My background includes degrees in fashion and interior design I was head fashion designer in New York and after returning to Florida I had a retail store featuring fashion fabrics sewing machines classes and custom design. I also had an interior design business on Long Island and in Florida. I have designed and built large homes on the water i have my real estate license over 25 yrs. I really enjoy helping people learn and be creative or finding a place of comfort to live....

I have a degree in Elementary Educatio n and have always taught small groups....in fact that is how I worked my way through college! Later in life I discovered a love for painting, drawing - and loved HELPING others to share their voice with the world. I love working with students of any age! The experience of teaching new concepts never gets old. I have a grreat deal of experience working with students hat have special needs -- ad I love to see the joy in their faces at the finished results....

I love introducing new people to the fiber arts world of knitting, crochet, embroidery and weaving.