Bujnowski, Donald, 1933-2007,

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Donald Bujnowski graduated from the School for American Craftsmen (SAC) at RIT in 1953. After graduating, he worked for famed textile designer Dorothy Liebes and as a textile designer and stylist at Gloversville Knitting Mills. He continued his schooling and earned a Bachelor's in education from the State University College at Buffalo and taught there for two years before earning his Master's in education from the University of Minnesota. In 1961, he returned to SAC to teach textile design and weaving. Bujnowski exhibited his work widely and his textiles and silks were in high demand from interior designers, fabric dealers, and fashion designers.Bujnowski's career at RIT lasted 36 years; he retired in 1997 as Chair of the School for American Craftsmen. Donald Bujnowski died in January 2007 at age 73.

From the description of Donald Bujnowski tapestries, circa 1970-1982. (RIT Library). WorldCat record id: 767837936

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New York (State)--Rochester
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Art in universities and colleges
Fiberwork
Tapestry
Wall hangings
Weaving in art
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Birth 1933

Death 2007

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