On the Subject Of

INSPIRATION

The word Inspire, derives from the Latin word inspirare, it literally means to breathe or blow into, I like to think of it as if life is being breathed into something, it can also be explained to be the thing that sets creation in motion.

I am here because you inspire me.

Kathleen sitting on the porch of Water's Edge Fiber & Dye with examples of her hand dyed textiles hanging behind her

Deeper Dive

I would not be here if not for feeling inspired by you, all the open-minded humans who walk through the studio doors, the ones who show up saying you have never been creative or "I'm no good at art," then surprise yourself in creating a thing of beauty. I see you out there in the world doing what you love and I feel in return "inspirare"!

Water's Edge Fiber & Dye Studio is a space for curiosity, creativity and play, a little haven from distraction and a place to not take the all too important “me” too seriously.

This is a sacred creative space to learn from the plants.

Alongside the workshop offerings here in the studio and beyond, my creative work is one in progress, collaborating with fibers, plants and myths (images and maps that have guided humans for millennia), braided together expressed through wearables, home goods and art pieces.

Storytelling and my love for the natural world become woven into the textiles and workshops I offer. When not experimenting in the studio, you can find me walking the water’s edge and down forest paths, drawing inspiration from the other than human world.

My hope is that the workshops help participants reconnect with nature, unlock their creativity, and discover the magic of botanical dyes.

My journey in textile arts has been deeply enriched by years immersed in Norwegian culture, hands-on experience in textile and custom rug design, and leading Messenger Rugs, where I developed a line of meditation rugs. These rugs were hand-knotted in collaboration with a small, family-run workshop in Nepal.

Today, I integrate my studies in Mythology and Depth Psychology with my background in textile design to bring greater depth and creativity to the natural dye workshops I offer.