The Fiber Artist Podcast with Cindy Bokser

Episode 45 - Tiffany Allen of Macrame and Driftwood shares how her love of driftwood brought her to macramé, and celebrates the launch of her new book, "You Will be able to Macramé by the End of this Book."

You can find Tiffany online at:  https://www.macrameanddriftwood.com/

Instagram: @macrameanddriftwood

Her book, "You Will be Able to Macramé by the End of this Book" is available now: https://linktr.ee/youwillbeabletomacram...

Episode 44 - Terri Watson of Tie One On Creative, queen of "fuckrame" and the vertical clove hitch!  Terri shares her knotting journey, and chats with us about her creative process, and how she established her voice through her bold, unabashed, statement macrame.

You can find Terri online at: https://www.tieoneoncreative.com/

Instagram: @tieoneoncreative

Her book, "New School Macrame" is available now: https://www.tieoneoncrea...

Episode 43 - Ashley Thurman is a co-creator of the popular yarn sharing program, "Fibreshare" and the founder of Loom Denim.  She shares her origin story, and takes us through Fibreshare's evolution:  past, present and future; and talks about the joy and process of yarn spinning.

You can find Ashley online at: https://www.etsy.com/shop/LoomDenim

Instagram: @loom_denim

Video of this episode can be found here: https://youtu...

Episode 42 - Melbourne-based fiber artist Tammy Kanat shares her journey, from successful jewelry entrepreneur to celebrated fiber artist, and how she found fulfillment again through the power of making. We discuss NFTs, copying, finding and evolving your creativity

You can find Tammy online at:  https://www.tammykanat.com/

Instagram: @tammykanat

Video of this episode can be found here: https://youtu.be/oQPDedPaLWU

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Episode 41 - Brooklyn based fiber artist, Erik Bergrin, walks us through his incredible solo show at the Morris Museum in New Jersey, titled "8 Dissolutions" on view until July 10, 2022.  Erik shares his journey of healing and self discovery through meditation retreats, and discusses ideas of death and rebirth that inspire his art.

Check out the video we discuss from the "8 Dissolutions" exhibition here: https://youtu.be/LFGvW...

Episode 40 - Houston based fiber artist, Demi Mixon, shares her story, transitioning from geologist to full-time fiber artist, managing anxiety, and forging a pathway to fulfilling her artistic goals.

Get access to Demi's newly launched hand-dyed macramé course on Domestika here:  

https://www.domestika.org/en/courses/3417-hand-dyed-macrame-create-unique-plant-hangers/demi_mixon

You can find Demi online at:  https://...

Episode 37 - Canada-based fiber artist, Michelle Chesson of Roving Textiles, shares her story.  From living and meeting her husband in Australia, moving back to Canada, and how she created a thriving business making and selling looms with her father.  We discuss the challenges and joys of being your own boss, and what growing the business might mean for the future.

You can find Michelle on Instagram: @rovingtextiles

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Episode 36 - Kristen Thompson of the The Roving Kind shares her adventures of kicking off the pandemic while traveling throughout the U.S. in an RV, homeschooling two kids, and staying inspired and creative throughout it all.  Plus, the challenges of settling back into a conventional, stationary life.  

You can find Kristen on Instagram: @the.roving.kind

And online: https://www.therovingkind.com/

Video: https://youtu...

Episode 35 - Stockholm based artist, Fanny Zedenius of Createaholic, shares her fiber journey, from traveling the world, birthing her first book, growing her business and having a baby in the pandemic. Hosted by Cindy Bokser of Niroma Studio.

You can find Fanny on Instagram: @createaholic

And online: https://createaholic.se/

Video: https://youtu.be/fZlxZQcYFx8

Cindy/Niroma Studio on Instagram: @niromastudio

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Episode 34 - Chilean-Australian storyteller, artist and fashion designer, Denisse M. Vera, shares her backstory from giving up sports due to a tumor, pivoting quickly and discovering the world of fashion, to reconnecting with her Mapuche roots through her work. Hosted by Cindy Bokser of Niroma Studio.

You can find Denisse on Instagram: @denissemvera

And online: http://www.denissemvera.com/

Video: https://youtu.be/9jw0KPYmgoo

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Episode 33 - Ciara Jones of The Juno Studio shares her story, from military service to maker, dealing with sudden loss, burnout, and a whole new life. Hosted by Cindy Bokser of Niroma Studio.

You can find Ciara on Instagram: @ciarajuno

And online: https://www.etsy.com/shop/theJunoStudio

Video: https://youtu.be/n7WAj8Hmrq8

Cindy/Niroma Studio on Instagram: @niromastudio

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Episode 32 - Alyssa Ki of Solip DIY shares her journey, from photojournalist to weaver, and how her signature floral garden weavings were born. Hosted by Cindy Bokser of Niroma Studio.

You can find Alyssa on Instagram: @solipdiy

And online: https://solipdiy.com/

Video: https://youtu.be/yqNyAsB7JiI

Cindy/Niroma Studio on Instagram: @niromastudio

And shop for macrame and weaving fibers online at: http://www.niromastudio.com

Episode 31 - Amanda Flourié of Rogue Weaving shares a very personal story, from the loss of her marriage, single parenting through the pandemic, finding sobriety and a new relationship, and how she weaved her way through it all. Hosted by Cindy Bokser of Niroma Studio.

You can find Amanda on Instagram: @rogueweaving

And online: https://rogueweaving.com/

Video: https://youtu.be/4b1DZJfpYGQ

Cindy/Niroma Studio on Instagram: @niromast...

Episode 30 - Aurora Joanna of String and Hearts Macrame, curator of BIPOC Macrame and Black Fiber Artists, takes us on a whirlwind adventure as she shares her story of finding herself and discovering macrame. Hosted by Cindy Bokser of Niroma Studio.

You can find Aurora on Instagram: @stringandhearts @BIPOCmacrame @blackfiberartists

And online: https://www.stringandhearts.com/

Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=udunTKXhsCI&t...

Episode 29 - Dallas-based fiber artist Nosheen Iqbal shares her story, from corporate creative to full time artist, and how she's been able to evolve and expand her art practice. Hosted by Cindy Bokser of Niroma Studio.

You can find Nosheen on Instagram: @noshii

And online: https://noshii.com/

Video: https://youtu.be/lYGhidBEkqU

Cindy/Niroma Studio on Instagram: @niromastudio

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Episode 28 - Los Angeles-based weaver, Farron Feiner, recognized for her organic landscape weavings, chats with us about her weaving journey, from trauma-bonding to healing, and building her weaving practice and creative coaching side business.  Hosted by Cindy Bokser of Niroma Studio.

You can find Farron on Instagram: @farronfeiner

And online: https://farronfeiner.com/

Video: https://youtu.be/92WuSFYmZXM

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Episode 27 - Kasha Cantillo of Kasha's Craft Creation shares her story, from Honduras to Louisiana, her approach to making knotted three dimensional figures and creating through loss and motherhood.  Hosted by Cindy Bokser of Niroma Studio.

You can find Kasha on Instagram: @kashascraftcreation

And online: https://www.etsy.com/shop/KashasCraftCreation

Video: https://youtu.be/Y8t_TAK5lAE

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