WOOLCRUSH

Columbia, MO—Amy Higgins Stambaugh, the fiber artist behind WOOLCRUSH, works with hand-dyed wool cultivated and harvested from plants that she grows or forages. She is currently learning the cultural and historical traditions of processing a farm fleece into yarn and fabric. Community-minded and inspired by the modern pioneering spirit, she is also the owner of a rural Missouri property, which she shares with others for community events and workshops. Learn more at woolcrush.com

Creative Service Award Details:

• The Cause: Arts & Culture; Environmental Stewardship
• The Project: Create a unique line of naturally dyed, handmade yarns and finished pieces of wearable art
• The Award: $1,700 in creative services: (1) shoot and edit photos of Amy, her studio, and her yarn-making process on location in Columbia, MO