Canadian Women in Craft: A Conversation

Inspired by the Threading Black exhibit, I thought it would be great to broaden the scope of discussing what the field of craft (in its many iterations) could look like for women at different stages of their professional practices. Amongst the fascinating aspects of exploring sculpture and fibre techniques was the importance of positive self-assertion. The pandemic has undoubtedly changed our lives. For many of us, it has forced us to re-evaluate the things that motivate, inspire, and heal. Many of us are on journeys of trying to find the balance between these things. Through Canadian Women in Craft: A Conversation, I wanted to let people into the vulnerable, the technical, the political. There is much that I feel women can learn from each other in navigating the field.

My sincerest thanks – always – to eva, Simone, Natali, Mia, and May for trusting me to moderate this discussion. I don’t love being in front of the camera, but for the wealth of knowledge I knew this conversation would uncover, it was worth it. I also hold sincere gratitude to the Alberta Craft Council for giving me the space and their full and enthusiastic support to have these kinds of conversations.

Watch the symposium here.