Posts Tagged ‘Barbara Jean Teller Ornelas’
2009 Gathering of Weavers Continued
Phoenix, AZ Moving down the Heard Museum’s courtyard at the Gathering of Weavers last Saturday, I smelled Navajo tea and then saw D.Y. Begay with her dyepots. Also called kota or greenthread, the Navajo tea plant is used to make a beverage as well as a dye for wool. Depending on the type of pot…
Read MoreSouthwest Indian Art Fair 2009
Tucson, AZ I spent yesterday (2/21/2009) at the Southwest Indian Art Fair, held on the grounds of the Arizona State Museum at the University of Arizona in Tucson. The fair draws a large group of artists from the Southwest and beyond but is smaller and more accessible than the much larger Heard Museum Indian Market…
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…
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