Tag: Weaving

African inspired – weaved bowl

This is one of the first art projects i did in an art lesson and it is one of my favorites. I used a hallowed out gord that had holes drilled in it and i took strips of fabric and weaved them in and out of the holes to make a crazy pattern. I was and…

Leaf pod close up

Leaves are preserved in a glycerin solution, and encased in sheer cloth.  Then I formed the pod with copper wire, using knotless netting, or looping.  It is woven around a willow branch.

Leaf Pod

Leaves are preserved in a glycerin solution, and encased in sheer cloth.  Then I formed the pod with copper wire, using knotless netting, or looping.  It is woven around a willow branch.

Fox Shamaness

Fox Shamaness comes from ancient Japanese lore.  It was believed that foxes were magical creatures that could transform themselves into humans, and play tricks.  I made the body out of wire and paper mache.  The face is a cabochon by Kristie Brigham.  I wove her dress using basketry and knotless netting techniques.  I used assorted…

Beach Terrace Landscape Wall Hanging

The weft used in this woven wall hanging was made from previously used paper that was hand spun into yarn. The yarn was then hand dyed. The landscape imagery was created using fabric that was appliquéd onto the woven paper background. Detail was added with free hand machine embroidery and stitching.

Lascaux for Weavers

36” x 21”  The cave at Lascaux in France has always been a fascination.  The 20,000 year old Paleolithic images on the walls of the cave would be powerful just because of their age and historic significance, but the real power for me is the artistic talent of the people who put those images on…