Karen comes from a family of teachers and artists and it's safe to say it is in her blood. Growing up as a daughter of a Dad who is an art professor and artist taught her it is possible to support your family by being an artist. Having a Mom who was a teacher and crafter and always making something (usually to give as a gift) provided many opportunities to learn and to create from the heart. Having an Aunt who magically made ice cream cones appear out of knitting needles inspired her to want to learn how to knit and master all the needlecrafts. And then there were the family friends, many who were artists too, who constantly encouraged her to explore her love of textiles and provided many a creative role model for her to emulate. All these people were teachers in their own way.

In 2007 Karen decided it was time to return the favor to all those people that taught her and inspired her and she began to teach sewing. It is with great pleasure that Karen teaches the technique of sewing, but also the love of sewing and the satisfaction that comes from making something that starts simply as an idea in your head and emerges as a useful and original article of clothing, accessory or home furnishing.

She presently teaches Beginner and Intermediate Sewing at Felted Heart Studios in the Old 4th Ward in Atlanta and teaches private lessons at her home studio in Oakwood. See the links on the News page to find out more about class schedules.