Creating a Connected Textile Community
Christine Eber has been a WARP member for ten years. She serves as coordinator of Weaving for Justice, volunteers to assist refugees and asylum seekers on the US/Mexico border, and writes poetry and novels of Tzotzil women and their families.
Join WARP for our November Continuing Textile Traditions panel discussion, as we learn the story of Mayamam Weavers in the United States, Tejedoras Maya Mam in Guatemala, and how they work together to create a thriving business for Mayan weavers in both countries.
Timothy Hale is an American loom designer and builder. After earning degrees in economics and accounting in 2008, Tim shifted his focus to creating yarn tools—a journey sparked by a chance encounter with Deborah Chandler’s Beginning 4-Harness Weaving DVD. That introduction to weaving quickly grew into a passion that has shaped his work ever since.
Join WARP members for a roundtable discussion on breaking down cultural barriers and helping people value and enjoy each others’ cultural diversity in a variety of experiences including shopping in a market place or a shop.
WARP’s annual financial grant program helps to improve the lives of textile artisans worldwide. Join us to learn more about the program and its impact on the artisans WARP has supported.
Teyana Neufeld is a Canadian weaver and textile artist. After studying textiles (with a specific interest in weaving and garment construction) in Canada, she found it essential to explore her passion in a global context.
Judy Frater, Prakash Siju and Shakil Khatri discuss traditional artisans in contemporary India.
Join WARP members for a roundtable discussion on storytelling that respects and protects the interests of the people at the heart of the stories.