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Terri began spinning in 2004 and quickly developed a passion for her hobby. From the beginning, she has demonstrated spinning and other fiber arts in a variety of different settings, (from living history events, schools, farm days, and fairs to local yarn shops, guilds [spinning and quilting], etc.) and is always happy to share her knowledge.

Kathy raises heritage Karakul sheep for their long coarse rug fiber. Yarn is spun and she hand dyes the colors. She became certified in 2014 to teach Oxford Punch Needle. Teaching is her passion and introducing students to discover endless creative rug hooking and punch opportunities.

Hello! I’m Hareem, a graphic designer, visual artist and an art educator with over 8 years of experience teaching students of different ages and skill levels. I help learners build strong artistic foundations while developing their own unique style. I have done my bachelors of fine arts in Painting from Punjab University, Lahore, Pakistan (2010 - 2014).

Betty Ann Winters is a fiber artist working primarily in Nuno felting. At times she incorporates stitching and weaving to make one-of-a-kind pieces of art made of fine wools, silks, and assorted fibers, often using vintage and upcycled fabrics. She is a member of the Southern Highland Craft Guild and Local Cloth in Asheville, NC.

My name is Tammi, 36. I have performed and taught internationally and have an honors degree in music and drama performance. I have been playing flute and piano since grade 3 and am a self taught guitarist over the last 15 years. I started as a street busker in Malaysia and went on to perform residencies in resorts around Asia and was a contracted lounge jazz and soul singer in Abu…

Beth has been knitting for over 20 years and is a Level 2 Certified Knitting Instructor. She teaches classes through the Apex recreation department where she loves helping new knitters get started and feel confident with the basics.

Education / Training I began learning martial arts in the 1990s, first studying Wing Chun with my father from 1994–1999. From 2003–2007 I trained at the Nam Yang Pugilistic Association, studying Tiger Crane Kung Fu, Shuang Yun Pei Ho, San Da, and Tong Ling Qi Gong.

Suresh Paunrajan is a passionate meditation, manifestation, and biohacking teacher who has guided students in holistic well-being for over a decade. Suresh holds a Bachelor of Engineering with First Class Honors in Computer Science and Engineering from Madurai Kamaraj University, India (1996–2000).

About Me & My Teaching Approach Professional Background With over 30 years of professional performance and 25 years of teaching experience, my musical journey has spanned across Mexico, Canada, and Brazil. I am a multi-instrumentalist (Bass, Guitar, Piano, and Drums) and a composer currently preparing for an international performance contract with Disney.

Unlock your musical potential with a seasoned, classically trained composer and award-winning creator of musical theater and concert works. I am a composer of musical theater and concert music. My concert works have captivated audiences across Japan, Bulgaria, Israel, and prestigious New York stages including Merkin Hall, Symphony Space, CAMI Hall, and Mannes College of Music.