Enjoying a treat

Line is long to join the bus to take us to the market... Full sun means playing hide and sneak with my exposed bare skin.  

getting closer... finally in the shade!

finally made it to Museum Hill and a short walk to the entry for International Folk Art Market

indigo dyed felted hats... gorgeous

More Delicious indigo dyed textiles

colorful and joyful decorations

Music

Just love this phrase... something to live by

rug created with hooking method... the colors are so vibrate and bright.  

Decided to post as is for now what the time with International Folk Art Market was like.  Loved it with its Monsoon downpour which cooled off the temperatures to comfortable again even with the crowds being what they were.. PACKED!  

Adios for now.  Will be back after the weekend. 

First Santa Fe Weaving Workshop happening this Saturday the 27th of July

WOVEN MAGIC in Action

Come and Enjoy the scenic views of Aldea de Plaza north of Santa Fe surrounded by amazing views on all sides.  This is the first of two workshops in Santa Fe for Woven Textures weaving tapestries with just 10 spots available.  

This workshop has been live for over two months maybe due to lack of traffic to this blog or online shop so if you been wanting a workshop in delicious weaving textures be sure to grab tight and sign up by RSVing your spot here!

close up of woven textures handwoven by workshop participant back in March. 

Ashord Frame loom which we shall use in class... and one is yours to take home

Vortex Yarns of Taos, New Mexico has hosted three weaving workshops this year.
Last workshop was July 21st, 2018.

 Next workshop in Taos will be in October for the Taos Wool Festival on Friday October 5th. 
There will be 18 workshops and 11 instructors in all. 
See the full schedule at taoswoolfestival.org/workshopsinfo 

Santa Fe's 2 workshops are listed in the video above... check out online shop to RSV your spot while still time.
* workshop will be cancelled if no sign ups by friday afternoon at 5pm on July 27th for the One day workshop 

JULY 27th Workshop is cancelled due to lack of sign ups... 

Happy students from previous workshops...

July 7th's Organic Circle Woven Textures Workshop in Columbus, Ohio

March workshop at Vortex Yarns in Taos, New Mexico

The holiday magic of woven wall hangings when they visit Arroyo Seco's winter wonderland

Help Spread the GIFT by copying and sharing on social media or emails.  

This would be a wonderful gift for someone you know or even yourself.  

The more the merrier 

Hope to see you this weekend or next weekend for the 2 day workshop where the Frame is Larger and tons more wool roving to be had.  Check out my online shop for more details on workshops and soon to be posted collection of woven wall hangings!

SIGN UPS still open for the 2 Day workshop till 

August 2nd... noontime

Art Markets Abound in Santa Fe

This weekend has several Art Markets happening in town!

Meow Wolf's performances from last years IFAM
I'm sure they will return again this year and its a not to be missed event. 

SATURDAY EVENTS

Santa Fe Rail yard Art District has two Artists markets happening.  One on Saturday outside along the rail yard and on Sunday is the Artisan Market taking place in the Santa Fe Rail yard Farmers Marketplace.  Both are awesome places to scout out a treasure made by a local artist.  

Another event taking place on Saturday is the Farmers Market in the Marketplace across from the Saturday Artist Market which is across the street from REI & The Crown Theater complex.  

artisan from Africa who creates these amazing textiles

SUNDAY EVENTS

On Sunday will be two artists market events, one at the Rail yard Farmers Marketplace building and up at the Museum Hill will be the International Folk Art Market which runs from Friday through Sunday.  You'll need a ticket for those days and you can find them online here! along with a schedule for all events happening. 

I'll be at the Santa FE Rail yard Artisan Market with a collection of woven wall tapestries and more.  Be sure to make a day or it or enjoy an entire weekend filled with local and international artists.  

More photos to come...

I love the colors produced with indigo dyes and these are amazing.  

So many amazing artisans travel far and beyond to make it to the International Folk Art Market where they are hosted by one of many volunteers every year.  Most of these talented artisans's sales would last these families for an entire year in living expenses back home.  I LOVE THESE ADORABLE FELTED ANIMALS... 

natural dyes for textiles 

another natural dye source

I'm a sucker for all things textiles and fiber arts and of course I'll be attending again this year on Saturday as I'll be working Sunday at the Rail yard Artisan Market.  

You most likely to find me browsing the textiles and felted animals.  

I'm always on the search for knowledge to expand my own practice in fiber arts.  

Some photos from last year's event are a little blurry so this year will make it a goal to capture clear and crisp images.  hugs for now.. and see you around this weekend.. I HOPE..

Circles Abounding

Organic Woven Circle MAGIC

What a fantastic weaving adventures at Sew to Speak & Yarn shoppe while a bustling saturday's Farmers Market shared the streets.  Lunch was a little piece of pasterie heaven. As promised a little sneak peek of our group photo at the end of the day.  

The day was filled with yummy textures of various weaving methods such as plain weave, soumak weave, basket weave and rya knots.  

Sew to Speak & Yarn Shoppe resides at the old Worthington Library building.  

perfect location for outdoor events on the green

Front entrance to Sew to Speak & Yarn and another business called Madery

Front Entrance Signage and a gorgeous quilt hanging from the metal railing.