Biography of an Artist & Weaver

Gloria Hanson has lived in Vernon since 1977. She continued her Fine Art studies at Okanagan University College, concentrating on painting and printmaking. In the ensuing years, she has been a practicing visual artist, art gallery curator, and, more recently, fiber artist.

In 1983, a beginner's course in weaving changed the direction of her creativity. Many courses and much reading later, Gloria has become an accomplished weaver, spinner and dyer and workshop instructor. When not creating, she delights in teaching others, sharing with both beginner and intermediate, the skills that bring her so much pleasure and satisfaction. Gloria enjoys teaches a variety of courses in spinning, dyeing, weaving and knitting. Her interest is always in the process of creating. Getting a beautiful, wearable garment is just a bonus.

When Gloria knits a sweater, or weaves a blanket, she usually starts with an idea, a colour inspiration and the raw fleece. She then prepares the fleece, dyes and spins the yarn before picking up knitting needles or going to the loom. Her work is recognized by her imaginative use of colour. Her handspun sweater "Reflections on Vancouver" was selected as a finalist in the Great Vancouver Sweater Competition. The thread that runs through all of her work - painting, knitting, or weaving - is that of colour.

In 1999, Gloria completed, with honors, a Diploma of Fine Art from OUC.

You can see her work at many of the juried craft fairs in the Okanagan Valley and the Lower Mainland.

For more information contact Gloria
by phone (250) 545-7960 or e-mail.