Storytelling Through Fabric

In 2023, Belfast fiber artist Jane McLean created an exhibit of twenty 12-inch panels, "Circles of My Life: A Fiber Art Celebration of My First 75 Years." In this workshop, attendees will view several of these richly-embellished panels. They will learn about Jane's process of telling a personal story through textiles in traditional patterns. Then they will create a framed 8"x8" wall hanging based on the Folded Star pattern. All materials will be provided, and no sewing is required. The full exhibit can be seen at Jane's website, http://www.pinchpennythreads.com/

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Instructor: Jane McLean

Jane McLean is an accomplished needleworker whose exhibit "Circles of My Life: A Fiber Art Celebration" tells the story of her first 75 years. She is a retired speech-language pathologist and special educator, and a lifelong performer. She has taught classes in family storytelling at Belfast Senior College.

Photo credit: Jane McLean