My work will be on display at Highfield Hall and Gardens in Falmouth, MA, from February 8 thru April 2, 2023. https://highfieldhallandgardens.org/art/
Tanzer Weaving Studio and Gallery Projects.
The weavers at the Tanzer Weaving Studio and Gallery, #2623 Main St., Brewster, MA 02631, have been busy. Here are a few of the finished projects.
Ellen’s Krokbragd.
Scott’s 12 placemats.
Rick’s Rep Rugs just cut off the loom.
Rigid heddle rag rug.
Joanne’s Supplemental weft.
Linda’s Daldräll table cloth.
Looms for Sale and Loan
I am a dealer for the Schacht Loom company to sell Cricket rigid heddle looms and Schacht Inkle Looms. New 15″ Cricket loom sells for $240.00. The Inkle loom sells for $115.00. Rigid heddle looms and inkle looms can be borrowed for $25.00 per week, or $50.00 per month.
- Schacht 15″ Cricket loom, with stand, $395.00.
- Loom sold separately, $240.00.
- Stand sold separately, $163.00.
- 15″ Schacht pick-up sticks, $16.00.
- Extra 15″, 12 dent reeds, $47.00.
Winter 2023 Weaving Studio & Gallery Schedule
The Weaving Studio and Gallery is open for business, Monday thru Saturday, 10 to 4. No appointment necessary to walk in. If you want to schedule a weaving session, visit the weaving studio or call Gretchen, 508-221-3992.
2023 Weaving Workshops and Classes on Demand
Weaving classes are set up to accommodate the weaver’s time constraints. The following is a list of the classes offered in the past.
Classes can be set up for 1 to 3 individuals at one time.
- Beginning Weaving – Learn to set up and weave on a 4 shaft floor loom. 3 day class.
- Drafting and Design I – Learn to read and design weaving drafts for a 4 shaft loom. 1 or 2 day class.
- Drafting and Design II – Develop your drafting skills for more than 4 shafts, (up to 16 shafts). 1 or 2 day class.
- Rug Weaving – Work with “up-cycled” fabrics to create a double sided rug. 3 day class.
- Inkle Band Weaving – Learn to set up an Inkle loom and to weave a narrow warp faced band. 1 day class.
- Band Weaving II – Using an Inkle loom or Scandinavian style rigid heddle, learn to weave intricate patterns on a narrow band. 1 day class.
- Rigid Heddle Weaving– Plan a weaving project, set-up the rigid heddle loom, and weave off the project. 1 to 2 day class.
Contact Gretchen if you are interested in joining us for a weaving session, romeytanzer@comcast.net
Collections Focus: Randall Darwall, Racine Art Museum, Wisconsin.
Collections Focus: Randall Darwall. September 21, 2011 – January 7, 2023.
“This exhibition debuts an archive of over 135 scarves, shawls, and garments by Darwall at the Racine Art Museum. Dyed silk stands out as the material of choice, with metallic thread, wool, cashmere, and chenille on hand as well. While the number of works is impressive, so too is the variety with different patterns, colorways, and eras represented. In addition, as part of the archival supporting materials, RAM has been gifted textile works by other artists that served as inspiration for Darwall—several of which are included in this exhibition—and ephemera that document his career. His work boosts the quantity of art to wear in RAM’s holdings yet also dialogues with objects and images across media and types.”
Two of my works are on display in this exhibition of inspirational works for Randall Darwall. All the works are in the museum’s permanent collection.
Sample #1, 2003 and Sample #2, 2007, were donated to the museum by Anne Wright.
