Towels
My towels embrace the tradition of beauty with utility--each use brings a moment of light to daily living. They are my own designs, some influenced by Japanese or Scandinavian tradition or by the Arts and Crafts movement, especially the designs of Charles Rennie Mackintosh.
The extraordinary absorbency and "hand" (feel) of my towels have created many loyal customers. Woven with the most absorbent cottons I can find, each towel is hemmed by hand, and washed and dried twice to ready it for its place in the kitchen or bath.
Many of my customers are initially afraid that they have to treat my towels very carefully, but don't be afraid to put them to work! The fine craftsmanship of the towels means they will last for years - and get better the more they're used. I have towels that have been used around the kitchen daily for nearly 25 years!
Table Runners
The table runners are variations on my towel designs. Like the towels, the table linens are machine washable and dryable.
Scarves
Customers have long requested wearable versions of my work, and so I have begun making scarves using the same designs, craftsmanship and quality materials as my towels and table runners.
MyStudio
This large, roomy space is home to two other fiber artists. We're 3 separate and independent businesses each with our exclusive work areas. It's stimulating to work side-by-side with this talented gang. You never know what you'll find when you come through the front door.
The studio, open by chance or by appointment, is located in one of the oldest buildings on Main Street in downtown Goldendale.
The studio's address is:
118 W Main Street, Goldendale
but don't send any mail there. My mailing address is on the Contact page.
I began weaving in 1981 while living in Alaska and have focused on towels and table linens since 1991. After moving to Sherwood, Oregon in 1984, I studied weaving and art at the Oregon College of Art and Craft and Marylhurst College and I've taken numerous workshops. In 2005 I moved to Goldendale, Washington near the Columbia River Gorge.
My work has been shown at numerous galleries, events and festivals throughout the Pacific Northwest. I am a member of the Portland Handweavers Guild, the Golden Art Gallery and LOCAL 14.
Email me: beth@bethpoirier.com