Ruth Van Doren wins best in class | Islands' Weekly

Ruth Van Doren wins best in class

August 27, 2019 1:30 am

Laura Evans/Contributed photos Left: Handmade book by Ruth Van Doren. Right: Madrona Bark tapestry by Ruth Van Doren.

Submitted by Laura Evans

Lopez fiber artist Ruth Van Doren received 2 best in class awards in Fiber Arts at the San Juan County Fair. Her awards were for her Madrona Bark tapestry (Class = Hand Weaving – Hand Spun Yarn) and her hand-stitched, hand-woven book with handmade paper (Class = Miscellaneous Fiber Techniques).

Laura Evans/Contributed photo Madrona Bark tapestry by Ruth Van Doren.

Laura Evans/Contributed photo Madrona Bark tapestry by Ruth Van Doren.

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