Dyeing Wool and Felting

Around 2014 I decided to wear and work with natural materials (for environmental and health reasons) as much as possible. I learned felting from Jessica DeHaas at her studio/shop called Funk Shui which was located for many years on Granville Island. From 2014 - 2018 I worked on studio production of Jessica's designs: hats, nuno-felted scarves, wraps, vests and yardage. In the following years until Jessica closed the studio in 2024 I always enjoyed picking up a few studio shifts. What I loved most about her studio was that it was open to the public so we could have conversations with shoppers and the could watch us while we made the felt. This environment was fun and energizing and allowed for connecting while still being focused and productive. Interesting people were always walking through those doors in Railspur Alley! 

Now that I'm working at Adanac Park Fieldhouse, I'm including wet felting and needle felting as a major part of my public programming and creative practice. I've begun by dying wool and making small pieces of fabric. In the days to come I'll make hats, garments accessories and larger textiles. I'm excited to see what these pieces will look like and where this part of the creative journey leads!  You can see some of my past pieces in the shop. For 10 years now I've been making and wearing felt and I've grown to love and appreciate the qualities of this material and textile! It provides such warmth and comfort and I'm looking forward to sharing this with more people in the years to come.