August 18, 2015: fiber arts Tuesday

One of the things I miss about living in Black Mountain, NC, is the regular visits I would make to see my friend Leslie at Nice Threads Fiber Studio. Leslie, an accomplished artist with an MFA from Rhode Island School of Design, creates all kinds of pieces to sell at festivals, and she also teaches classes and lessons on everything from felting to dyeing to hand carding. In Leslie's studio I learned different techniques for dyeing wool, and learned how to comb and card wool. It was a real treat to be able to work with someone who has so much experience!