Conversation with weaver Bhakti Ziek

Maiwa in Vancouver host a variety of compelling interviews and lectures by textile artists on their website. I enjoyed this one of jacquard weaver Bhakti Ziek download the podcast HERE

In case you missed it...

CLICK the image to read about Dagmar Dahle's presentation this morning at ACAD.

Life after ACAD

Life after ACAD: Artist Residencies + Alumni Panel Presentation

Moderated by Richard Brown

Thursday, March 12th, 2009, 6:30 pm, Stanford Perrot Lecture Theatre

Anxious about what you want to do post-ACAD? Hear from grads who can tell you what they did, what they wish they hadn't, and how to keep doing what you do best and pay your rent.Want to learn more about artist residency opportunities?

From Banff to Greece and beyond - find residency opportunities that are right for you, make key contacts, source funding and more.

Panelists include: Dave and Jenn, Wednesday Lupyciw, Laurel Johannesson, Mark Mullin, Justin Waddell

*with refreshments!

Richard Boulet Artist Talk at ACAD

Richard Boulet will be presenting his work in the Illingworth Kerr Gallery tomorrow at 2pm

He will also be doing studio visits with Fibre Students Friday morning March 6. One spot is available. Sign up outside the Fibre Dept office!

Intro Weaving Links

Below are several links mentioned during our class today

click on the image to visit WORMSPIT.COM,

link to WEAVECAST episode about musk ox and quiviut,

Link to JOY OF HANDSPINNING.COM

The Soft Architecture of Do-Ho Suh

Learn more about Suh HERE

Link to PCW Fibreworks Website

CLICK the image above to be directed to the PCW Fibreworks website. There you will find FAQ information about the various versions of the program, and a gallery of weaving by co-creator Ingrid Boessel.