July 13 - 18, 1999
Bloomington, IN
|
|
1999 Midwest Weavers Conference July 13 - 18, 1999 Bloomington, IN |
|
We have invited 45 teachers from the Midwest and far beyond to teach mini and maxi classes. Immerse yourselves in weaving, spinning, textile conservation, beadwork, braiding, basketry, crocheted tapestry, knitted finishings, felting, photography, marketing, bobbin lace, computer design, color study, and clothing design--including vest, hats, moccasins, and scarves. |
 |
Jason Collingwood from England learned to weave in the Collingwood tradition. He will teach the shaft switching technique that he uses to produce his beautiful rugs. |
 |
Jan Crook from Rohnert Part, CA will teach twill weaving with a program on tartan history and a smattering of Scottish history. Participants will weave 10-20 tartans. |
 |
|
 |
Jan Doyle from Wakefield, RI concentrates on the design and weaving of doubleweave pick-up clothing, costumes and sculpture. Learn about her unique color approaches, dyeing techniques, and warp planning. |
 |
Mary Elva Erf from Connecticut is a textile artist with an emphasis on the history of fibers. She will teach sessions on Shaker Towels and Linen, using fine threads. |
 |
Linda Hendrickson from Portland, OR teaches a '10-minute warp' then using little squares of cardboard, C-clamps, yarns and beads, you can create beautiful neckpieces. |
 |
|
 |
Jennie Hutchings of Akron, OH spends half her year in Hawaii where she is studying Polynesian Fiber Techniques using the abundant materials of the islands. Make a bracelet using leaves from the pandanus tree. See her wonderful slides from her years in Japan in close harmony with the artisans. |
 |
Liz Williamson from Australia is famous for her scarves characterized by the fascinating texture variation formed through the choice of thread and her innovation in the finishing process. |
 |
Anita Luvera Mayer of Anacortes, WA, believes that there should be something magical and unique about what is worn each day and wants to share this concept of clothing and a healthy self-esteem with others. |
 |
|
 |
|
 |
|
 |
|
 |
|
 |
Sheila O'Hara from Oakland, CA is internationally recognized for her innovative tapestries. Sign up for her workshop and seminars and listen to her speak about her work and enjoy her sunny attitude toward life. |
 |
Joan Michaels-Paque from Shorewood, WI creates large scale, site specific commissions that are found in notable collections both here and abroad. She will share her expertise in the field of knotting as an art form. |
 |
Frances Potter from Madison, WI will teach you to weave your own rug, using authentic Navajo patterns and yarn I her Navajo Rug Weaving Workshop. |
 |
Nadine Sanders from Chehalis, WA will help you put zip in your rugs with flowing designs using Theo Moorman technique combined with a Collingwood 3 end block weave give two distinctly different sides to a rug. |
 |
|