Where Art Meets Embroidery Exhibition
Pacific NW Quilt and Fiber Art Museum
703 South Second Street
La Conner, WA 98257
February 25- May 31, 2026
We are excited to present the Culminating Exhibit of Levels 3 and 4 Textile Arts graduates from the Gail Harker Creative Studies Center. The exhibitors have worked under the mentorship of internationally renowned artist and teacher Gail Harker and her assistant Penny Peters. Prior to beginning these 2 ½ years long courses, they previously completed a series of art and textile courses at the Center that prepared them to use their unique artistic voices and to work at accomplished skill levels. Course descriptions are below the photos.
We have several upcoming events related to the show. Click the links below to see these pages for more information:
February 26-27 – Side Show -Supplement to “Where Art Meets Embroidery” – at the La Conner Civic Center
February 28 Where Art Meets Embroidery: Artist Talk and Slideshow Presentation – Opening Reception
Click on any of the images below to see in full scale. All images copyright 2026 by the artist.
Level 3 Advanced Studies of Experimental Stitch – Artists: Gloria Shelton and Tesi Vaara
This course focuses on building structured methods of working. Students create designs on paper, fabric and threads using inspirational subject matter of their choice. Traditional and contemporary methods of hand and machine embroidery form the basis of sampling and experimentation to create original works of art.
Level 4 Diploma Course – Studies in Experimental Stitch and Multimedia –
Artists: Lynette Barnes, Nancy Drake, Christina Fairley Erickson, Moira Kloster, and Ruth Lane
Prior to this course, the artists completed a Research for Art and Design course of study where they chose and explored an inspirational theme using various media. The themes they explored on paper formed the basis for the work exhibited here. This course builds on their skills to develop more highly advanced original embroidery and design supported by experimentation and a thorough knowledge of materials, techniques, and processes. Their aim is the development of independence in working and individual styles.