Branch weaving uses found branches as a natural frame to create woven art pieces. It’s simple, tactile, and a great way to turn a branch from your hike at the Yuba into something structured and lasting.
Kaci will teach a lesson on how to turn an ordinary branch into a loom for tapestry weaving. No prior weaving experience required. She will lead us on the basic steps of setting up the warp, starting your weaving, transitioning from one color to another, as well as finishing techniques. You'll learn everything you need to know to complete the project on your own, and have plenty of time during the retreat to weave.
BYOB (Bring your own branch) or find one on your hike along the Yuba river. Having a good branch is an integral part of the process and Kaci will provide backup branches as needed.
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KACI SMITH
Kaci is a multi-disciplinary artist specializing in two dimensional mixed media with a distinct emphasis on collage, and weaving. She holds a BFA in Textile Design from Moore College of Art and Design in Philadelphia, where she was the valedictorian of her class (1995), and the recipient of the prestigious Rohm and Haas Fine Art Achievement Award.
Kaci has worked professionally as a hand-weaver of rugs and upholstery fabrics. Additionally, she dedicated over a decade to starting and running a non-profit organization focused on Urban Forestry in her city of Richmond, California. In 2019, Kaci turned her focus to her art practice and it has gained momentum in the years since. Kaci’s paintings, weavings and collage pieces all begin intuitively and draw inspiration from her lifelong fascination with pattern, the interplay of colors, and global textiles.
