Presentation By Sharon Rotz

SHARON ROTZ, PRIZE-WINNING QUILTER , TO SPEAK AT WITTENBERG COMMUNITY CENTER


Sharon V. Rotz, prize-winning quilter, designer, and textile artist, will speak at the Wittenberg Community Center, 208 Vinal Street, Sunday, January 29, 1PM. Her topic is “From Grandmother’s Bed to Museum Walls,” a brief history of quilting as well as discussing a review of traditional blocks and techniques.


Ms. Rotz says, “From childhood, learning embroidery stitches from my mother and making my first skirt in 4-H, I have felt a close connection to fabric.” She pursued a degree in Home Economics Education, worked in the ready-made clothing industry, learned tailoring and dressmaking and spent many years making custom home décor. When she entered the quilting world, Ms. Rotz brought with her this varied background of skills.


Today she is a quilting teacher and speaker, an award winning quilter in state and national competitions, author, commissioned textile artist and pattern designer as well as an exhibitor in numerous show and competitions. She says, “Living in a wooded area of central Wisconsin, (Mosinee) each day I am surrounded by the beauty of nature.” “Armed with scissors and needles as my brushes, and fabric as my canvas, I attempt to capture a bit of that beauty in my work.” She continues, “I love the color, the texture, and the pattern designs of fabric. It is exciting to drown myself in fabric and come up with different combinations.”


Books and patterns by Ms Rotz will be available for sale. There is no admission fee; donations are welcomed.


The Walls of Wittenberg is pleased to bring this well known speaker to Wittenberg in conjunction with “The Art of the Quilter: II,” a juried quilt show on display at the WOWSPACE, 114 Vinal Street, downtown Wittenberg, Saturdays and Sundays, 11-3, through February 12. Please visit the show. Admire Ms. Rotz’s wall hanging—“Leaning on the Fence”—which captured the Best of Show Award. Look with wonder at the kaleidoscope of color of all the quilts and wall hangings and don’t forget to vote for your favorite. Nueske’s Applewood Smoked Meats and Nueske’s District No.#3 Antiques are the sponsors of this show.


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