Mary Burns
Manitowish River Studio
Weaver, Fiber Artist
Address
4245n State Highway 47, Mercer, WI 54547, USA
Located in Manitowish, next to the Ding-A-Ling restaurant on Highway 47/182, just south of the Highway 51 intersection, 6 miles north of Manitowish Waters, 3 miles south of Mercer.
Year-Round Studio Hours
Open for tour dates in July and October, or by appointment.
About
Mary weaves intricate designs on her unique hand-jacquard loom, creating complex, colorful weavings and wall hangings. Also featuring Hazel Eyes Textiles: naturally dyed, printed apparel and homewares. During the tour: Weaving demonstrations all day, eco-printing and natural dyeing demonstrations at 11:00 and 3:00.
Located in Manitowish, next to the Ding-A-Ling restaurant on Highway 47/182, just south of the Highway 51 intersection, 6 miles north of Manitowish Waters, 3 miles south of Mercer.
“Truly work from your heart. Beautiful and moving!” – D.L.
“Thank you, Mary, for letting me witness the spirits of these amazing women! Your creativity and the work of your hands let me know how your spirit bridges communities and cultures! I salute you.” – E.S., Minnesota
Mary’s 2025 exhibit schedule includes:
Ancestral Women Exhibit: Wisconsin’s 12 Tribes, March 2025, Cambridge, England, UK
Women and Water: Woven Portraits from Around the World: Miller Art Museum, Sturgeon Bay, WI May 30- July 26, 2025
Ancestral Women Exhibit and Women and Water Exhibit, Kenosha Museum, Kenosha, WI August 16 – December 1, 2025
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