Sheep to Skein: Chapter One, Back to the Highlands
|Samantha Farmer
The first chapter of my Sheep to Skein journey takes me into the Scottish Highlands, visiting farms and farmers, collecting fleece, and working with friends to sort and skirt it...
Highland Magic at Strathearn Arts: Crieff Arts Fair, 15 August
|Samantha Farmer
I’m taking Highland Magic Fibre Arts out of the studio and into my own town this Saturday! Come and find me at the Strathearn Arts Fair in Crieff, part of...
Every knitter, weaver, crocheter and spinner has their own reasons for choosing a particular yarn. Is it softness, breed, provenance, colour, durability, or supporting local farmers? As I continue my...
I’ll be speaking at Kyleside Woolfest this September about the ideas that have shaped Highland Magic Fibre Arts, from sourcing Highland fleeces to creating yarn and tapestry, and why I...
Past Work: Himalayan Balsam and Place-Based Colour
|Samantha Farmer
A look back at my Himalayan balsam dye work in the Scottish Highlands: harvesting an invasive plant, exploring its colour potential, and taking part in a wider local project around...