About Us
Fiber. [Fine, thread-like filament from natural sources. Basic inner strength, moral resolve, or fortitude.]
As long as I can remember, I’ve been a maker. I love ideas you can hold in your hands, that have form, color and texture. I am never without a project (or 10!) I was fortunate to be immersed in art as a child, at home among vibrant communities of artisans - from the weavers and woodcarvers of Eastern Quebec to the pottery makers, beadsmiths, and painters of the First Nations peoples of Canada. 
Imagine my family's surprise when I chose to study science and obtain a doctorate in chemistry! I was drawn to understand how things work and the thrill of problem-solving and creativity in the lab. After decades in the corporate world I’ve come home to art, informed and inspired by both the natural world and science.
Handweaving is my current creative outlet. It is the culmination of many arts, each a whole world to explore. I love the process of fiber preparation: spinning, dyeing - often with plants from the forest behind my house. It's plant alchemy! Then there is the meditative and painstaking process of dressing the loom. The weavers jargon alone is a whole world of poetry! The pieces I make are one-of-a-kind, and I find inspiration from the plants and natural landscapes of the Pacific Northwest.
Frith. [Peace. protection. security. freedom. refuge. A state of peace; social relationships conducive to peace.]
Our society is obsessed with efficiency and productivity. Taking the time to observe, learn, and make something slowly and imperfectly with our own hands can be a tonic for the soul. I believe that creative work in the company of others reforges the vital community connections we’ve lost in the rush and overwhelm of the modern digital and virtual world.
Through workshops and retreats I help others find inspiration and connection through the practice of making and yoga-inspired movement. We’ll explore the abundant form and colors of the natural world, learning to source lasting beauty from foraged pigments, re-purposed waste, and appreciating the science that makes it possible.