Come to the Mattapoisett Library from April 15–May 14 to see an exhibit of beautiful hand-woven wearables and home accessories by local artist Lisa Elliott. Fairhaven resident Elliott comes from a family of artists – her parents, siblings, husband and children. She received her BFA in Graphic Design from the Rhode Island School of Design and later completed four semesters in weaving at UMass Dartmouth.
After several years of weaving on her four-harness floor loom (where she is currently working on rag rugs) she discovered the joy of creating wearables and home accessories on the simple rigid heddle loom. The simplicity of plain weave puts emphasis on color interactions. Finger-controlled techniques and the use of a pick-up stick can add subtle or dramatic textural details.
She teaches beginner Rigid Heddle Weaving classes at the Marion Art Center and at the Dartmouth Cultural Center. She sells her hand-woven shawls, scarves, hand towels and table runners at the artist cooperative Made In Warren, 476 Main Street, Warren RI and on Saturdays during the summer at the Huttleston Marketplace on Rte. 6 in Fairhaven.
We are excited to announce that Lisa is coming to the Library to weave in-person on her portable loom. Come in and watch her as she works or ask her your questions. She is happy to have a conversation about her art. She will be here:
Thursday, April 28 at 10 am to 11 am
Wednesday, May 4 at 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm
Sunday, May 15 at 1:30 pm to 3:30 pm
The library is handicapped accessible. Programs are free and open to the public.