Contemporary Handwoven Tapestry
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
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
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
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
My three dimensional tapestry Dancing Vessel 2 will be touring England. 29th June 2024 to 29th August 2024 – … Read more
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
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
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
Reprinted from The American Tapestry Alliance blog Friday, December 22nd, 2017 I had the pleasure of interviewing Jane Sauer on the subject of being a juror. She shared her experience and insights into the jurying process, as well as sharing advice for participating in … Read more
Reprinted from my blog with the American Tapestry Alliance, July 12th, 2017 Pas de Deux Heallreaf Award 2017 23.5 x 40 Barbara Burns When I began weaving tapestry, I entered exhibits for the fun of it. It was so exciting to have my work … Read more