Hello,
a bit about me...
Decades of travel to over 30 countries has given me a deep appreciation for textiles and their history. Originally from Vancouver, Canada, I have lived in Australia, the UK, and now reside in New York City.
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I make handspun yarns with wool from rare breed (endangered) sheep, plant fibers, and reclaimed & upcycled materials.
I have taught handspinning for guilds, the MidAtlantic Fiber Association, and the John C Campbell Folk School and have published articles in Ply Magazine and Shuttle, Spindle & Dyepot. My focus is on sustainability - did you know that the textile industry is one of the most polluting on the planet? I offer talks on how guilds can become more eco friendly.
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I am on the board of the Handweavers Guild of America and I'm a member of the New York Guild of Handweavers and the Philadelphia Guild of Handweavers. I also volunteer with the MidAtlantic Fiber Association's virtual programming - I co-host MAFA Movie Night with Kate Ohara.
And I also teach very gentle chair yoga via Zoom; I taught at the MidAtlantic Fiber Association Conferences in 2019, 2021, and 2023. My classes are especially suitable for those who practice fiber arts, counteracting the tendency towards poor posture. For more about my yoga teaching, CLICK HERE to visit my website.
John C Campbell
folk school
Spend a week with me and David Heustess at this renowned American institution in the glorious Appalachian mountains to learn the foundations of the fiber arts: Spin It! Dye It! Work It! Sunday, August 18th to Friday, August 23rd in Brasstown, North Carolina.
chair yoga
I teach yoga suited to people who have never exercised before, seniors, and those with mobility issues - especially helpful for poor posture from prolonged sitting and looking downwards. Thirty minute classes, $5, via Zoom.
Try my classes via the free videos on my yoga website.
