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| JACKIE CHADWICK |
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Jackie rediscovered her first love of textile art whilst battling against horizontal rain in the Isle of Man, circa 1999. A Foundation certificate in Art and Design encouraged continuation in Art after a move to Kamloops in 2003. Since then, 'Four seasons' cards and purses have been notable features of Jackie's portfolio, with individual pieces composed of layers of fabric, silk flowers and sequins, uniquely stitched together and further embellished by hand. |
| KAREN HANNA |
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Karen's career as a fibre artist started with a three month trip through Mexico in 1974. Travelling from the west coast to the east coast, she admired the woven blankets and wall hangings that were created in the villages by women squatting with their backstrap looms strung around tree trunks. She was filled with inspiration and a desire to learn this ancient craft. The experience eventually led her to a passion for spinning, dying and felting the fibres of different animals. |
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Jan started to weave in Princec George in 1990. She started weaving rags because they were cheap and she liked recycling. She wove mainly with rags for 8 years. The response after weaving a cotton shawl to wear to her daughter's wedding led her to make colourful, textured cotton and chenile scarves and shawls. | |