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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.

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Artist Interview 8: June J. Jacobs

By Dawne Rudman | February 10, 2026

Tell us about your work? June J. Jacobs in studio 2009, photo: Paul Paquet Previous World of Threads Exhibitions June J. Jacobs outside of her gallery The Hand Wave Gallery; owner operator for 29 years, photo: Paul Paquet Where do you get your inspiration? A Winter Thaw, detail, 3 D wall hanging; hand felted wool…

Artist Interview 7: Dagmar Kovar

By Dawne Rudman | February 10, 2026

Tell us about your work? Artist Dagmar Kovar Previous World of Threads Exhibitions Artist Dagmar Kovar Silence 4, wool, silk, photo: John Tamblyn Where do you get your inspiration? Silence 5, wool, silk, photo: John Tamblyn Silence 1, wool, silk, photo: John Tamblyn Why did you choose to go into fibre art? Detail: Roses, silk,…

Artist Interview 4: Lorraine Roy

By Dawne Rudman | February 10, 2026

Tell us about your work? Artist Lorraine Roy in her studio Previous World of Threads Exhibitions Black Cottonwood, 36×26 Where do you get your inspiration? Bebb Willow, 26×36 Why did you choose to go into fibre art? Melange 3, 30×30 What other mediums do you work in, and how does this inform your fibre work?…

Artist Interview 3: Christine Mockett

By Dawne Rudman | February 10, 2026

Tell us about your work? Artist Christine Mockett Previous World of Threads Exhibitions Where do you get your inspiration? Tree Prosthetic 1, bark, yarn, thread, acrylic. Winner of Best in Show, for the 2007 Common Thread National Juried Exhibition. Tree Prosthetic 1, bark, yarn, thread, acrylic. Winner of Best in Show, for the 2007 Common…

Artist Interview 2: Amanda McCavour

By Dawne Rudman | February 10, 2026

Previous World of Threads Exhibitions I am interested in the vulnerability of thread in relation to the home, as both things feel temporary and fragile. I am interested in thread’s ability to hold together and its strength. Artist Amanda McCavour Tell us about your work? Installation at the Gladstone Hotel, Toronto: Come Up To My…