Fern Wayne resume

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Many of you have asked about my background and approach to my work. Although educated in an unrelated field (BA Sociology, University of Pennsylvania), studio machine knitting has become my primary field of interest and vocation. I derive a great deal of satisfaction and pleasure from working with my hands and producing unique garments from cones of the finest yarns available and abstract design concepts. Yarns utilized include wool, cotton, rayon, rayon chenille, and occasionally metallic. Often, different types of yarns are used in order to provide a pleasing and durable blend of textures and fibers. Finishing touches typically include collectable Victorian glass or Bakelite buttons or handmade crocheted buttons. Designs and color choices are influenced by my travels abroad, especially the Far East. Patterns continually evolve and reflect my ongoing interest in art and nature. My designs are refined on a computer.
Selected galleries and shows where work has been featured:
Philadelphia Museum of Art Craft Show Philadelphia, PA
ACC Craft Shows Baltimore, MD; Chicago, IL; Tampa, FL; Charlotte, NC
Paradise East Marlborough, MA
Morristown Craft Market Morristown, NJ
Germantown Friends School Craft Show Philadelphia, PA
Buyers Market of American Craft Philadelphia, PA
Sugarloaf Crafts Festival Gaithersburg, MD
Paradise City Arts Festival Northampton, MA
Artrider Holiday Crafts on Park Ave New York, NY
Lincoln Center ArtWear Ft. Collins, Co
Long Beach Island Foundation of the Arts Loveladies, NJ
Haverford School Craft Show Haverford, PA
Turtledove Philadelphia, PA
Katie Gingrass Milwaukee, WI
Jackie Chalkley Washington, DC
Gatehouse Concord, MA
Philadelphia Museum of Art-Art Sales and Rental Gallery Philadelphia, PA
Earthenworks La Conner, WA
Northern Possessions Chicago, IL
Mimi's San Francisco, CA
Gallery of the Mountains Asheville, NC
Other recognition
Ornament Magazine Winter, 1996
Passap Magazine-Volume 59 1995
Philadelphia Inquirer October 31, 1996
Main Line Life October 30, 1997
Main Line Times November 6, 1997