{"product_id":"cloth-100-artists-contemporary-heritage-techniques-hardcover","title":"Cloth 100 Artists: Contemporary \u0026 Heritage Techniques - Hardcover","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eLena Corwin\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\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 \u003c\/p\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.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 256\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.04 x 10.18 x 8.36 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e April 29, 2025\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44849518280806,"sku":"9781419773266","price":38.19,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0599\/7255\/0758\/files\/JKSP88xvm_9781419773266.webp?v=1772816721","url":"https:\/\/infinitylightwa.com\/products\/cloth-100-artists-contemporary-heritage-techniques-hardcover","provider":"Infinity Light","version":"1.0","type":"link"}