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Mara Licole

October 2, 2019

Mara Licole is an independent knitwear designer and a dreamer with an idealized view of reality (otherwise known as a romantic). Her design aesthetic captures her admiration for beauty, natural fibers, and bespoke details. If you adore little bits of luxury, delicate details, and projects with customized qualities, you will love Mara’s designs.

When asked, what inspires your work? Mara usually responds with the following statement: “When I envision a design, I usually bring it to life by attaching it to something important to me. You know, the stories that have stuck to my heart. My inspiration comes from my culturally rich urban upbringing, romantic daydreams, and wanderlust spirit. My goal is to make my designs soulful, modern (with sweet little nods to the past), practical, and engaging.”

Mara is a self-taught knitter who decided to learn to knit as a way to manage symptoms of anxiety. After earning a bachelor’s degree in psychology, a master’s degree in communication, and completing first year coursework for law school she struggled to fit into professional roles in institutions where inclusivity is not a priority. As a professional she has worked as an Assistant Director for Diversity, a college instructor, a personal brand and career coach for formerly incarcerated individuals and more recently a Makerspace Manager. She has over 10 years of experience in teaching adult learners in various settings. So, bring your needles and yarn and get ready for an informative class on brioche led by Mara Licole!

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As The SQM HQ office shutters for the next little As The SQM HQ office shutters for the next little while (back online in the New Year) feeling like some sweet, silly drifting out on a paddleboard could feel pretty good right now. 2021<---!! 
Posted @withregram • @squamlove The soft air, the changing light... Squamtime is on the horizon. This dreamy video of @amygretchen by @emily_katz  #squamlove
May your weekend have moments of peace, ease and t May your weekend have moments of peace, ease and time for creative play 🌿💙

sketching from the dock by @dannaray 💙 #squamlove
Although Isa is currently on social media sabbatic Although Isa is currently on social media sabbatical, she WILL be with us in June! *happy dance* @poppyandgrayco #squam2021
It was such a disappointment to cancel last year ( It was such a disappointment to cancel last year (amid all the rest of 2020) so it is no small delight that we WILL be welcoming @maralicoleknits to the lake in June where she will be sharing an original shawl pattern and teaching brioche! I love her sock pattern here and the message from her launch last July about "just keep putting one foot in front of the other." Indeed. #squam2021
So thrilled TONI LIPSEY will be with us at the lak So thrilled TONI LIPSEY will be with us at the lake next Spring-- scroll through to watch her making this darling hat. Head over to @tlyarncrafts to see more of her fab videos and crochet inspiration! #squam2021
Looking forward to being together at a safe distan Looking forward to being together at a safe distance Posted @withregram • @curioushandmade Bye lake 💕💕 #squam2015 #squamartworkshops #squamlove
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