Susan Purney Mark

As a fabric artist, Susan has embarked on a life transforming journey into the world of colour, design and pattern. Art and quilting has become her method of self expression and the focus of both her energies and methods of communication. Susan has spent the last 15 years learning, experimenting and finally teaching a variety of surface design techniques in dyeing, painting, screen printing and image transfers. Susan travels internationally to teach and lecture, has written four quilting books, many magazine articles and is the co-owner of Patchworks Studio, a popular pattern and design business.

Susan's quilts have been shown across North America and her work is known for its use of traditional methods with contemporary design and materials. She has studied Design, Patchwork and Embroidery with the prestigious City & Guilds Institute of London, England and has studied with internationally acclaimed teachers/quilt makers Nancy Crow, Jan Meyers Newbury, Elin Noble, Gail Harker and Ruth Issett.

When sharing her knowledge and experience in the classroom Susan's students have commented on the thoroughness of her lessons and the careful attention given to each student. She encourages quilters, both newcomers and the more experienced, to enjoy the process, to gather as much knowledge as possible and to challenge themselves with new techniques and processes.

Susan is an active member of the fibre arts community in British Columbia and is a member of national and international fibre and surface design associations.

Susan can be contacted at info@susanpm.com or through her website at http://www.susanpm.com