Biography

Education
University of Houston, MBA in Marketing, 1988
University of Illinois, BS in Interior Design, 1971

Exhibits
Fine Art of Fiber – 2006, 2009, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2016
North Suburban Art League, Student/Faculty Show- February, 2006
HOPE Art Auction (Supporting the Women’s HIV Program at Northwestern Memorial Hospital)
May 12, 2011
Wilmette Arts Guild,  Members Show – 2014, 2015, 2016
Wilmette Arts Guild, Solo Show – June 22 – September 8, 2015
Wilmette Public Library Juried Art Show – October, 2016 – 3rd Place Award
Wilmette Public Library Solo Show – November 2017

Workshops Attended
Laura Cater-Woods – “Tempting The Muse”, October, 2009
Paula Nadelstern – Kaleidescope Quilts”, Oct. 6-7, 2010
Lisa Binkley – “Dots & Dashes – Language of the Hand Made Stitch”, Jan.8-10, 2012
Judith Baker Montano – “Painting With Fabric”, Oct .3-4, 2012
Lesley Riley (Web Seminar) – “Quick Start Your Art Business ASAP”, Dec.12, 2013
Rayna Gillman – “Can This Fabric Be Saved?”, Jan.8-9, 2014
Ahavani Mullen – “Encaustic”, Mar. 22, 2014
Velda Newman – “Texture and Form 2”, May 7-8, 2014
Rosalie Dace (QSDS) – June, 2016
Laurie Swim – “Exploring the Textural Landscape”, Oct. 18-20, 2016
Roz DeBoer – “Fabric of Nature: Nature of Fabric”, Mar. 7-9, 2017
Ann Loveless – “Impressionistic Art Quilts”, Apr. 5, 2017
Pat Pauley – “Slash and Burn” (QSDS) – June 2017
Heidi Parkes – “Piecing as Painting” – March 6-8, 2018
Elizabeth St. Hilaire – “Paper Collage” – April 3-5, 2018
Susan Brubaker Knapp – “Wholecloth Painting” – September 3-5, 2019
Bill Keller – “Alabama Chain Inspired T-Shirt – March  2,4, 2021
Valerie Goodwin – “Favorite Places” – April7-9, 2021
Rosalie Dace – “Matisse Magic” – January 5,7,10,12,14, 2022
Rosalie Dace – “Dancing on the Tightrope” – January 10, 24, February 14, 28, March 14, 2023

North Suburban NeedleArts Guild – Positions Held
Hospitality Chair – May 2018 – May 2019
1st VP, Program Chair – May 2019 – May 2020
President – May 2020 – May 2022
Immediate Past President – May 2022 – May2024