Nathalie Miebach

My mind is still dwelling on last weeks master class, so this work by Nathalie Miebach struck a cord, not only because of the workshops but also because it resembles a recent discovery of mine, stick maps and charts.

Nathalie weaves weather and all of the sculptures above relate to specific weather data.

'I translate scientific data related to astronomy, ecology and meteorology into woven structures, My method of translation is principally that of weaving- in particular basket weaving- as it provides me with a simple yet highly effective grid through which to interpret three-dimensional data in a three-dimensional space.'

Tim Johnson Master Class

Yesterday was the first of two master classes with artist Tim Johnson. My NC Fashion students learnt how to make string, ropes, braids and how to weave, a busy, fun day. Today some of the fashion students are gatecrashing the furniture students workshop so it promises to be even more hectic . . . can't wait.

Ismini Samanidou

There is something magic about the written word, I think we are all pinning for the texture of paper with words embossed into it by the pressure of a loved ones hand. So much so, that we now look upon found scraps, such as shopping lists as treasure.

Ismini Samanidou's weavings are a 'timeline' for The Jerwood Space, that reference the informal, formal and unintentional recordings of history. They are like a giant love letter, ledger, map or shopping list in which you can delight in the texture and character of hand written and printed text.

Chiyoko Tanaka

Beautiful weaving, peaceful and wonderful by Japanese artist Chiyoko Tanaka who 'polishes' her weaving with soil and stones to erase away layers and reveal threads.

Markku Kosonen

The fantastic and inspiring weaving of Finnish artist Markku Kosonen, have a look, he has the most beautiful work.

Mutsumi Iwasaki

Mitsumi Iwasaki I can't find any more work from this artist except at the gallery linked.

Gyongy Lacky

Bare with me, I'm on a weaving roll. Here is the gorgeous work of Gyongy Lacky I particularly love the colour of the cut ends of wood in the central vessel. Thank you Tim Johnson for all the wonderful links.

John McQueen

John McQueen's work is fantastic, however there is very little of his work available on the Internet, I love it hope you love it too.

Ivano Vitali

Above: Artist in flight, Below: Ivano

Above: Detail of Grey bomb-on Dress, Bellow: detail of knitted paper.

Ivano Vitali weaves paper, spins paper, crochets and knits paper into wedding dresses, flowers, tapestries and fashion. Newspaper and the printed word spin into new meaning and poetry under his superb craftsmanship. http://www.artnet.it/

Tom Hare, Woven Seeds at Kew

I must make it to Kew this year to see this exhibition, Kew is a delight anyway, but the Millennium Seed Bank exhibition makes it an unmissable pleasure this summer. 
These giant seeds are the work of an extremely talented weaver called Tom Hare,

Ingrid Enarsson

A Swedish artist who trained in Poland and Sweden, Ingrid Enarsson is well exhibited and known in Sweden, her work is beautiful with stunning blues, the wrecks and beach works woven from rope. http://www.ingridenarsson.com/

Patrick Dougherty

Don't know what this one is called but it's beautiful and I wanted to include it.

Above is 'Toad Hall' 2005 at Santa Barbara Botanical Garden, California.

Below is 'Childhood Dreams' 2007

The birds arround us are getting all twittery and excited and though it is cold and snowy, you know that they are begining to think of nesting and spring.

Patrick Doughertys work seems the perfect choice when thinking of nesting.

Patrick uses traditional weaving methods but on a monumental scale and like most landscape and environmental artists he uses, where possible, materials found on site. During the last decade Patrick Dougherty has built over 100 works throughout the United States, Europe and Asia. http://www.stickwork.net/