The story of how I was introduced to coiling is an emotional one for me. You can read it on the Background page. For the most part, I am a self-taught artist, having learned almost entirely through reading, experimenting, and lots of trial and error.
My journey into coiling started very slowly in 2005 and did not gain momentum until I retired in 2010. Since then, I have participated in juried shows, craft fairs, and have had my work on display and for sale at art galleries and centers.
I have been teaching beginner classes in the basics of coiling since 2010 at the Cultural Arts Center in Glen Allen, VA.
I have always loved to make things with my hands. I have tried my hand at numerous things over the years: sewing, needlepoint, crochet, knitting, wood carving and even some small carpentry projects. Currently, in addition to coiling, I also enjoy doing some wood burning and creating vessels with wire.
Shows & Exhibits
Jan 2011 | Gallery 606 – Ashland, VA |
Jun 2011 | Demonstrating artist – Children’s Museum of VA Street Festival |
Jul-Aug 2011 | Featured Artist Exhibit – Glen Allen Cultural Arts Center |
Nov 2011 | Heavenly Creations Juried Fine Arts Show – Ashland VA |
Jan 2012 | Gallery Flux: Discovering Hanover: The Art & Artists of Hanover |
Mar 2012 | Slantwell Wall Exhibit – Glen Allen Cultural Arts Center |
May 2012 | Demonstrating artist – Rassawek Wine & Heritage Festival |
Jun 2012 | Visiting instructor – Bay School Community Arts Center |
Sep 2012 | Gallery 47 at First UU – Juried Fine Arts Show – Richmond VA |
Nov 2012 | Heavenly Creations Juried Fine Arts Show – Ashland VA |
Sep 2013 | Gallery 48 at First UU – Juried Fine Arts Show – Richmond VA |
Nov 2013 | Demonstrating artist – Museum Shoppers Fair – Richmond VA |
Sep 2014 | Gallery 49 at First UU – Juried Fine Arts Show – Richmond VA |
Sep 2015 | Gallery 50 at First UU – Juried Fine Arts Show – Richmond VA |
Apr 2016 | Instructor Exhibit – Glen Allen Cultural Art Center |
May 2016 | Art Speaks on the Bay – Juried Fine Arts Show – Mathews VA |
May-Jul 2016 | Gallery Flux – Gallery Artists Show – Ashland VA |
Sep 2016 | Gallery 51 at First UU – Juried Fine Arts Show – Richmond VA | Sep 2016 | State Fair of VA – Two awards: First Place & Best in Show – Basket Class, First Place – Senior class – Richmond VA | Nov 2016 | Virginia Cultural Marketplace – Richmond VA |