When asked what I do, I usually say I'm a weaver. But, in reality, weaving is not my occupation, a weaver is what I am in every sense of the word. I think weaving, breath weaving, dream weaving and I have done so for 37 years. My name is Cat Brysch and weaving has enriched my life and, hopefully, I have enriched the weaving world in some way, too.
I taught weaving for many years, and, since retiring from teaching in 2007, I have missed the wonderment of watching the light going on in my students eyes. I have created so many tricks of the trade, conveniences of time and method, and will be sharing some of those with those who read this blog.
So here I begin....and my name is....Cat Brysch, weaver
I have 9 floor looms upon which I weave scarves, stoles, blankets and yardage. Every inch of every single thread, both warp and weft, passes through my fingers in the creation of each fabric. Though I have been a weaver for over 40 active years, for the first time in September 2014, I have taken on 2 helpers to do some of the preparation work to leave me more time to weave. I use no computer assistance in the design or production of my cloth.
The Weaver's Dance
On a loom that whispers, with shuttles that fly
And bobbins that chatter as the hours go by
I'll not lay in one thread of mere chance
As I work in the motion of the weaver's dance.
I like your description of weaver. And thank you for teaching me to weave. You gave me your personal patience and time so that I could learn to weave.
ReplyDeleteYou were such a good student, Felipa! I hope you will be weaving again very soon. Thanks for visiting!
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