wooldancer

Sunshine inside my studio while the rain taps on the windows. A happy place to be. If you are in Blackheath tomorrow, I’m launching Fibre Fridays. Come on in, Wooldancer yarn shop is open to peruse, and a chance to slow down and enjoy the warmth indoors.

New beginnings… with lots of activity behind the scenes lately, setting up my new studio in Blackheath. It’s taken much effort at a time I’ve needed to be off the screen, and now Wooldancer has landed home.

I have been offering creative art therapy in this space for the last 10 months, a dedicated space to compliment my mobile therapy practice. This year I’ve been taking my time slowly incorporating Wooldancer. It feels grounding to now be able to share a working fibre arts space with art therapy clients as well as fellow fibre enthusiasts.

My own self care practices that provide a soft space for me to reflect while putting my hands into gentle tactile processes has been helping with my own internal experiences with the recent passing of dad. Geoff provided a stable and encouraging support for practical aspects of Wooldancer events, so they have taken pause.

I have unearthed some beautiful yarn and fibre from my store that is ready to find new homes too. I’ll have a sprinkle of these plus other crafty stash items available at the upcoming market on Sunday 31 May at the Blackheath Community Hall from 9am-3pm.

So, if you like a bargain do come along to reconnect, I’m sure you’ll find plenty of joy to be had rustling through pre-loved treasures.

Making this beanie felt like a metaphor for mental health

Studio materials holding promise of something to come. A snippet of my yarn cone collection being packed up. I’ve been brewing A new space and place to come together, connect and create.

All kinds of wonder and awe arise from making things, especially beanies to warm our heads and hearts. It’s been a winter full of sharing creative joy and art therapy process.. highs and lows and learning edges. So much richness comes from hands-on practice. And so, this beanie found its name, Reflections.

NZ Creative Spinning workshop at Festival of Fibres a few weeks ago. Still fresh and so fun! Thank you to all who came, shared and spun out with me. Huge thanks to the event organisers and volunteers who tirelessly supported us to spin our dreams into yarn love.

Having such fun spinning alongside inspirational and creative ladies this weekend at

Spinning a yarn bowerbird-style adding some cute cocoons, pompom, sequins and SAORI add-ins
while i prep for the upcoming Festival of Fibre in NZ…
Only 1 week to go before this bower bird flys

I’m excited to be teaching 2 creative spinning workshops NZ Festival of Fibres in a few weeks! Will you come join me? I’d love to create with you!

I’m brimming with excitement as there’s only a few weeks before I fly to NZ to teach two creative spinning & design workshops at the Creative Fibre
NZ Festival of Fibres.

Are you coming along?

I can’t wait to connect with the incredible fibre community there and to share our creativity together. It is these moments where we can gather in person that are the most memorable experiences, and I feel so grateful to be able to be offering Wooldancer workshops.

If you are going to the festival in Christchurch, let me know. I’d absolutely love to meet you and spin with you!

https://facebook.com/events/s/festival-of-fibres-2025/1117356812898044/