KATE BARBER
The process of taking yarn from a cone and turning it into a cloth of my own design and creation is truly magical. After 20 years -- 5 of them spent at the Silk Weaving Studio -- weaving continues to challenge me in ways that are richly rewarding. I use natural dyes almost exclusively and enjoy exploring the endless possibilities of weaving. I especially love creating textured cloth, dabbling with double weave, and combining hand weaving with surface design techniques such as devore, felting, and shibori. I’ve recently started down the road to rug weaving, a wonderful new adventure.
Visit www.katebarbertextiles.com for more.
Visit www.katebarbertextiles.com for more.
ANA SOUSA
A few years ago I quit my corporate job to study textile arts...it
was the best thing I ever did. Since graduating I have been lucky
enough to work in textiles mostly by weaving. I have woven for other
artists, for the film industry and for myself too.
Aside from weaving at the Silk Weaving Studio, I have a line of hand dyed, hand woven scarves, and other accessories. I only work with natural materials like silk, wool, linen and organic cotton and mostly use natural dyes.
Please visit my website: www.anaisabeltextiles.com
was the best thing I ever did. Since graduating I have been lucky
enough to work in textiles mostly by weaving. I have woven for other
artists, for the film industry and for myself too.
Aside from weaving at the Silk Weaving Studio, I have a line of hand dyed, hand woven scarves, and other accessories. I only work with natural materials like silk, wool, linen and organic cotton and mostly use natural dyes.
Please visit my website: www.anaisabeltextiles.com
KASSIE RUTH
Most of my life I have dabbled in fiber arts: sewing, quilting, and basketry. In 1992 I started working with Diana Sanderson as an apprentice. With her encouragement, I began to explore weaving as a personal expression. Later under Eve Kriss' direction, I learned to dye silk yarn.
In weaving as in life, I am interested in relationships. What does one yarn look like next to another? How does one color affect the others? How do different textures change the look and feel of a textile?
The pleasure comes from the tactile experience of handling and dyeing yarns, while exploring color and texture in simple weaves.
In weaving as in life, I am interested in relationships. What does one yarn look like next to another? How does one color affect the others? How do different textures change the look and feel of a textile?
The pleasure comes from the tactile experience of handling and dyeing yarns, while exploring color and texture in simple weaves.
CHISAKO HISAMATSU
From 2001 to 2008, still as a beginning weaver, I started working at the Silk Weaving Studio. The studio was an ideal place for me to learn, gain inspiration, and develop myself as an artist. Returning to Japan four years ago, I am now living in Kyoto, and continuing to weave and show my work on a regular basis.
In September 2010, I was able to organize a very successful joint show in Okayama, Japan, to which many of the Silk Weaving Studio artists contributed. Projects such as this allow me to hope that my relationship with the Studio will only continue to evolve and flourish.
In September 2010, I was able to organize a very successful joint show in Okayama, Japan, to which many of the Silk Weaving Studio artists contributed. Projects such as this allow me to hope that my relationship with the Studio will only continue to evolve and flourish.
EVE KRISS
Eve Kriss is a master dyer who brings colour to our silk yarns. In addition to dyeing, she is also a weaver of great skill.
ELIZABETH MALYCHA
Elizabeth is one of our amazing seamstresses.
BBETHY PINTERNE NAGY
Bethy helps us with finishing our pieces. If you ever wonder how we get such perfect fringes, Bethy is lady behind the fringe!