Posts by Mary Walker
I’m Sure We Need Some Yarn…..Let’s Go to Burnham’s
Window Rock, AZ The snow is gone! Today, our class took a field trip to R.B. Burnham and Company Trading Post in Sanders, Arizona. Burnham’s features yarns that are custom-spun for Navajo weaving, and it is always a favorite stop for our classes. Virginia Burnham spent some time showing us some of the rugs currently…
Read MoreWeaving in a Winter Wonderland
Window Rock, AZ Our May weaving class started off in a spring snow storm this morning. It was still snowing this evening, but the temperature is expected to rise tomorrow and we’re hoping for a return to more springlike weather. In the meantime, we had a chance to capture some out of season beauty with…
Read MoreSpecial Assignment Completed: Spider Rock Graduation Album Posted
Tempe, AZ You can find Spider Rock Girl Laramie Blake’s graduation album on her page at the Spider Rock Girls web site. There are 29 pictures in the album. Hagoshíí (so long for now) Mary Walker
Read MoreSpecial Assignment: Spider Rock Girl Graduation Pictures
Chinle, AZ Spider Rock Girl Laramie Blake will be graduating from Chinle High School on May 22nd and I was honored to be asked to take her graduation pictures. We spent about two hours at the Spider Rock overlook at Canyon de Chelly today, taking about 125 pictures that we browsed through over dinner at…
Read MoreMorris Muskett to Offer Classes in Weaving
Albuquerque, NM Master weaver and silversmith Morris Musket is beginning to offer classes in Navajo and other indigenous weaving techniques. He is currently working with one private student and will work with you to arrange classes in the Albuquerque-Santa Fe area. He’s also willing to do combined class/tour events and will travel to your area…
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