Handweaving Videos
newest 100 handweaving videos / handweaving widgets / media rss:

This episode we catch up with Paul O’Connor, a weaver renowned for his double-weave textiles, I share the excitement of my new loom, and Laura Fry talks about overcoming weaving challenges. WeaveGeekPaul O’Connor’s WebsiteKay SekimachiYaacov Agam A Twill of Your Choice (CD)A Tale of Two Tie-ups and How They Grew (CD) Musical Guests “Lost but not Forgotten” by Beeblebrox “Air India” by Electrobuddha“Start Again” by The Fabulous Hats Sponsor for Episode 32 Download Episode 32: Confessions of a Double Weaver

On September 27, 2008, the NWACC Art Club went on the Eureka Springs Artists' Studio Tour. Carrie Marry was one of the gracious artists to open her studio to the public. During our visit, she explained the basics of what she does as a handweaver. The theme music is "Art Mob" by Terry Allen.

This episode WeaveCast goes to the Complex Weavers Seminar, which followed right after Convergence, we interview the enormously talented Peter Collingwood, and I talk about my post-Conference struggles with an affliction that strikes down many a weaver: Loom Lust. Listener Poll JavaScript needs to be enabled for polling to work. Online Surveys by Constant Contact. Resources Craft Magazine #08, Weaving Special Issue Handwoven MagazineLiving Crafts MagazineKnitty.com Color-Gamp Article Peter CollingwoodHarrisville Designs: rug loom Jason Collingwood Complex Weavers, Peter Collingwood DVD Syne's New Loom (#0411A) Musical Guest "Complex Tactics" by Ben Base Sponsor for Episode 31 Download Episode 31: Complicated Weavers

WeaveCast goes to Convergence 2008! Every two years the Handweaver's Guild of America puts on Convergence, a weaving conference that draws weavers from around the world. We bring you an audio glimpse of the Convergence experience, hear from many different weavers, and talk to loom manufacturers about a subject near and dear to all weaver's hearts: looms! Resources (mentioned during the show) Handweaver's Guild of AmericaAfghans for Afghans Flickr PicturesWanted Movie Review AVL LoomsSchacht Spindle Co.Toika Leclerc LoomsGlimakraFireside Fiberarts (interview on Episode 25)AshfordLouet Musical Guest Terri England with "Tones of the Tropics" Sponsor for Episode 30 Download Episode 30: Converging Weavers

This episode we interview Judith MacKenzie McCuin about spinning for weaving, get an update on the Afghans for Afghans shawl project, learn about a new weaving currency, and I describe my own forays into weaving with my handspun. Resources (mentioned during the show) Flickr Site of Shawls woven by WeaveCast listeners Afghans for Afghans: Rectangle Shawl ProjectA New Yarn (Seattle's non-profit yarn shop) Weaving Coin by Ken Young (email him)Palette generatorArachne GuildCherri Hankins's how-to videos on YouTube Teach Yourself Visually Handspinning by Judith MacKenzie McCuinThe Intentional Spinner: A Holistic Approach to Making Yarn by Judith MacKenzie McCuin Chasing Rainbows Musical Guests Etrangers “Mind Spin”Clare Downing “Spinning Wheel”Jon Caspi “Spin – a song for children…of all ages” Download Episode 29: Spinning for Weaving

This episode we welcome the innovative and talented Bonnie Inouye, a weaver who weaves on multishaft looms to create rich and organic textiles. We review her book “Exploring Multishaft Design.” Our audio essay this episode is from John Sandstrom, “A evening with Penelope.” We also get a report from a very special weaver. Resources (mentioned during the show) Bonnie Inouye's websiteExploring Multishaft Design by Bonnie InouyeAfghans for Afghans Rectangle Shawl ProjectPictures of woven shawls on Flickr WeaveZineComplex WeaversJohn Sandstrom's Blog Musical Guest Better than Shaft by DJ Black Acid Sponsor for Episode 28 Download Episode 28: Designing Multishaft Drafts

