My name is Kalea Turner-Beckman. I’m a knitter, natural dyer, and hand spinner, living on Treaty 6 Territory in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. I source breed specific wools and dye plants from as close to my home as possible, as a way to connect with my local land base.

As a white settler Canadian of Scottish, English, Welsh, and Swedish heritage, I draw heavily on the knitting traditions of my background, gravitating towards Fair-Isle and Scandinavian colourwork and cables. I’m fascinated by how we communicate culture and gender identity through clothing and textiles, and am inspired by the natural world around me.