lauren vlcek, fiber artist
quilting, fiber art, bead embroidery, doll making
about
Lauren Vlcek has displayed her unique and whimsical pieces in art shows, doll challenges, magazines, book covers and on television. She is a co-author of the book, Fabric Embellishing, Basics and Beyond. Lauren appears 2 episodes of The Quilt Show with quilting icons Alex Anderson and Ricky Tims. Episode 1206 aired March 11th, 2013; and episode 2207 aired March 22, 2018 on www.thequiltshow.com. She shares some art quilting techniques that she contributed to her first book, and shows how to make your own, inexpensive screens for printing on fabric. Lauren also taught a 6 week embellishments class in the TQS classroom as well as another classroom on drawing faces on fabric in the Summer of 2013.
Lauren has taught art classes in her home studio, at conferences and for guilds and shops specializing in embellishment and figurative art. Her art work is a pathway of expression for her life's experiences, challenges and changes and is, indeed extraordinary.
Lauren lives in Colorado with her husband.
Lauren's artistic background began with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Urban Design and Landscape Architecture from Colorado State University. However, Lauren has always been captivated by creative endeavors; especially with the use of fabric. Her unique talent, sense of humor and years of experience have culminated in the creation of a variety of sensational fiber/mixed media art works which are truly inspiring.
Concentrating on fiber and textiles, Lauren is able to pursue her love of creative sewing, mixed media embellishment and colored pencil drawing on fabric. Her often whimsical creations encompass unique design, confluence of color, extensive bead work and surprising attention to detail. Lauren's originals are an exploration of spirit, self and imagination.