She’s been researching the history and exploring the design potential of this incredibly versatile medium ever since. She has taught a variety of studio classes over the years and was the art historian at Tennessee Technological University until 2021, when she retired. Colorful tapestry crocheted shoulder bags caught Carol’s attention in the 1970s when she was a Peace Corps volunteer in Guatemala. Generously sponsored by Weave A Real Peace (WARP)Ĭarol Ventura has degrees in ceramics and printmaking, and her doctoral dissertation focused on Mayan backstrap weaving. Dawn would like to continue to share her knowledge through teaching and conducting workshops in weaving and spinning. Dawn is a member of the Southwest Montana Fiber Arts Guild, the Helena Spinners and Weavers Guild and the current president of the Montana Association of Weavers and Spinners (MAWS). Dawn also earned t he Handweavers Guild of America’s Certificate of Excellence for Level 1: Technical Skills in Handweaving in 2020, and Level 2: Master Weaver in 2022. In 2018, she received the HGA Award, which honors outstanding exhibited works of fiber art. Dawn received a Master of Fine Arts degree in painting from Montana State University in 2000. Her passion for learning and fiber arts has driven her to explore many areas of the medium, and Dawn’s years as a hairstylist contribute to her deep understand ing of fiber and color. Like many weavers, Dawn Ahlert began exploring the fiber arts at a young age. Generously sponsored by Springfield Fiber Artists Astrid’s handwoven dress appeared in HGA’s Seasons of the Smokies Wearable Art Exhibit in 2022. Citing nature as one of her greatest sources of inspiration, she works with natural fibers and bold colors. She is currently studying fashion design virtually with The Cut Academy in Vancouver, British Columbia. Generously sponsored by Weavers & Spinners Society of Austin (WSSA)Īstrid Tauber of Summerville, South Carolina is a weaver, spinner, and garment designer. Having discovered her medium at the tender age of 7, she’s now taking the world by storm with unique garments made exclusively from handwoven fabric. Photo Credit: Rudy Salgado, River City Tintype
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