My passion for
textiles led me to study at
Sheridan
College,
School of
Design
in Ontario.
After graduating, I established my business, WovenArt in
Toronto
and wove commissioned tapestries for corporate clients across Canada
during the next 10 years.
I
moved to
Massachusetts
in 1983. In order to learn new techniques of surface design and
to create my own dyed cloth, I studied at
Massachusetts College of Art in the 3D / Fibers Department which was very
exciting and inspiring.
Color and texture are key elements in my one-of-a-kind
work. The garments I design and hand make include jackets, vests, sweater
shawls and capes. I use existing fabrics with my hand dyed silks to achieve
the final affect. I often create my own trims from my dyed fabrics and yarns
for embellishment.