An Intentional Approach to Publishing
Gather Press is a natural expansion of our commitment to high quality weaving education. Appreciating the incredible value of weaving books for weavers of all skill levels, we will produce weaving pattern books and educational resources. We also want to tell the stories of weavers and celebrate weaving as an art form by publishing books about major weaving figures, communities of craft, weaving art books and artist books.
As a small press, we hope to grow intentionally and sustainably into a source of support, knowledge, and inspiration for weavers everywhere.
As we grow, we will expand our offerings by collaborating with makers, artists, and experts in the weaving community to create meaningful, useful, beautiful books.
OUR VISION
We Want To Support Work That
- Explores weaving history through a contemporary lens.
- Explores weaving techniques, from beginner to advanced levels.
- Celebrates the intersection of craft and art in textiles.
- Offers innovative approaches to weaving that push the boundaries of traditional practice.
- Inspires creativity, learning, and community within the weaving world.
Our Team
-
Kim McCollum
Kim McCollum is the owner of Gather Textiles, a master weaver, and a working fine artist. Her strong background in art and design informs the look and feel of our books, while her deep knowledge of woven cloth and craft education fuels their content.
-
Jamie Hurlburt
Jamie Hurlburt is an English instructor by day and weaver by night who writes, edits, and designs. Obsessed with weave structures and their histories, Jamie channels a love of weaving into documenting and digitizing existing works as well as creating new ones.
-
Yiwen (Joyce) Zhou
Joyce Zhou is a specialist in art book design with a master’s degree in book design from the University of Alberta. Currently living and working in Beijing, she brings a sensitivity to typography, layout, and material that ensures every Gather Press publication is a tactile and visual experience.
