I am a retired High School Visual Arts teacher---teaching 33 years at North-Linn Community Schools. I have my MA in Fiber Arts and Art Education. I have been a basket weaver since 1985---weaving over 4400 baskets. Designing most of my own patterns. Several of my basket weaving skills are incorporated into the making of my hand tied brooms. I have been tying brooms for 16 years. I have taught basket weaving and broom making in Iowa, Missouri, Arkansas, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Florida, Minnesota, and Wisconsin. I have a weaving studio in my home, where I give classes. I am a member of many local and national Weaving Guilds.
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.