Megan Hammer Gains Inspiration from Nature | Cityview

Megan Hammer was featured in Cityview’s “Iowa Artist” section in December. Jackie Wilson spoke with Megan about her creative process and inspirations.

“First, she takes a ball of wispy and fluffy wool fiber. She separates layers of color, and, using soapy water and friction, she blends the wool or the material to create shades and colors. For example, a cloud scene uses white and blue wool, and she blends the two together.

When she wants to add details, such as a tree, she will use a barbed needle with the wool to create shapes and intricate details with the fiber. 

The wool is then transformed from a delicate material into something strong. 

“The process is important. I love the combination and embrace the natural textures from the wet process,” she explains.”

Hammer’s work will be displayed at the Grimes Public Library Dec. 8 through February 2026. From February through April 2026, she will display her work at the Clive Public Library.

To read the full Cityview article, please click here.

For more information about Megan Hammer and her work, please click here.