Nadine Sanders, "The Singing Weaver," tells us about the Theo Moorman technique, warping on a shoestring, and yes, she sings!. Ann Rubin of Afghans for Afghans invites weavers to help weave shawls for new mothers in Kabul. Ann Hills celebrates the weaving traditions of Pennsylvania in song. Resources: (mentioned during the show) Nadine Sanders "The Singing Weaver"Warping on a Shoestring Afghans for Afghans: Rectangular Shawl ProjectWeaveCast CafePress Store Laura Fry's T-Shirt DesignsSmall Steps Shopping Bags Marni Harang's Charity Ride BlogWest-Australian 2008 Scarf Exchange Musical Guests: "The Snitch Knot" by Nadine Sanders"Silken Dreams" and "Sound of the Loom" by Anne Hills"Afghan Sands" by Incidental Fusion Sponsor for Episode 27: Download Episode 27: Singing and Weaving

Do you dream of sewing beautifully fitted and custom garments out of your handwoven fabric? We talk to talented weaver and seamstress, Daryl Lancaster about the particular joys and challenges of sewing with handwoven fabric. In the end essay, "Uniquely Me" I describe my own tentative steps into the world of art-to-wear. Resources Daryl Lancaster's web siteMonographs by Daryl Lancaster Uniquely You dress formsHGA Design Fashion Challenge Musical Guest "More Than You Seem" by Causeway Sponsor for Episode 26 Download Episode 26: Sew Your Weaving

When you think of weaving in colonial times, do you imagine a farm wife sitting by the fire, weaving on her home loom? Come learn the truth about weaving in early America from noted weaver and historian, Marje Thompson. Then we talk with Fireside Fiberarts a modern-day loom manufacturer who uses custom wood carvings to bring old-world charm to their looms. In the end essay, “Finishing Matters,” I talk about a little problem I’m having with my weaving, and the reason I envy eighteenth-century weavers. Resources Hem-stitching instructionsBoston Weaver’s GuildComplex Weavers: Early Weaving Books and Manuscripts Study Group Fireside Looms Stanley Rill Woodcarver Musical Guest “Colonial Williamsburg” by Tris McCall Sponsor for Episode 21 Download Episode 25: Historical Weaving

This is the second anniversary of WeaveCast, and I wanted to do something special to mark the day. You know how in the Tapestry episode said I was working on a special project, and couldn’t wait to share it with you? Well, the wait is over! Today is the launch of WeaveZine, an online magazine for handweavers. It’s chock full of articles, projects, and reviews, there’s all kinds of weaving goodness going on. WeaveZine was something I dreamed up about six months ago, when I realized that there are just some concepts (like how-to articles) that are hard to do over radio. So I’ve been working hard to entice writers, and put together the infrastructure for WeaveZine. And now it’s ready for you! Check out WeaveZine on the Web at: www.weavezine.com Where does WeaveCast fit into this? Not to worry, I’m going to keep bringing you all the great interviews and personal weaving stories you’ve come to expect. WeaveZine just means there’s more online weaving to enjoy. Happy Valentine’s Day! Happy podcast-iversary! Thank you for two years of interviews, great shows, and all your support! —Syne Download the audio version of this announcement

Tapestry weaving breaks weaving out of the grid and enables the artist to create pictorial representations in swaths of touchable color. Sarah Swett helps us get our arms around this simple-yet-complex art form, and shares many of her secrets of success. In the final essay, I share lessons I've learned from my attempts to learn tapestry. Resources Sarah Swett's website Kids Weaving: Projects for Kids of All Ages by Sarah SwettThe New Drawing on the Right Side of the Brain by Betty EdwardsArchie Brennan tapestry loom plansVideo interview of tapestry artist Barbara HellerTapestry Weaving by Kirsten GlasbrookTapestry Weaving: A Comprehensive Study Guide by Nancy HarveyTapestry Handbook: The Next Generation by Carol K. Russell Musical Guest "Shapeshifter" by Man Bites God Sponsor for Episode 24 Download Episode 24: Tapestry

