Please welcome Kristi Farrier: Our new Atlantic Region Representative to SAQA

Fibre artist Kristi Farrier will be replacing Regina Marzlin, our current regional rep, at the end of the month. Kristi came to Atlantic Canada just over two years ago to begin a new, more creative life in an old farmhouse in Middle River, Cape Breton (NS). “I’ve dreamed of a creative life involving textiles for a long time. I’m slowly making this life my reality; initially by happenstance but more and more by design”. 
(Read Kristi's article A Creative Life, by Happenstance or Design.)

Kristi’s artwork is a visual interpretation of life events, experiences and emotions. Most often abstract, her pieces feature graphic geometric shapes and grids.

When March Dreams of July (detail) by Kristi Farrier (2017)

Regina Marzlin, our rep and leader over the past three years, is moving on to new adventures in textile art. Thank you, Regina, for your constant support and energy. 

Here are Regina’s thoughts on her successor: 
"Kristi’s professional background will be a great asset in leading our group. She has a Masters degree in Public Administration and has worked with both government and non-profit groups on the municipal and federal levels, implementing programs, developing policy and doing research. 

In addition to art quilting, Kristi is passionate about making paper from flax and other natural fibres. Her enthusiasm for all things fibre art, together with the leadership skills she acquired in her past career are strong assets she brings to the art quilting community in Atlantic Canada. 

Kristi is eager to get to know as many Atlantic region SAQA members and prospective members as possible. Please support her as she takes on this new role. We thank Kristi for taking on this demanding volunteer position for our benefit."  

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Get to Know Kristi Farrier

Read our 2017 feature interview: Introducing….Kristi Farrier 

Follow Kristi on Instagram and on her blog, Mirth 365.

Read Kristi's article: A Creative life, by Happenstance or Design, on Anna Hergert’s blog.