Meet the Staff

Annette Corsino-Blair

Founder and Creator of The Knitting Tree LA and Emotional Support Chicken

From: New England (LA Since 1987)

Specializes in All Things Yarn, Fiber, and Community! 

Bruce Blair

Co Founder and Emotional Support Husband

From: Oklahoma

Handles Community Engagement and Bringing the Positive Vibes!

Charlene Talbot

Shop Manager

From: Los Angeles (HUGE DODGERS FAN!) 

Happily Handles All the Things No One Wants to Do! 

Jacob Dunn

Marketing/Branding, Email Newsletter, Social Media, and Web Development 

From: Boston -> Los Angeles

Also a massive travel geek - ask him where he's been! 

Theresa Wollenstein

Beginner Knitting, Spinning and Natural Dye

From: Indiana

Also the Executive Director of Griffin Dye Works!

Alicia Jackson 

Beginner and Advanced Beginner Knitting 

From: Los Angeles

Arden Siadek

Beginner Knitting and Crochet

From: Los Angeles

Also an Actress and teaches kids theatre! Great to talk to about movies and plays! 

Anne Kamsvaag

Advanced Knitting and Crochet - and Sweater Support Group

From: Norway! 

Anne teaches all our hard classes! A master of all things fiber and sweaters! 

Ana Petrova

Knit/Crochet Classes and Knitting Machine, Embroidery on Knits

From: Hungary

Jana Lynn Bliss

Advanced Crochet

From: Washington -> Los Angeles

Also a student services manager at USC! 

James Wright 

Fiber All Rounder 

From: Florida

Islay Talbot

Inventory Manager 

From: Los Angeles