‘Tis the long season of chilling breezes and darker days but want my professional solution? Wrap in warm WOOL and COLORS! Come enjoy the brilliant …
:::JORIE JOHNSON::: Expressions in Felt Collection 2022::: Read More »
The annual four person exhibition curated by Kie Toyoda of Sake no Utsuwa Toyoda Gallery. Lots to see and new works to enjoy. And, it …
8th Century Shōsōin Felt Rugs: Insight into the Patterning & Dyeing of the Kasen a presentation by Jorie Johnson A one day conference at the China …
365 Degrees of Wool: A Felt Artist’s Learning Spiral (“Square Peg in a Round Hole”) ZOOM Powerpoint presentation by Jorie Johnson An overview of the …
Insight into the sometimes unusual thought process of felt artisans, both in the 8th c. and 21st c CE.
Genius of Feltmaking: Creating a 7th CE Replica Felt
2010-2019:100 Artists Invitational Textile Artworks representing a diverse collection of materials, techniques and concepts.
During the summer of 2020 the nine years of research culminated in three replica portions of Kasen No. 17.One of the three replicas was exhibited …
English Video of Shōsō-in Kasen No. 17 Felt Carpet Replication Read More »
100 artists exhibit in the format of 20 x 20 x 20cm. I always look forward to this collection of talented artists and their work. …
7th Textile Art Miniatures · 100 Flowers, 100 Microcosms Read More »
Coordinated by the World Shibori Network (WSN) and representing 22 Japanese and International artists, the exhibition venue, Arimatsu Tanahashi Mansion is an historical building protected …
Miniature SHIBORI Accessory: wearable, durable and adorable Read More »
A short article in Issue 142, March 2021, introducing the experience of replicating an 8th CE felt carpet from the Shōsō-in Treasures of Nara, Japan …
An impromptu collection of winter accessories to shield the cold with a fashion statement! Or, a Valentine’s Day present without the calories …? Wool laminated …
Group exhibition of bright table items in glass, ceramic, and lacquer. JoiRae Textiles’ felt table mats and runners to compliment the variety of materials.
Autumn colors are gorgeous this year but soon the autumn winds will arrive. Welcome to Toyoda Gallery in Fushimi for artful protection.
