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Burns Studio

Contemporary Handwoven Tapestry

Maine artist

Beginner and Beyond Workshop

Tapestry Weaving: Beginning & Beyond with Barbara Burns $275   *This is a two-day weekend workshop: Saturday & Sunday May 9-10. Have you ever wanted to try tapestry weaving, but didn’t know where to begin? Perhaps you’ve tried it on your own and are ready … Read more

Categories Workshops and Classes Tags Contemporary fiber art, Maine artist, tapestry

Revolution Accepted

My tapestry Revolution was accepted for the Tapestry Weavers West exhibition What’s Going On- A Tapestry Weavers West members exhibition. Revolution 27.5 x 60 inches cotton and silk 2012 June 16-September 26, 2025 Mills Building 220 Montgomery Street (at Bush) San Francisco, CA 94104 opening … Read more

Categories Exhibitions Tags Contemporary fiber art, exhibition, Maine artist, tapestry, tapestry weavers west

Ode To Iris Vessel

Ode To Iris Iris Apfel Barrel; August 29, 1921 – March 1, 2024) was an American businesswoman, interior designer, and fashion designer, known for her flamboyant style, outspoken personality and oversized eyeglasses. In business with her husband, Carl, from 1950 to 1992, Apfel had a career in … Read more

Categories From The Studio Tags Contemporary tapestry, Maine artist, pulled warp, tapestry

Over, Under and Through the Warp: The Art of Tapestry Weaving

I have two pieces in this exhibit at Sparks Gallery in Harvard MA. Exhibit on view October 12 – November 9, 2024  Art Reception (open to all) Sunday, October 20, 3-5pm Over Under and Through the Warp : The Art of Tapestry Weaving showcases the … Read more

Categories Exhibitions Tags Contemporary fiber art, Maine artist, tapestry

1ST ANNUAL HARPSWELL OPEN STUDIO TOUR 

I will be opening my studio July 13-14, 2024 for the 1st annual studio tour in Harpswell, Maine  Over 20 talented artists and makers from across Harpswell will be opening their studios to the public. COMING SOON: Downloadable brochure and map, plus tips for planning your … Read more

Categories From The Studio, Studio News Tags Contemporary fiber art, Contemporary tapestry, Maine artist, tapestry

Dancing Vessel 2 in Heallreaf 5 Exhibition

My three dimensional tapestry Dancing Vessel 2 will be touring England.                                                     29th June 2024 to 29th August 2024 – … Read more

Categories Exhibitions, Studio News Tags Contemporary fiber art, Contemporary tapestry, Maine artist, tapestry

New Loom, at least new to me

I recently purchased an old six foot Shannock loom so I can weave large vessels and who knows what else. This loom is the Cadillac of looms. It has excellent tension and three sets of treadles, though I added a fourth set so my partees … Read more

Categories From The Studio, Studio News Tags Contemporary fiber art, Contemporary tapestry, Maine artist, tapestry

Dancing Vessel 2 off to UK

My tapestry vessel Dancing Vessel 2 has been accepted to Heallreaf 5 in England. This three dimensional tapestry was woven flat with areas unwoven in order to get the 3D shape. U sed a technique called pulled warp to achieve this. Dancing Vessel is two … Read more

Categories From The Studio, Studio News Tags Contemporary fiber art, Contemporary tapestry, Maine artist, tapestry

Nuditas 2023

My tapestry Amandaconda was accepted into Nuditas, an online exhibition put on by Exhibizone. It runs from September 25 – November 25 and can be seen here.   Amandaconda is part of my Burlesque series which explores the sensual, female form from my perspective as a … Read more

Categories Exhibitions Tags Contemporary fiber art, fiber art, Maine artist, tapestry

  Certificate of Achievement, Luxembourg Art Prize

  I have received a Certificate of Achievement, Luxembourg Art Prize  for “Never  More”, Fréo Ellenlic” and “Temptation” from Pinacothèque Museum a private art museum in Luxembourg. “The Museum issues a certificate of artistic merit for the year of participation to all artists who distinguished … Read more

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  • About Barbara
    • Artist Statement
    • Awards
      •   Certificate of Achievement, Luxembourg Art Prize
      • Certificate of Commendation
    • Resume
    • Links and Resources
  • Portfolio
  • From The Studio
    • Press
      • TextileCurator.com
      • A Journey in Tapestry
      • Zone One Arts
      • Fiber Art Masters Book
      • A Journey In Tapestry
    • Exhibitions
      • American Tapestry Biennial 14: Celebrating Contemporary Tapestry
      • Violated Accepted
      • Dancing Vessel 2 in Heallreaf 5 Exhibition
      • Over, Under and Through the Warp: The Art of Tapestry Weaving
    • Process
      • Designing “Revolution”
      • Designing The Never More Tapestry
      • CORSETS!
        • Part 1: Inspiration
        • Part 2: Dyeing the Yarns
      • Ode To Iris Vessel
      • Commission
    • New Loom, at least new to me
    • Archie Brennan, My Mentor
  • Learning
    • What Is Tapestry?
    • Workshops and Classes
      • Beginner and Beyond Workshop
      • Pulled Warp Workshop
      • Photoshop Tutorial
    • Tapestry Tutorials
      • warping
        • Spacing Warps
        • Warping
          • Dressing the loom
      • mounting
        • Mounting: Small Work
        • Mounting Large Work
      • leashes
        • Tyeing Leashes
        • Using Leashes
      • Couching Cord
      • Tying Half Hitch Knots On Highs and Lows
      • Winding a Bobbin
      • Smooth Lines
      • Sewing Slits
    • Articles & Videos
      • Writing A Bio
      • Exhibiting
      • About these articles
      • 7 Pricing Rules
      • A Dream Client
      • Beginning the Weaving and Bobbin Use
      • Appealing To Collectors
      • Benefits of Entering Exhibits
      • Branding
      • Business 101
      • Commissions: Nuts and Bolts
      • Content Marketing
      • Cooperative Gallery
      • Copyrights
      • Craft Industry Alliance
      • Craft Shows The Nuts and Bolts
      • Do You Call Yourself An Artist?
      • Documenting Your Process
      • Dressing the loom
      • First Steps Where To Begin
      • How To Write An Artist Statement
      • Inspiration and Risk
      • It Pays To Be Present
      • Labeling
      • Labeling Your Tapestry
      • Make Video Marketing Work For You
      • Making A Video
  • Contact