Timeless Techniques and Contemporary Design
I combine timeless techniques and contemporary design to produce unique articles for clothing and the home. I also teach both beginning and intermediate students.
I combine timeless techniques and contemporary design to produce unique articles for clothing and the home. I also teach both beginning and intermediate students.
I weave in my studio at the foot of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Fascinated by colors and their interaction, I enjoy blending multi-hued yarns at my looms to create clothing and home accessories. I first became interested in weaving and textile production when, as a child, I visited historic sites in my native Virginia. As I learned the craft of weaving, my interest evolved into a passion for expressing my own creativity through the combination of colorful threads and traditional patterns. Though I work in traditional techniques, my pieces reflect the elegance of contemporary design. I have studied in Sweden and throughout the United States. In addition to weaving for shows and commissions, I enjoy teaching workshops and lectures.
I was drawn to weaving because of a love of traditional arts, but have developed my own voice by adapting tradition to contemporary material and celebration of color.
I want to share a part of my love for color and material in one-of-a-kind pieces for my customer.
When I’m not weaving for myself or others, I’m often teaching. I travel to lecture and teach workshops. I also am available for Zoom presentations. Below you’ll find a list of classes.
I want my students to enjoy learning new techniques so they can use them to express their own voice.