This episode, WeaveCast goes to Alaska! Come with me behind the scenes to meet the muskox at the Large Animal Research Facility in Fairbanks. Sandy Garbowski, muskox wrangler, tells us about these fascinating animals and how their Qiviut is harvested and processed. We visit A Weaver's Yarn, a weaving store in Fairbanks, Alaska. Then Della Chaney, a weaver of the Tlingit and Haida nations, shares her people’s traditions of weaving ceremonial hats and robes. Finally, we end up the episode, and 2007, with some weaving resolutions for the new year. Resources (mentioned during the show)Peter Collingwood's Rug-Weaving Books as PDF Files (scroll down halfway) Heritage Spinning and Weaving Large Animal Research Station (LARS) Online Qiviut Store at LARS Oomingmak Musk Ox Producers' Co-operative Arctic Lace: Knitting Projects and Stories Inspired by Alaska's Native Knitters A Weaver’s Yarn Alaska Native Heritage Center Sealaska Heritage Institute Delia's Winning Hat in Juried Show The Basketry Studio (sells cedar bark) Cheryl Samuel’s Home Page More Alaskan Artist Audio: Raven’s Tail, Chilkat, and Basket Weaving Musical Guests"Aurora Borealis" by Technetium™ "Alaska Song" by The Buffali Sponsor for Episode 23 Download Episode 23: Alaskan Weaving

Escape the dreary fall days with visions of brightly painted middle-eastern bazaars. This month we talk about weaving knotted pile rugs. The inspirational Sara Lamb talks about using color in weaving and her latest passion for knotted-pile weaving. We review an instructional video Cut-Pile Rug Weaving with Arlo Duker. In the swatch of the day, I describe learning pile weaving from Judith MacKenzie McCuin. And finally, the ending essay: Weaving fast; weaving slow. Resources (mentioned during the show) Sara Lamb’s Web siteConference of Northern California Handweavers (CNCH) Archie Brennan Loom InstructionsPacific Yurts Victorian Video/Yarn BarnCut-Pile Rug Weaving with Arlo DukerSmall Looms Yahoo GroupSchacht 9" mini boat shuttleJohn C. Campbell Folk SchoolJana Trent: Square deal Weave-a-longThe Techniques of Rug Weaving by Peter Collingwood Musical Guests Afghan Sands by Incidental FusionChristmas Tree Farm by Push Start WagonRe-Gifting for the Holidays by The Alice Project Sponsor for Episode 22 Download Episode 22: Knotted-Pile Weaving

This episode we talk about the ways weavers are using their art to help others. We’ll hear the amazing story of the weaving program at Children’s Hospital in Seattle. I’ll share some thoughts about how twist affects winding a warp, and in today’s essay, Kate Jantz-Koprivnik tells the tale of a simple weaving project that turned into an eleven-day adventure. Resources (mentioned during the show) HGA ConvergenceHGA COE in HandweavingConvergence Camping GroupCotton CloudsChrista KnitsRandom Number GeneratorKnitting for CharityHarrisville DesignsSeattle Weavers’ GuildSeattle Children's Hospital Musical Guest "Help us do Enough" by The Aphrodisiacs from their album This is a Campaign Sponsor for Episode 21 Download Episode 21: Generous Weaving

The first-ever WeaveCast fundraising auction has begun! You can check out the goodies on the Fundraising Auction page. The auction ends: November 15th, 10:00 p.m. Pacific Standard Time. So don't delay! Proceeds of this auction go towards WeaveCast's traveling expenses to Convergence 2008 to report on the proceedings. Convergence is a major weaving conference that only happens every two years, and draws weavers from all over the globe. (ie: There will be many interview opportunities, including international weavers!) Thank you for helping us reach our goals to bring this great event to the WeaveCast audience! I am using eBay to handle the auction logistics. They're proven and trusted. It's free to register with eBay and bid on items. Happy Bidding! Syne Mitchell Host of WeaveCast http://www.weavecast.com/ Download Audio Version of the Auction-Launch Announcement

This episode we explore the rich weaving traditions of Scotland. We journey to the John C. Campbell folk school during Scottish Heritage Week and meet two amazing weavers: Majorie Warren and Barbara Miller. Then we hear the thrilling story of the Kilbarchan project, a research initiative to preserve undocumented historical Scottish weaves. Finally, I share my experiences learning to weave tartans and tweeds. Resources (mentioned during the show) Eric Nylund's Web siteJohn C. Campbell Folk SchoolJust Our YarnTartan AuthorityCeltic Women International's TartanTartan Generator SoftwareWeaveCast Listener Survey ResultsWeaveCast Sponsorship InformationMitchell Clan Tartan Musical Guests "Old Fashioned Morphine" by Jolie Holland"Celtic Canadian Cowboy" by Celtic Canadian Cowboy"Celtic Mystic" by Tigertail"Drowsy Maggie" by Celtic Stone Sponsor for Episode 20 Download Episode 20: Scottish Weaving

