Stampede Threads

Raised in the prairies of Alberta, Melissa is a visual artist who has a close relationship with weaving and craft-oriented visual art. Graduating from the Alberta University of the Arts in 2013, Melissa's artistic vision is imbued with a profound appreciation for natural forms. Her designs echo the lush, intricate textures found in nature, capturing the essence of dense and verdant landscapes.

Anna Palmer is a Calgary-based artist who graduated from the Alberta University of the Arts in 2013 with a major in Print Media. Her current artistic practice delves into the rich tapestry of familial tradition, focusing on a lineage of tailors that stretches across generations. Inspired by the legacy of her family, both past and present, Anna explores themes of hegemony and feminist ideologies through her intricate textile creations. Her work is a visual exploration of identity, particularly inspired by the writings of bell hooks, and influenced by the stories of all the strong women she has encountered throughout her life.

Julianne, also known as Furrera J, is an artist living in Calgary, AB. Although her first formal prelude into the art world was in Fashion Design, she was inescapably drawn to more expansive forms of self expression through painting. From dreamy portraits to murals inspired by the natural world her work is tailored to combine both her love for creating on canvas and with fabric.

Naomi Hoffman is an illustrator and designer currently living in Calgary, Alberta. Being a graduate from the Alberta University of the Arts, Naomi loves to problem solve for all sorts of creative projects. She primarily illustrates with digital software and enjoys incorporating a strong use of texture as well as colour throughout her work. 

Naomi is commonly inspired by the excitement of exploration, and the beauty of nature. She is imaginative with her designs which results in whimsical illustrations involving environments and characters. Naomi is also actively involved with hand painted projects throughout Calgary and is always eager to engage with the community.

Rachel Lyon is a Calgary-based muralist and illustrator with a love for botanicals + texture, and warm colour palettes. Her passion for community and small businesses is shown through various initiatives and donations. Rachel believes that art should be accessible to all people and that the city we live in becomes a better place to live when we all try to shop local and give back to our communities when possible. For more information on Rachel's work, visit rachellyondesignco.com/murals