Welcome
I am Laura Bryant, a Colorado fiber artist. My rope and fabric bowls, baskets, and artworks are all one-of-a-kind machine sewn creations.
I taught art in BVSD for 32 years. Recently retired, rheumatoid arthritis suddenly hit which limited my drawing and painting, and my tiny-sewing abilities at times. So I knew I had to find a medium that would bring me passion, beauty and interest to patrons. In my first year I made over 700 works. I sold 400 pieces in my studio shows, Louisville farmers markets, Niwot festivals, and winter and Christmas markets in Longmont and Niwot and Boulder Open Studios.
I'm inspired by the way experience with the medium can elevate these simple recycled materials into layers like paint on a canvas…
the threads, fabrics and ribbons in various widths and stitches are a painterly addition to works that could have merely been a utilitarian vessel only.
I love the shift from children to adults as they find their own passion and mastery in rope sewing.
I teach rope basket making at Maggie's Sewing Center in Longmont.
