Our Galleria Wall exhibit changes each term, showcasing the tapestries of the weavers at our school. Their accomplishments excite and inspire us. Our current exhibit features pick and pick, a […]
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Studying Early Oregon Weaver, Margaret Johansen at DFAS
Reported by Patricia Bugas-Schramm DFAS hosted two one-day overviews of Margaret Johansen’s weaving February 25-26, 2023. An overview of Johansen’s work was presented by her daughter, Katia Johansen, a retired […]
Candy Pratt’s Glass and Satin Basket
A big congratulations to Candy Pratt, a member of our community (click here to see Candy’s Artist Page) and DFAS Treasurer. Her glass and satin ribbon basket titled “Reaching for […]
News and Noteworthy
Our New Website! January 20, 2023 Updating the DFAS website has long been a top priority. It was a huge undertaking. This effort was made possible thanks to a grant […]
Audrey Moore 1926-2020
Audrey Moore was my friend and mentor. Many of you could say that. She passed away on November 17, 2020, after a brief struggle with a devastating stroke. Audrey learned […]
Phoebe McAfee at Guardino Gallery in February 2016
Phoebe McAfee, longtime tapestry weaver now living in Portland, will be showing nearly twenty of her tapestries in February 2016 at the Guardino Gallery. The Gallery is at 2939 NE […]
Alex Friedman Workshop
Ten lucky students attended the 3 day workshop by Alex Friedman on her “Ripple Technique”. The basic idea is to use eccentric weft in a manner to create a sculptural […]
Joan Baxter Tapestry Workshops May 2015
Last year I learned that Joan Baxter, of Brora, Scotland, was in the United States teaching workshops, so I tried to get her to add us to her schedule. We […]
Dorothy Pratt
Dorothy Pratt wove at Damascus Fiber Arts School for 15 or 20 years. When I met her, she was weaving Navajo designs and tapestries of birds. I learned that Dorothy […]
Tapestry: Constructed from Strings
Tapestry: Constructed from Strings Use of the word “tapestry” extends far beyond the definition of the weaving technique. The concept of tapestry invokes a complicated, rich, textural feeling—positive and often […]