March 2026

Program and Workshops

Janice Knausenberger

The Artist:

Fiber Artist, Weaver, International Consultant Janice has been a weaver and fiber artist for over 35 years.  She grew up in California where nature and colors were part of her life, and attributes much of her unique exprssion of that love through weaving to her 21 years that she lived in Africa and the Caribbean. She taught the fiber arts in Maryland schools as a guest artist in the1990’s.  She continues to consult with fiber artists in Africa, contributing to increased production efficiency, technical and design skills, all of which empower the weavers to express their own ideas in a marketable way.  (Taken from Maryland State Arts Council)

Guild Meeting/Program:
Kenya: A Glimpse into its beauty, people, and weaving

Janice will take you through a quick tour of the diversity and beauty of Kenya, its people, and the weaving you will find, if you know where to look
Kenya is a country of diverse people, plants, animals and geology.  Basketry is the traditional weaving form, with styles that vary by tribe.  Handweaving ranges from home production to more sophisticated weaving businesses to commercial factories.  Wool spinning is found especially in central Kenya where most of the sheep graze. The connection of the people to the land is very strong.  Kenya is rich in color and inspiration can be found everywhere.

 

Date/Time: March 14, 2026 10:30 AM (following Guild meeting)

Location: St. James Episcopal Church, 11815 Seven Locks Rd, Potomac, MD 20854