Lucienne Coifman has taught weaving for almost 45 years at the Guilford Art Center (Guilford, CT), The Creative Art workshop (New Haven, CT) and in her own studio. She's also conducted workshops throughout the Northeast and the Midwest, including the last 4 Convergence^® conferences. For 35 years, Lucienne has been studying Rep Weave, experimenting with different fibers. Her main interest has centered on color interactions and patterns, using up to 8 harnesses and using pick-up techniques when needed. She has researched many unusual ways to weave Rep Weave that do not follow the traditional path. Her weavings have appeared in Shuttle Spindle & Dyepot, Handwoven, and have been included in many juried exhibits. Her book, REP - RIPS - REPS Weaves (2015), is a complete workshop for both beginning and advanced weavers.

Jacqueline James was born in Scotland, grew up in the U.S., and currently lives in York in the United Kingdom. She attended the Harrogate College of Art with a focus on rug weaving. Her focus has been on using natural, sustainable, soft and durable materials such as wool, cotton and linen, but recently she has been exploring more exotic natural fibers such as silk, ramie and banana fiber. She studied with Peter Collingwood and uses his shaft switching technique to produce her unique geometric designs. To achieve her signature color combinations and gradations, she hand-dyes her yarns. Jacqueline has been awarded public commissions including weaving for Westminster Abbey, York Minster and the British Library. She has exhibited extensively and has won a variety of awards and grants.