Heather Burke

owner + creator

Heather is a mother, wife, and native New Englander. For many years, she worked as a dental laboratory technician creating dental restorations utilizing the ancient "lost wax" technique—sculpting teeth from wax and casting them into gold—while other were made with porcelain. It was an occupation she enjoyed; one that combined science and craftsmanship, and honed her eye for esthetics and details.

After her kids had grown and in search of new adventures, she and her husband moved to rural outer Cape Cod and Nantucket, Massachusetts. There, she taught herself to needlefelt. The beautiful coastal surroundings and a desire to be a creative entrepreneur inspired her to start Piping Plover Love, her in-home studio, in 2017.

Heather's needlefelted sculptures bridge her interests in science and nature with the need for creative expression. Each piece evokes memories of those peaceful, responsible encounters with wildlife that leave a lasting impression.