Nancy Bowman
Members of the Guild bring such a rich diversity of experiences and they're happy to share that, point you to something in the library, give you an idea. I always go home from Open Studio with way more ideas.
After moving to the Kingston area, Nancy Bowman joined the Guild in 2014 to participate in the introductory spinning workshop. A knitter from the age of 4, she furthered her fibre knowledge while working at a summer program at the MacSkimming Outdoor Education Centre in Ottawa, Ontario, where she taught basketmaking, natural dyeing, and spinning. From 2019-2021, Bowman served as President of the Kingston Handloom Weavers and Spinners and led the Guild as it has transitioned online during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Bowman reflects on the ways in which the fibre arts are connected to personal stories, language, and culture; talks about her experiences teaching spinning and knitting; and describes her early forays into the fibre arts.