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Overview

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  • Fluent in English
  • 41, Female
  • Member since 2007
  • Natural dyer, artist/designer, eco-textile producer
  • Fine Art/ Design
  • No hometown listed
  • Profile 75% complete

About Me

CURRENT MISSION

Creating a local, sustainable textile economy in the UK. Using plant based materials for creativity as a medium for nature connection and meditation. Teaching others about natural materials to help them transition to non-toxic creative practices.

ABOUT ME

My friends describe me as warm, gentle and generous. I try to be authentic in how I express myself and with kindness. I am adventurous and love to spend as much time as possible outdoors, exploring. I love to swim in the sea and rivers, kayak, hike and sleep out under the stars in my bivvy bag. Cooking over fire is a big favourite and foraging for wild foods. I like craft and making clothes and things for my home using organic, natural materials and natural dyes. I love dancing and go to ecstatic dance and 5 rhythms. I tend to cook organic, mostly vegan meals. I'm fascinated by herbalism and passionate about ecological design.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING

I'm looking for a way to make travelling more financially viable and to connect with local people.

Interests

  • cooking
  • organic food
  • meditation
  • hiking
  • kayaking
  • camping
  • ecology
  • nature
  • organic gardening
  • wild camping
  • herbalism
  • ecstatic dance
  • wild swimming
  • textile design
  • natural dyes
  • sustainable textiles

Music, Movies, and Books

Jitterbug Perfume by Tom Robbins, and anything else by Tom Robbins!

What I Can Share with Hosts

I can tell you a lot about natural dyeing and printing for textiles and paper - I teach this stuff a lot.
I'm up for going on hikes and cooking you meals.

Countries I’ve Visited

Argentina, Australia, Bolivia, Fiji, France, Guatemala, India, Indonesia, Ireland, Laos, Mexico, New Zealand, Peru, Scotland, Spain, Switzerland, Thailand, United States, Wales

Countries I’ve Lived In

England

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