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Fiber Art Masters

Some of Maine’s master fiber artists profiled here are featured in our book “Fiber Art Masters: A Visual Tour of Maine Artists’ Work and Studios.” We continue to capture stories of other Maine masters in “The Story Project” category. Check the menu above.

The Curious World of Barbara Bean

December 26, 2024September 29, 2024

I am an artist who earned a living as a social worker for 35 years before settling in Brunswick and turning to art full time. My husband, a biologist, taught …

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Categories Fiber Art Masters, Fiber Art Studios, Story Project, Touring

Her Life in Braiding

May 31, 2023May 20, 2023
Nancy hands on

Read about Master Braider, Nancy Young, how she got her start in braiding, how she held Braiding Camps attracting makers from all over the U.S. and beyond, and view pages …

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Categories Fiber Art Masters, Fiber Art Studios, Story Project

Hugh Verrier: Birds in Flight

August 9, 2023January 28, 2022

Hugh Verrier of Eustis, Maine [10/29/1931-5/31/2023] creates birds and fish that are a unique combination of watercolor painting and paper sculpture. We visited his home studio in June where Hugh …

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Categories Commerative, Fiber Art Masters, Fiber Art Studios, Story Project, Western Maine Project

A Fully Braided Home

August 9, 2023August 26, 2018

Nancy Young lives in both Maine and Pennsylvania and has been braiding rugs for over sixty years. She and her husband ran Waters Edge Braiding Camp in Winthrop for many …

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Anne Cox: Artwork and Gardens

August 31, 2016July 14, 2016

This place is fun! Hedgerow is owned and operated by Anne Cox and her partner Julie Wortman near the tip of the St. George Peninsula in Tenants Harbor situated between Thomaston …

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Categories Farming, Fiber Art Masters, Fiber Art Studios, Touring

Susie Stephenson’s New Studio

August 29, 2016July 14, 2016

Susie Stephenson is into fibers whole hog. She has been a rug hooker over many years known for her playful original designs, wild use of color, and reuse of woolen garments …

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Categories Fiber Art Masters, Fiber Art Studios, Touring, Workshops or Retreats

Elizabeth Busch: Architect, Artist, Painter, Quilter, Knitter

June 29, 2024May 27, 2016

For Elizabeth, art is a way of life. You see it in her surroundings, in the attention to detail in her gardens, in the collections within her antique home, in …

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Categories Fiber Art Masters, Fiber Art Studios, Story Project, Touring

Hillary Hutton: Master Rug Weaver

August 9, 2023May 27, 2016

Hillary learned to weave at the Massachusetts College of Art and has stayed with it for over 30 years. She is known for her exquisitely-crafted handwoven rag rugs, but also …

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Categories Fiber Art Masters, Fiber Art Studios, Story Project, Touring, Western Maine Project

Carlson’s Collaged Crocodile

June 29, 2024May 19, 2016

To prepare for a Summer exhibition of members’ work at Maine Fiberarts, we have been visiting artists’ studios. It had been a while since I visited the studio of Susan …

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Categories Fiber Art Masters, Fiber Art Studios, Story Project, Touring

Marlene Ekola Gerberick: Great Gifts Come

June 29, 2024March 31, 2016

Marlene Ekola Gerberick [4/29/1935-5/21/2018] Birds’ nests, feathers, bones. Paintings, artists’ books, assemblages. The work in the studio of Marlene Gerberick is both nature-based and eclectic. The overall colors are soothing …

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Categories Commerative, Fiber Art Masters, Fiber Art Studios, Story Project, Touring

The Knitting Sculpture Studio of Katharine Cobey

June 29, 2024February 5, 2016

Katharine Cobey [1/8/1938-12/5/2020]. The studio of artist Katharine Cobey is located on a cove off Muscongus Bay in Cushing, Maine. Katharine was one of the founding trustees of Maine Fiberarts, …

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Categories Commerative, Fiber Art Masters, Fiber Art Studios, Story Project, Touring

Anne Walker’s Studio in Rangeley

August 29, 2016October 21, 2015

While touring Rangeley, Arlene and I visited the studio of art quilter Anne Walker. Anne and her husband Rick built the house several years ago and included space for a …

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Categories Fiber Art Masters, Fiber Art Studios, Touring

The Colorful World of Natasha Kempers-Cullen

March 26, 2021August 25, 2015

Natasha Kempers-Cullen is an artist whose work features her hand painted and printed fabric. These fabrics are cut and torn into pieces she incorporates into collage compositions which become art …

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Categories Fiber Art Masters, Fiber Art Studios, Touring

Susan Mills’ Studio

August 29, 2016August 8, 2015

This weekend, I ventured out to an Open Studio held by Susan Mills in Bowdoin. Susan is a mixed media artist using felt, photography, found objects, natural materials, metal and more combined …

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Categories Fiber Art Masters, Fiber Art Studios, Touring

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