Spotlight: Mariana Murabito, Textile Artist
In her journey from web and graphic design to weaving, Mariana Murabito discovered the joy of creating images by hand with warp and weft on the island of Mallorca. She...
Weaving
Weave your own textiles (or learn about types of looms and weaving) for beginners and beyond. Explore basketry, woven wall art for hanging, tapestry, fabric weaving, macraweaving, bead weaving and wire weaving. Both loom and hand weaving – even finger weaving – have endless creative possibilities on table, backstrap, floor – even DIY – looms!
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Spotlight: Chantel Conlon, Mixed Fiber Macramé Artist
Mixed fiber macramé artist Chantel Conlon is most prolific when her creativity is tied up in knots. Using traditional techniques combined with patterns of her own design along with unconventional...
Spotlight: Deb Brandon, Textile Artist
When mathematics professor, writer and brain injury survivor Deb Brandon found weaving, she found her calling. A lover of traditional textiles, Deb incorporates those design elements into her own work....
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Spotlight: Anne Bowers, Basket Artist
Anne Bowers went to a one-day basket making class and was hooked! Her signature is ribbed baskets. She adapts the basic structures to create modern baskets with the use of…
Spotlight: Ellen Ramsey, Contemporary Tapestry Artist
Ellen Ramsey finds inspiration for her work in technology. She studied art history and worked in museums before becoming a contemporary tapestry artist. Photo credit: Jean Kercheval, Kercheval Photography How…
Spotlight: Karen Gelbard, Fiber Artist
Karen Gelbard is a seasoned textile designer who uses the power of the loom to craft fabrics rich in texture and color. Her work is inspired by the rhythm of…
Spotlight: Jennifer Sargent, Contemporary Artist Weaver
Jennifer Sargent is a textile artist and weaver originally from England who began her artistic journey in college. She evolved from working within commercial constraints to finding freedom in her…
Spotlight: Frances Crowe, Tapestry Artist
Frances Crowe is a seasoned artist whose creative journey began in childhood. While her formal education sculpted her artistic perspective, it's her unique affinity for tapestry that distinguishes her work.…
Spotlight: Annetta Kraayeveld, Contemporary Basketmaker
Annetta Kraayeveld made her first basket and found her passion. She is a self-taught contemporary basketmaker who creates vessels from painted watercolor paper. Drawn to ancient pottery and complex twill patterns, she loves…
Spotlight: CLaire Renaut, Textile Artist
CLaire Renaut studied fashion at Esmod Paris and became a fashion and textile designer. Looking for a more creative outlet, she went back to school and received a Master's in…
Spotlight: Shanna Robinson, Fiber Sculptor
Meet Shanna Robinson who has been making things for as long as she can remember. She uses found objects from her environment to create complex fiber sculptures using a variety…