Posts by Mary Walker
Navajo Rug Reunion Appraisal Event (Appointment Required)
Join Mary Walker at Norma’s Fine Oriental Rug Cleaning, 2120 E. 6th, #16, Tempe, Arizona from 10 AM to 4 PM on February 28 for a day of informal appraisals of Navajo rugs. Mary will examine up to two of your weavings and will give you a brief written summary of condition and estimated value. …
Read MoreWeaving Instructors Seen On the Web
Marilyn Greaves is an instructor in Navajo weaving techniques in the Sacramento, California area and her classes are listed in our popular Where to Learn Indigenous Weaving Techniques guide to classes and workshops. Recently, she gave a program for the Nevada City Weavers Guild in Nevada City, CA and one of the attendees, Birdsong…
Read MoreOld Territorial Indian Arts 7th Annual Navajo Weaving Show
Celebrate the Old Territorial Shop 40th Anniversary and the 100th Anniversary of Toadlena Trading Post. 7th annual Weaving show with Mark Winter will be opening on Thursday evening for the Scottsdale Art Walk at 5:00 PM. Meet Mary H. Yazzie as she demonstrates Navajo tapestry weaving. Select from a wide range of textiles from contemporary…
Read MoreFind a Weaving Class Instruction Listings Updated for 2009
A class with a competent instructor is one of the best ways to learn any weaving technique and Navajo techniques are no exception. Even a brief workshop can save you hours of frustration and you’ll probably meet others in your area whose interest may help you progress with your weaving skills long after the…
Read MoreWeaving Appreciation Walk in Scottsdale
Why do we seem to ignore the resources that are close to home? Well, I’m busy and I have a business to run plus um, ah aren’t most of the Native American galleries in Scottsdale dealing mostly in jewelry? I was shaken out of my ignorance last year while I was helping a friend try…
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