FiberME 2015 -- We're getting excited!
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Tues, August 4, 2015
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Eggemoggin Textile Studio, Chris Leith, Sargentville, ME.
Weaver Chris Leith’s studio and gallery is located on the edge of a blueberry field
with a distant view of Eggemoggin Reach – hence the name Eggemoggin Textile
Studio. Here Chris dyes yarn, fabric and fiber, weaves, spins and holds
workshops. Her dyeing of warps for weaving is extraordinary featuring unusual
color transitions. She also dyes indigo silk shibori scarves. Her gallery features
her weaving and silk scarves as well as other home accessories. Chris will treat us
to a warp painting demo.
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Ecouture Textile Studio, Amelia Poole, Brooksville, ME.
Amelia’s work features naturally dyed fabric: eco-dyed with natural plant
materials layered with fabric, bundled and steamed to create unique designs. She
also works with indigo and shibori dyed fabrics. Her dyestuffs are all natural
plants most of which come from the surrounding Blue Hill peninsular. She will
have many of her garments, fabrics and home accessories on display. They are all
natural and non-toxic. Amelia will show us how she eco-prints fabric.
Lunch in the gazebo at The Millbrook Co, in Sedgwick. Afternoon programs and presentations by artists in the gazebo.
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Crow's Wool, Melissa Mattes, Sedgwick, ME.
When asked why the name Crow’s Wool Melissa explains her animal totem is the
crow and she works in wool – felt that is. Melissa moved to Maine in 1996 with
the dream of owning a sheep farm. That has not become a reality yet but she
does surround herself with wool. She uses organic dyes to dye Maine Nash Island
wool which she then works into her colorful felt art. She will demonstrate wet
felting. Oh, the sheep farm is still a dream.
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Pam outdusis Cunningham, Hampden, ME.
Pam is a member of the Penobscot Tribe and the Turtle Clan. She carries on the
tradition of basket making using splints from the brown ash tree, a tree primarily
located in Maine, as well as with native sweet grass. She follows in her family
tradition: her mother is also a basket maker of note. Pam continues to promote
basket making traditions by teaching and mentoring young basket makers.
Her well known works include stunning examples of Honor and Acorn basket design variations. Pam will
demonstrate some basket making techniques and will have baskets to show.
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Susan Barrett Merrill, Brooksville, ME.
Susan is best known for her woven Zati masks and for Jouney Looms and Weaving
a Life: Personal and Spiritual Growth coaching. She has woven well over 100
masks since the idea came to her in a dream in 1989. She feels the mask is very
interesting as it allows the wearer to conceal themselves while at the same time
allowing them great freedom. Susan will have several of her masks on display.
L. R., Teton, ID