Into the Storm and a History in Layers - March 2013

Hands On Color at Woodstock Weavers in Illinois was a joy to teach - the challenge was getting there. My first flight got cancelled and we were uncertain if the later flight would be a go. But eventualy I made it to O'Hare, and BethAnn Duncan, Guild President and my intrepid hostess, braved the storm to pick me up.

Many wonderful photos are posted on the Woodstock Weavers Guild website. Look for "event pictures" on the left of the home page.  Link HERE.

While I was in Illinois, Resplendent Dress from Southeastern Europe: A History in Layers, opened at the UCLA Fowler Museum to big crowds.  Curated by Elizabeth Wayland Barber and Barbara Belle Sloan,  the exhibit features a treasure trove of fabulous costumes from the Fowler collection, and uncovers textile traditions whose origins can be traced back 20,000 years. Elizabeth Barber is an incredible historian, and her insights enrich and deepen the visual splendor of the costumes on display.  Barbara Sloan was kind enough to walk me through the show and I managed to snag her signature on the accompanying book, now a part of the ARTSgarage library. This outstanding exhibit deserves to travel...  To see more, link HERE.