Susan is at home/ in studio
available for scheduling workshops with groups in 2024 online
2023
Virtual workshops available
Basics of Design two sessions 3 hours each with interactive exercises and work inbetween meetings developing the Elements and Principles of Design. Next level Mastering Design: Beyond the Basics
Fraktur motifs inspire patternmaking 3 hours history of PA German illuminated documents, common motifs and elements involved to create a rug pattern. Colors for materials discussed. Leave workshop with personal design
Making-Do the West Virginia Way 3 hours “meeting” the McDonald sisters of Gilmer County, WV and learning to incorporate scraps of clothing, upholstery fabrics, cans and hooking into embroidered, collage footstools or art for the home.
Mentoring Sessions. 2 hours or more advising on business practices, writing artist statement, developing and critiquing body of work growing network, approaching galleries, entering exhibits. Working individually
Contact me for details and scheduling. See contact page.
July 12 – October 7 curated exhibit Stories are Made Loop by Loop at the Virginia Quilt Museum, 301 S Main St, Harrisonburg, VA Catalog available online
August 18-19, 2023 Guided Artist Residency during Rug Hooking Week at Sauder Village, Archbold, OH Experience Rug Hooking as an artist exploring the exhibit, vendors and events with Susan guiding you according to personal interests. Meet makers through Feller’s network, study fiber art for finishing, materials, techniques to use. Learn about the craft as a newcomer or established traditionalist expanding your skills.
August 19 Gallery Talk Celebration Exhibit 33 using the finalists work as examples, learn to apply the Elements and Principles of Design to your own art.
September 23 Workshop at Virginia Quilt Museum teaching beginning to hook and adding applique’, embroidery to a small mat or project. 10:30-1:30 Registration info at VAQuiltMuseum.org/Events
2024
April – June Juliet Art Museum at Clay Center for the Arts and Sciences, 1 Clay, Charleston, WV Stories are Made Loop by Loop. curated exhibit with 9 artists using rug hooking to tell personal stories. Digital catalog will be available.
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