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Artist Bio
Artist Bio
Linnet Finley is a community-engaged fibre artist, educator, and mother living and working in the North End of Kjipuktuk/Halifax, NS. With a keen sense of colour, Linnet produces vibrant and engaging artworks executed with a practiced skill that honours the long tradition of textile and embroidery craft. A self-taught artist, she has over 20 years of experience honing her craft, and the act of “making” has always been an integral part of her life. Linnet’s art practice aims to foster community by creating connections. Much of this work utilises stitching and embroidery as an approachable and comfortable vehicle to tackle more complex questions, drawing the community into meaningful conversation. “The community I am actively seeking to create is a diverse one where people's histories and stories are honoured, and their shared spaces are protected.
Workshop Description
Workshop Description
Stitching Your Way to Calm in the Classroom
Embroidery and slow-stitching are exciting ways to explore many aspects of art and design. However, they have also been found to be incredibly restorative and have many mental health/stress reduction benefits that we all need in this day and age. Join me to learn beginner embroidery and surface design techniques in a fun, relaxed setting. I will give you an overview of the basic tools and supplies needed for embroidery and you will learn a selection of the most useful surface embroidery stitches. In addition, we will discuss how to create and transfer your own embroidery designs and how to utilize embroidery in different ways (including visible mending and using repurposed materials). All supplies are provided in a kit that you can take home to continue your explorations in stitching.
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