Josephine is intrigued by the alchemical and often unpredictable nature of the felting process. She enjoys working with rich colours, transforming a myriad of wool, fabulous plant fibres, threads and fabrics into felted relief and sculptural pieces. She also makes an eclectic range of unique fibre felted jewellery embellished with embroidery and wire.

Latest work includes needle felted drum beaters and large felted pets/animals made to commission

Sources of inspiration include the vast oceans surrounding our lands with elements of primal and ancient symbols. Sometimes incorporating discarded detritus into the artwork relevant to a place or moment in time. Or embedding found organic matter and materials within the layered, textural surface.

Studio based at Fletchers Mill, Dean Clough, Halifax with the Arts Charity of Dean Clough
Where she runs a variety of workshops: Wet felting paintings, Nuno felted wool on silk/cotton scarves and Needle felted 3d animals – dogs, cats, foxes, sheep and more. Details are on Phinefibre website.
Bespoke workshops for groups, friends and one to one’s. Enquiries welcome.
I also run workshops in other venues on request.

Enquiries about Fibre artwork and commissions, please get in touch.