Allison Grove is a Montana handweaver who creates decorative pillows and wall art using Montana wool yarns and plant dyes inspired by wildlife, flowers, fall foliage, and western motifs. Initially self-taught through books, Allison later refined her craft with guidance from experienced weavers and Montana’s weaving community. She works primarily on a drawloom, blending traditional techniques with contemporary design. Allison completed the Montana Artrepreneur Program through the Montana Arts Council and has received Strategic Investment Grants supporting her work. Her art has been exhibited at the Holter Museum of Art, and she regularly shows at fairs and events throughout Montana.
Kammy Johnson is a multi-generational agriculturist, animal health professional, and fiber artist passionate about producing, using, and promoting wool and wool products, with a focus on naturally colored wool. She has leveraged her professional expertise and intergenerational knowledge of livestock and agriculture to develop a flock of colored sheep that supplies herself and other fiber artists with high-quality spinning fiber and yarn, while using sustainable agricultural practices that honor and improve the land. Kammy also became a certified judge of wool and cashmere, completed the technical levels of the Olds College Master Spinner Program, and earned the designation of Master Weaver through the college’s Master Weaver Program. She is committed to producing premium wool textiles and teaching others to support them on their own creative journeys.
