Kristy Kún
Trained in traditional wood furniture construction, Kristy began the transition from wood to wool in 2008. The change in materials fostered a change in lifestyle; A quieter environment with materials that require more gentle and personal attention, rather than tools and industrial equipment. This allowed her to work closer to the home while raising her daughter and provided a studio environment that was a safer and friendlier place for visitors. She operated a handful of studios and businesses over these years, each becoming a treasured place to foster ideas, share materials and techniques, and host local and international instructors in a wide range of textile arts. During this period, Kristy took time to work slowly through her own ideas, learn from others, and develop a sustainable practice in felt making.
Innovation in Handmade Felt since 2009
Opulent Fibers
Opulent Fibers began with mission to share the magic of wool and it’s synthesis into felt with like minded enthusiasts around the globe. Created by Oregon based artist, Kristy Kún, a Waldorf parent with a passion for hand-work education and natural materials, the felting studio has seen many iterations over the years; from a youth centered workshop of industrial arts, to a community supported hub of felt making, and most recently, a finely tuned studio for craftsmanship in wood and wool. Learn more about the history and how to take part in the journey.
Opulent Flower
Kristy’s flower marked the beginning of her transformation from a fiber distributor to a fiber artist. It started as a bit of a challenge from a friend, and has become one of the defining pieces in her portfolio. To be true to her original intention to share techniques with an audience of fiber enthusiasts and sculptors, the flower technique has been taught in workshops around the world, published in German and English, and is available as a kit on this site. As the small works are an enjoyable change from some of the heavier felting Kristy pursues, these flowers are always in bloom.
