Weaver, professional gardener, avid long distance hiker and canoeing enthusiast. My love of nature and textiles blend with environmental awareness and the need for conservation. From the outdoors I take the colour diversity that only nature can inspire, diverted textiles brings texture, dimension and warmth to my work. I participate in art festivals and shows across Canada as well as many smaller local venues.

All of my weaving is done on my floor loom, with recycled textiles, salvaged upholstery ends plus new cotton yarn for the warp. Each piece is a balance of colour, texture, design and function.

–Ani van Dyk