Open Studio

Please join us in our fifth Open Studio of the 2023 PMRCAA residency season!

Date: July 16th

Time: 4 - 6 p.m.

Location: Pine Meadow Ranch Center for Arts & Agriculture

Presenters for this event include Fiber Artists Allie McCarthren, Giuseppe Ribaudo, Latifah Saafir and Michelle Wilke.

This event is free and open to the public. Space is limited so registration required.

About the Artists:

Allie McCathren (She/Her) - Houston, TX

Allie McCathren is an artist who works primarily with fabric and thread, using texture and color to express and evoke concepts. She has a background in marine biology, and much of her work is inspired by her love of science and the ocean. Allie's goal with her work is to always be learning and exploring, and finding new ways to use various media.

Giuseppe Ribaudo (He/Him) - Portland, ME

Giuseppe Ribaudo learned to sew from his grandmother at a young age. He is a fabric and pattern designer, better known by his business name, Giucy Giuce. When he is not home in NYC, he travels the country giving lectures and teaching quilting workshops.

Latifah Saafir (She/Her) - Los Angeles, CA

Latifah Saafir is a professional seam ripper, hoarder of fabric, and occasional quilter. She justifies her BS in Mechanical Engineering by designing and selling multi-functional tools and patterns for quilters. When she gets a chance to create, she’s often playing with large scale piecing, experimenting or exploring her love of all things hip hop.

Michelle Wilke (She/Her) - Cary, NC

Michelle Wilkie is a textile artist. Her artistic practice revolves around modern quilting where she seamlessly blends traditional techniques with a contemporary twist. Michelle’s work has been shown at NC Museum of Art, PNW Quilt & Fiber Art Museum, Mint Museum NC, PAAL Gallery, Page-Walker Center, DAG Golden Belt Gallery and several group shows.

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