April, the trainer, daughter of 84 year old Aiko, seated there, is very good on warm-up and cool down, and reminders about a sip of water now and then. Much better than when I do it without their instruction.
Two offers to ride to the Tuesday knitting group, it's like a polite bidding war!
Despite pouring rain, the regular members showed up. With all kinds of work in progress.
Wearing one sweater while knitting another for her niece.
Talk ranged over teaching writing, blogging, freelancing, teaching music, transgender relatives, giving away art -- invitation extended to group to come here and pick -- dermatology, pet care, houseplant care, the urge to make, the pandemic, the way we washed and sterilized everything, and more. It was a lot funnier than it reads.
Then at the close of the meeting, the member who'd driven me arranged with another to drive me next week! I felt like a parcel, but they're so determined to keep me going, it's lovely.
Home to a pot of tea, with honey toast and Textiles and Tea with
Rebecca studied tapestry with the iconic Archie Brennan, and practiced it before moving into transparent weaving, where you can literally see through the work, which casts shadows onto the wall behind.
She also incorporates beads into freestanding weavings, and uses the transparency of the glass as part of the work. She's written a book which will be out next year, currently the only one which gathers the knowledge and skills of transparency weaving in one place.
See the Anni Albers quotation from her upcoming book. Albers pioneered many weaving approaches and patterns in her Bauhaus and Black Mountain College days. What she says here is so true. In the making comes the shape and meaning of the work.
Happy day, everyone. Leap, and the net will appear! That's my policy anyway. It's worked up to now.
"I felt like a parcel, but they're so determined to keep me going, it's lovely." You are such a valued part of this little community (among all your other communities!).
ReplyDeleteToo late - I'll have to read about T&T tomorrow. Chris from Boise
Yes, do come back and see Rebecca's work,it's lovely.
DeleteI adore the colour work in the second piece of weaving shown here. That red knitted jumper is also and enviable piece of fine crafting.
ReplyDeleteD. is a great knitter. She also made those bears recently, all now in good homes.
DeleteI love the idea of transparent weaving.
ReplyDeleteIt's like a physical paradox.
DeleteThe transparent weaving is beautiful.
ReplyDeleteI thought you'd like it, and I agree. I'd like to experience it in person.
DeleteTransparent weaving! There is no end to the different variations of weaving techniques, is there?
ReplyDeleteIt has just occurred to me that I am a trans-parent!
There seem to be endless possibilities in textiles, yes. Just when you think you've seen everything!
DeleteI had forgotten that I once did a walking video. I mean not just one time but once upon a time.
ReplyDeleteYou mean a tutorial? Tell us more.
DeleteHow lovely that you are receiving rides to and from the Knitting Group!
ReplyDeleteThey're determined to keep me going! And I wouldn't have wanted to drive in yesterday's driving (!) rain, so they have a point.
DeleteI wonder how difficult it is for Rebecca Smith to display her work, given the need for light with her transparencies. I mean, it would be neat to have one at home and watch the different light throughout the day/season/year. But I also wonder about the difficulties of display in a gallery or museum. Did she talk about that at all? I love the gentle bidding war over driving you to knitting group! Thank you for your encouragement to leap even when we can’t see a net.
ReplyDeleteYes, I asked her about gallery requirements, since the space between weaving and shadow on the wall is part of the artwork. She said she'd had to create special brackets for exhibits, to make sure that space happened.
DeleteThat's very interesting. Thank you!
DeleteI like the beautiful fiber arts, with transparency. Love the idea of incorporating beads too. Albers certainly brought new creativity to weavings, and I've seen some of hers in a video about Black Mountain College.
ReplyDeleteShe was wonderful, great innovation in weave patterns now seen as cliche, because they've been imitiated so often! My art mentor, Maggi Johnson, blessed lady. studied printmaking at Black Mountain College, so I owe that institution a lot.
DeleteI’m not craft-sy myself but appreciate what other people do and your photos are lovely.
ReplyDeleteArtists need an appreciative audience, so thank you!
DeleteYou have some solid friends in your knitting group. Not having a car is going to work out very well for you. I like the transparent weaving. Who knew?
ReplyDeleteUp to now being car free is working pretty well.
DeleteThe tapestry looks lovely. Your knitting group sure gets a lot done! Do you make little notes of the conversations so you can remember to let us know? It always sounds interesting and fun!
ReplyDeleteNo notes, just memory!
DeleteWow! I'm impressed! :)
DeleteThe transparencies are something new to me--wow!
ReplyDeleteI love that they are making sure you get to the gatherings. They do sound like fun!
Have a wonderful day. :)
The weaving is new to me, too. And my knitter friends are the best!
DeleteHow lovely to have drivers fighting over you! It shows how much they value your presence. And they're all so talented
ReplyDeleteThey're a very talented group, and generous.
DeleteHow lovely the knitting group is looking after your transportation. Such a great group!
ReplyDeleteQuite unexpected, too. I had planned on ride services.
DeleteWhat beautiful weaving. I'm glad that you have drivers stepping up to help you. This Saturday we have our first Pottery Book Club meeting and I am the main driver as three of the ladies can't drive at night. I'm so looking forward to it.
ReplyDeleteIs this the book group of pottery friends? Or is it books about clay?
DeletePeople, I think, are mostly lovely. I hope someone will always came and take you to the group
ReplyDeleteHow many of us have promised to not buy anymore craft supplies until we use up our stash. Only to buy more because “ it was on special” or “ but I don’t have that colour” lol
No? must be just me then
Yes, just you, Ange,!
DeleteBeautiful weaving. ❤️ That group sound like very nice people.
ReplyDeleteYes, they're nice, and we welcome new members, not wanting to be a clique.
DeleteU love your knitting group. It sounds so companiable.
ReplyDeleteIt is. Likeminded people.
DeleteA nice group and beautiful pieces.
ReplyDeleteTransparent weaving is another new-to-me concept. So glad there's a lineup of willing drivers to get you to and from the knitting group. I doubt you're going to miss your car one bit.
ReplyDeleteIt's looking good for rides just now anyway.
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