2013 TEACHING SCHEDULE:
Florida Tropical Weavers Guild - Lake Yale Conference, March 15-17, 2013, Lake Yale, FL - "Color Exploration and Dyeing Techniques". http://www.ftwg.org/
John C. Campbell Folk School - April 28-May 3, 2013, Brasstown, NC - "Dyer's Secrets". http://www.folkschool.org/
EDUCATION:
Bachelor of Science Degree in Art Education, Tennessee State University.
Bonnie Tarses - First weaving instructor, Missoula, MT.
Taos Institute of Art, Taos, NM - Color and Design.
Penland School of Crafts, Penland, NC - Tapestry Techniques.
Weaving and Dyeing Workshops at national, state and local guilds.
TEACHING EXPERIENCE:
Seven Hills Handweavers Guild, Tallahassee, FL - Inkle Weaving, Rust Dyeing.
HGA Convergence 2012 Long Beach,CA - Inkle Weaving, Rust Dyeing.
New England Weavers Seminar 2011, Smith College, Amherst, MA - Resist Techniques on Fabric, Dye Printing, Dye Painting.
Fiber Forum 2011, Arrowmont School of Arts and Crafts, Gatlinburg, TN - Explore Color & Dyeing..
HGA Convergence 2008 Tampa, FL - Dyeing 101, Designer Challenge Panel.
Florida Tropical Weavers Guild, Lake Yale, FL - 2012-2007, Inkle Weaving, Color By Accident, Discharge & Handpaint on Fabric, Dyeing Techniques on Fabrics, Custom Dye Works.
Weavers of Orlando Guild - Dyeing Warps & Skeins, Color & Design, Dyeing with Cellulose Fibers.
Gainesville Handweavers Guild - Sewing Handwoven Garments.
South Florida Fiber Guild - 2012-2005, Silk Dye Transfer, Low Immersion Dyeing, Seminole Patchwork Design.
Kindergarten Teacher (retired) - 15 years
AWARDS & ORGANIZATION:
Vav Magasinet & Handwoven Garment Challenge 2011 - winner.
Designer Challenge - HGA Convergence 2008 - invited by HGA to create a handwoven garment ensemble in collaboration with Louise Cutting.
Best in Show and Judge's Choice - FTWG Conference Fiber Exhibit 2007.
HGA Award Recipient - FTWG Conference Fiber Exhibit 2006.
FTWG Scholarship Recipient - 2003.
Member of Handweavers Guild of America, Western North Carolina Fibers/Handweavers Guild, Florida Tropical Weavers Guild, South Florida Fiber Guild.
Co-Founder of St. Augustine Textile Arts Guild, St. Augustine, FL.
Charter Member of Nashville Handweavers Guild, Nashville, TN.
EXHIBITIONS:
Project Handmade 2012, Asheville Art Museum, Asheville, NC.
Florida Craftsman - "Fresh Design: Fiber Art In The New Millennium, Ft. Lauderdale, FL.
HGA Convergence 2012 - Instructors Show - Long Beach, CA.
12345 West Dixie Studio & Gallery, "Rust and Resurrection", 2012, North Miami, FL.
Vav 2011 - Fashion Garment Exhibit, Boras, Switzerland.
New England Weavers Seminar 2011 - Instructors' Exhibit, Smith College, MA.
Blue Ridge Fiber Show - 2002, 2006, 2010, Asheville, NC.
HGA Convergence 2010 - Walk In Beauty, Eye Dazzlers, Albuquerque, NM.
Hart Theater - Fiber Exhibit 2009, Waynesville, NC.
HGA Convergence 2008 - Dance of the Flamingos, Tampa, FL.
FTWG Conference Fiber Exhibit - 2002-2011, Lake Yale, FL.
Heart of the Grove - Member Show 2007, Coconut Grove, FL.
Cross Currents Gallery - 2000-2004, Waynesville, NC.
PUBLICATIONS:
Handwoven Magazine, September/October 2011, Volume XXXII.
Shuttle, Spindle & Dyepot Magazine, Issue 166, Spring 2011; Issue 164, Fall 2010; Issue 163, Summer 2110; Issue 161, Winter 2009/2010; Issue 156, Fall 2008.
HANDWEAVER . DYER . TEACHER
I have been weaving since 1973, specializing in original textiles for clothing and home interiors. My love of color has led me to explore dyeing and its unlimited possibilities. Everywhere in nature I see texture, pattern and color that inspires me to capture this beauty through my art and workshops. I invite you to visit my gallery and welcome your comments and inquiries.
