by Web Weaver | Jul 31, 2013 | Blog, CHH, Contemporary Handweavers of Houston, Dyeing, Guest Post, Members, Summertime, Weavehouston Updates, Weaving
Guest Post from Scharine Kirchoff: This summer I was invited to teach Ryukyu weaving and dyeing techniques to a group of young Okinawans (ages 18-35) from South America, Asia and the U.S. during a cultural identity and preservation conference in Los Angeles, CA. I...
by Web Weaver | Jul 30, 2013 | Blog, CHH, Contemporary Handweavers of Houston, Meeting, Programs, Weavehouston Updates
CHH Program, August 15, 2013 – “Weaving for our Environment” with Kyla Crawford Have you thought about weaving curtains for your kitchen or another space in your home? If so, you are entering the realm of weaving for your environment. Our August...
by Web Weaver | Jul 29, 2013 | Blog, CHH, Members, Weavehouston Updates
Reposted from: PatPowellDesigns HANDS-ON HOUSTON Fill-the-Gap: Braided Tassel Accessories Time: Saturday, August 3, 2013, 11:00 am to 3:00 pm Location: Houston Center for Contemporary Craft 4848 Main Street. Houston, Texas 77002 Drop in between 11:00 AM and 3:00 PM...
by Web Weaver | Jul 27, 2013 | Blog, Exhibits, Members, Weavehouston Updates
From Kyla Crawford: I have a night Art Show at “Arts and Drafts” at Ray’s Grill, Downtown Fulshear, Tuesday, Aug 6th, 6pm-8pm. ArtsFulshear.org
by Web Weaver | Jul 24, 2013 | Blog, Weavehouston Updates, Weaving
This in from Abbas Khan via DeeDee Woodbury: I have been studying historic textiles for a few years and have just devised a course of study at the Lisio Foundation in Florence Italy on Weave structures – Taquete, Samitum, Lampas, Damasks and Velvet – on...