Bio – Laurie Duxbury

Laurie Duxbury

Laurie Duxbury weaves in her studio in Albemarle County, Virginia. Fascinated by colors and their interaction, she blends multi-hued yarns at her loom to create clothing and home accessories. She first became interested in weaving and textile production when, as a child, she visited historic sites in her native Virginia. As she learned the craft of weaving, her interest evolved into a passion for expressing her own creativity through the combination of colorful threads and traditional patterns. Though she works in traditional techniques her pieces reflect the elegance of contemporary design. Laurie has studied in Sweden and throughout the United States. In addition to weaving for shows and commissions, she maintains a working studio and offers lectures and classes in other settings.

Textile Artist and Designer

Laurie Duxbury lives and works at the foot of the Blue Ridge Mountains of Virginia. As a child she was fascinated by all things fiber and a visit to Colonial Williamsburg was a particular impression. She first learned to spin on a spinning wheel built by her grandfather. And, as spinners tend to hang out with weavers, spinning opened the gates to the rich fiber world of weaving. She has now been weaving for over 30 years.

Through conferences, weaving schools, and community college, she learned to develop her own weaving voice. Laurie shows and sells her work regionally and has taught across the U.S. As a teacher, she hopes each student understands what draws them to their craft. Her goal for them is to begin to understand what they love about weaving and to help them develop the tools they need to express themselves through the craft. Her favorite moments are when a student has an ‘aha’ experience. It is then she knows that the weaver has been inspired to continue in their growth as a craftsperson.

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