This issue is all about Soul of Slk, Silk in Santa Fe Festival 2012, See the art from the gallery show, The Road Less Traveled . . . New Silk Visions.  See the member's Kaleidoscope of Silk fashion show.  Meet the instructors and the Judith Meeks hosts a panel discussion with distinguished panelists Mary Edna Fraser, Jane Dunnewold, Kiranada Sterling Benjamin, Suzanne Punch and Susan Louise Moyer on the realities of being an artist.  Also see photos of Mary Edna Fraser and festival attendees at the Balloon Museum hosting Aerial Perspectives: Silk Batiks by Mary Edna Fraser

In This Issue

Face Scarf by Julie Cox Hamm, MSA

Kaleidoscope of Silk
by Julie Cox Hamm, MSA

This year was my fourth visit to Santa Fe for the festival and my fourth fashion show.  Every show amazes me with a greater depth of talent. Every year the creativity expands to include endless designs and color combinations. This year was no different for me when it came to being overwhelmed with the work. Thank you, everyone, for participating.

As you know our organization is made up of artisans from around the world and from varied backgrounds and skill levels.  And the fashion show allows us all to gather and to soak in the beauty of what we do. It sparks new visions and new possibilities for future pieces.

From the lightest of fabrics in the chiffons and georgettes to the lined velvets and satins, all the designs were impressive.  We even had unique hats and masks that complemented the garments. One artist painted umbrellas to match her garments.  What a lot of work!  To read more about the festival that was and to see the parade of fashions, go to Volume 19, Issue 3.

Jo Ann Noyles, Ripples

The Road Less Traveled . . . New Silk Visions

The 2012 SPIN Festival, Silk in Santa Fe juried Art Show Exhibit, challenged silk painters to “dream with your eyes open” and “turn the world of silk painting upside down.” Art Exhibit coordinators were Suzanne Knight and Judith Roderick. To see theexhibit entries, go to Volume 19, Issue 3.