Sarah H. Jackson, Textile Artist: Designing Weavers Welcomes a New Member!

Thursday, September 13, 2012

Designing Weavers Welcomes a New Member!

Last May I was invited to attend a meeting of Designing Weavers and to present my work for membership consideration. After waiting on pins and needles until mid-July, I received an invitation to join. Yea! I'm excited and honored to be part of this extremely talented group.

"Established in 1975, Designing Weavers is a nationally recognized juried fiber guild known for the diverse range of work produced by its members and is based in Los Angeles, California. The group believes in motivating and encouraging excellence."

The September Newsletter from Designing Weavers arrived last week:

Meet Our New Member!

Sarah H. Jackson

A frequent contributor to Handwoven magazine, Sarah is also a member of Handwoven's technical editing team. Active in her local weaving guild, she writes for and edits the monthly newsletter, a position she also fills as a member of Wearable Arts Connection of Southern California.
She has recently been exploring and teaching reconstructed clothing design; several of her designs have been published in Altered Couture magazine.
Her entry, "Ebb and Flow" was juried into the Handweavers Guild of America "Longitudes" Yardage Exhibit for HGA's biennial international Convergence® 2012 where it was awarded the prestigious HGA Award for weaving.

Copyright Handwoven Magazine 2012.
Photograph by Joe Coca. Used with permission. All rights reserved. Not to be reprinted.

Watch for Sarah's latest article in the November/December issue of Handwoven Magazine
"Squares within Squares Atwater-Bronson Beaded Top"
www.Interweave.com

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Welcome!

Artist Statement:
Handweaving, simple or elaborate; it all begins with one thread. To sit at  my loom and throw the shuttle while witnessing the interplay of color,  pattern, and texture as it develops into cloth is endlessly fascinating.
My design process often centers on color as I work within the limitations  of the loom to stretch and explore the possibilities of color interaction.
At other times I focus on the combination of structure and fiber, using  only one or two colors, to create the desired cloth.
Whether designing for the home or one-of-a-kind garments, my weaving  reflects a passion for marrying structure, fiber, and color to produce  cloth that is unique, practical, beautiful, and just right for my intended  purpose.

About Me

An early interest in art and textiles led me to the University of Kansas where I earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts with emphasis in textile design. I started weaving again in 2005 after an almost twenty year hiatus. Some of the things I did during that time include working for a publishing company designing and writing pattern instruction for knitwear, quilting, home schooling my son, and volunteering as a Stephen minister in my church. I am passionate about weaving (everyday, if possible!), color, and texture. When not weaving, I enjoy reading, gardening, and bike riding.

I have had numerous designs published in Handwoven magazine. In January, 2012, I joined their editorial team as a technical editor, and in January, 2015, I was offered the job of weaving editor.