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WeaveCast Audio

WeaveCast is an internet-based talk radio show about handweaving. Each episode we interview weavers about their craft, share the latest news from the weaving world, and tell tales from the weaving life. You can stream directly from the site, download MP3s to your computer, or subscribe to the show's RSS feed using an application such as iTunes.

Tip: Transcripts are also available for many WeaveCast episodes.

52: Kathie Roig

Produced by Syne Mitchell on May 27, 2010

Nancy Smith Kilkenny interviews Kathie Roig, a weaver specializing in painted warp imagery and draw loom weaving.  I talk about the summer hiatus and when a weaver should use "the good st Read more >>


36:24 minutes (33.36 MB)

51: OSLoom

Produced by Syne Mitchell on April 28, 2010

This episode we talk with Margarita Benitez about OSLoom, an open-source jacquard loom initiative.  She's looking to make jacquard weaving affordable by creating open-source plans that you can Read more >>


20:01 minutes (18.33 MB)

50: James Koehler

Produced by Syne Mitchell on March 2, 2010

This week we chat with James Koehler, a tapestry artist who does amazing things with depth and color.  We talk about his work, spirituality and inspiration, and his upcoming gallery show that will be launched at Convergence. Read more >>


37:46 minutes (43.25 MB)

49: Linda Hendrickson

Produced by Syne Mitchell on January 23, 2010

This episode we chat with talented artist and teacher, Linda Hendrickson about tablet weaving and ply-split braiding, two off-loom ways to interlace threads in interesting patterns.  And with ply-split braiding you can even create three-dimensional vessels. Read more >>


43:33 minutes (39.9 MB)

48: Rodrick Owen

Produced by Syne Mitchell on December 27, 2009

250 Patterns from Japan, Peru and BeyondThis episode we chat with Rodrick Owen about kumihimo and Peruvian braids.  If you're not familiar with kumihimo, it's a Japanese style of braiding that creates beautiful and strong braids.  The most common form of kumihimo is woven on a marudai, essentially a small round table with a hole in the center.  Read more >>


31:36 minutes (28.96 MB)