James Koehler
Koehler James Age 58 of Santa Fe, New Mexico died unexpectedly on March 4, 2011. Loving son of Maybelle and the late James. Dear brother of Gerald (Beverly), Linda (Patrick) Oliver, Terry, Janice and Dr. Thomas (Carri). Uncle to many nieces and nephews. Memorial Mass Saturday, March 19, 2011 at 10:00 a.m with Memorial Gathering at 9:15 a.m. at St. Sharbel’s Church, 31601 Schoenherr Road, Warren, MI. Memorials appreciated at Polycystic Kidney Foundation (www.pkdcure.org).
Memories of James Koehler
From the May 2008 LWSG Newsletter
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James Koehler
For the past week Dale, Lynne and I had the pleasure of attending a five day tapestry workshop presented by James Koehler, who also presented the memorial lecture for the Greater Vancouver Weavers’ and Spinners’ Guild.
James Koehler is a quiet gentleman who inspires some amazing work. During the week we learnt about the design process of making a tapestry while learning the techniques of tapestry. James believes that many textile artists don’t spend enough time on the design process allowing for freedom in the creative process. He stated in his lectures that “for work to become art you must go within yourself beyond the restraints of ego so that your work can become art” and “simplicity stands at the end of good design”.
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Koehler believes that a tapestry is more like a painting than a weaving where the primary consideration is the form, followed by color, and lastly the mastery of the techniques should not distract from the magic and essence of the image.
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To hear and attend James Koehler lectures and class was a pleasure as he has led a very interesting life and brings his essence into the images he creates. He is an excellent teacher, knowing when to correct and when to let people go all in a quite manner.
Iris Bell
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