OPENING RECEPTION
Sunday, October 1st, 4 - 6 PM

La Lana Wools presents an exhibit of fiber arts by six fiber sensations who are at the forefront of creativity for their specific mediums. Stretching(quite literally in some cases) the boundaries and revealing new dimensions of their materials this group of artists includes the following:

Valentina Devine - A knitter and crocheter who works
exclusively without patterns this artist has been known as Valentina “no rules” Devine. Creating an extraordinarily vast array of garments using basic shapes that are then pieced together Devine was one of the pioneers of this technique which she also teaches in her workshops called “Knitting Without Boundaries.

An exuberant colorist who also has a passion for texture each piece is a bold statement of extravagance born of simplicity.

Helen Summers - Formally a research lab technician at Yale School of Medicine Summers became a full time weaver in 1985. Exploring the more intricate and
subtle dimensions of weaving Summers primarily works in a technique known as Shadow
Weave which alternates dark and light threads to produce stunningly graphic patterns. The minute level on which she works to create her elegant scarves, shawls, blouses and jackets is awe inspiring. Summers has also been mastering the dye techniques of Shibori and mechanical resist using these skills to create linings that are as visually interesting and astounding as the exterior of the garments.

Ayala Talpai - A true folk artist Talpai has explored nearly every imaginable medium known to the world of crafts. Having discovered felting needles (a tool that
had almost exclusively been used in industry) in the mid eighties Talpai was instrumental in introducing this technique to the fiber arts world. Talpai, the woman, exudes creativity and a presence that reminds one of the fairy realm. This quality is present in her sculptural and wearable art work that ranges from friendly dragons with gossamer wings and pirouetting sheep with tutus to hairy horned helmets and fanciful blouses inspired by Guatemalan fabric. Anyone interested in this relatively new art form should not
miss seeing this artist’s work.

Deborah Dant - From delicate infant garments that resemble Tibetan stupas to adult size vests that announce regalia Dant has proven that crochet work needn’t be bulky or crude. While many needle artists set aside crochet for the seemingly more delicate and
diverse art of knitting Dant refined the technique that is revealed in garments that exhibit a finesse in drape. Also a Jungian analyst Dant’s interest in the human psyche can be detected in her sculptural works, some of which remind one of the anatomy of the brain.
This artist’s work exemplifies both the literal and abstract use of fiber while celebrating a love of texture and color.

Sharon Cahn - With a love of textiles going back to childhood Cahn has been sewing, knitting and weaving ever since. Having developed a unique welted knitting
technique that enhances the rounded female form, the vertical corrugation effect allows for a movement and drape in her garments that flatters the form. Using all of her various skills in each garment the works are eclectic with dramatic tactile contrasts. A wild
bird herself Cahn’s unusual vests, jackets, hats and headdresses often incorporate the use of a variety of feathers meticulously secured and thoughtfully placed to give her pieces a proud peacock-like statement.

Katherine Maxwell - The youngest of the group Maxwell’s pieces reveal the sensibility of an artist who is not only aware of pop and underground culture but also maintains a thread of awareness that leads back to the wild and free spirited nature of both our human and animal ancestors. Working by hand and on altered looms and knitting machines Maxwell acknowledges inspiration from traditional and Navajo weavings. Raw and powerful, yet fragile and diaphanous her wall hangings and garments for both men and women have been seen in high fashion magazines and galleries
from Milan to Santa Fe.

All of the artists currently reside in New Mexico with the exceptions of Ayala Talpai (Oregon) and Sharon Cahn (California).

by Valentina Devine

Workshop Description:
In this class, Valentina guides the student through free-form knitting at its best, using circles, swirls, scrumbles and more. Discover how to create extraordinary and beautiful designs while using up all those wonderful yarns left over in your knitting basket. Shed your fears about fiber, texture and most of all...gauge! The emphasis will be on knitting without a pattern. Discover how to combine linear shapes, such as rectangles, squares and strips, along with linear areas of color. Combine all of that with embellishments and you will be a one-of-a-kind designer. Explore simple shaping ideas for sweaters, coats and shawls in this hands-on class. And discover your own innate creativity!
The most appealing aspect of this technique is that you can’t go wrong; You just keep adding wool until you get what you like.

Maximum Students: 15

by Ayala Talpai

Workshop Description:
Prepare for a lively productive workshop (and quite likely a lifetime’s absorption in needlefelting). Anybody with a flexible wrist who can be trusted with sharp
things can needlefelt. The most appealing aspect of this technique is that you can’t go wrong; You just keep adding wool until you get what you like. No mistakes, only opportunities and discoveries!

Maximum Students: 12
Material Fees: $25-75 depending on size and # of projects you decide to complete.

Taught by the needle felter extraordinaire, Ayala Talpai.

