Studio Salons

Weaving moves through human history shaping how cultures make, speak, and remember. My own path is tied to generations before me through Marguerite Porter Davison (1887–1953), whose work helped define American handweaving. A copy of her book was given to a friend in 1983, and before passing decades later, she placed it in my hands. Inside was her message: “Keep the craft alive.”

Each class held in my studio is designed to immerse participants in the rich tradition of handweaving, fostering a deep connection with the craft and its cultural significance. Holding a maximum of six participants allows for personalized attention and a meaningful learning experience.

Inkle Weaving 2027 Salon Cohort

This 5-month cohort will cover a variety of techniques on your very own, brand-new Inkle loom (included in class price). Each session is designed to introduce you to the technique, help you design your band, warp your loom, start your project, and then send you home to finish weaving your band. In our last session, we will bring all the bands back to the studio for finishing.

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The Studio

My studio and classroom space is located in the heart of Springfield, OH at Hatch Artist Studios. The studio sits in what was the administrative offices for the Springfield Metallic Casket Company, famous for their affordable caskets and burglar-proof vaults. Founded in 1884, it grew into the country's largest maker of burial vaults even housing high-profile figures such as President John F. Kennedy, Al Capone, and Wild Bill Cody.

The studio is open to the public during First Fridays (first Friday of each month) at Hatch Artist Studios (105 N Center St, Springfield, OH 45502). You can find me in Suite 3-J on the third floor. Please note that as a historic building, there is no elevator.

During Salons, the studio is reserved for participants. If you would like to visit outside of these times, please reach out to schedule a private tour or consultation. Salon participants should arrive 15 minutes early. Weaving is a slow art; we start on time. Unfortunately, late arrivals may not be accommodated.

Commissions

I’ve come to see weaving as a kind of luxury, not in the sense of extravagance, but in the rare gift of time, attention, and care. The luxury of slowness. The luxury of working with fibers that breathe, age, and soften. The luxury of creating objects meant to be lived with; textiles that carry warmth, memory, and the subtle imprint of the hands that made them.

Commissioned pieces allow me to deepen that relationship even further. These collaborations are shared storytelling: I listen to the colors you gravitate toward, the textures you reach for, the histories you want to honor. Then I translate those conversations into cloth—something tactile, intentional, and deeply personal.

Every commission becomes a small world of its own. I sketch, sample, and test until the piece holds both beauty and purpose. My goal is always the same: to create textiles that feel like heirlooms from the moment they are finished, objects that carry the quiet luxury of being made slowly, thoughtfully, and with devotion.

About the Artist

My work emerges from a lifelong devotion to cultural heritage, craftsmanship, and community. My career began with a dual degree in History and Art History, followed by curatorial and educational roles at museums across the globe. I have collaborated with institutions such as the Smithsonian, the Ohio Arts Council, and the American Museum Association to develop exhibitions that connect audiences of all ages to our shared cultural memory. These experiences, along with a Master’s in Arts Management from Carnegie Mellon University, shaped my commitment to accessible, community-centered programming and the belief that art is most powerful when it invites participation.

I am proud to continue my family’s legacy as craftspeople. I grew up in a home where handmade goods were exchanged with care, and where slowing down to make something with one’s hands was treated as a form of joy, presence, and connection. This early grounding informs my practice today. My work is rooted in the ancient traditions of handweaving; an art form I approach not only as a technical discipline but as a cultural thread linking generations. I have taught workshops to enthusiasts of all skill levels. I view weaving as both a meditative act and a communal one: a way to honor the past while creating space for new stories. Through textiles, I seek to preserve and promote the craft, celebrate the beauty of slow making, and invite others to experience the tactile, rhythmic intelligence of the loom.