Lesley Turner

A journal where I share my adventures developing a food forest based on permaculture principles. I also share my love of knitting here. For my life as a textile artist follow me at lesleyturnerart.com

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Saturday, February 23, 2008

A visit to a natural dyer of Australian merino wool.

A 2-year old indigo pot.

Pit loom weaving.

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Where To See My Artwork

Cowichan Valley Fine Art Show, CVAC Gallery, Duncan BC, May 5-29, 2022
Current Threads 2022, VISDA, CVAC Gallery, Duncan BC, June 2-30, 2022
Dialogues, arc.hive artist run centre, Victoria BC, June 25-July 10, 2022
The Laundry Room, Goward House, Victoria BC, October-November, 2022

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