Making felt is a tactile exploration; a practice of gathering and arranging, piecing together
and layering various fibres. With the help of some water, soap and elbow grease,
they are the transformed into a durable fabric, made by hand.

Throughout the years, my sense of curiosity and excitement when making felt is undiminished.
Insights about the significance of my materials have refined my focus and clarified
the importance of the very process of making.
What matters is an intentional engagement, and the interplay of experience, design,
and ideas that evolve in a hands-on fashion. Making felt engages my whole being; it suits my fold.

Sharing the possibilities of the felt medium through teaching and writing is something that continues to give me
great enjoyment. I feel fortunate to be part of a vibrant community of makers;
the social networks and spirit of generosity mean the world to me.

Contemporary Felt Work and Hand-dyed Fibres
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