Posts Tagged ‘Morris Muskett’
Convergence 2010 in Albuquerque
Window Rock, Navajo Nation It’s been a whirlwind two weeks for Jennie Slick and me and a time that we will always remember. Last week, we were at the Handweaver’s Guild of America’s Convergence 2010 in Albuquerque, New Mexico where we taught several classes, visited with old friends and met many, many new ones. We…
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…
Read MoreThe Best and the Brightest (Natural Dyes, That Is)
Mesa, AZ It’s April and the thermometer in the Valley of the Sun is in the 90 degree range. It’s indigo weather! Add some cochineal bugs, munjeet (a type of madder) and osage orange sawdust and you’ve got a rainbow in the making. Cochineal and indigo color some of the yarns used by Navajo…
Read MoreKeeping My Resolutions: Attend The Crownpoint Rug Auction
Tempe, AZ One of my New Year’s resolutions is to attend the Crownpoint Rug Auction every month if at all possible. So far, I’ve been able to make the trip and I’ve been rewarded by the opportunity to get to know some weavers better and to make new friends. When I went to the auction…
Read MoreSome News from Morris Muskett (And He’s Having a Jewelry Sale)
Tempe, AZ Weaver and silversmith Morris Muskett is having a 20% off sale on his jewelry at http://www.morrismuskett.com, but you’ll need to click fast because the sale ends today, January 20th. Morris also wanted to let people know that he will be doing a talk entitled Hozho: Art by Morris Muskett on February 5th at…
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