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New Directions: Weaving & Metalsmithing

Thank you to everyone who visited the Mill at Shady Lea this past weekend for our annual Open Studios Event. And a special thanks to those who are interested in my wire weaving adventure and looked at the samples!  Please visit this website and my instagram account where I will update progress. – Judy

 


Judy Schaefer is taking a departure from creating handwoven garments and jewelry to do a year long independent study in weaving with metals, combining her skills in metalsmithing and weaving.

What I’m doing, Where I’m going.

I have been working with metals for about 10 years, and have had wonderful teachers along the way. My favorite style of metalsmithing is creative forming and fold forming.

I see a direct similarity between fabric and the hammered forms in metal. Six years ago, I started another journey into weaving. I have learned the basics, and have stretched my skills considerably.

A few months ago, I had the opportunity to take a course with a wonderful metal artisan, Munya Avril Upin. The class focused on weaving objects with wire. We learned several techniques, including twining, braiding, soumak, knitting without needles and more. It wasn’t much of a leap to see that my two passions could possibly be combined.

And so the challenge begins. I am taking a year long self study program (with a mentor) to explore weaving with wire and what can be created. My goal will be reached with a presentation at the Weavers Guild of Rhode Island in October, 2020.

Wish me luck!

Judy Schaefer

 

 

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« 2018 Holiday Open Studios

The Wrought and Woven Studio

Judy Schaefer, Artist
Studio 115
The Mill at Shady Lea
215 Shady Lea Road
North Kingstown, RI 02852
631-896-9683
JSchaefer11@gmail.com
Open to the Public
Thursday - Saturday 10AM-5PM

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My piece, ‘Cinched’ showing at the Hera Galler My piece, ‘Cinched’ showing at the Hera Gallery in Wakefield RI.
https://www.heragallery.org/visions-from-the-loom #wireweaving #wovenwire #weaversofinstagram #handwoventextiles
Trying out some heat patina on copper to complimen Trying out some heat patina on copper to compliment the handwoven wire and silk piece #weaversofinstagram #wireweaving #textiledesign #handwoventextile #metalsmithing #metalforming #themillatshadylea
Betty Prior- my father’s favorite rose Betty Prior- my father’s favorite rose
The white garden #greenthumb The white garden #greenthumb
Happy Easter! #wherestherabbit #familyfun #eastert Happy Easter! #wherestherabbit #familyfun #eastertrimmings
Thank you to all our wonderful visitors who came t Thank you to all our wonderful visitors who came to the open studios event at Shady Lea Mill this past weekend. And a big shout out to my fellow studio mates who worked so hard to create a beautiful show! #shadylea
Sweet little silver and copper with fresh water pe Sweet little silver and copper with fresh water pearl necklace and matching earrings. Available at the Shady lea Mill Open Studios Tour this weekend! #handmadejewelry #metalsmith #shadyleamill
Believe it or not some pretty jewelry is coming ou Believe it or not some pretty jewelry is coming out of this mess! Visit us on December 1st and 2nd at the Shadylea Open Studios Tour! #handmade jewelry #metalsmithing #shadyleamill
Changing hats! Moving from the weaving bench to th Changing hats! Moving from the weaving bench to the jewelers bench. Making lots of one of a kind pieces for the December 1st&2nd Open Studios Tour #metalsmith #handcrafted jewelry #shadyleamill #jewelrydesign #metalarts
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