The grand opening of Marilyn Isaacs' exhibit called Weaving Hands and Planting Seeds will take place on April 11, 2024 at Castellani Museum in Niagara Falls, New York.

I'm excited to announce the grand opening of my DEBUT installation Weaving Hands / Planting Seeds. This multimedia art exhibit highlights more than 30 of my original fingerwoven belts, sashes, garters, etc., and introduces attendees to the basics and history of fingerweaving.

Weaving Hands / Planting Seeds will be on display at Niagara University's Castellani Art Museum from April 11th to October 2024. 

Attendees will be able to participate in a hands-on interactive fingerweaving display and watch a 10-minute-long interview between me and the museum's curator.

Opening day for Weaving Hands / Planting Seeds will be on Thursday, April 11th. Doors will open to the public at 5:30pm. Opening remarks start at 5:45 and a group tour of my exhibit starts around 6:40pm. If you would like to attend the grand opening of Weaving Hands / Planting Seeds, please click the link below to RSVP. 

Reservations are not needed to view my exhibit after the grand opening. Admission to Weaving Hands / Planting Seeds is free for adults and children.

I hope to see you there!

Weaving Hands / Planting Seeds Art Installation

Monday, April 8, 2024

A museum display of my lightning themed sash and armbands

On December 4, 2023, the Seneca Art and Cultural Center in Victor, New York held its annual juried art show. Haudenosaunee artists from across New York State submitted their original creations to be judged. I was honored to have my Hi ne kye ha ka (Thunderers) belt and armbands entered into the traditional arts category. Nya:wëh to everyone at Ganondagan for this amazing opportunity!

Description of Marilyn Isaacs' entry in the juried art show

Item: Hi ne kye ha ka men's armbands and belt
Year: 2023
Colors: black, sunshine yellow, and gold 
Length: 
  • 6 feet long + 36 inches of fringe (belt)
  • 20 inches + 15 inches of fringe (armbands)
Pattern: traditional lightning
Materials: 100% cotton yarn
Status: NOT for sale at this time

2023 Ganondagan Hodinöhsö:ni' Juried Art Show

Sunday, December 10, 2023

A pink and blue chevron belt rests on a children's dress.

This ombre belt is from my earlier days of fingerweaving when I was still using acrylic yarns. I made this belt for my granddaughter who was four years old at the time. My granddaughter received a custom-made dress for dancing and my daughter wanted a coordinating belt to go with it. I love how the belt and the dress complement each other. Even though my granddaughter is almost ready for middle school and now has lots of pretty dresses and belts, this particular belt and its matching dress will always have a special place in my heart.

Item: size 4T toddler's belt
Year: 2017
Colors: pink, white, and blue
Length: 6 feet long by x 2.5 inches wide
Pattern: traditional chevron
Materials: ombre acrylic yarn
Status: NOT for sale

Pink and Blue Ombre Chevron Belt

Tuesday, November 7, 2023

 


On November 16, 2023, I will be hosting a fingerweaving workshop at the Dayton Metro Library in Dayton, Ohio. During this workshop, participants will learn the basics of fingerweaving by creating a keychain. Participants who finish their keychains during the workshop will have the opportunity to begin working on larger projects such as belts, armbands, sashes, etc.

To learn more about this workshop, please message me at marilynfingerweaver@gmail.com. I hope to see you there!

Nyà:wę,
Marilyn

Fingerweaving Workshop at R.E.A.C.H. Fest

Friday, November 3, 2023

Several Native American belts in a variety of colors and patterns are displayed on a table.

On November 4, 2023, I will be hosting an introductory fingerweaving workshop at Stitch Buffalo in Buffalo, New York. During this workshop, participants will learn the basics of fingerweaving by creating a keychain they can take home. Participants who finish their keychains during the workshop will have the opportunity to begin working on larger projects such as belts, armbands, sashes, legties, and straps. Emphasis will be on warp-faced weaving.

To learn more about this workshop, please message me at marilynfingerweaver@gmail.com. I hope to see you there!

Nyà:wę,
Marilyn

Fingerweaving Workshop at Stitch Buffalo

Tuesday, October 31, 2023

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