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My goal as a handweaver is interesting cloth: layered, rich,
unusual cloth that engages the senses, cloth that industry can't
produce. I weave one-of-a-kind items or small production runs
of five or fewer similar—but not identical—pieces
using natural fibers. Although most of my work consists of scarves,
wraps, or shawls, I sometimes weave household articles such as
afghans, throws, table lines, and yardage for tailoring.
Training
The Handweavers Studio, London, England, 1992 – 1993
Continuing instruction with local, national, and international weaving
teachers
Recent Awards
1st Place Award (Professional Category), 2004 Blue Ridge Handweaving
Show, October 2004, Asheville, NC
Handweavers Guild of America Award, Trail Mix Exhibit (a juried
exhibit), Convergence 2004, July 2004, Denver, CO (a biennial
conference of the Handweavers Guild of America)
1st Place Award, I Can See For Miles: Yardage Exhibit (a juried
exhibit), Convergence 2004, July 2004, Denver.
Complex Weavers Award, Conference of Northern California Handweavers,
May 2004, Santa Clara, CA
Coordinators Award, Innovations in Fiberart (a juried exhibit),
February – March 2003, Sebastopol, CA
2nd Place Award (Professional Category), 2002 Blue Ridge Handweaving
Show, October 2002, Asheville, NC
Handweavers Guild of America Award, Textile Tides: New Wave Exhibit
(a juried exhibit), Convergence 2002, August 2002, Vancouver,
BC
2nd Place Award, Textile Tides: New Wave Exhibit (a juried exhibit),
Convergence 2002, August 2002, Vancouver, BC
Other Recent Exhibits
Innovations in Fiberart (a juried exhibit), October/November 2004,
Sebastopol, CA
Contemporary Crafts Marketplace, June 2004, Santa Monica, CA
California Threads (an invitational exhibit), Johnson Gallery,
November/December 2003, San Luis Obispo, CA
35th Annual Textile Show (a juried exhibit), Olive Hyde Art Gallery,
May 2003, Fremont, CA
Wearable Expressions 2002/2003 (a juried exhibit), November 2002
– January 2003, Palos Verdes, CA
Celebration of Craftswomen (a juried craft show), 2001–2005,
San Francisco, CA
Artistry in Fashion (a juried wearable art show), 2001-2005, Cañada
College, Redwood City, CA
Publications
Weaver’s Magazine, Issue 37, Fall 1997 (cover article)
Weaver’s Magazine, Issue 43, Spring 1999
Textile Organizations
Blacksheep Handweavers Guild, Los Altos, California
Conference of Northern California Handweavers (an association
of weaving, spinning, dyeing, and basketry guilds), member of
the Advisory Council 2001-2004, Secretary 2002–2003, Chair
2003–2004
Complex Weavers (a national organization)
Handweavers Guild of America (a national organization)
Sandra
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