Think Like a Maker | Marie Greene | TEDxSalem

Whether it's with a 3-D printer, leather, a digital interface or yarn, makers are turning ideas into action. Makers are starting to gain a lot of traction but it isn't limited to a skillful few. You too can be a maker.
Interpretation for TEDxSalem V (2018) was provided by student interns through a collaboration between Western Oregon University, TEDxSalem, and the Deaf and interpreting communities of Oregon. The volunteer student interpreters were supported by volunteer, certified interpreters in order to minimize potential errors. Your support of these pre-professional interpreters’ growing skills is appreciated. Marie Greene is a knitwear designer, writer, knitting instructor and international speaker with emphasis on fiber arts and slow fashion. Having been interested in traditional arts since her early teens, Marie has spent her life embracing time-honored processes and making them more accessible with today’s technology. As a community organizer, non-profit leader and champion of creative entrepreneurs, Marie works to bring awareness and opportunities to artisans and makers in her community and beyond. Marie is the leader of the Salem, Oregon chapter for Rising Tide Society, a community for creative entrepreneurs, and is the owner of Olive Knits, knitwear design. Marie lives in Salem, Oregon with her husband and together they are the parents of three grown sons. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at www.ted.com/tedx