Jayne Schell
Las Conchas
ARTIST'S STATEMENT
For as long as I can remember, I have loved to create things with my hands. Early on, my love of fiber arts was a passionate response to working with yarn textures and colors in my hands. Each hat is uniquely knit with a variety of fibers -- mostly wool -- to allow for the fabric to felt. Most of my hats are one-of-a-kind though I can repeat a shape. I felt the hats by hand shocking the wool with sudden water temperature change and lots of agitation to shrink the fabric into a firm and durable form. The wool is then conditioned to soften and deter moths with a lavender rinse.
I love to transform the knitted piece into a durable felted shape. The process by hand reminds me of the transformative power of fire, water, wind and earth. I gather my inspiration for hat shapes from old movies and hats from around the world and throughout history.
The shawl wraps and warmers are all handknit in mostly natural fibers: wool, angora, mohair, alpaca, silk, linen and cotton. Like my hats, each piece is unique and can be made more so with your custom requests.
My beaded stitch markers and spindles-to-wear use glass, stone and sterling silver --creating precious tools for the knitter and spinner.
BACKGROUND
I was born and raised in Northern New Mexico with an Engineer father and an Artist mother. My family household was filled with projects inside and out. In 1982 I earned a BFA in Textile Design from The University of Kansas. There, I also explored Papermaking, Photography and Dance. I have returned to the Land of Enchantment with my family and gather inspiration daily from the beauty of Northern New Mexico. I teach yoga to balance my life with inspiring movement. Creating adornment is a way for me to share the beauty that I see in this dance of life. I hope you see it, too.
Orders are specific to each product. Delivery is three to five weeks on most orders. Items are shipped 2nd Day Air and are trackable. 50% deposit is due upon order, with balance due upon receipt. Contact Jayne Schell, Las Conchas, at HCR 74 box 22029, El Prado, NM 87529. Phone: (505) 751-7281. Email: JayneSchell@WesstArtisans.com.
Please note that prior to placing an order, all wholesale customers will be asked to provide proof of appropriate tax identification or resale certificate.
Prices and terms will be furnished after business information is received.
Please note that prior to placing an order, all wholesale customers will be asked to provide proof of appropriate tax identification or resale certificate.
Prices and terms will be furnished after business information is received.
