LISA GREY
· I work with a variety of surface decoration techniques on fabric and paper.
· I teach and lecture on printing, dyeing and surface design, fabric manipulation, and advanced creative sewing techniques.
· I have a working knowledge of a large variety of techniques including gelatin and traditional printmaking, dyeing, quilting, appliqué, soft sculpture, batik, dressmaking, fabric printing, basketry, spinning, weaving, crochet, knitting, papermaking, smocking, pottery, jewelry, and blacksmithing.
Selected Awards
· GPEPC Quality partner in Education, 2001
· Individual Artist Fellowship Finalist, NH State Council on the Arts, 1995, 1996
· Best Two Dimensional Artwork, Living with Crafts Exhibit, League of NH Craftsmen Annual Fair, 1994
· Best in Show and Creative Sewing Awards, Craftwear, League of NH Craftsmen Annual Fair, 1993
· Best in Show, Living with Crafts Exhibit, League of NH Craftsmen Annual Fair, 1992
· Awards of Excellence in Accessories and Home Decoration, Bernina University Craft Show, 1990
· Edith Grodin Award, League of NH Craftsmen 15th Annual Juried Exhibit, 1989
Selected Exhibits
· "Textile & Glass", two person show, McGowan Fine Art, Concord, NH, 2001
· "Looking Ahead", Gallery 205, League of NH Craftsmen, Concord, NH, 2000
· Society of Arts and Crafts, Boston, Massachusetts, 1998, 1999, 2000
· Silver Cultural Arts Center, Plymouth State College, NH, 1999
· Renegades- Contemporary Fiber Art Annual Group Show" 1995-present
· "Swatches" group show at York Historical Society, Maine, 1996
· "Featured Artist", Gayle Wilson Gallery, Southampton, NY, 1996
· American Crafts Council; Show, Baltimore, Maryland, 1996, 1997
· "The Washington Crafts Show", Washington, DC, 1996, 1997
· "Masterworks- A Juried Exhibit of League of NH Craftsmen", Currier Gallery of Art, Manchester, NH, 1995
· "Intentional Transgressions- Works in Response to Challenge", League of NH Craftsmen, Gallery 205, Concord, NH, 1995
· "Traditional Roots, Contemporary Responses", NH Historical Society, Concord, NH, 1994
· "Fiber Art- New Directions or the Nineties", national invitational, Manchester Institute for the Arts and Sciences, Manchester, NH, 1992
· "A Decade of Winners", Thorne Sagendorf Art Gallery, Keene, NH, 1992
· Fire and Iron Gallery, Surrey, England, 1990, 1996
Represented By
· McGowan Fine Art, Concord, NH
· Santa Fe Weaving Gallery, Santa Fe, NM
· The Gallery, Sarasota, FL
· Fire and Iron Gallery, Surrey, England
Work Experience
· Marketing and exhibiting prints, fabric vessels and fabric collages since 1986.
· Teacher of various weaving, dyeing and sewing techniques since 1974. Current and upcoming classes at Haystack, Peters Valley, Snow Farm, and Horizons to Go in Provence, France.
· Sales and Customer training on Bernina sewing machines 1985-1998
· Craft consultant, League of NH Craftsmen overseeing all educational programs at Annual Craftsmen Fair, 1988-89
· Director of Education, League of NH Craftsmen, 1986-87. Assistant Director of Education, 1985.
· Owner, Lisa Grey Weaving Studio, 1974-83- producing limited edition and one f a kind fashion, accessories, tapestries and home furnishings marketed nationally in shows and galleries, also in many corporate collections.
Education
· Self taught through workshops, books and hard work.
· Workshops with Jason Pollen, Joy Boutrop, Susan Webster, Ana Lisa Hedstrom, Ellen Dorn Levitt, Joan Morris and more.
· Beloit College, 1973; University of NH, 1974.
· Ryfylke Folkenhogskule, Norway, 1971-72
· Apprentice to Norwegian tapestry weaver, Nina Gjestland, Spring 1972
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