Welcome to episode 19 of WeaveCast. This episode we’re talking about weaving traditions, both cultural and personal. We’ll hear from Viridiana Chavez in Oxaca, Mexico talk about Zapotec weaving traditions. Sigrid Piroch tells us about Annie Albers and the Bauhaus movemont, and shares her experiences with Sloviakian textile traditions. Rebekkah of Bowerbird Knits tells how weaving on a bead loom connected her to the tradition of man-made art. In the ending essay, we’ll discuss personal weaving traditions, and why sometimes, it’s good to break them. Resources (mentioned during the show) WeaveCast Listener SurveyWeaveCast Fundraising AuctionLone Star Loom Room (aka Nordic Studio)Mexican Weaving RetreatAllegheny River Textile ARTS StudioThe Magic of Handweaving by Sigrid PirochComplex WeaversBowerbird Knits (Rebekkah's Blog)Quirky Nomads (Sage's Podcast) Musical Guests "Oca la Mujer" by Karisma de Montes"Czardas" by Blue Jar Sponsor Download Episode 19: Weaving Traditions

This episode, we explore the synthesis of handweaving and electronics. We’ll review an automated pirn winder designed by John Stegmuller, talk with Laura MacCary, an innovative weaver who weaves electronic components that interact with the viewer. Finally, I’ll describe an unexpected lesson learned from weaving on a computer-controlled loom. Resources (mentioned during the show)Laura MacCary's Web PagedorkbotTalk Stories from Maui, by Wilma StegmullerRugs of WarRandom Stripe Generator Arizona Archive of Weaving Books"Life-Saving Textiles" article in the 3/07 edition of Vävmagasinet Musical Guest"Brand New Theremin" and "Unraveled" by Randall Cousins Download Episode 18: Weaving Electronics

This episode is all about those wonderful weaving periodicals that inspire and delight us. We talk to Madelyn Van Der Hoogt of Handwoven, Jean Scorgie of Weaver’s Craft, and Tina Ignell of Vävmaginusent. We discuss a summer reading list of fiction books that feature weavers, ask for your thoughts about an online weaving magazine, and finally, I share the details of my torrid summer love affair. Summer Reading List Wintersmith by Terry Prachett Avielle of Rhia by Dia CalhounThe Last Mortal Man by Syne Mitchell Silas Marner by George EliotPelle's New Suit by Elsa BeskowSophie's Masterpiece by Eileen Spinelli and Jane Dyer Resources (mentioned during the show) WeaveCast: BackstageColorCache4 (a cool color-design program) Handwoven The Complete Book of Drafting for Handweavers by Madelyn van der HoogtWeaver's Craft Vävmagasinet Favorite Rag Rugs by Tina Ignell Australian Hand Weaver and Spinner Journal for Weavers Spinners & Dyers Complex Weaver’s Journal Twist Shuttle Spindle and Dyepot Musical Guest "Blue Summer Day" from Blue Summer Day by D.C. Anderson LML Music Download Episode 17: Weaving Periodicals

This episode we celebrate the weaving teacher, those wonderful people who share their talents and knowledge with the rest of us. We have the results of the Teach a Friend to Weave contest, tell some of your stories, take a tour of The Weavers’ School on Whidbey Island, and talk to talented teachersMadelyn van der Hoogt and Peggy Osterkamp. Resources (mentioned during the show)Seattle Weavers' Guild Heritage Spinning and Weaving Laura Fry's new study group Weaving Works Karin Madigan’s blog The Weavers' School Nancy Alegria's blog Peggy Osterkamp's site Musical Guests“Guru Rabbi Teacher” by Secret Archives of the Vatican “Teaching and Learning” by akustikfilm Sponsor for Episode 16 Download Episode 16: Weaving Teachers

