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Clara Parkes is a New York Times-bestselling author, speaker, and wool advocate who has dedicated her life to exploring the stories behind, and qualities of, the fibers we wear on our bodies—and taking readers along for the journey.

Fazia Rizvi is an actor and web developer with more than thirty years experience in information technology in higher education. Her multicultural family background (Finland, India, Pakistan) and B.A. in anthropology is what inspires her weaving, spinning and natural dyeing craft as well as an obsession with old or vanishing tools and techniques.

Early fascination with fabric and fashion came from my seamstress mother. You might say fiber art is bound into my DNA. My felting journey began with a study of skin. Skin as a protective covering, and as identifier, and how it can record history. A study of animal skin, and human skin; leading to hybrids. All the while, intrigued with the way wearable art transforms its wearer.

Mary Egbert currently lives in Florida and in 2005 she raised a herd of 25 alpaca back in Utah, where she got her start in the fiber biz. She has many instructional videos on You Tube and an online classes at the Camaj School of Fiber Arts. She wrote 5-star rated book on Amazon titled the Art of Washing Wool, Mohair and Alpaca.

Curious exploration is the focus of Canadian knitwear designer and indie hand dyer, Kim McBrien Evans. A lifelong love of colour, texture, pattern, and shape prompted Kim to transition from working artist to textile maven. Her knitwear designs are known for their ability to turn an abstract idea into a wearable reality while simultaneously fitting and complimenting a wide range of…

Crystal Lawrence has been knitting since her Grannie taught her when she was 11. She has always been fascinated by the next challenge around the corner and when her friend and owner of a LYS offered to sell her a knitting machine 12 years ago she was hooked. Almost everything she has learned for MK has come from experimentation, hand knitting know-how, and vintage books.

Emily learned to knit three times – once when she was a kid, once during college, and again about five years later. The last time, it stuck. She's been designing knitting patterns since 2011 and tries to hit the sweet spot with patterns that are fun and engaging to knit, but also easy to understand.

Julie Wilson and her family own a farm in Fines Creek, NC. In 1990, two sheep came to the Wilson family. Since then, Jehovah Raah Farm, has grown to raise Shetland sheep, Alpacas, Llamas, Angora Goats, Rabbits, and Scottish Highland Cattle. They even have a cottage, called ‘The Shepherd’s Croft, available for folks to experience ‘real’ farm life.

I love creating and teaching mosaics of all kinds - traditional glass to more contemporary materials, 2D and 3D pieces and Functional Art. One of my favorite things is helping folks get in touch with their creative streak through mosaics. I teach in Asheville, NC, and at the John C Campbell Folk School and welcome private parties to choose their own workshop.

Jennifer Folsom is a fiber artist focused on hand processing, handspinning, and book arts. Her work is driven by curiosity and the knowledge that develops through making. Professionally, Jennifer specializes in digital strategy, user-centered web design, and the development of engaging websites.