Tuesday knitting group and a stunning Textiles and Tea

The knitting group was fun. Again. New member and one onlooker. Here's some of our projects 

B.  working a sock in magic loop

My sock in progress on double pointed needles

Various projects, shawl in assigned pooling, silk camisole, colorwork sweater

My narrow band weaving was examined and approved. 

Our chat ranged over learning to knit -- the new member was promptly signed up for knitting classes taught at the library by one of our group-- medical events, school reunions, birthdays, fibers, opera, ai in medical use, vacations and more.

Once again my ride announced that she was the designated driver -- arranged with the usual friend, then explained to me! My regular driver (!) was involved in home reno, and couldn't leave the contractor.

Home again to an amazing Textiles and Tea, with a mixed media weaver using precious metals - if it looks like gold or silver, it is -- semi precious stones and a wide variety of industrial and art materials in his work. He's also cute, but I digress.

The last two images are details of the portrait above, one of a series in progress.

He's a winner of prestigious awards and for a young artist, very much established on the international scene. Several of these works were commissioned by collectors in Dubai and embassies in the Middle East. They reflect the culture and expectations of the region. He's currently based in New York, but is originally from Limoges.  He's working on a piece for this year's Art Basel. 

So that was Tuesday, full of adventure in textiles.

Happy day, everyone, weave gold! First spin your straw..