Prepare for a lively productive workshop and quite likely a lifetime absorption in needlefelting. Anybody with a flexible wrist who can be trusted with sharp things can needlefelt. The most appealing aspect of this technique is that you can’t go wrong; You just keep adding wool until you get what you like. No mistakes, only opportunities and discoveries.

The Plant Forms workshop will take place in the beginning of the day. Animal Forms will follow right after. You are welcome to purchase just a half day for one of the workshops for $50.00. Please call our store to reserve your space if you decide to do it this way.

Workshop participants are entitled to a 10% discount off any yarns & fibers purchased at La Lana during their workshop. We look forward to seeing you!

Workshop Hours: 9am - 4pm, with 1 hour for lunch
Optional Catered Organic Lunch: $15.00 (Please call our store to include with your workshop)
Maximum Students: 12
Material Fees: $25 - 75 depending on size and # of projects you decide to complete.
Cancelation Policy: If you decided to cancel 45 days before your class, you will be refunded 3/4 of your deposit. Cancelations made after 45 days will not be refunded. If you are arranging transportation to Taos, please call for confirmation of your class prior to making your reservation. We are not responsible for lost transportation costs. We reserve the right to cancel if minimum enrollment is not met; in which case you will receive your full refund.

Taught by our Queen of Intarsia, Judy Dercum.

Finally learn how to master this challenging technique. Judy is a very kind and patient teacher. You will come out soaring on your new wings of competence in this fabled knitting artwork. You will now know how to Paint with yarn - go in any direction & change colors too... Big Deep Fun we think...

Judy Dercum has taught knitting at various knitting festivals and knitting groups. Her patterns have been included in numerous magazines including "Knits", "Knitters", and "INKnitters". Her patterns appear in "Knitting in America" by Melanie Falick, "Yarn Stash" and "Simple Knits" by Barbara Albright, "Handpaint Country" by Cheyrl Potter, and "Knitting the Easy" by Publications International, Ltd. She has also written many patterns for La Lana Wools as well as other yarn companies.

Workshop participants are entitled to a 10% discount off any yarns & fibers purchased at La Lana during their workshop. We look forward to seeing you!

Workshop Hours: 9am - 4pm, with 1 hour for lunch
Optional Catered Organic Lunch: $15.00 (Please call our store to include with your workshop)
Maximum Students: 12
Cancelation Policy: If you decided to cancel 45 days before your class, you will be refunded 3/4 of your deposit. Cancelations made after 45 days will not be refunded. If you are arranging transportation to Taos, please call for confirmation of your class prior to making your reservation. We are not responsible for lost transportation costs. We reserve the right to cancel if minimum enrollment is not met; in which case you will receive your full refund.

Taught by the needle felter extraordinaire, Ayala Talpai.

Prepare for a lively productive workshop and quite likely a lifetime absorption in needlefelting. Anybody with a flexible wrist who can be trusted with sharp things can needlefelt. The most appealing aspect of this technique is that you can’t go wrong; You just keep adding wool until you get what you like. No mistakes, only opportunities and discoveries.

Workshop participants are entitled to a 10% discount off any yarns & fibers purchased at La Lana during their workshop. We look forward to seeing you!

Workshop Hours: 9am - 4pm, with 1 hour for lunch
Optional Catered Organic Lunch: $15.00 (Please call our store to include with your workshop)
Maximum Students: 12
Material Fees: $25 - 75 depending on size and # of projects you decide to complete.
Cancelation Policy: If you decided to cancel 45 days before your class, you will be refunded 3/4 of your deposit. Cancelations made after 45 days will not be refunded. If you are arranging transportation to Taos, please call for confirmation of your class prior to making your reservation. We are not responsible for lost transportation costs. We reserve the right to cancel if minimum enrollment is not met; in which case you will receive your full refund.

We are just a hop, skip & jump from the park. We look forward to seeing you!

Our usual booth placement has changed! Our new booth location is #619 & #718.

Fashion Show
Come join us for the Fashion Show Friday evening from 7pm - 9pm to view our 2 new knockout pieces. The Kwan Yin Kimono by Judy Dercum, uses advanced intarsia techniques, fair isle & duplicate stitch, and knit up in our Dos Mujeres & Phat Silk Fine yarn. The Ltd. Edition Shawl by Linda Romens uses lace and mosaic knitting with a sewn edging. It features our Forever Random Worsted, Phat Silk Worsted and our Ultra Finissimo Wensleydale Tailspun (this is the limited edition part).

Pattern Signing - by our great designers who haven’t written books
Visit our booth Friday and Saturday at 1:00pm to meet Linda Romens & Judy Dercum who will be signing their patterns for you; and on Sunday at 12:30, come back again to meet Valentina Devine who will be signing her patterns.

*Special Stitches Offer*
Because we do not bring along kits to sell at our show due to problems with keeping them intact & perfect, we offer free shipping on all kits ordered at the show. Of course you are welcome to put any kit together yourself from selections available there (sorry no free shipping on those).

Please come join us for an exciting show!