MPlummer, Author at CNCH

Traditional Tea Dyed Silk

Kathrin Von Rechenburg is combining traditional Chinese dyeing methods with high-end fashion designs. Here is a brief explanation of her technique (xiangyunsha) http://www.coolhunting.com/style/kathrin-von-rechenberg-tea-silk.php For additional photos of garments http://online.wsj.com/articles/designer-kathrin-von-rechenbergs-tea-silk-fashion-1401969604

Coastal Marin Fiber Extravaganza

September 25 till October 10 Opening Reception Friday Sept. 26th, 3 – 6 pm Black Mountain Artisans will highlight 3 Bolinas Fiber Artists with individual and collaborative works! Charmaine Krieger – Woven & Knitwear Artist Patricia Briceno – Felt and Dye Artist Marlie de Swart – Knitwear and Clothing Designer There will be woven, […]

An Afternoon with Four Generations of California Basket Weavers

An Afternoon with Four Generations of California Basket Weavers Friday, September 19, 2014 1:00 PM Free, please RSVP Location: California Historical Society 678 Mission Street, San Francisco I am so proud to extend this invitation to you to attend a very special program at the California Historical Society. On Friday, September 19 at 1:00 PM we […]

CNCHnet Fall 2014

Creativity lies at the heart of all of us, especially here in our special community of artists and craftspeople, where, I believe, there is a higher concentration of innovators and experimenters. I’ve always been a firm believer that my creative impulses come from practice and a willingness to take chances on weird ideas and to […]

Textiles in Public Spaces

I’ve been seeing articles on public space/installation in ways that take inspiration from doilies recently and thought I’d share a few pictures and posts. Perhaps some of you will be inspired to beautify your fence lines or screen doors! Jewelry of Public Spaces http://www.thisiscolossal.com/2014/07/urban-jewelry-lace-street-art-by-nespoon/ http://artvantgar.de/2012/08/02/nespoon-jewellry-of-public-spaces/ Lacetrees http://randomactsofknitting.wordpress.com/2013/12/21/lacetrees/ Decorated Chain-link Fencing http://www.studiogblog.com/materials/crochet-fencing/ http://www.denverpost.com/ci_16239187 http://www.curbly.com/users/diy-maven/posts/10347-6-decorated-chain-link-fences#!bq8cB0

Tradition, Innovation, and Inspirations of a Contemporary Navajo Weaver

THE 10TH ANNUAL CAROL WALTER SINTON PROGRAM FOR CRAFT ART: Tradition, Innovation, and Inspirations of a Contemporary Navajo Weaver A lecture by D. Y. Begay Saturday, May 17, 2014 – 10AM, Koret Auditorium, de Young Museum, Golden Gate Park, San Francisco, CA. The Textile Arts Council of […]

Let Baskets Inspire You

San Luis Obispo Museum of Art will be hosting a basketry workshop, “Let Baskets Inspire You” with CNCH weaver Barbara Shapiro from July 25-27… Details about the workshop can be found on the museum’s Adult Workshops page (www.sloma.org/education/workshops.php). All levels of fiber and textile artists are welcomed and the registration covers the cost of most materials. The three-day […]

Advanced Jacquard Weaving

A Sweet Slice of Weave Structure Knowledge Can Transform Drawings, Photos, and Text into a Unique Fabric with a Computer Jacquard Loom. Structure & Image: Computer Jacquard Weaving Instructor: Stacy Speyer at California College of the Arts www.cca.edu/extended 510.594.3710 www.cca.edu/academics/summer/courses/textiles Friday, June 13 – Wednesday, June 25 10 sessions: 10:00a – 5:00p Fridays – Sundays and 6:30p – […]

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