Workshops in May 2026 In May, I will be teaching workshops and presenting PowerPoint sessions for an entire week to the Central Oregon Spinners and Weavers Guild in Redmond, OR. I was delighted to learn that the enrollment opened early and the classes filled up very quickly. Not all weavers are interested in garment-making, as cutting your own handwoven fabric can be intimidating. However, this enthusiastic group has signed up, and I am looking forward to working with them. P

I created a video using images of my work and an editing program to create a story that unfolds along with the visuals. With my own imagination and some AI prompting, this story took shape. The Owl and the Moon The loom had been quiet for weeks. The beam was wrapped in shadows, with threads holding a story that refused to be told. The yarn, ink-blue,storm-gray, and black, waited to be measured out, as if listening for the story the weaver was struggling to hear. She worked a

The Art of Weaving and Storytelling Storytelling is an essential part of my work in the weaving and sewing studios. Each piece I create reflects where I live. The Oregon Coast inspires my designs. Yesterday, we experienced a March winter storm. The wind howled, and the waves crashed with fury. It was a marvelous sight to behold. As I watched the storm, I felt a surge of creativity. That evening, I began crafting a video featuring my muse, Elana. She wore a hooded shawl and a

In May, I will be teaching workshops.

It's a Christmas tree from scraps sitting on a Table Topper. Thank you for an incredible art fair season! Your enthusiasm and interest truly fuel my creative energy. I took a break in October to rest and focus on some new projects. In November, I was invited to speak to a local weaving guild about my textile adventures in Italy. I gladly accepted and then immersed myself in embracing new technology while preparing a compelling hour-long slideshow that illustrates how I see th

Woven Legacies: Turkish Rug Show

Friend: “Hello! How are you? Looks like you have gotten a little sun recently. What have you been doing?” Me: I have been traveling a...

September 2025 has been full of rich experiences. I was honored with an award at the prestigious St. Louis Art Fair and also served as a...

Oh my! I am an award winner tonight at the St. Louis Art Fair! It is an incredible honor to be chosen from among some of the top artists...

It is two weeks before art fairs and all through the house... No, wait, I am mixing that up with the anticipation of Christmas. It is...

Art in the High Desert at Riverbend Park, Bend, OR Find me at Booth # 316 near the river! Art in the High Desert Aug. 22-24, 2025...

This week is the "Art on the Edge" Open Studio Tour. Twenty-four artists on the Oregon Coast are inviting you to visit their studios or...

This year, I am excited to introduce a new collection of Textiles for the Home , created in collaboration with my friend Denise...

April 1 is the date when I will find out whether my applications to various shows have been accepted. The waiting is difficult, even...

Dear Friends, Thank you so much for attending the art fairs this year to see my new work firsthand. It brings me great joy to see these...

It is October, and I am home working on your orders. It has been a busy season of back-to-back shows. Thank you so much for your...

Last show of the season for me at the Peoria Fine Art Fair

Every once in a while, I like to share information with you on how the fabric is woven and the work that goes into it. Eventually, you...

The St. Louis Art Fair

Your ultimate guide to seeing The Oregon Weaver and her work in person at the following juried art festivals: Aug. 31, Sept. 1-2, Art in...