Beginning a new weaving



Stephanie Hoppe Handwoven Rugs



I weave wool rugs and wall hangings on a vertical frame loom with the technology perfected by the People of the American Southwest over 1,200 years ago. This weaving is slow and requires close and constant attention. It also yields the physical and spiritual rewards of all contemplative practices, as well as a sense of participating in ancient rhythms of work. Rugs woven on this loom are dense but supple, a pleasure to touch as well as look at, and certain to withstand hard wear for many years.


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OPEN STUDIO

RUG AND TAPESTRY SALE

Saturday, May 19, 2012,

1 to 6 p.m.

612 West Standley Street
Ukiah, California

After fifteen years of researching and experimenting with the weaving technologies of the American Southwest (Navajo, Pueblo, Anasazi), I just completed my most ambitious project yet, a 5-foot by 8-foot wool rug in Navajo twill/saddleblanket weave, designed for my own living room. The design strays quite a ways from the geometric effects usually emphasized, using a variety of tapestry techniques to explore abrupt and subtle shifts between weft colors in counterpoint with the overall diamond and wave twill patterns.

 

I am looking forward to showing off this new piece, titled “Like a River,” together with a number of other rugs and tapestries at an Open House/Studio on Saturday, May 19, 1 to 6 p.m., at 612 West Standley Street, Ukiah, California (about two hours’ drive from San Francisco). Call me at 707-468-0718 for further information. Please note that this is a lovely time of year to visit Mendocino County, as the hills are still green but thick with wildflowers and the deciduous oaks are in their magnificent first flush of new leaves. For information on other Mendocino County sights and activities, as well as accommodations, see www.visitmendocino.com