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Janet Birch Medium: Handwoven Rugs I create colorful art rugs by combining my original abstract, geometric designs with traditional hand weaving techniques. I weave layers of yarn colors to create rich texture and subtle depth within the rugs. My rugs are designed for use both on the floor and the wall. They are double faced, with two "front" sides, each with the colors reversed. Top quality wool and linen materials are used to ensure heirloom quality rugs. Before becoming an artist, I worked as a designer in the textile industry, creating award winning fabrics and color lines for window coverings, shades & blinds. I have been exploring the beauty of Crested Butte since first visiting in the 1970's. I felt an immediate connection to this place and to the mountains. A native of Wisconsin, I continued to vacation in Crested Butte until I was lucky enough to start living here in 1998. Currently I live and work in Crested Butte and Madison, Wisconsin. Exhibitions & Awards 2007-2008 Character of Our Community, Alpenglow Gallery, Crested Butte, CO 2007 Arts Festival Crested Butte, CO 2007 Fiber Celebration Greeley, CO Pathway Rug, Award--Weaving for the Home Zig Zag Rug, Award--Functional Weaving 2006, 2007 Artists' Studio Tour & Exhibition Madison, WI 2004 Threads of Creativity Whitewater, WI Dreams Worth Keeping Rug, Award--Functional Weaving for Home Award--Best in Home Furnishings Currently showing at: Bacchanale Crested Butte, CO Sundance Gallery 608 Madison, WI Associations Artists of the West Elks Wisconsin Designer Crafts Council Education M.S., B.S. University of Wisconsin-Madison Janet Birch PO Box 1854 Crested Butte, CO 81224 970 349-0435 817 Miami Pass Madison, WI 53711 608 233-2701 email: jbdesigninc@yahoo.com |
 
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