Eric, we hope that you were able to accomplish your goal of making things on the TC2 that you can't at home; based on all that you wove, it seems like you did! Hooray!!!
Weaving on: Collin Joining us from: Atlanta, Georgia Tell us about yourself and what led you to the residency? Long story short - I learned to weave two years ago and I've been obsessed with it ever since. Have you had any previous experience with Digital Weaving or Jacquard? I haven't. Any goals for the residency you'd like to share? I want to try so many things! Mainly, I just want to learn about the TC2 loom and do some things I can't do with my 8-harness loom at home. Get in touch with Eric via Instagram @queericq or via email [email protected]
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Welcome to the Dark Side, Tali (that is- the fiber world! hehehe). Thanks for continuing your weaving journey with us—and who doesn't love a painted warp!?
Weaving on: Lou Tell us about yourself and what led you to the residency? I am a Chicago born and raised nonbinary mixed media fiber artist. Have you had any previous experience with Digital Weaving or Jacquard? In May I graduated from School of the Art Institute of Chicago with an MFA in Painting and Drawing. Despite attending the school for painting, I was drawn to their fiber program as I had just learned to weave from Melissa Cody as her studio assistant. After my first semester taking the Jacquard class, I was hooked and became the first Painting and Drawing student to be the Jacquard Technician Assistant and Teaching Assistant. I am thirsty for all knowledge when it comes to fixing the looms, drafting weave structures, and meeting other fiber artists! Any goals for the residency you'd like to share? I am super excited to have had the honor of Hope Wang and LMRM helping me paint my own warp for the residency. My friend Xingyi Zhao generously showed me some drafting tips so I can begin to experiment with weave structures. I am also excited to spend the time with my perfect angel senior dog who is the ideal weaving companion but was not allowed on school premises. I usually show up to the loom super prepared with files, but after speaking to other artists who weave on a painted warp, I am trying not to over plan and respond to the warp as it advances. Find more of Tali on Instagram @totally.doomed or on their personal website tali.rocks Extremely exciting to see the lights woven through your piece! Thank you for spending time with us during the member drive & we can't wait to see you again in November!
Weaving on: Lou Joining us from: Ann Arbor, Michigan Tell us about yourself and what led you to the residency? I'm a weaver who has worked with digital Jacquard looms off and on for around 20 years. I learned of the Digital Weaving Residencies at Praxis through Cathryn Amidei and look forward to weaving on the TC2 in the DWL! Have you had any previous experience with Digital Weaving or Jacquard? Yes! I've woven on the TC1 looms at Eastern Michigan (when they had them) and also wove some pieces on a TC1 at another weaver's home in Delray Beach, FL. I've taken workshops from Cathryn Amidei at her home in Ann Arbor as well as at the Jacquard Center in Hendersonville, NC. I've also woven on another weaver's TC2 in her home studio in Arlington, VA. Any goals for the residency you'd like to share? My primary goal for the residency is to reconnect with digital Jacquard weaving and continue to build on my previous knowledge and experiences with digital weaving. I plan to weave new work for my portfolio and for future sales and exhibits. Connect with Jennifer through email ([email protected]) or on Dacebook (www.facebook.com/jennifer.stafford.92) in association with the Ann Arbor Fiber Arts Guild (https://annarborfiberarts.org/) and Florida Tropical Weavers Guild (https://ftwg.org/) Always such a treat when a Praxis alum comes back to visit. Thank you for so graciously sharing your residency time to partake in our Membership Drive! Come back soon!
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