Crafts

Mire Mire- Romanian artist Mihaela Mirela Grigore. Includes biography, gallery and information on technique. Tesinska, Jaroslava Tesinska, Jaroslava- This Czech artist uses tapestry not only in the traditional way, but also as clothing and artistic objects. Moon Rain Centre for Tapestry Arts Moon Rain Centre for Tapestry Arts- Nonprofit organization in Quebec dedicated to the exhibition and teaching of tapestry arts. History, gallery and contact information. Alastair Duncan - Design Fibre ICT Alastair Duncan - Design Fibre ICT- An artist who works primarily with fibre, weave and digital imagery as well as experience working in education. Site features projects, gallery… Gloria F. Ross Center for Tapestry Studies Gloria F. Ross Center for Tapestry Studies- Organization supports studies of contemporary tapestries and tapestry-makers. Includes biography of founder Gloria F. Ross, resources a… van Kempen-Jarnicka, Iska van Kempen-Jarnicka, Iska- Dutch painter and weaver. Includes brief biography and gallery of paintings and tapestries. Ellen O'Leary Tapestries Ellen O'Leary Tapestries- Seeking to promote this important medium, and to initiate discussion on current and future issues. Includes gallery and exhibit information. Paquita Savill Paquita Savill- Specialist in tapestry, crewel work and needlepoint restorations. Includes before and after photos, contact information. Tea Okropiridze Tea Okropiridze- Includes virtual gallery, paintings, biography and contact information. Taschner, Beata Taschner, Beata- Gallery of this Vienna tapestry artist and painter. Includes gallery, artist statement and list of exhibitions. Abramson, Elda Abramson, Elda- Painter, tapestry weaver and tutor who sells art and organises creative holidays around the world. University of British Columbia Tapestries University of British Columbia Tapestries- Information on three interesting tapestries hanging in the Woodward Biomedical Library of the University of British Columbia. They are "… Contemporary Tapestry Weaving Contemporary Tapestry Weaving- Designed and handwoven by Ulrika Leander for private collections, corporate offices, public buildings, hospitals and churches. Folklore Folklore- Fine handwoven tapestries and other objects by Olga Fisch, a Hungarian immigrant to Ecuador inspired by indigenous crafts. The Ramses Wissa Wassef Art Centre The Ramses Wissa Wassef Art Centre- Based in Harrounia, Egypt. Information about the center which teaches young villagers tapestry weaving, exhibitions, tapestries for sale. dill-Kocher, Laurie - Fine Art Textiles dill-Kocher, Laurie - Fine Art Textiles- Fiber artist represented in leading private and corporate collections, specializes in Jewish themes. Resume, care suggestions, handwoven t… Kunst, Kanstrup Kunst, Kanstrup- Artist producing primarily landscapes. Background and photos of works. Thóra's Tablet Weaving Bibliography Thóra's Tablet Weaving Bibliography- Bibliography of Sources for Information on Period Tablet Weaves Weavershand Weavershand- An information page for weavers specifically interested in Tablet Weaving, Kumihimo, and Ply-splitting. Information about TWIST: Tablet Weavers' International Studies… Zeck, Dana Zeck, Dana- A weaver in south New Jersey. Includes background, upcoming shows, and shops where items can be found. Peggy Osterkamp Peggy Osterkamp- This weaving teacher concentrates on helping weavers reach goals by reducing frustration. Information on books and workshops. Jacqueline Barber Jacqueline Barber- Project and equipment pictures, links, and personal information. Living Threads Judaica Living Threads Judaica- Artist Wendy Rabinowitz uses handweaving and assemblage of weaving/mixed media based on Judaic themes and worship. Has several gallery pages of work. Clarissa Rizal Clarissa Rizal- Alaskan Native artist tells of her apprenticeship with Tlingit Indian master Chilkat weaver Jennie Thlunaut and displays her own Chilkat weaving and Ravenstail wea… Banner Mountain Textiles Banner Mountain Textiles- Blog site of Beryl Moody with descriptions of handwovens and information about her online sales venues. James Donald Pickone James Donald Pickone- A Scottish based company producing one off and manufactured woven fabricsusing yarn combinations such as mohair and cotton chenille. Laura Foster Nicholson Laura Foster Nicholson- Hand woven fine art tapestries and jacquard artworks, with links to dealer's sites. Jones Limited Jones Limited- Experienced handweaver showcases clothing, accessories and gives show information. Margo Selby Margo Selby- Interior and fashion textiles, including commissioned and collaborative work. Rosepath Weaving Rosepath Weaving- Nancy Kronenberg designs handwovens for the home and public spaces. Tapestry and warp faced rugs, throws and table linens are featured. Curiousweaver Curiousweaver- Textile blog of Karen Madigan. Includes a gallery and articles/tutorials on weaving and related textile techniques. Sara Lamb Sara Lamb- Handweaver, dyer, spinner, teacher. Gallery of work includes woven cut-pile bags and rugs, embellishment of textiles. Links to weaver's weblog. Woolgatherers Woolgatherers- Gallery of Sara von Tresckow's 20-plus years of weaving, spinning and dyeing experience. Petrini, Marcy Petrini, Marcy- Covers the weaving, teaching and writings of this weaver. Includes a beginning weaver's quiz. Kemp, Marianne Kemp, Marianne- Horsehair weaving. Includes projects, gallery, statement and artist profile. Sylvie Boyer Sylvie Boyer- French weaver and artist creating textile sculptures and wallhangings, and offering courses to professional weavers, beginners and hobbyists. Lancaster, Daryl Lancaster, Daryl- Weaver and clothing designer offers gallery and workshop information. Sullivan, Janice Sullivan, Janice- A portfolio of woven and painted metallic textiles for the wall. Lists classes and workshops in San Francisco and nationally. Forneris, Connie Forneris, Connie- Artist's statement by this dyer and rug weaver. Fiber Designs Fiber Designs- Made of hand-dyed wool rugs. Includes artist's statement. Eva Basile Eva Basile- An Italian weaver's travelogue in Ghana. Pritchard, Eleanor Pritchard, Eleanor- Textile design studio producing an annual collection of hand-woven contemporary fabrics. Includes current works, influences and design process. de Larios, Ulla de Larios, Ulla- Pictures and explanation of process of this handweaver's works. Includes list of past exhibitions. Ravenstail Ravenstail- Maker of Chilcat weaving. Information on the technique, workshops and field trips offered, also Celtic knot work drawing. Bedfellows Blankets by Peggy Hart Bedfellows Blankets by Peggy Hart- Weaver of blankets and throws on 1940s vintage dobby looms. Retail blankets and custom weaving available. Polly Barton Silk Weaver Polly Barton Silk Weaver- Original silk weaving, paintings with silk, exhibits and sales by Polly Barton, Ojo Caliente, New Mexico. Laura Fry Weaving Studio Laura Fry Weaving Studio- Weaver in Prince George, British Columbia shares a gallery of the artist's works, workshop schedule, essays and how-to information for weavers. Michael F. Rohde - Hand Woven Wall Rugs Michael F. Rohde - Hand Woven Wall Rugs- Artist's statement, list of exhibits, gallery of rug-woven wallhangings. Designs in Textiles Designs in Textiles- Gallery of finished works made in this weaver's studio, exhibit information. Nadine Sanders - Singing Weaver Nadine Sanders - Singing Weaver- Musician and weaver. Information on workshops, teaching schedule, music recordings.