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
My name is Ana Isabel Sousa and I weave modern, minimalist, tapestries and wall hangings. I design, dye and weave using traditional equipment and processes. I work with natural fibres such as silk, linen, wool, organic cotton and hemp.
I earned an Honours Bachelor of Arts in 2000 and completed a diploma in Textile Arts in 2010, I weave for other artists, for the film industry, commissions for private clients, as well as I create my own body of work that I show at various venues annually. I also teach weaving through local studios, community centers and privately.
I oversee the Silk Weaving Studio online shop.
Photo taken by Amanda from Forage & Bloom
Please visit my website: www.anaisabeltextiles.ca
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.
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.
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Teresa Littler
My journey as a knitter started at a very young age. Knitting was such a natural part of my early life that I don’t even remember learning to do so. I do, however, recall learning from my mistakes and taking on intricate lace, cable and fair isle patterns by the time I was in my teens. When I moved to Canada from England in the 1980’s, I was able to share my passion and skills by working and teaching classes for 18 years at the “ Touch of Wool” in Vancouver’s Dunbar area. I continue to be inspired by the beauty of natural fibers—which is one of the reasons I really enjoy knitting for Silk Weaving Studio. |
Vennie Chou
Years ago,taking my children for walks was my excuse to check out the unusual, but beautiful fibres at Silk Weaving Studio. I dye human tissues in Pathology at BC Cancer Agency, but my real passion is studying the applications of naturals dyes for textiles and skincare. I was thrilled to have the the opportunity to teach Soap Making with Natural Dyes at Maiwa, School of Textiles. Now, I'm teaching skincare and textile workshops at To Dye for Collection studio. Knitting for Silk Weaving Studio brings me closer to a family of talented and creative people. I feel very blessed!