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.
In July, Two Imagine Studios held an Open House to announce their new gallery in Farmington called “This Is It.” …
This book list is a compilation of books recommended by members, artists, friends and staff. It is certainly not exhaustive, …
Read about Master Braider, Nancy Young, how she got her start in braiding, how she held Braiding Camps attracting makers …
During February, Arlene Morris and Christine Macchi from Maine Fiberarts went to visit a gathering of rug braiders who meet …
Common Ground Country Fair, sponsored by the Maine Organic Farmer & Gardener Association, was held September 23-25, 2022. Because of …
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 …
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 …
Friends Mary Lou Steptoe and Carolyn Wollen truly love to explore fiber art when traveling. Mary Lou found the studio …
Gardens and looms. Lavender, weaving students, chocolate chip cookies, and looms underway. Sara and I planned this visit months ago …
Nancy Young lives in both Maine and Pennsylvania and has been braiding rugs for over sixty years. She and her …
For Elizabeth, art is a way of life. You see it in her surroundings, in the attention to detail in …
Hillary learned to weave at the Massachusetts College of Art and has stayed with it for over 30 years. She …
Invalid Displayed Gallery To prepare for a Summer exhibition of members’ work at Maine Fiberarts, we have been visiting artists’ …
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 …
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. …
This winter, we visited the studio of Marion Brown Rug Hooking in Belfast, Maine. The studio is located just beyond …