The Common Ground Fair begins today, so what better time than now to look at the fiber arts in Maine? Maine has a rich community of people who work in fiber arts — from people who spin wool and knit to those who paint silk or create cloth sculptures. We'll learn more about the wide range of creations that fiber artists make, the practical uses, and the contributions of fiber artists to Maine's economy and brand.
Guests
Christine Macchi, executive director, Maine Fiberarts
Katharine Cobey, sculptural knitter, spinner, artist
Astrig Tanguay (by phone), founder of Fiber College
Nancy Williams (by phone), co-owner of Newaim Fiber Mill and administrator of Fiber Frolic
Resources
- Maine's Fiber Arts Community Thrives
- Annual Maine Fiber Frolic
- Independent: Knitting can reduce anxiety, depression, chronic pain and slow dementia, research reveals
- My Modern Met: Art History: Ancient Practice of Textile Art and How It Continues to Reinvent Itself
- Washington Post: Don’t know the work of Anni Albers? This gifted artist is finally getting her due.