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Where Art & Community Meet
Margaret Smith
Artist Statement
Grasses, roots, barks, vines, lichen and rushes all call to me to investigate, gather and process. Spring causes sap to run � time to peel bark! My beautiful workshop provides dedicated space to play.
Artist Medium(s)
Baskets
Artist Links
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/weavingkittylover/
Artist Bio
Margaret Smith has been a fiber artist since childhood on Orcas Island, when she and her sister made clothing out of maple leaves. On Vashon in the 70s and 80s, Margaret spun and dyed wool with a group of like-minded souls. She knit over 100 colorful sweaters, vests and ponchos �custom made to fit your persona.� For the last 30 years Margaret has been a basketmaker, inspired by native Salish baskets seen in a museum. �It felt like my body was being plucked like a harp.� She has experimented and taken classes from many Native and non-Native teachers.