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Beginning & Intermediate Navajo Weaving

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    • July 04, 2012-Jul 15, 2012 (Wednesday-Sunday) - 9:40 PM-10:40 PM

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    Idyllwild Arts Summer Program

    PO Box 38, 52500 Temecular Rd.

    Idyllwild. CA

    Beginners: Students will learn the traditional method of Navajo weaving and will begin by learning how to prepare an upright Navajo-style loom for weaving. The majority of the week will be spent designing and learning how to weave a 16″ x 24″ rug. In order to complete the rug and learn how to finish the piece, it is recommended that students continue for the second week. Beginning weavers may enroll for the full two weeks or in the first week only. For beginners wanting to weave only, pre-warped looms will be available (must preorder).

    Intermediate: Students will learn more advanced weaving techniques and more intricate patterns, and the rug may be any size. Students who have begun a rug in this workshop in previous summers may bring their rugs to complete. Intermediate students (those who have taken this course before or have had previous basic training in Navajo weaving on an upright loom) may enroll for the full two weeks or in the second week only. Intermediate students must bring their own loom and it must be set up for weaving before class begins. If you wish to warp your loom, you must attend the first session, even if you are a returning student.

    Instructors: Barbara Teller Ornelas (Diné), Lynda Teller Pete (Diné)

    Tuition: $655 per week plus lab fees

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    Weaving in Beauty LLC
    1868 E. LaDonna Dr. Tempe, AZ, 85283 USA 
     • 602-370-2875

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    1. 1 On August 8th, 2011, JA Jure said:

      Wow, deja vu. I was a member of Telerana in 1999, 2000, back when the guild was composed of various weaving disciplines. Id like to visit again n see if this is relevant to what Im doing with my 3d art practice. What time r ur meetings? Its been years since I wove Navajo but still have the loom setup. Thank oyu. Blessings. Judith

      posted on August 8th, 2011 at 11:00 pm

    2. 2 On September 27th, 2011, Mary Walker said:

      I’m forwarding your email address to the person who organizes the drop in sessions. She’ll let you know the time and place for the next one, which will happen this coming Saturday.

      posted on September 27th, 2011 at 4:02 pm

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      Raymon: I have a blanket simialr to the pink blanket. My dad's family had sheep. Every year they would gather the wool and take it to Utah Woolen mills and make beautiful wool blankets. Similar to Pendleton blankets, in many different colors. Love the turquoise jewlrey. My mom has a big beaded bag of it that I hope I get a few peices of (she's half Native American) She finds it kind of amusing that Native American prints etc. are "in" right now.

      Remigio: Way to go, Navajo Nation! Either cease-and-desist, or collect roiaetyls for the use of your name (only on quality products of which you approve, of course). Same with sports teams that use Native names as mascots. Until recently, the University of North Dakota was paying the Standing Rock Sioux annual roiaetyls to use the name Fighting Sioux , which was a win-win and a source of pride for both parties. Unfortunately for both the Tribe and the university, political correctness put an end to that.

      Ann Puzio: Hi Mary, Need to change to the waiting list for 9/13-20th. I hope this is possible.Also, going to see if I can sign up for the online class, need to check my computer. Thanks ann

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