
Great News! A Fabulous Retreat in Colorado
I have some exciting news to share with you. I've been collaborating with an incredible arts organization in Colorado to bring you a five day retreat next September.
- Mixed Media Textile Art Retreat
- Date: September 8-12, 2025
Estelle Center for Creative Arts, La Veta, Colorado
- Info on this site
- Interview: My Video about the Estelle Center
Printed and Stitched, Nov. 8-9, 2025
In-Person, Pacific Textile Arts, Fort Bragg, CA
There is something so special about the results you get when printing fabric and paper with hand carved printing blocks.
It's a style that can't be replicated any other way. You will learn to design, carve, and print your very own blocks. Then you will print them on different fabrics and Japanese papers and use those pieces to create a hand stitched collage art piece.
All skill levels are welcome. Students Receive: Supply List, Design Templates, and Student Handouts, Some Supplies


Take a Free Class On Me!
You can take one of my embroidery classes for free on Skillshare. This link will give you 30 days free with no obligation to subscribe.
This way you can learn many of the tips and tricks I use in my hand stitched work and explore other wonderful classes as well.
Artist, Teacher, Lifelong Student
As soon as she was old enough to safely hold a needle, April's grandmother taught her the skills of sewing, quilting, knitting, crocheting, lace making, and embroidery. These days, April finds herself exploring the modern and innovative avenues of mixed media and textile arts. Her love for connecting with the community has lead her to teaching, which allows her to share the knowledge she gains on her artistic journey.