This episode we celebrate the weaving teacher, those wonderful people who share their talents and knowledge with the rest of us. We have the results of the Teach a Friend to Weave contest, tell some of your stories, take a tour of The Weavers’ School on Whidbey Island, and talk to talented teachersMadelyn van der Hoogt and Peggy Osterkamp. Resources (mentioned during the show)Seattle Weavers' Guild Heritage Spinning and Weaving Laura Fry's new study group Weaving Works Karin Madigan’s blog The Weavers' School Nancy Alegria's blog Peggy Osterkamp's site Musical Guests“Guru Rabbi Teacher” by Secret Archives of the Vatican “Teaching and Learning” by akustikfilm Sponsor for Episode 16 Download Episode 16: Weaving Teachers

This episode we take a behind-the-scenes look at the Certificate of Excellence, a self-study program developed and administered by the Handweaver’s Guild of America. We talk to Sandra Swarbrick, a past president of HGA about the origins of the COE. Then relate the story of the recent 2006 COE examination in handweaving from the point of view of an examiner, a scribe, and Level I and Level II applicants. Resources (mentioned during the show) Jacquard VideoBarbara J. Walker's Web siteVila Cox's Web siteMary Berent's Web siteHandweaver's Guild of AmericaCertificate of Excellence Program Musical Guest "The Grand Prize" by amb26 Sponsor for Episode 15 Download Episode 15: Certificate of Excellence

This episode we take a behind-the-scenes look at the Certificate of Excellence, a self-study program developed and administered by the Handweaver’s Guild of America. We talk to Saundra Swarbrick, a past president of HGA about the origins of the COE. Then relate the story of the recent 2006 COE examination in handweaving from the point of view of an examiner, a scribe, and Level I and Level II applicants. Resources (mentioned during the show) Jacquard VideoBarbara J. Walker's Web siteVila Cox's Web siteMary Berent's Web siteHandweaver's Guild of AmericaCertificate of Excellence Program Musical Guest "The Grand Prize" by amb26 Sponsor for Episode 15 Download Episode 15: Certificate of Excellence

Discover just how much you can do with the humble rigid-heddle loom! Our guest, Betty Linn Davenport, shares her techniques for taking the rigid-heddle loom to new heights. We review the new "Flip" folding rigid-heddle loom from Schacht, as well as Betty Davenport's book, Hands-On Rigid Heddle Weaving, answer a listener question about setts for knitting yarns, I share great news from this past week, and we get an update on the "Teach a Friend to Weave" contest. Resources (mentioned during the show)March/April 2007 Handwoven magazine Handweavers Guild of America (HGA) Interweave Press/HGA Teach-it-Forward Grant Jasmine Weaver Blog Halcyon Yarn Webs Hands-On Rigid Heddle Weaving by Betty Linn Davenport Schacht "Flip" Loom Muscial Guests “Weave The Yarn” by Mary Knickle "Sunrise" by Torchomatic Download Episode 14: Rigid Heddle Weaving (with Betty Davenport)

Discover just how much you can do with the humble rigid-heddle loom! Our guest, Betty Linn Davenport, shares her techniques for taking the rigid-heddle loom to new heights. We review the new "Flip" folding rigid-heddle loom from Schacht, as well as Betty Davenport's book, Hands-On Rigid Heddle Weaving, answer a listener question about setts for knitting yarns, I share great news from this past week, and we get an update on the "Teach a Friend to Weave" contest. Resources (mentioned during the show)March/April 2007 Handwoven magazine Handweavers Guild of America (HGA) Interweave Press/HGA Teach-it-Forward Grant Jasmine Weaver Blog Halcyon Yarn Webs Hands-On Rigid Heddle Weaving by Betty Linn Davenport Schacht "Flip" Loom Muscial Guests “Weave The Yarn” by Mary Knickle "Sunrise" by Torchomatic Download Episode 14: Rigid Heddle Weaving (with Betty Davenport)

This episode we hear more listener stories, chat with talented Canadian weaver, Laura Fry, review her book Magic in the Water, enjoy good and humorous music, then I relate my misadventures harvesting madder. See the picture? That's the total harvest after four years of cultivation. Resources (mentioned during the show) Laura Fry's Web siteMagic in the Water Musical Guests Coffee Song, by Francisco Duam from his album Geek Entertainment TVWoad, by Fugli Download Episode 10: What's A Madder You? (with Laura Fry) Read Transcript