Linnet Finley (she/her) is a community-engaged fibre artist, educator and mother living in the North End of Kjipuktuk/Halifax, NS. With a keen sense of colour, Linnet produces vibrant and engaging artworks executed with a practiced skill that honours the long tradition of textile and embroidery craft. A self-taught artist, she has over 20 years of experience honing her craft and the act of “making” has always
been an integral part of her life. Linnet comes from a long line of textile artists and hand workers and uses the tactile experience of stitching as a way to engage/ activate her community and promote thoughtfulness and communication. Her personal practice explores themes of resilience, healing and living with chronic illness, and all of her work is strongly influenced by the natural world and the marks
we make upon it.

In addition to her studio practice, Linnet has operated Linnet Bird Designs since 2010. She offers soft, colourful, innovative products for kids, simple yet ingenious patterns for makers, and patient, joyful, empowering classes for those who want to develop their own sewing and handwork practice.