Join Gary Parr and Beth Ellicott on Fiber Talk as they interview me about my embroidery, my past career as a theatrical costume designer and the Nightbird workshop I will be teaching in Provins and Paris, France for Creative Experiences.  Thanks for watching!   —Ann

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I started working on Nightbirds in 2021.  The design began as an image in my mind of two fantastical birds in a magical forest, lit by moonlight.  When I was a girl, I used to doodle imaginary birds all the time.  The birds in this design are an extension of that...

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  The Nightbird Embroidery Workshop Taught by Ann Beck and presented by Creative Experiences, will take place in Provins and Paris, France, April 8 - 16, 2025.  It is currently sold out. Nadine and Mark Roger, owners of Creative Experiences, have organized an extraordinary embroidery and shopping retreat which begins with 6 days in Provins, France...

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