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 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.
Rug Collections
Images of the rugs
The Weaving
Four-selvage weaving
The Artist
How and why I weave
Art for the Floor
A handwoven rug will give pleasure and good wear
Contact/Links
Sales, shows, lectures, classes
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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
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