Playing with fabric, thread, leather, fibres, dye, and paint in her studio are some of Laura's favorite things. Constant experimentation with new methods and techniques keeps her work fresh and vibrant. Laura finds her inspiration in the world around her, and many of her works reflect the beauty found in the Haliburton Highlands. 

Laura's formal education in the textile industry include a Fashion Design Diploma and a Textile Surface Design Certificate, but her passion for textiles has been a part of her life since early childhood.

Some of the techniques that Laura is spending time with currently include, free motion embroidery also known as painting with thread.  The teeth (feed dogs) on the sewing machine are dropped allowing the canvas (the fabric) to be moved freely, while the brush (the needle) remains in one place. Needle felting (using a machine with multiple barbed needles and no thread) is one of the latest methods that she is experimenting with. It is a technique that allows her to spontaneously work with a wide variety of materials including wool and silk fibers, trims, yarns and other embellishments. Laura also uses leather to create pictures that are reminiscent of oil paintings, but are actually made up of small pieces of leather.

Laura's true passion is still garments and a lot of her other work is an experimentation to find techniques that allow her to create truly unique and wearable art. Starting with a vision of the garment Laura makes some sketches and drawings mainly to work out colour placements and find the most effective techniques to achieve the desired look. The fit and wearability of the garment is as important to her as the art work which becomes the surface. A canvas that is not to be placed on a wall but instead to be taken out and exposed to different settings, a three dimensional piece that has to move with the wearer and show well from all angles.
 
Laura's work is identifiable by her use of colour and texture. She strives to create Art from textiles that is vibrant and fun.

Most of Laura's work is available for purchase. She welcomes custom garment orders and art commissions, If you are interested please contact us.