Navajo Weaving I

Barbara Teller Ornelas (Diné) is best known for her ultra-fine Navajo tapestry weavings (95–120 weft threads per inch). She has set several records with her weavings, winning Best of Show twice at the Santa Fe Indian Market. She set a new record in 1987 by selling a weaving for $60,000 that she and her sister Rosann Lee made; this historic weaving is the largest tapestry-style Navajo weaving on record. Barbara is a fifth-generation weaver raised near Two Grey Hills, AZ, on the Navajo Nation. Barbara and her work are featured in many publications including, National Geographic, Business Week, Americana, Native American Art, and First American Art Magazines, among many others. She has won dozens of awards and has demonstrated and lectured at many museums and institutions worldwide.

Lynda Teller Pete (Diné) began weaving at age six and won her first major award at age 12 at the Gallup Inter-tribal Ceremonial Art Show in Gallup, New Mexico. She has gone on to win many awards for her weaving, including Best of Classification for Textiles at the prestigious Santa Fe Indian Market. Lynda collaborates with museums, schools, and art venues in Colorado and the country to teach about Navajo weaving. She is also known as an accomplished beadwork artist and has won many awards for this work. Barbara and Lynda published their first book, Spider Woman’s Children: Navajo Weavers Today, in 2018.

Includes the use of a pre-warped loom, all tools in class, and four skeins of wool. Looms, additional wool, battens, and combs will be available for purchase.

A REFILLABLE WATER BOTTLE!
Optional:
Padded cushion for your seat
Back support device
Clamp on light
Clip on fan for comfort
Reading glasses if necessary

Each day, your workshop starts at 9 am. Lunch is served from 12 pm to 1 pm. Workshops all recommence at 1 pm and wrap up at 4 pm. Dinner is served from 5 pm to 7 pm. Most evenings, there are engagement activities for workshop participants to participate in. Each morning, you will receive a morning announcement with helpful information.
NOTE: Some instructors allow for after-hour work sessions. If the instructor(s) is/are willing and present in the classroom, you can work on your pieces after 4 pm.

1) Native American Community Members, Leaders, Artists, and Teachers

For adults 18 and older with current tribal affiliation, the scholarship brings community leaders, artists, members, and teachers to workshops at Idyllwild Arts to benefit both the scholarship recipient and those in their schools or tribal communities. Applicants with financial needs may receive priority. We also offer scholarships for Native American Teens for both the Summer Program and the Academy.

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You are invited to enroll in the class (or classes) that best fits your skill level.