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present tense

an exploration of place-based fiber ecosystems

Present Tense at Vista Fiber Arts Fiesta, May 2025

photos courtesy of Molly Prentzel

Present Tense at the Ojai Farmers Market, May 2025

photo Simon Blanc

My interest in natural fibers and found-foraged color stems from a lifelong interest in the outdoors and the vibrant world we live in.

I’ve combined my love of fiber with a grounding in the sciences and a growing awareness of local production systems to create a place-based and material-aware practice. I’m sharing images of my natural dye practice, yarn development, sample making, and garment samples. I share my work at local fiber fairs and farmers markets. I can usually be found displaying with the Southern California Fibershed and our local yarn purveyor Coachella Valley Yarn.

Page from natural dye journal: decorative plum branch

More Natural Dye Flowers

Photos by Rennella Photography

At the Regenerative Design Hub, Helms Bakery, as part of Los Angeles Design Festival, June 2025

At the San Diego Fiber Fest, May 2025

At the Vista Fiber Fest, May 2025

At the Regen Design Hub in LA (left), Joshua Tree Fiber Fest in 2024 (middle), and Helms Earth Day 2023 (right)