Sunday, August 6, 2017

Almost Ready for Washington Island

Sievers here we come!

On August 16th eleven eager tapestry weavers will come together at Sievers School of Fiber Arts on Washington Island in Wisconsin. This will be my second visit there and it's really a unique part of the country, accessed only by ferryboat. The ride provides a good opportunity for sketching and I'll have the sketching bag packed.
Right now it's time to focus on tapestry. I've been doing dye pots like crazy,

complementary color gradations, Norsk 2ply

but who can resist all those little balls in a row.

Making last minute landscape samples in the wee hours of the morning...

when I get up, it's coffee and weave, every day.

Checking the cupboards for samples I made last winter,

Schoolhouse Beach, 9 inches x 6 inches
And seeing if the yarns hanging outside are dry enough to put into balls.

series of scarlet red overdyes

So much to do, but so worth it. After all, is there anything more fun than being with 10 other weavers for 4 days away from the duties of life?

I'll be ready Washington Island.


6 comments:

  1. Sounds like fun! Maybe one day I'll join your tribe of students. Not in the cards right now. Have fun!

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  2. Should indeed be fun Judy, I'll be writing a wrap-up so stay tuned. And as for dealing cards, there's always a new hand, perhaps we'll meet up sometime!

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  3. Yummy colors! I very much like the Schoolhouse Beach piece. Is that in WI?
    I am getting ready to put on a warp for more {sigh} rag runner/mats. I wasn't going to do more, but I have some gifts to make and it will be a good warp to experiment with - I want to try out some ideas form Vavstuga.
    Have a wonderful time!

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  4. Thanks Deb and yes Schoolhouse Beach is a beautiful spot on Washington Island. I had spent some time sketching there the past trip I made and thought it would make a good example. And I do agree - rag mats are one of the best gifts going - enjoy the rest of your summer

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  5. So wish I was retired so I could have joined you. Have a wonderful trip and enjoy that breathtaking landscape!

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  6. So wish I was retired so I could have joined you. Have a wonderful trip and enjoy that breathtaking landscape!

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