CONTACT INFORMATION
Liz Canali
If you are interested in work on this site, commissioned pieces or having me do a workshop or exhibit please contact me by email.
WHAT IS FELT?
WOOL + HOT WATER + SOAP + AGITATION + TIME = FELT
Artisanal wool felt is not boiled wool (it is not baize - used on pool tables, and it is not industrial felt - used for underflooring, etc.)
This nonwoven cloth is made from natural animal fibers which form indissoluble and irreversible bonds during the production process. Depending on the type of fiber and the techniques used, the sensitivity to lightness and density, transparency and opacity, rusticity and refinement, the felt can be in a multitude of textures, shades, patterns and shapes.
Felt is a sustainable, renewable and biodegradable textile. An excellent insulator of heat and sound, it is also anti-static, non-allergenic, self-extinguishing, a controller of humidity and absorber of pollutants. It has intrinsic properties which help to maintain a healthy interior that is pleasant to live in.
It is a natural material that combines aesthetics and comfort and its huge potential has not been fully realized. Its various qualities place it at the heart of art, fashion and interior design.
Liz Canali
If you are interested in work on this site, commissioned pieces or having me do a workshop or exhibit please contact me by email.
WHAT IS FELT?
WOOL + HOT WATER + SOAP + AGITATION + TIME = FELT
Artisanal wool felt is not boiled wool (it is not baize - used on pool tables, and it is not industrial felt - used for underflooring, etc.)
This nonwoven cloth is made from natural animal fibers which form indissoluble and irreversible bonds during the production process. Depending on the type of fiber and the techniques used, the sensitivity to lightness and density, transparency and opacity, rusticity and refinement, the felt can be in a multitude of textures, shades, patterns and shapes.
Felt is a sustainable, renewable and biodegradable textile. An excellent insulator of heat and sound, it is also anti-static, non-allergenic, self-extinguishing, a controller of humidity and absorber of pollutants. It has intrinsic properties which help to maintain a healthy interior that is pleasant to live in.
It is a natural material that combines aesthetics and comfort and its huge potential has not been fully realized. Its various qualities place it at the heart of art, fashion and interior design.
About Liz Canali
Liz Canali has been involved with art and crafts since early in her life. Trained as a commercial graphic artist, she first worked as a paste-up artist at the telephone company but quickly moved into the education field. Liz worked as an elementary art teacher in Hopkinton, MA and then as the jewelry and weaving teacher at Northfield Mt. Hermon School in Northfield, MA. At the same time she owned and created one-of-a-kind and art-to-wear jewelry for her company, Canali Silver. She sold her work to individuals and galleries throughout the US.
Times changed and so did Liz. Her art journey brought her into the world of art administration. She was director of Leverett Crafts and Arts in Leverett, MA and then returned to her roots as a graphic artist. Combining her design experience and her husband Al’s office and sales experience, the two opened Canali Designs more than 30 years ago. Liz is the graphic designer for the business, focusing on print and web coordinated projects, logo design for small to medium businesses.
In search of a non-computer creative outlet, Liz rediscovered fiber arts especially felt. Liz began researching traditional felting techniques. Her latest wall pieces are made with the Florida climate in mind. Felt is a sustainable, renewable and biodegradable textile. An excellent insulator of heat and sound, it is also anti-static, non-allergenic, self-extinguishing, a controller of humidity and absorber of pollutants. It has intrinsic properties which help to maintain a healthy interior that is pleasant to live in. Her recent wall hangings and felted light shades reflect this direction in her latest work.
Liz’s work has been featured in The American Architectural Digest, Felt - The Australian Magazine for Felting, and Orlando Sentinel. She has won various awards: Best of Show at three St. Augustine Art Association Exhibits (17th Annual and 18th Annual Touch! Annual Tactile Exhibition, 2020 Honors Show), Award of Distinction at Flagler County Art League (Pick Your Picasso, Anything Goes, Textures) 2nd Place at Flagler County Art League (Textures, 2018 Fall Exhibition). Exhibitions include: Group Shows (Shared Stitches, Mount Dora Center for the Arts), First and second place awards at several exhibitions at Galerie Elan in Daytona, FL and One-Person Shows (Explorations In Felt: Interior Design, Explorations In Felt: Textures and Color, and The Lore of Stones, Salmon Falls Gallery). Her work is in many private collections in Florida and New England.
Liz is a member of the St. Augustine Art Association, International Feltmakers Association and Ormond Memorial Art Museum. Liz teaches various workshops and classes ranging from simple introduction to intermediate and advanced classes and workshops. She lives in Flagler Beach with her husband Al.
Read more at Exhibitions.
Liz Canali has been involved with art and crafts since early in her life. Trained as a commercial graphic artist, she first worked as a paste-up artist at the telephone company but quickly moved into the education field. Liz worked as an elementary art teacher in Hopkinton, MA and then as the jewelry and weaving teacher at Northfield Mt. Hermon School in Northfield, MA. At the same time she owned and created one-of-a-kind and art-to-wear jewelry for her company, Canali Silver. She sold her work to individuals and galleries throughout the US.
Times changed and so did Liz. Her art journey brought her into the world of art administration. She was director of Leverett Crafts and Arts in Leverett, MA and then returned to her roots as a graphic artist. Combining her design experience and her husband Al’s office and sales experience, the two opened Canali Designs more than 30 years ago. Liz is the graphic designer for the business, focusing on print and web coordinated projects, logo design for small to medium businesses.
In search of a non-computer creative outlet, Liz rediscovered fiber arts especially felt. Liz began researching traditional felting techniques. Her latest wall pieces are made with the Florida climate in mind. Felt is a sustainable, renewable and biodegradable textile. An excellent insulator of heat and sound, it is also anti-static, non-allergenic, self-extinguishing, a controller of humidity and absorber of pollutants. It has intrinsic properties which help to maintain a healthy interior that is pleasant to live in. Her recent wall hangings and felted light shades reflect this direction in her latest work.
Liz’s work has been featured in The American Architectural Digest, Felt - The Australian Magazine for Felting, and Orlando Sentinel. She has won various awards: Best of Show at three St. Augustine Art Association Exhibits (17th Annual and 18th Annual Touch! Annual Tactile Exhibition, 2020 Honors Show), Award of Distinction at Flagler County Art League (Pick Your Picasso, Anything Goes, Textures) 2nd Place at Flagler County Art League (Textures, 2018 Fall Exhibition). Exhibitions include: Group Shows (Shared Stitches, Mount Dora Center for the Arts), First and second place awards at several exhibitions at Galerie Elan in Daytona, FL and One-Person Shows (Explorations In Felt: Interior Design, Explorations In Felt: Textures and Color, and The Lore of Stones, Salmon Falls Gallery). Her work is in many private collections in Florida and New England.
Liz is a member of the St. Augustine Art Association, International Feltmakers Association and Ormond Memorial Art Museum. Liz teaches various workshops and classes ranging from simple introduction to intermediate and advanced classes and workshops. She lives in Flagler Beach with her husband Al.
Read more at Exhibitions.
CONTACT INFORMATION
Liz Canali
If you are interested in work on this site, commissioned pieces or having me do a workshop or exhibit please contact me by email.
Liz Canali
If you are interested in work on this site, commissioned pieces or having me do a workshop or exhibit please contact me by email.