Posts Tagged ‘Navajo weaving’
Directly from the Weaver: Dazzling Birds by Caroline Dick
Tempe, AZ Joe Newman, who sent us the information on Alice Thompson’s weavings last week, has also sent us a beautiful image of the work of another weaver who is now selling her work directly to collectors. Above, you can see Caroline Dick, who lives in the Tuba City area of Arizona, with one of…
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 MoreThe Brilliance of the Navajo Germantowns: Part II
Tempe, AZ I didn’t say which Sunday I would do the next installment on the Germantowns did I? This time of year offers more than it’s fair share of distractions and writing articles fell by the wayside somewhere between the recipe box and the post office. But, it’s Sunday again and I’ve got some…
Read MoreWeaving In Beauty Spring Weaving Class Begins
Window Rock, AZ Our spring weaving class and tour is off to a great start. We went to the Crownpoint Rug Auction on the first evening and we spend the next day at the Friends of Hubbell Native American Arts auction in Ganado. We came back to Window Rock with several rugs (including the…
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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