Gallery

A glimpse into my fiber art and research-inspired creations

Close-up of a delicate Irish crochet lace piece showcasing intricate heritage techniques.
Close-up of a delicate Irish crochet lace piece showcasing intricate heritage techniques.
A mixed-media fiber art installation incorporating natural fibers and found objects from North Alabama.
A mixed-media fiber art installation incorporating natural fibers and found objects from North Alabama.
Hand-dyed yarn skeins in earthy tones, reflecting the natural palette of the local landscape.
Hand-dyed yarn skeins in earthy tones, reflecting the natural palette of the local landscape.
An heirloom textile repair project demonstrating traditional stitching methods and careful restoration.
An heirloom textile repair project demonstrating traditional stitching methods and careful restoration.
A gallery exhibition view featuring several of Amanda Banks’ fiber artworks displayed with warm lighting.
A gallery exhibition view featuring several of Amanda Banks’ fiber artworks displayed with warm lighting.

My Work

Art and research woven from natural fibers.

Close-up of a hand-crocheted Irish lace piece with delicate natural fibers.
Close-up of a hand-crocheted Irish lace piece with delicate natural fibers.
Fiber Art

Handcrafted pieces using heritage techniques.

Gallery display of mixed-media fiber sculptures incorporating found objects.
Gallery display of mixed-media fiber sculptures incorporating found objects.
A vintage crochet pattern book alongside restored heirloom textiles.
A vintage crochet pattern book alongside restored heirloom textiles.
Amanda teaching a crochet class, demonstrating Irish techniques to students.
Amanda teaching a crochet class, demonstrating Irish techniques to students.
Research

Published studies on fiber arts and heritage crafts.

Praise

What people say about Amanda’s art

Amanda’s work brings heritage crafts to life in the most heartfelt and original way I've experienced.

Lila M.
Close-up of intricate crochet lace with natural fibers and found objects woven in.
Close-up of intricate crochet lace with natural fibers and found objects woven in.

Florence

Her teaching is a blend of patience, rich knowledge, and genuine warmth — a true craft mentor.

Amanda guiding a small group in crochet techniques in a sunlit North Alabama studio.
Amanda guiding a small group in crochet techniques in a sunlit North Alabama studio.
Jon P.

Huntsville

★★★★★
★★★★★