Studio Z has been invited to display their Jacqform™ Pandas at the Cranbrook Art Museum exhibit: HOT HOUSE: Expanding the Field of Fiber at Cranbrook, 1970-2007 from June 17 – October 14, 2007. This show highlights the work of Cranbrook Fiber Department Alumni that studied during the tenures of Gerhardt Knodel and Jane Lackey. Studio Z Designer Seth Winner, who was part of the team that developed the Jacqform™ process, is a Cranbrook Fiber Department Alumni.

Studio Z’s patented Jacqform™ process uses the jacquard loom to weave a double cloth structure producing two fabrics, one on top of the other, but joined together along the outline. After weaving is complete, each animal pillow may be cut from the fabric panel and stuffed, requiring only minimal sewing. More info about the exhibit at: http://www.cranbrookart.edu/museum/hothouse/