Inkle Loom Weaving - Nina Holland

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Résumé :
The Essential Guide to Inkle Loom Weaving Nina Holland's Inkle Loom Weaving is the perfect introduction for anyone interested in creating their own gorgeous weavings using an inkle loom. This practical book explains everything you need to know about getting started by building your own inexpensive loom, including dimensions, materials, and construction. It offers guidance on shopping for and preparing yarn, including various dying techniques, as well as expert advice on combining different colors and textures. When it's time to start weaving, there is a wide array of attractive, versatile, and functional projects, ranging from belts and straps to chair seats, handbags, and wall hangings. The fundamental skills presented can be used to create whatever artistic design you dream of. There are even helpful suggestions for selling your work. With clear directions and inspiring illustrations, this invaluable resource presents enthusiastic weavers with all the skills and knowledge needed to get started on the inkle loom. This book is also available from Echo Point Books as a paperback (ISBN 1648371361).

Biographie:
Nina Holland has combined her natural artistic talents with her love for practical crafts in her careers as weaver and teacher. Born in Flushing, New York, she received her B.S. in Art Education from the University of Rochester. Mrs. Holland continued her education at the University of New Mexico at Albuquerque, where she received a master's degree in painting. Summer studies included courses at the Art Students League in New York and the University of Mexico.Mrs. Holland has taught both painting and craft courses in the public school systems of Arizona, New Mexico, Indiana, and New York, and in various universities as well. She currently teaches weaving in the Continuing Education division of the State University of New York (SUNY) at Plattsburgh.Her work has been exhibited at the Southern Tier Arts and Crafts show in Corning, New York, 1971; the North Country Community College Invitational, New York, 1971; and the New York State Craftsmen Exhibit at SUNY in Geneseo, New York, 1971. One- man shows of Mrs. Holland's work were seen at the Adirondack Center for the Arts, Blue Mountain Lake, New York, 1971, and at Delaware Community College, Chadds Ford, Pennsylvania, 1973. An article about her work and lifestyle appeared in Adirondack Life magazine in the winter of 1971.Mrs. Holland is a member of the York State Craftsmen, the American Crafts Council, the Handweavers of America, and the Handweavers Guild of Vermont. She currently lives in Plattsburgh, New York, with her husband, painter Tom Holland, and their two daughters.