs and blankets.
All of these factors lead to an authenticity and strength in Fred’s southwestern pieces as well
as his more contemporary efforts.
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Fred Black’s Weavings are available at: Chimayo Weavers - Centinela Traditional Arts http://www.chimayoweavers.com Española Valley Fiber Arts Center https://www.nmfiberartscenter.org/ www.etsy.com santafe.shopwhereilive.com |
Rug #346, 35.5” X 66.5,
100% Navajo Churro Wool |
February 1, 2021
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Molly Elkind
Tapestry Weaver
Will be conducting the following five on-line, via Zoom, workshops thru the
Weavers Guild of Minnesota
Open to WGM members and non-members alike. All you need is the ability to connect via Zoom.
The hands-on workshops will run for several sessions (Saturday mornings 10-12 CST), and in between we'll have mid-week check-ins on Wednesdays, also at 10:00 CST. These will be a chance to ask questions, share your work and get feedback. The Weavers Guild has committed 100% to helping us all deal with any technical glitches,
so go ahead. . . jump in! The water's fine (even in Minnesota in February!).
www.weaversguildmn.org/classes/classes
Tapestry Weaver
Will be conducting the following five on-line, via Zoom, workshops thru the
Weavers Guild of Minnesota
Open to WGM members and non-members alike. All you need is the ability to connect via Zoom.
The hands-on workshops will run for several sessions (Saturday mornings 10-12 CST), and in between we'll have mid-week check-ins on Wednesdays, also at 10:00 CST. These will be a chance to ask questions, share your work and get feedback. The Weavers Guild has committed 100% to helping us all deal with any technical glitches,
so go ahead. . . jump in! The water's fine (even in Minnesota in February!).
www.weaversguildmn.org/classes/classes
Indian Paintbrush, Molly Elkind (c) 2020
Using Photographs to Design for Tapestry (21-5007D)
Saturday, February 13 to February 20, 2021 - 10am - 12pm (Central Time)
Saturday, Wednesday, & Saturday, February 13, 17, & 20
Most of us carry a smartphone everywhere and we take lots of photos that inspire us. But how can we turn those images into tapestries? It's not as simple as printing out the photo and saying "there's my design" (if only!). Discover how to use your own photos as springboards for weave-able tapestry designs—and also learn what
pitfalls to avoid. Learn how to distill the essence of the photo you love, to convey the mood or idea that's
important to you. Make choices that ensure your weaving will be fun and successful. Leave with at least one
design cartoon for a tapestry, ready to weave. Optional: begin a sample weaving for your project.
Saturday, February 13 to February 20, 2021 - 10am - 12pm (Central Time)
Saturday, Wednesday, & Saturday, February 13, 17, & 20
Most of us carry a smartphone everywhere and we take lots of photos that inspire us. But how can we turn those images into tapestries? It's not as simple as printing out the photo and saying "there's my design" (if only!). Discover how to use your own photos as springboards for weave-able tapestry designs—and also learn what
pitfalls to avoid. Learn how to distill the essence of the photo you love, to convey the mood or idea that's
important to you. Make choices that ensure your weaving will be fun and successful. Leave with at least one
design cartoon for a tapestry, ready to weave. Optional: begin a sample weaving for your project.
Wet Spring, Molly Elkind (c) 2020
Tapestry Design Elements and Principles (21-5009D)
Saturday, March 13, 2021 - 10am - 11:30am (Central Time)
Artists have always used concepts like Color, Texture, and Contrast to make their works sing. In this lecture,
learn about the seven most important Elements of Art and Principles of Design for tapestry. View many images
of tapestries that show exactly how these elements are used successfully, and gain insights about how you can apply these concepts to make your own work even better.
Saturday, March 13, 2021 - 10am - 11:30am (Central Time)
Artists have always used concepts like Color, Texture, and Contrast to make their works sing. In this lecture,
learn about the seven most important Elements of Art and Principles of Design for tapestry. View many images
of tapestries that show exactly how these elements are used successfully, and gain insights about how you can apply these concepts to make your own work even better.
Sunbelly, Molly Elkind (c) 2019
Building a Color Palette for Tapestry (21-5010D)
Saturday, April 10 to Saturday, April 24, 2021
Saturdays & Wednesdays, April 10, 14, 17, 21, & 24: 10am-12pm (Central Time)
Many of us find choosing and working with color to be one of the most exciting—and challenging—parts of weaving tapestry. How can we take the inspiration we find in nature, in photographs, in cityscape, in fashion and design, or in our own emotions—and turn it into a color scheme with big impact? Learn how to use color values or tones, proportions and harmonies to convey the feeling you have in mind. This is not a class in abstract color theory but
a practical hands-on experience in using color concepts for maximum visual impact. We will focus on design exercises on paper and in yarn. Students may weave color studies and samples as desired.
Saturday, April 10 to Saturday, April 24, 2021
Saturdays & Wednesdays, April 10, 14, 17, 21, & 24: 10am-12pm (Central Time)
Many of us find choosing and working with color to be one of the most exciting—and challenging—parts of weaving tapestry. How can we take the inspiration we find in nature, in photographs, in cityscape, in fashion and design, or in our own emotions—and turn it into a color scheme with big impact? Learn how to use color values or tones, proportions and harmonies to convey the feeling you have in mind. This is not a class in abstract color theory but
a practical hands-on experience in using color concepts for maximum visual impact. We will focus on design exercises on paper and in yarn. Students may weave color studies and samples as desired.
Wild Grass (detail), Molly Elkind (c) 2020
Into the Third Dimension: Texture and Relief in Contemporary Tapestry (21-5011D)
Saturday, May 1, 2021 - 10:00 - 11:30am (Central Time)
Discover examples of one of the most exciting trends in contemporary tapestry: work with strong textures, relief
elements, mixed media and 3-d effects. Looking at the work of a wide variety of weavers, you may well leave
with a strong desire to weave with weird materials in new ways!
Saturday, May 1, 2021 - 10:00 - 11:30am (Central Time)
Discover examples of one of the most exciting trends in contemporary tapestry: work with strong textures, relief
elements, mixed media and 3-d effects. Looking at the work of a wide variety of weavers, you may well leave
with a strong desire to weave with weird materials in new ways!
Deep Dive, Molly Elkind (c) 2020
Improv Weaving: Break the Rules! (21-5012D)
Saturday, May 15 to Saturday, May 22, 2021 - 10:00am - 12:00pm (Central Time)
Students will experiment with non-traditional, spontaneous approaches to tapestry, exploring exposed warps, open and eccentric weaves, untraditional materials, and variations in sett and beat. A PowerPoint lecture will share examples of this sort of weaving and a brief discussion of small looms appropriate for weaving improv.
We will also touch on ways to finish and mount small pieces.
This is a chance to answer those "I wonder what would happen IF..." questions!
Saturday, May 15 to Saturday, May 22, 2021 - 10:00am - 12:00pm (Central Time)
Students will experiment with non-traditional, spontaneous approaches to tapestry, exploring exposed warps, open and eccentric weaves, untraditional materials, and variations in sett and beat. A PowerPoint lecture will share examples of this sort of weaving and a brief discussion of small looms appropriate for weaving improv.
We will also touch on ways to finish and mount small pieces.
This is a chance to answer those "I wonder what would happen IF..." questions!
Contact Molly Elkind at her studio website:
www.mollyelkind.com
Visit her Blog: Talking Textiles
mollyelkindtalkingtextiles.blogspot.com
www.mollyelkind.com
Visit her Blog: Talking Textiles
mollyelkindtalkingtextiles.blogspot.com
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