Sharon Gardiner
There are endless possibilities with weaving and always something new to try.
My interest in textiles started with sewing and graduated from the University of Western Ontario as a Home Economist and Teacher. My career lead from teaching Family Studies to adult education training 4-H leaders and now facilitating weaving workshops, planning guild activities and exploring weaving techniques and concepts.
I like to make my weaving into “little things” as a fellow weaver once pointed out to me when I did not know where my weaving was focused.
Ontario
Member since 1995
Vice President Central, 2019 to present
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"Purse", crackle weave on opposites, handwoven exterior lined with commercial fabric embellished with surface design. Purchased leather handle (the inspiration for this project), Harrisville Shetland wool, 10 x 9 x 8 inches, 2015
"Purse", crackle weave on opposites, handwoven exterior lined with commercial fabric embellished with surface design. Purchased leather handle (the inspiration for this project), Harrisville Shetland wool, 10 x 9 x 8 inches, 2015
"This Little Light of Mine", A four-shaft double weave tube woven of 2/16 mercerized cotton warp. The wefts are: Hibu paper yarn and strips of embossed art paper printed with the lyrics of “This Little Light of Mine” separated by a sequined fine cotton yarn. Battery-operated tiny lights shine through the paper, 9 x 2.5 x 2.5, 2019. Assembly construction by Jack Sinclair
"This Little Light of Mine", A four-shaft double weave tube woven of 2/16 mercerized cotton warp. The wefts are: Hibu paper yarn and strips of embossed art paper printed with the lyrics of “This Little Light of Mine” separated by a sequined fine cotton yarn. Battery-operated tiny lights shine through the paper, 9 x 2.5 x 2.5, 2019. Assembly construction by Jack Sinclair