The Fiber Artist Podcast with Cindy Bokser

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 Circula

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 availa

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 Macram

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 e

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 h

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 Dissolut

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

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://ww

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 Miche

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.therov