Photo Journeys through Fiber, Art, Craft and Farms
“The Story of Fiber Art in Maine During the Past Half Century as Told by the Artists through Interviews, Retrospective Photo Galleries, and Historical Archives”
During 2022-23, we will examine “The Story of Fiber Art” over the past half century with special emphasis on the evolution of fiber media—knitting, felting, hooking, paper, quilting, and more. We will interview and photograph key artists bringing about this change in studios across Maine. We will also study great pioneers who have passed, creating commemorative online galleries of their work.
This past July, Maine Quilts presented its 45th Annual Show at the Augusta Civic Center in Maine. A beautiful variety …
Rug Hookers from several Northeast states have been meeting annually in Alfred, Maine for years, but this year’s event was held at Oceanwood Conference Center in Ocean Park. Dubbed “Alfred at Oceanwood,” the event was coordinated by Lauri Troutman and attended by over 20 people who came to enjoy and to hook with friends.
Maine Tin Pedlars has been meeting for over 40 years in and around Southern Maine. The Chapter is a member …
On a Friday in April, Christine visited a regular monthly meeting of the Wiscasset Fiber Group at the Wiscasset Community …
“After a lifetime of pursuing various art and craft media, I started rug hooking in 2004 and found my passion. I began …
Notes on March 2022 meeting Seacoast Ruggers has been meeting for over 50 years, most recently at the Fellowship Hall …
Notes on March 2022 meeting continued… LeAnn Hodgson, owner of Camp Wool in Milbridge, sent a rug along with a …