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Blog Archive: Fibre Artist Interviews

Since the series was launched in 2011, Dawne Rudman and Gareth Bate have been interviewing local, national or international fibre artists. We have published over 137 artist interviews to date. Join us as we create a comprehensive archive of some of the most exciting fibre artists in the world. People have subscribed from 96 countries.

Artist Interview 116: Shanell Papp

By Dawne Rudman | February 10, 2026

For this interview Toronto fibre artist Catherine Heard contributed some questions. Tell us about your work Artist: Shannell Papp. You learned to crochet when you were quite young, and in previous interviews you describe spending a lot of time playing with materials and learning craft techniques while you were growing up. When did you realize…

Artist Interview 73: Molly Grundy

By Dawne Rudman | February 10, 2026

Tell us about your work? Artist: Molly Grundy, photo: Zach Slootsky Previous World of Threads Exhibitions Wolverina, 124cm h x 66cm w x 3cm d, Three-Dimensional Applique (cotton,chiffon, fur, vinyl and leather) A lifelong infatuation with all things miniature has also had a powerful influence on my work. Where do you get your inspiration? The…