Teachers
Karen Eckmeier
Kent, ConnecticutKaren started making art quilts in 1996; they were very well received in national and international shows. The awards encouraged her to move forward, and her hobby officially became her business in 2002 when she opened "The Quilted Lizard." For 8 years Karen taught at a local quilt store and in 2002 began teaching her techniques "Layered Curves" and "Accidental LandscapesTM" nationwide. Teaching workshops gives her the opportunity to share my passion for playing with fabric with others, which she loves!!
www.quilted-lizard.com
Elin Waterston
South Salem, New YorkElin Waterston holds a BA and an MFA in costume design. Following graduate school, she worked as a wardrobe stylist in film and television and in costume shops building costumes and masks, painting, dyeing and manipulating fabrics. She began making art quilts in 1991, incorporating surface design and photography into fiber art. Her award winning art quilts are in many public and private collections and have been exhibited in numerous art galleries. Elin teaches art at the Katonah Art Center in Katonah, NY, and is the co-author, with Jane Davila, of Art Quilt Workbook (C&T 2007).
www.elinwaterston.com
Pat Ferguson
Ashford, CTAfter teaching thousands of new and seasoned quilters over the years, Pat has tried not to lose sight of what it is like to be a bewildered but excited beginner. She still feels refreshed and rejuvenated every time she introduces a new student to quilting and sees their enthusiasm and creativity explode. She finds working with seasoned quilters just as rewarding as she watches their skills develop, feels their pride in their own creative process, and watches their personal style develop. Pat continues to take classes to learn from the best and to enhance her teaching skills. In 2010 she became a Certified Zentangle® Teacher.
www.patfergusonquilts.com
Cathy Racine
Charlton, MACathy will provide handouts with thread samples. More information is forthcoming.
www.charltonsewingcenter.com