ARTIST / TEXTILE PORTRAITURE / STORYTELLINGCurrent exhibition
New Haven, Connecticut · Working internationally
An archive of exhibitions, artist reflections, behind-the-scenes making and news from the studio.
Browse selected exhibitions, studio reflections and stories from Clara Nartey.
In this episode of Textile Art Business Interview, I’m so honored to have with me, Mickey Lawler. Mickey is an award-winning artist, an author,…
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The History The Mill Museum occupies the former headquarters of the American Thread Company’s once giant Willimantic Mills in Willimantic Connecticut. At its height, in…
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I couldn’t believe my eyes. They were simply stunning. Last week, I saw two pieces of artwork in the library which set me thinking…
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Gradation Dyeing with Shibori I’ve been wanting to do this for a while and finally, I got the chance to. I spent an entire…
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I‘ve got a confession to make. I’ve been waiting impatiently for the change in seasons. So I can go outside and do certain things…
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As a creative maker, you know very well why you should show your work and enter your work into exhibitions and shows. If you’re…
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This past weekI’ve been trying out a different method of using acrylic paints on fabrics. I’m excited to share it with you today. This…
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How The Creativity of Quilters Became A Gold Standard If you’ve noticed I watch TED talks often. But I don’t watch much television mostly…
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Recently, I completed a new piece which I immediately submitted to an invitational show. Later, as I reflected on how I went about creating…
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