New Textiles 2011

I never understood the age-old fascination with alchemy until I gilded my first organic yarn.  The smell was noxious, the gold coloring was everywhere and by the end of the afternoon, I had transformed 3 beautiful organic fibers into something gleaming to the eyes but slimy to the touch and an assault on the nose.

I have always been interested in the history of weaving. It is such an old, amazing technique used by women all over the word to make fibers into fabric. Last monday I was inspired by our workshop and am really enjoying the process of spinning. It feels magical and also meditative.