Laurel Anderson

I've been creating hand-painted textiles in Costa Rica for 49 years. For the last 20 I've been creating custom canvas rugs for homes, interior designers, and hotels internationally. I share the techniques I've developed throughout my career.

I believe we all harbor creativity, and sometimes it takes the right place, right materials and an encouraging teacher to bring it out. My classes provide materials and techniques and encourage the freedom of expression. Specific designs can be taught, but often students start to experiment and play,and end up making their own designs.

I have one-day, two-day, and three-day retreats depending on what you want to learn. We can paint a set of placemats or a small canvas rug and 3-day retreats delve into how we prepare the material, measure, cut, and sew canvas rugs.