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Posted 8/01/2011 / Labels: Visual Arts
August Exhibit
“Quilts”
by Evelyn Boeson
On display August 3 - 30
An opening reception will be held
Friday, August 5
from 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.
Evelyn is recognized in the tri-state area for teaching traditional and innovative quilting classes, design workshops and retreats. She won Best of Show for “Majestic Sunflower” in 1993 during the 50th anniversary of the Cleveland Home and Flower Show and again in 2006 for “Three Jars” at the Conneaut Community Center for the Fiber Arts Show. Her work has been exhibited in Kentucky, Pennsylvania and Ohio and is included in private collections throughout the U.S. A member of the Lake Erie Fiberarts Guild, a life-time member of the Conneaut Quilters Guild, and a charter member of the American Quilters Society, Evelyn retired from Pymatuning Valley Local Schools in 2010.
“My earliest recollection of sewing was a small blanket I made at age 2 1/2. My mother was making maternity items and I wanted to sew too. Her rule was that I had to sit down before being given a needle and thread and I had to give it back before getting up. For more than 60 years she has kept this first project in honor of those early days. Fabric came from my grandmother’s stash of feed sacks. I continued to sew with 4-H projects and other things my mother taught me.
“Shortly after the bicentennial, I decided to learn to quilt after reading about a group of women led by the late Dorothy Oster of Conneaut who advertised a quilt group meeting in the local paper. I began teaching quilting locally in the early 80’s. I now teach regionally and offer a variety of topics.
“My fiber works began as traditional designs before becoming innovative. Today my art pieces reflect animals, geometry, nature, and emotions. Black and white fabrics and unique prints from around the world are often my springboard.”
--Evelyn Boeson
Gallery hours:
Mon. - Thurs. 9 a.m. - 8 p.m.
Fri. 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Sat. 9 a.m. - Noon
The gallery is also open
before all theater performances
and during intermission.
Admission to the gallery is free.
“Quilts”
by Evelyn Boeson
On display August 3 - 30
An opening reception will be held
Friday, August 5
from 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.
Evelyn is recognized in the tri-state area for teaching traditional and innovative quilting classes, design workshops and retreats. She won Best of Show for “Majestic Sunflower” in 1993 during the 50th anniversary of the Cleveland Home and Flower Show and again in 2006 for “Three Jars” at the Conneaut Community Center for the Fiber Arts Show. Her work has been exhibited in Kentucky, Pennsylvania and Ohio and is included in private collections throughout the U.S. A member of the Lake Erie Fiberarts Guild, a life-time member of the Conneaut Quilters Guild, and a charter member of the American Quilters Society, Evelyn retired from Pymatuning Valley Local Schools in 2010.
“My earliest recollection of sewing was a small blanket I made at age 2 1/2. My mother was making maternity items and I wanted to sew too. Her rule was that I had to sit down before being given a needle and thread and I had to give it back before getting up. For more than 60 years she has kept this first project in honor of those early days. Fabric came from my grandmother’s stash of feed sacks. I continued to sew with 4-H projects and other things my mother taught me.
“Shortly after the bicentennial, I decided to learn to quilt after reading about a group of women led by the late Dorothy Oster of Conneaut who advertised a quilt group meeting in the local paper. I began teaching quilting locally in the early 80’s. I now teach regionally and offer a variety of topics.
“My fiber works began as traditional designs before becoming innovative. Today my art pieces reflect animals, geometry, nature, and emotions. Black and white fabrics and unique prints from around the world are often my springboard.”
--Evelyn Boeson
Gallery hours:
Mon. - Thurs. 9 a.m. - 8 p.m.
Fri. 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Sat. 9 a.m. - Noon
The gallery is also open
before all theater performances
and during intermission.
Admission to the gallery is free.
