Sara Judith Profile

“I have always loved colour, texture and fiber. After many years of weaving spinning and dyeing, I discovered hooking in 2003, during a chance visit to Deanne Fitzpatrick’s studio in Nova Scotia. I was immediately drawn to its expressiveness, its forgiving nature and the lack of rules. It quickly became my passion and I explored the medium attending many workshops in Nova Scotia, Vermont, Saskatchewan and California.

I love to share what I have learned with others, and so, as a teacher, I now lead workshops focusing on punch hooking, its possibilities and combinations with traditional hooking, as well as workshops on improvisation and creative exploration. It is a delight to show the craft to others and share the joy and pleasure this simple craft brings. With hooking and punching, and related fiber arts, I can explore an endless range of possibilities. I am passionate about rug hooking and punching as an art form.

Misty Morning by Sara Judith hooked and punched using fabric strips and yarn

Tidepool by Sara Judith hooked, applied mixed media, felted

Fluent in both traditional and punch hooking, I have developed a signature use of the combined techniques, employing a multitude of yarns and cloth strips in a vibrant array of colour. I am synthesizing the two traditional techniques into modern fiber art. I animate my rugs with rich texture and strong colour, mixing a bit of magic with realism. As an artist who enjoys the creative process, I evoke the intuitive nature of abstract paintings in my work. I try to express the vibrancy of the landscape, a sense of awe and a deep connection to the physical world.”