Willamette Tapestry Artists (WTA) wanted to explore the idea of connection through tapestry. WTA members chose to weave the Willamette River bridges, structures that link diverse neighborhoods, communities and commerce. […]
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New Tapestry, May 2023
Congratulations to Joanne T. on her new tapestry! Weaver Statement: I wanted to combine tapestry with raised outline and wondered how raised outline could be used as a frame for […]
DFAS at Portland’s Gathering of the Guilds, April 2023
The Gathering of the Guilds is an annual 3-day event at the Oregon Convention Center. Portland area guilds, with over 300 artists, come together to exhibit and sell art and […]
New DFAS Tapestries, April 2023
At DFAS when a weaver completes a tapestry, it’s time for Show and Tell. We ring a small bell to call everyone together in one room. Once we are all gathered, […]
Galleria Wall Spring 2023
Our Galleria Wall exhibit changes each term, showcasing the tapestries of the weavers at our school. Their accomplishments excite and inspire us. Our current exhibit features pick and pick, a […]
Studying Early Oregon Weaver, Margaret Johansen at DFAS
Reported by Patricia Bugas-Schramm DFAS hosted two one-day overviews of Margaret Johansen’s weaving February 25-26, 2023. An overview of Johansen’s work was presented by her daughter, Katia Johansen, a retired […]
Candy Pratt’s Glass and Satin Basket
A big congratulations to Candy Pratt, a member of our community (click here to see Candy’s Artist Page) and DFAS Treasurer. Her glass and satin ribbon basket titled “Reaching for […]
News and Noteworthy
Our New Website! January 20, 2023 Updating the DFAS website has long been a top priority. It was a huge undertaking. This effort was made possible thanks to a grant […]
Audrey Moore 1926-2020
Audrey Moore was my friend and mentor. Many of you could say that. She passed away on November 17, 2020, after a brief struggle with a devastating stroke. Audrey learned […]
Phoebe McAfee at Guardino Gallery in February 2016
Phoebe McAfee, longtime tapestry weaver now living in Portland, will be showing nearly twenty of her tapestries in February 2016 at the Guardino Gallery. The Gallery is at 2939 NE […]