Apr
3
to Apr 5
CNCH 2020, Burlingame, CA
Basketry Workshop and Sources of Inspiration Workshop, April 2020
Aug
24
to Aug 25
Put a Hex in it! Basketry in Colorful Cane at the Mendocino Art Center
Explore the flexible yet sturdy Hex technique in colorful cane. Several class projects may include an IPad stand, a small hanging flower basket, a flat bottom one handled basket and a useful triangular form. The open hexagonal structure can be manipulated into many shapes and over woven in materials of you choice. Some students may choose to work sculpturally. Enjoy seeing how others have employed hex weave and create your own interesting baskets.
http://www.mendocinoartcenter.org/Summer19/Shapiro.html
Oct
7
9:30 AM09:30
Basketry Workshop
Beyond Hex :Small Handled Basket workshop at Walnut Creek Community Arts.
Explore flexible sturdy open weave hex technique in colorful cane. This small basket has one handle for hanging on the wall. Hexagonal structure can be manipulated into many shapes and over woven in more cane or materials of your choice to create stunning sculptures or functional baskets. Go to Walnut Creek Center for Community Arts website to register. (925) 943-5846
Aug
10
to Aug 12
Indigo Workshop
Mendocino Art Center.
Explore the magic and mystery of indigo, one of the oldest and most influential dyes. Set up a natural indigo dye bath using a simple ecological formula suitable for home studio use. Examine indigo textiles from around the world. Learn basic indigo dyeing procedures and resist techniques on various different fiber samples. Prepare cloth for resist dyeing and experiment in various techniques creating some useful textiles for your home. On Day Two, create small vials of thickened indigo for direct application (painting and stamping). Learn the history of these techniques and create more textiles for your home. Work on a silk scarf combining painting and dyeing. Explore indigo on paper and multi-colored “penciling” effects. Students may complete a personal project with the remaining indigo on cotton, bast fibers, or appropriate basketry materials.
Jul
6
to Jul 12
Great Basin basketry exhibit at Convergence 2018, Reno NV
My large plaited basket called Sedori Vessel is featured in this exhibit at the Peppermill Resort in Reno, NV
Jun
28
6:30 PM18:30
Shibori Mini in Tokyo, Japan
My coiled basket called Coiled Sakiori with Yuki Ball was featured in Shibori Mini exhibit in conjunction with the 11th International Shibori Symposium in Tokyo Japan. The exhibit will travel in Japan
Jun
2
to Jul 1
Thread Count: New Directions in Fiber Art
My handwoven indigo dyed work called Off Set is featured in this exhibit at Arts Benicia, Benicia CA
Feb
17
10:00 AM10:00
Feb
3
8:30 AM08:30
Basketry Workshop
Beyond Hex: Basket with Handle Workshop
Walnut Creek Community Arts
Explore exible sturdy open weave hex technique in colorful cane. This small basket has one handle for hanging on the wall. Hexagonal structure can be manipulated into many shapes and over woven in more cane or materials of your choice to create stunning sculptures or functional baskets. Go to Walnut Creek Center for Community Arts website to register. (925) 943-5846
Sep
1
to Sep 30
Bay Area Basket Makers exhibit at SJ Museum of Quilts & Textiles
I will be exhibiting along with the Bay Area Basket Makers in an exhibit at SJ Museum of Quilts and Textiles in September 2017.
Jun
25
to Sep 6
Interwoven: Art Meets Nature
Exhibit sponsored by FiberArts Now and Highfield Hall, Falmouth, MA. I exhibited part of my Testing Testing II installation.
Jun
16
to Jul 23
Blue
Blue
Exhibit of all forms of art with blue as the predominant color.
Sebastopol Center for Art. I exhibited Four Square, indigo dyed handwoven cloth.
Apr
21
to Jul 16
Three Left Coast Artists
I have the honor of curating this exhibit featuring the work of Linda Gass, Gyongy Laky and Linda MacDonald.
Feb
24
to May 20
Shifting Landscapes at Form and Concept Gallery, Santa Fe, NM
My work Sea Change has been selected for this exhibit sponsored by the Surface Design Association. The work deals with on going water issues in California and beyond. I used controlled seepage in a clamp resist technique with indigo dye on handwoven cotton and linen. Seven pieces were dyed and arranged to create a water horizon line with unknown depths below.
Nov
5
10:00 AM10:00
Playing Blue: Painting with Indigo
One day Painting with Indigo workshop at Walnut Creek Civic Arts. This workshop is full, but will be repeated next spring.
Oct
9
to Oct 23
Indigo and Beyond at the Textile Society of America Symposium
Look for my work in Indigo and Beyond at the Textile Society of America Symposium in Savannah, GA , October 19-23, 2016. The exhibit in the Savannah Space Gallery runs through the end of October.
Aug
22
to Oct 4
Mended Turnings at Google
My baskets and a selection of Mended Turnings created collaboratively with wood turner Chuck Quibell at the Google building in San Francisco at 345 Spear Street in four large vitrines in the 4th floor lobby. The lobby is open to the public Monday – Friday during business hours.
Jul
1
to Jul 31
Sources of Inspiration and Basketry Combination Workshop
In conjunction with serving as a juror for a Fiber Artists of Oklahoma exhibit at the new Hardesty Art Center, Tulsa, OK.
Jun
28
8:30 PM20:30
May
4
8:30 PM20:30
The Craft of Textiles
Artists Speak about Contemporary Craft, De Young Museum, San Francisco, CA.
Other participants included Clifford Rainey (glass), John Toki (clay), Barbara Holmes (wood), and Jack Da Silva (metal).
Apr
26
8:30 PM20:30
Mar
20
to Mar 22
Mar
5
to Mar 6
A Greener Indigo Workshop
“A Greener Indigo” Workshop
March 5 – 6, 2016, ASU and the Arizona Surface Design Association at ASU
Jan
11
7:30 PM19:30
The Magic of Indigo Presentation
“The Magic of Indigo” Presentation
January 11, 2016. Inland Empire Weaving Guild, San Bernardino County, CA.
Jan
9
to Jan 10
Painting and Stamping with Thickened Indigo Workshop
“Painting and Stamping with Thickened Indigo” Workshop
January 9 – 10, 2016. Southern California Weaving Guild, Los Angeles, CA.
Jan
6
to Feb 28
BEYOND THE SURFACE
A Northern California Surface Design Association Exhibit
My seven coiled indigo disk installation called Testing Testing II has a prominent position in this wonderful exhibit. I was award an Honorable Mention for my work. See detail on this page.
Aug
9
to Oct 4
Pairings: Collaborative Works by Two or More Artists
Healdsburg Center for the Arts, Healdsburg, CA. Three bowls from the Mended Turnings series created Chuck Quibell and me will be exhibited.
Aug
3
to Aug 28
Natural Dye Showcase
Natural Dye Showcase
August 3 to 28, 2015. Mendocino Art Center, Mendocino, CA.
Jul
9
to Aug 9
All Things Considered VIII
National Basketry Association, Grand Hand Gallery, St Paul, MN.
September 19 to November 8, 2015. Fruitlands Museum, Harvard, MA.
My indigo dyed coiled disk installation called “Testing Testing II” will be featured in this exciting exhibition. Catalogue available.
Sep
19
to Sep 22
TSA Symposium
I spoke about three extraordinary West Coast textile artists. The paper I presented is available on Digital Commons, TSA Symposium, Washington, DC. My recent review of the TSA Symposium 2014 tour to see the Kay Sekimachi/Bob Stocksdale exhibit at the Mingei Museum in San Diego will soon be available on Digital Commons as well.