About Jane

 Bio

Jane Herman learned to knit and crochet at age 9, and to sew at age 11. When she learned to weave in 1980, Jane's passion for fabric soared to new heights. Jane has been weaving ever since she learned, though always intertwined with other jobs and interests. In 2002 Jane learned the art of felt making. When she realized the beauty gained by combining felted cloth with hand-woven fabric, Jane decided to focus exclusively on making wearable art, allowing the creation of fabric to become an all-consuming, full-time passion. Since then her career has taken flight. In the past three years Jane's work has been exhibited nationally in over two dozen exhibitions, including three museum exhibits. She's won numerous awards, including two Best of Shows.

Recently relocated to North Adams, Massachusetts, a growing artists' community in the northern Berkshire mountains, Jane's loft-studio now houses her three looms and large felting table. Several new bodies of work are in progress there documenting the transitions of Jane's life during the past years. Using poetry and fairytales for inspiration, and exploring surface design techniques such as mono-printing, new pieces are continually being generated. In a world full of confusion and chaos, Jane's simple and elegant clothing continue to reflect the inner quiet and spiritual connection she gains through her work. It is this serenity her clientele sense when wearing her hand-crafted designs.