The essence of my art is storytelling.  The stories originate in personal experiences, treasured anecdotes of my clients, or the richness of secular and religious literature.  It is challenging to integrate themes and materials, so that the piece stands on its own aesthetically, while functioning as an object in a particular setting.

A strong academic background (M.A. University of Toronto), extensive design training (Ontario College of Art), a repertoire of textile techniques, and enormous curiosity enable me to respond creatively to a variety of challenges.

Undoubtedly the many hours spent with my grandparents in their ladies’ wear store was formative. I delight in carrying on their inspiration of beautiful craftsmanship to enhance and celebrate life.

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Honours

*  Two pieces included in 500 Judaica (Lark Books).

*  Ceremonial Objects for the Jewish Home, Or Shalom, London.  Awards for "Laughter is heard further than weeping” shiva box and for "Eli Eli"  tallit.

Exhibits

*  2010 September - 2111 June: Threads of Jewish Life, Hebrew Union College, New York.

Workshops

*  2010 October 1-3: Artist-in-Residence, Mizpah Congregation, Chattanooga TN

*  2010 February 26-28: Artist-in-Residence, Shaare Torah, Gaithersburg MD.

Activities

*  A set of 8 woven prayer shawls for the Bar/Bat Mitzvah-age offspring of a family. Years ago I did a set of 4 tallitot for the young people's parents and grandfather. All of these have magnificent needlepoint collars stitched by Bubbie Pearl.

*  Four new ketubah designs:

   >     Double Chai Rainbow Ketubah

   >     Double Wedding Ring Quilt

   >     Log Cabin Quilt

   >     Unicorn Labyrinth

*  Continuing the "Brin and Boots" series of hooked rugs, evolving from an artist's residency in Newfoundland.

*  Treasurer of the ever-more-active Volunteer Committee of the Textile Museum of Canada.

Inspirations