A friend and I Are planning to go to Santa Fe ! We both want to take some weaving classes but have different interests. I am looking for some suggestions. She is a very beginning weaver having woven one scarf. She would love a good basic beginning class. I believe she is more interested in floor loom weaving right now than some of the indigenous opportunities in the area. I on the other hand, would love to do tapestry or seize the opportunity to try Navajo weaving. We don't have to study at the same school however we'd like to be close enough to each other to share a hotel and of course talk about our experiences and explore Santa Fe in our free time. Any suggestions would be much appreciated, I am not familiar with the area at all! Thanks Cathie

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Tue, 07/09/2013 - 12:56

Kelly Range

Santa Fe is very nice. Taos is the place for weaving with both floor and Navaho loom classes. Get in touch with the people at Weaving Southwest

Ph – 575.758.0433
Fax – 575.758.5839
Email – [email protected]

Tue, 07/09/2013 - 13:15

caloosa (not verified)

Have never met her - but Rebecca Mezoff has just opened a Tapestry weaving studio in Sante Fe.  I follow her blog.

http://www.rebeccamezoff.com/tapestry-teaching/

Have fun.

Tue, 07/09/2013 - 13:38

tommye scanlin

You should definitely check out Rebecca's offerings!  With your love of color, she'd certainly be an inspiration to you!  And since she's a tapestry weaver that would be right up your alley, as well (although you do amazing work in any fiber media).

Tommye

 

Tue, 07/09/2013 - 15:53

Artistry

Thank you Kelly for your suggestion about Taos and Southwest Weaving.I looked at their website and they do have many exciting offerings! Plus it is a mecca of weaving!

Rebbeca Mezof is who really gets me excited though. I will get in touch with my friend and see which city she prefers and exactly what she wants  to study, hmm hard for a beginner to know that, but we'll work it out.

Thank you everyone for your input! Tommye, thanks for your kind complement!

Cathie

Tue, 07/09/2013 - 23:35

Walkingquail

614 Paseo Peralta, Santa Fe. Miriam teaches and has a lovely shop. She might be booked up for the summer but she'll know who you might contact in the area. She is really nice too. She has a web site.
Wed, 07/10/2013 - 01:39

sally orgren

I specifically took the 3 day class at Convergence/New Mexico to have this weaving experience and LOVED it. It was simple tapestry techniques (i.e. to make a rug), but far trickier — because it is like you are trying to weave on a "low warp" while working out on an elliptical! (There is a loom you can try at the Espanola Valley Arts Center, if you are any where close.)

And you MUST try the sopapillas while in town! Tomisitas is near old town Sante Fe and they are served steaming hot, pillowy soft, with some simple honey. Yummmmm. (Room in your suitcase for me?)

Wed, 07/10/2013 - 09:02

Artistry

Walkingquail, I was wondering about Miriam's Well! So glad you know the shop. It looks like it might be a perfect fit for my friend, but since I didn't know the owners was hesitant to suggest it without recommendation . Sally - that loom sounds awesome! We'll go if anywhere close. And.....those yummy sopapillas, never had one, but I think I'll be drooling over those! Room for you? Of course! There's always room for you! Thanks!
Wed, 07/17/2013 - 21:50

Christopher Allworth (not verified)

Just returned from visiting these two, Rebecca in Santa Fe and Teresa in Arroyo Seco, and they are both infectious and enthusiastic and "recommendable" folks! :)

 

Thu, 07/18/2013 - 13:04

Artistry

Thanks Christopher! May I ask what you studied with them? So torn between going to Taos or Santa Fe, may have to extend the trip and go to both! I really appreciate the personal recommendations!