From Milkweed to Silkweed:
Weaving a Cocoon
Weaving a Cocoon
is an exploration of using Milkweed Floss to create wearable textile art. Following the lead of Monarch Butterflies and Milkweed Tussock Moths, I will incorporate wild Milkweed floss into handspun yarn to be woven into a wearable Cocoon Shawl. Milkweed is both a familiar and a unique fiber source in Washington County - growing wildly and abundantly with deep connections to other plants and animals. Throughout the project, I will share my interactions with Milkweed and my experience of crafting the coziest of creations with the wider community.
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This project is made possible by the New York State Council on the Arts Statewide Community Regrant Program, administered locally by the Lower Adirondack Regional Arts Council, with the support of the office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature.