Cindy Hoppe

I live north of Biggar in the beautiful rolling hills of the RM of Glenside. I was involved with fine craft early as my mom’s right hand helper during the early days of the Craft Council. I made pottery jewellery in the ’80s but when Myrna Harris (Mom) sold her kilns and turned to weaving, I focused on knitting to turn her work into wearables. When she made another turn into felting, I stayed on the woven path and started overdyeing wool and silk garments, eventually turning them into jackets, landscapes, and liturgical art. I dye material for skies and grounds, build up the textures with bobbin embroidery, and finish pieces with quilting. I describe the work as painting with a sewing machine. Fibre work has consumed me for the last 40 years and continues to intrigue me going forward.

My work is available through the Saskatchewan Craft Council Fine Craft Shop and on my website. I am also a host of the Prairie Art Road Trip that happens near Biggar annually, on the third Saturday in July. I welcome visits to my home studio and gallery if you call ahead. Please check out my website. Thank you for your interest.