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Lisa Marie Bruno has been teaching various art studies since the 1980s.  She was the Art Director for the City of Pittsburgh. Not only did she set up all the programs, but she taught many of the after-school programs when extra staff was needed. While Senior Program Director at CCAC she taught “Jewelry Making”, Produced […]

Melinda Wamsley is the owner/shearer of Boss Mare Shearing which has a home base in Washington, Pennsylvania. With a degree in Ruminant Production and Management from The Ohio State University she has taken her knowledge into her adventures while shearing. She also enjoys doing numerous educational demonstrations at notable festivals like Maryland Sheep & Wool, […]

Michelle Worzbyt is the owner of Divine Design by Michelle. She began learning to spin wool from a high school friend in order to tame her crafting budget. 15 years later, Michelle has enjoyed sharing her love of spinning and fiber preparation with everyone who will listen. As part of the Butler Spinners and Weavers […]

Myrna Patterson, of YogaNuvo,  experienced her first yoga class in 2012.  She began training soon after, becoming certified to teach in 2013 by the National Exercise & Sports Trainers Association. Having led group fitness classes at the YMCA for several years, the shift to yoga was seamless.  She has since taught Vinyasa (flow style) and […]

Teaching for over a decade, Valerie Moreno is a Crochet and Knit Instructor. Hands-on experience is the best way to acquire new knowledge. In the classroom, she focuses on a learning environment that fosters creativity and community.  An internationally published designer, Valley Vista debuted in Knitty;  the first free online fiber art magazine. Check out […]

Varian Brandon started knitting at age eight.  A trip to the islands of Great Britain rekindled a love of color and created an interest in the love of Fair Isle design and construction.  She is currently designing stranded  colorwork patterns for several yarn companies, as well as her own website.  Additionally, her designs have been […]