Dianne works from her studio at Pio Shores, Waihi Beach looking across the Pacific Ocean to Tuhua (Mayor) Island.

She is thrilled by the process of turning fibre into a functional and beautiful piece of art.

She uses both an eight-shaft floor loom and a 16-shaft compu-dobby loom creating exquisite fine wraps, shawls, scarves and fabric and scrumptious mohair blankets, combining wool, mohair, cotton and silk in a variety of weave structures. Dianne prefers to work with natural fibres and often includes beads and bright coloured dye work to complement the design. She will add man-made fibres for the textural experience and visual excitement to further enhance a unique item.