Pamela Feldman, Chicago, Illinois
elevation: 600’, planting zone 5a
Pamela Feldman is a master dyer and weaver. She received her B.F.A. from the University of California, Davis and her M.F.A.
from the School of the Art Institute of Chicago. She has earned her Certificate
of Excellence in Dyeing, Level I and Level II, from the Handweaver’s Guild of America. Pamela is the editor and publisher of the Turkey Red Journal, an online journal
about natural dyes. She is a board member of the North Park Community Garden Association, where she
maintains a natural dye garden. Her naturally dyed works have been shown nationally and are in a number of
private collections. Images of Pamela’s work can be seen at
www.pamelafeldman.com and the Turkey Red Journal can be viewed at www.turkeyredjournal.com.
Weaving the Lurie Garden (2011) - 32"x32"
Four-Selvedge Wool Plain Weave, Brass Brads, Plywood.
Indigo, Madder, Cochineal, Stick Lac, Weld, Osage Orange, Cota and Fustic