Barb and her husband Steve raise cattle in North East Missouri. Barb has been spinning since 1985. She has raised sheep and flax for hand spinning and has collected and restored antique spinning wheels and fiber tools. She is a member of the North East Missouri Fiber Addicts and has participated in fiber gatherings in Illinois and Missouri. Her favorite spinning wheel is an Obadiah Tharp Great Wheel.
Join others as they gather in the Villages of Van Buren to learn from the resident artisans in their personal studios. Spend a weekend plein air painting along the Des Moines River, or step back in time as you throw bowls in a Pottery Shop. The inspiring and relaxing atmosphere of scenic Van Buren County, Iowa is, and will continue to be, a haven for creative beings.