Linnet Finley

Artist Bio

Linnet Finley is a self-taught fibre artist, educator, and mother based in the North End of Kjipuktuk/Halifax, NS. With over 20 years of experience, she creates vibrant textile and embroidery works that honour craft traditions while fostering community connection. Her approachable, stitch-based practice invites meaningful conversations around complex topics such as localism, community identity, and counter-mapping.

Linnet’s work also explores resilience, healing, and chronic illness, drawing inspiration from the natural world and aiming to incorporate sustainable methods into her art.

Workshop Description

Stitching Your Way to Calm in the Classroom

Embroidery and slow-stitching offer both creative expression and restorative benefits, making them a powerful tool for art, design, and well-being. In this beginner-friendly workshop, you’ll learn essential embroidery techniques, including basic stitches, design transfer, and creative uses like visible mending and working with repurposed materials. All materials are provided in a take-home kit, and the relaxed, supportive setting is perfect for exploring at your own pace. With over 20 years of experience teaching fibre arts in Nova Scotia classrooms, I’ll share practical strategies to help you confidently bring stitching into your own teaching or personal practice. You'll leave with a finished piece and the skills to keep going.

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