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Animal, Vegetable and Mineral…?

September 20, 2016 By Carolyn Foss

I guess you could classify the previous three classes that way with Navajo Weaving taught by Betty Glynn Carlson representing “animal” for the authentic wool yarns used, Natural Fiber Basketry with Jo Campbell-Amsler as “vegetable” for the willow, grapevine, Siberian Iris and Daylily leaves incorporated in all shapes of baskets and the Metalwork Jewelry Boot Camp with Kay Rashka as “mineral” for the sheets of copper, brass and silver as base materials. Some students brought back Navajo rugs started in (or finished from) a previous class and others started their first pieces.  The steps along the way to a finished rug involve patience, thoughtfulness and perseverance.       The many varieties of willow, barks, leaves and vines gathered here on the Island or brought by […]

Filed Under: Basketry/Furnishings, Beading/Stitchery/Wearables, Sievers School, Weaving Tagged With: Betty Glynn Carlson, Jo Campbell-Amsler, Kay Rash, Metal Jewelry, Natural Fiber Basketry, Navajo Weaving, willow

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