{"product_id":"cloth-100-artists-contemporary-heritage-techniques-9781419773266","title":"Cloth 100 Artists: Contemporary \u0026 Heritage Techniques","description":"\u003cb\u003eArtist, textile designer, and author Lena Corwin highlights the work of 100 talented and diverse American fiber artists in a new book for all who are inspired by weaving, quilting, dyeing, and other heritage techniques\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e In \u003ci\u003eCloth\u003c\/i\u003e, Lena Corwin spotlights American artists using (and reinventing) heritage techniques. The contributors represent a wide spectrum of age, gender, race, and locale; and their rooted ancestral influences are unique. Each artist, including Lena herself, shares their fascinating perspective and process to create a book that is a colorful, captivating portrait of works made with fiber. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Chapters explore four categories of fiber art: \u003cbr\u003e -Weave and Braid (loom, handweaving) \u003cbr\u003e -Sew and Quilt (patchwork, stitch, embroider) \u003cbr\u003e -Loop and Felt (crochet, knit, felt) \u003cbr\u003e -Print and Dye (screen print, block print, batik, dye bath) \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e The book includes DIY instruction via eight projects (created by the author in collaboration with a contributing artist) so that readers can learn, experiment, and create. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Contributing artists include: Zak Foster, host of the Seamside podcast; Jen Garrido; Ilana Kohn; Rose Pearlman; Hopie Stockman Hill, Block Shop; Windy Chien.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDesigner and author \u003cb\u003eLena Corwin\u003c\/b\u003e began her career working for fashion brands Marith? + Fran?ois Girbaud, Calvin Klein, and Jill Stuart. She attended University of Oregon, and continued her education in New York at FIT, SVA, and Pratt. She enjoys a wide range of handmade techniques and utilizes computer technology as a complementary tool. Corwin taught popular craft classes from her Brooklyn studio, then moved to northern California, where she lives and continues to write, teach, and work as a design consultant for a variety of clients.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Abrams Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51243932156178,"sku":"9781419773266","price":21.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_b3bfc9c2-c5c4-4913-a051-b1305840e9d5.jpg?v=1745875652","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/cloth-100-artists-contemporary-heritage-techniques-9781419773266","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}