SUZANNE CONNORS | FIBER ARTIST

Suzanne Connors is a fiber artist with a diverse background that includes interior design, construction project management, and serving as the owner and director of a fine art gallery. Her passion for art and textiles has been a constant throughout her career. Since 2008, Suzanne has actively maintained a fiber art studio, where she creates vibrant works that reflect her academic foundation in architecture and design. Suzanne specializes in traditional shibori techniques, emphasizing attention to detail and a structured approach in her creations. Her work is rooted in the principles of combining simple techniques, exploring textures, and employing design repetition. Through her artwork and workshops, Suzanne enjoys sharing her enthusiasm for texture, color, and pattern with others.

***My name is Suzanne Connors and I am a Fiber Artist!***
I love art and I have always enjoyed making art. I have tried many different mediums but always return to fiber and textile art. I am a seamstress and a designer and I have always been intrigued by textiles; especially if the fiber has a beautiful texture that makes you want to reach out and touch it! I love layering colors and combining different tactile fibers.
***My work is inspired by my life in South Florida and my times living in the Caribbean islands. I am drawn to the colors of a setting sun and the Indigo blues of the sky and the sea.***
What I love about fiber art is the surprise element, the mixture of the fabric, and the way that the dye and the resist create different combinations and patterns that are only revealed at the final step. The magic when the freshly dyed indigo comes out of the vat and turns from green to blue right before your eyes! It is always a surprise when I unwrap a freshly dyed piece of fabric! Like opening a Christmas Gift! Another thing I love about fiber is that there are no "mistakes"! It is just like life; everything is always subject to change, and mistakes lead to growth in my art. The imperfections are all part of the creative process.
***I am always learning new techniques and experimenting with them. Every piece I create is a unique one of one-of-a-kind original!***

**Teaching Experience and Inquiries:**

Suzanne has extensive teaching experience in studio and professional practices at various institutions across the U.S. These institutions include the Arrowmont School of Art & Craft (Gatlinburg, TN), River Ridge Retreat Center (Menominee, WI), Carborro Art Center (Carborro, NC), Morikami Japanese Museum (Palm Beach County, FL), Foosaner Museum (Melbourne, FL), Lighthouse Art Center (Tequesta, FL), Appalachian Center for Craft (Smithville, TN), Olives Porch (a John C. Campbell outreach center in Murphy, NC), and the Aya Fiber Studio (Stuart, FL and Murphy, NC). At her studio, Suzanne hosts national and international artists who conduct workshops for over 500 students from across the country each year. Suzanne is the founder and past president of the Martin Artisans Guild, a former board member for SPIN (Silk Painters International), and is currently the South Florida Regional representative for the Surface Design Association. Currently, Suzanne teaches at the Aya Fiber Studio but is open to inquiries from other venues during the summer months. She welcomes teaching inquiries from both national and international facilitators. Information regarding venue requirements and equipment will be provided upon request. Please note that dyes and auxiliary materials must be ordered by the venue. Suzanne will supply all the necessary details. Workshops can be conducted almost anywhere, provided that specific venue requirements are met along with adequate space and equipment. For more information, please contact Suzanne.

Visit Suzanne Connors at The Aya Fiber Studio in Stuart Florida as she explains the indigo and shibori fiber techniques she uses to create her work.

Portfolio of completed works