Amanda Bennett

Amanda Bennett is a fiber artist, educator, and lifelong crafter with more than 20 years of knitting experience. As a teenager, Amanda wanted to learn to knit but struggled to interpret and apply instructions from knitting books. Recognizing her frustration, her mother taught herself to knit and then taught Amanda how to cast on and create the knit stitch. That experience ignited a lifelong love of knitting and opened the door to a craft that would become a central part of her creative life. Remembering how transformative it was to learn from someone willing to guide her through those early challenges, Amanda developed a passion for making knitting more accessible, welcoming, and approachable for others, especially those who may feel intimidated by learning a new skill. In addition to her knitting practice, Amanda brings more than 12 years of experience designing and facilitating educational programs for adult learners. She combines expertise in knitting techniques, fiber knowledge, garment construction, and pattern design with a passion for community-based arts education. Through workshops and creative programming, she seeks to expand access to fiber arts in Southwest Louisiana while fostering opportunities for learning, creativity, and connection through the craft of knitting.