Creating a Connected Textile Community
WARP Members Only Program. Kathy McHenry grew up on the East Coast of the US, with strong Mid-West roots, nourished by color and design, but aware of the rules – for behavior, political expression and color harmony.
Our May panel discussion consists of individuals who have participated in textile tours over the past few years. They will share their experiences of the tours, reflect on the impact these journeys have had on their own lives, and discuss the ways in which they believe these tours have affected the artisans and communities involved.
WARP Members Only Program. For all business members and other interested members, this session is an opportunity to meet to discuss issues facing textile-based businesses. Come prepared to discuss the hot topics that are of most interest or concern to you today.
Intercambio are a group of artists living in Oaxaca, Mexico, whose lives have been profoundly Influenced by the culture and in particular the concept of the Guelaguetza in which giving and receiving play a critical role of creating and maintaining community.
WARP Members Only Program. Susan’s extensive travels have been an inspiration to her artistic endeavors, either visiting fiber artists or being influenced by the sights she has seen. Susan has been a WARP member since 2005.
WARP Members Only Program. The textile arts have an age-old history that continues into the present, for makers and textile enthusiasts. This session is an opportunity to share with other WARP members your own story about how working with textiles and fibers has impacted your own life. What is YOUR story?
Join WARP for our February Continuing Textile Traditions panel discussion to discover the well-kept secret of contemporary wild silk and traditional raffia textiles from Madagascar.
WARP’s 2024 Annual Meeting was held in Golden, Colorado. We had an exciting lineup of speakers from the region’s textile community. Video recordings are available for those who were unable to attend in person.