Later next month I’ll be going to Shiro Oni Studios in Gunma Prefecture here in Japan for an artist residency. I’m super excited to create the technology reclamation installation project I’ve had floating around in my head for over a year. Using my background in fibers and metals, building an installation using these materials togetherContinue reading “Packing List for my Shiro Oni Artist Residency:”
Tag Archives: Fiber Arts
Tokyo Yarn Crawl
UPDATE: Nov 2017 Tokyo Yarn Crawl Info: http://tokyoyarncrawl.jimdo.com Not here in Nov? Here’s a great list of participating shops with maps! https://tokyoyarncrawl.jimdo.com/協賛店-participating-shops/ Had a great time at the Nov 2013 Tokyo Yarn Crawl – Looks like it is expanded and improved each year so I highly recommend joining in the adventure! Coordinated by Cassie of Hitsujidama YarnContinue reading “Tokyo Yarn Crawl”
After the Gallery Show…
After the very successful show at Hagiso Gallery, I’ve placed the remaining available designs in my Etsy Store, StudioDeanna. Through Wednesday, Nov 27th, I’m offering 20% off all items in my shop. Use Coupon Code: BlogReader to receive the discount. Hand-crocheted Fluffy Winter Snowflake Hanging Scroll with hand-embroidered hanko. Sakura Hanging Scroll – Hand-crocheted cherryContinue reading “After the Gallery Show…”
My Studio Nando
This week’s goal: Organize my Nando! After a very busy year of moving to a new area and the gallery show this fall, I realized my Studio Closet, Nando (納戸) in Japanese, is a complete disaster of yarn, metalsmithing tools, sewing notions, and office supplies! Not to mention the surfboard and the filing cabinet outsideContinue reading “My Studio Nando”
Summer Thread Sketching
I’ve been busy in my tatami room again working on completing pieces for the Tokyo Spidering 東京クローラ exhibition at Hagiso Gallery next month. I have been using simple embroidery floss to sketch my final designs on the cotton canvas of my hanging scrolls. By using a running stitch with unknotted thread as quick and easy sketchContinue reading “Summer Thread Sketching”