40: Computers and Weaving
Produced by Syne Mitchell on June 20, 2009
This episode we talk about all the ways we can use computers in our weaving, whether we’re weaving on a computer-assisted loom, designing new drafts on a computer, or simply using it to connect to other weavers. We chat with Jannie Taylor and Marg Coe, and then WeaveCast heads out of the studio to the John C. Campbell Folk School, where we visit Mousetown.
Resources (mentioned during the show)
- Fiber Action Cooperative in Asheville, NC
- Contemporary Handweavers of Houston
- Jannie Taylor's classes at AVL
- Marg Coe's website
- Marg Coe's article "Weaving Software on the Cheap"
- John C. Campbell Folk School
Musical Guests
- "Dreamcomputer" by Ibrahim Reevy
- "Dramatic Computer" by QuietProductions
- "Computer Rock" by Jeff Mallon
Audio Production
- Kate Jantz-Koprivnik (Jannie Taylor's interview)
- Jennifer Jordan (Marg Coe's interview)
Sponsor for Episode 40
- Artist: Syne Mitchell
- Title: 40: Computers and Weaving
- Album: WeaveCast: The Podcast for Weavers
- Genre: Podcast
- Year: 2009
- Length: 53:09 minutes (48.68 MB)
- Format: MP3 Stereo 44kHz 128Kbps (CBR)
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computers and weaving
Although I only have a 4 shaft counterbalance floor loom, I really enjoyed listening to the views and opinions expressed in your episode about computers and weaving. It was great to learn, also, that in the future, you'll be broadcasting an interview with NZealander, Ann Field. I wonder if you'll have an opportunity to meet Australian, Kay Faulkner, who I understand will be in the US later this year. Thanks.