Claim OwnershipThe Fiber Artist Podcast with Cindy Bokser
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Chatting with artists, makers and creatives who work with fiber
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Episode 46 - Emily Nicolaides chats with us about her years of exploring the woven circle and the launch of her new book, "Amazing Circular Weaving" published by Abrams Books. We talk about her big move from the U.S. to Cyprus, and what could be next on the horizon.
You can find Emily online at: https://www.emilynicolaides.com/
Instagram: @emilynicolaides
Her book, "Amazing Circular Weaving" is available now, order here: https://www.emilynicolaides.com/
Video of this episode can be found here: https://youtu.be/5P3Q6dmR_r0
Cindy/Niroma Studio on Instagram: @niromastudio
And shop for macrame and weaving fibers online at: http://www.niromastudio.com
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/youwillbeabletomacrame
Video of this episode can be found here: https://youtu.be/KtSzVdTb17Q
Cindy/Niroma Studio on Instagram: @niromastudio
And shop for macrame and weaving fibers online at: http://www.niromastudio.com
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.tieoneoncreative.com/pages/new-school-macrame-book
Video of this episode can be found here: https://youtu.be/F8kGKGTkRVY
Cindy/Niroma Studio on Instagram: @niromastudio
And shop for macrame and weaving fibers online at: http://www.niromastudio.com
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.be/6_TRKuqj05k
Cindy/Niroma Studio on Instagram: @niromastudio
And shop for macrame and weaving fibers online at: http://www.niromastudio.com
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
Cindy/Niroma Studio on Instagram: @niromastudio
And shop for macrame and weaving fibers online at: http://www.niromastudio.com
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-_l9bc
You can find Erik online at: https://erikbergrin.com/
Instagram: @erikbergrin
Video of this episode can be found here: https://youtu.be/gInjlK1YK0k
Cindy/Niroma Studio on Instagram: @niromastudio
And shop for macrame and weaving fibers online at: http://www.niromastudio.com
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://www.demi.design/
Instagram: @demi.macrame.designs
Video of this episode can be found here: https://youtu.be/XLU_WIZ5gjM
Cindy/Niroma Studio on Instagram: @niromastudio
And shop for macrame and weaving fibers online at: http://www.niromastudio.com
Episode 38 - Fiber artist, Meg Spitzer, shares her journey, how moving cross country and the isolation of being a new mom helped rekindle her creative soul.
You can find Meg on Instagram: @meg.spitzer
And online: https://www.megspitzer.com
Video: https://youtu.be/bbCFYRFsjYs
Cindy/Niroma Studio on Instagram: @niromastudio
And shop for macrame and weaving fibers online at: http://www.niromastudio.com
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
And online: https://www.rovingtextiles.com/
Video: https://youtu.be/0jSDnYiUHPI
Cindy/Niroma Studio on Instagram: @niromastudio
And shop for macrame and weaving fibers online at: http://www.niromastudio.com
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.be/MSJ9ZJ-qG98
Cindy/Niroma Studio on Instagram: @niromastudio
And shop for macrame and weaving fibers online at: http://www.niromastudio.com
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
And shop for macrame and weaving fibers online at: http://www.niromastudio.com
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
Cindy/Niroma Studio on Instagram: @niromastudio
And shop for macrame and weaving fibers online at: http://www.niromastudio.com
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
And shop for macrame and weaving fibers online at: http://www.niromastudio.com
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: @niromastudio
And shop for macrame and weaving fibers online at: http://www.niromastudio.com
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=20s
Cindy/Niroma Studio on Instagram: @niromastudio
And shop for macrame and weaving fibers online at: http://www.niromastudio.com
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
And shop for macrame and weaving fibers online at: http://www.niromastudio.com
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
Cindy/Niroma Studio on Instagram: @niromastudio
And shop for macrame and weaving fibers online at: http://www.niromastudio.com
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
More on Niroma Studio at: http://www.niromastudio.com
Episode 26 - Jeremy "Jerm" Rise shares his creative inspiration, his travels, and tells us how he got started with his fiber practice. Plus, a he takes us on a tour of his fantastical, whimsy-infused space! Hosted by Cindy Bokser of Niroma Studio.
You can find Jerm on Instagram: @justjermthings
Video: https://youtu.be/xigJ3OnlMUo
And online: www.jeremyrise.com
More on Niroma Studio at: http://www.niromastudio.com
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I've really enjoyed this podcast and hope it comes back soon.
What is the name of the Instagram artist she mentions? I can't quite catch it.