now & ZEN » new work http://www.nancydorian.com/blog art to wear Mon, 10 Oct 2011 16:21:47 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.1 It’s spring!! and that brings new nuno ribbon felt scarves http://www.nancydorian.com/blog/2010/04/01/its-spring-and-that-brings-new-nuno-ribbon-felt-scarves/ http://www.nancydorian.com/blog/2010/04/01/its-spring-and-that-brings-new-nuno-ribbon-felt-scarves/#comments Thu, 01 Apr 2010 19:45:14 +0000 nancydorian http://www.nancydorian.com/blog/?p=408 the spring line is shaping up

here is a little sneak peak

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]]> http://www.nancydorian.com/blog/2009/07/17/my-latest-nuno/feed/ 2 Hand-painted silk yardage anyone? http://www.nancydorian.com/blog/2009/07/09/hand-painted-silk-yardage-anyone/ http://www.nancydorian.com/blog/2009/07/09/hand-painted-silk-yardage-anyone/#comments Thu, 09 Jul 2009 16:10:05 +0000 nancydorian http://www.nancydorian.com/blog/2009/07/09/hand-painted-silk-yardage-anyone/ Love, love, love creating this luscious yardage! When the weather is nice, I’m outside dyeing and felting. So inspiring being out in nature with all the great colors and textures. Can’t help but take my inspiration from it. Many are like Monets on silk! I’ve been offering my silks by the yard at New England Felting Supply and to my students when I teach. This stuff is so wonderful to felt on. I use it for my base in some of my scarves. I’m going to sew up some silk ponchos or wraps with it, too!

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]]> http://www.nancydorian.com/blog/2009/07/09/hand-painted-silk-yardage-anyone/feed/ 0 now & ZEN in 3 display windows on Cottage Street! http://www.nancydorian.com/blog/2009/02/10/now-zen-in-3-display-windows-on-cottage-street/ http://www.nancydorian.com/blog/2009/02/10/now-zen-in-3-display-windows-on-cottage-street/#comments Tue, 10 Feb 2009 19:12:42 +0000 nancydorian http://www.nancydorian.com/blog/?p=123 For the past month my work has adorned three display windows on the main drag in Easthampton, MA.

Nashawannuck Gallery

40 cottage street, easthampton, ma

a great place to visit … lots of really talented artisans

New England Felting Supply

84 cottage street, easthampton, ma

where my workshop is being held. All things felted can be had here. Stop in and pay them a visit. My class is full, but you can sign up for the next one!

The AwenTree

102 cottage street, easthampton, ma

the metaphysical shop in town offering magical gifts and workshops from drumming to reiki. Stop in and say hi and keep our community vibrant!

Pretty cool, huh?

]]> http://www.nancydorian.com/blog/2009/02/10/now-zen-in-3-display-windows-on-cottage-street/feed/ 0 if you get into rust dyeing this might happen to you! http://www.nancydorian.com/blog/2008/11/19/if-you-get-into-rust-dyeing-this-might-happen-to-you/ http://www.nancydorian.com/blog/2008/11/19/if-you-get-into-rust-dyeing-this-might-happen-to-you/#comments Wed, 19 Nov 2008 20:59:00 +0000 nancydorian http://nowzenstore.com/blog/?p=60

That’s right folks .. there I am dumpster diving!!  I have been experimenting with dyeing with rusty objects.  It is sooo cool.  You find a bunch of stuff that will rust and lay it on your silk, add a little vinegar and voila … beautious fabric.  The reaction time is as little as 24 hours.  I didn’t think this up myself.  I had heard of it from reading about nuno felting with Polly Stirling.  This process was used at one of her retreats.  I can really see myself doing workshops on dyeing with found rusty objects.  Stayed tuned for a workshop near you.

So anyway, I did a few tests to find out what I liked and didn’t like and then did a body of work that reflects what I came up with.  Still not sure what these fine silks will become.  Something flowy and layered no doubt.

Doing this has triggered a whole theme of dyeing silk with objects from the Mill River in Haydeville, MA.  A dam broke up stream and washed away a brass foundry in 1874.  I spent the better part of a day last summer collecting items from the river that are obviously from the ruins.  But that’s a whole other blog post!

]]> http://www.nancydorian.com/blog/2008/11/19/if-you-get-into-rust-dyeing-this-might-happen-to-you/feed/ 1 my work was displayed in preview massachusetts magazine!! http://www.nancydorian.com/blog/2008/11/14/my-work-was-displayed-in-preview-massachucetts-magazine/ http://www.nancydorian.com/blog/2008/11/14/my-work-was-displayed-in-preview-massachucetts-magazine/#comments Fri, 14 Nov 2008 21:13:25 +0000 nancydorian http://nowzenstore.com/blog/?p=57 One of the most exciting thing to happen to me this year was having my work featured in Preview Massachusetts, a local magazine put out by the Valley Advocate.  Every month they showcase local retail talent in the “window shopping” section and my work appeared in the October issue.  The hand painted shibori dyed poncho and nuno felted string scarf are but two of the many items that emerged from the now & ZEN studio at eastworks this past year.  It is in part due to the retail exposure there that has really helped my work take off.  AND don’t forget to visit Snow Farm during the next 3 weekends in November to see my fiber art in person!

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]]> http://www.nancydorian.com/blog/2008/11/14/my-work-was-displayed-in-preview-massachucetts-magazine/feed/ 0 Nuno string scarves for the fine art sale at SNOW FARM http://www.nancydorian.com/blog/2008/11/07/nuno-string-scarves-for-the-fine-art-sale-at-snow-farm/ http://www.nancydorian.com/blog/2008/11/07/nuno-string-scarves-for-the-fine-art-sale-at-snow-farm/#comments Fri, 07 Nov 2008 14:57:26 +0000 nancydorian http://nowzenstore.com/blog/?p=55 Been busy this past week getting ready for the sale at SNOW FARM in Williamsburg, MA.  Many fine artist will be offering their wares for 3 weekends in November.  I’m honored to be in the company of such talented people as Josh Simpson and Luann Udell. For more info and directions click here.          

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Artists’ Seconds Sale 

Friday, Saturday and Sunday:

 November 14, 15 and 16

November 21, 22 and 23

 November 28, 29 and 30

It’s a great place to get all your handcrafted holiday gifts …. and a beautiful place to visit.  Hope to see you there.

 

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