ABOUT


American-born and based in Paris, I create woven works that explore the quiet interplay of texture, color and material. My works center on connection - threads crossing, linking and gathering - forming calming, meditative pieces.
I source my fibers from across Europe and the US, selecting wools, cottons, linen blends, and other natural yarns that call out to me. Each material is chosen for its texture, tone, and the way it interacts with others - whether adding softness, structure, contrast, color or depth.
I am a self-taught weaver, working on both a hand-built frame and a rigid heddle loom. Weaving is, for me, both a meditative ritual and an expressive outlet: a way to build soothing, tactile landscapes from simple repeated gestures. My weavings explore connections and the beauty of imperfections, forming statement pieces that bring warmth, stillness and quiet beauty into a space. 
For inquires, contact me directly at cshainker@gmail.com

Also by Cate:

“Once A Pawn, A Knight…”

A whimsical children’s book I wrote and illustrated that follows two of the chess pieces (the Pawn and the Knight, of course) in a narrative about self-discovery and friendship across the chess board.

the Book