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student, teacher, artist
STACEY WILLIAMS
Welcome to my page, where I highlight some of the experiences I have as a student, a teacher, and an artist. I am a descendant of the Tlingit Nation of Southeast Alaska. I was raised in Ketchikan where I currently reside with my family. I wear the Raven and Dogsalmon crests with pride for my heritage and the culture I am privileged to be part of. I have had the opportunity to study with wonderfully talented artisans and teachers including Holly Churchill, Dorica Jackson, Diane Douglas-Willard, Evelyn Vanderhoop, and Janice Jackson. Numerous other instructors and artists have graciously lent me lessons that I am very grateful for. I identify primarily as a weaver of Northwest Coast Art. I encourage each of my students to further the arts, maintain the intention of our ancestors' path, and embody the spirit of “Our Way of Life.” Through diligent dedication and exploratory experimentation the arts were more than decorative; highly adorned utilitarian items showed elegant proof of our society prior to contact. It is now our responsibility and honor to rediscover and practice the arts respectfully, thoroughly and with deep commitment.
My works are on display with Ketchikan Museums and available for purchase through Crazy Wolf Studio and limitedly through Sealaska Heritage Store. Commissions are accepted at my discretion. I welcome inquiries via email at staceywilliamsweaver@gmail.com - I strive to be a life-long learner and share the knowledge I have been gifted.
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Weaving belongs to us all.
- A wise weaver
form follows function
"One doesn't simply put razor clams into a beach asparagus basket"
selected works
here you'll find some results of intricate lessons for my most inspired pieces
large open weave gathering basket
red and yellow cedar bark, private collection
Curated for You
red cedar basket
This piece is located in the educational collection at Ketchikan Museums and is available for research by request. The warps are doubled in place and Tlingit weaving techniques were implemented throughout. The open weave uses a basic 2-way twine and is followed by a 3-way twine that frames a twill design. The last of the four rows of twill is incorporated into the ending in conjunction with a final 3-way twine as all the warps are folded into their own place leaving a loop. After the weaving is completed each of the loops has a red cedar weft inserted and is carefully pulled down around to ensure a tight and solid ending for utilitarian use.
Artist at Work
Artist at Work
cedar bark plaited hat start
cedar bark weaving
cedar bark diagonal plaiting
spruce root weaving
classwork
Taking classes can be a wonderful opportunity to increase and sharpen your skillset. I had the privilege to study with Janice Jackson to make this beaded hide collar. I was encouraged by the energy of my fellow students and was able to recreate a beaded chain technique from an older piece created by my late grandmother, who I had not met.
Keep trying. Keep studying. Keep doing your best.
LEARNING THROUGH TEACHING
past exhibit March 2022
Interactive activities
Here are videos to accompany the opening of Learning Through Teaching. Have fun, learn what you can, and pass it on! This exhibit is now closed, but these videos are still available as a resource.
