Presenter: Susan Martin Maffei

Susan will discuss her multi-dimensional work that includes tapestry as a core element that is supplemented with book arts, found objects, crochet, and works on paper. Examples of her style and use of warping and warp manipulation will be covered as well.

 Susan Martin Maffei is an internationally known tapestry artist whose background includes art studies at The Art Students League in NYC, tapestry training at Les Gobelins in Paris, apprenticeship and studio work at the Scheuer Tapestry Studio, NYC and conservation of antique textiles at Artweave Gallery, NYC. She has been weaving her work professionally since 1985. She has taught, lectured and exhibited in the U.S. and abroad and has work in both public and private collections.