"Fourth in a long line of talented Fibre Artists, Dianne Leatherdale Johnson has found that fabric, and anything that can be attached to it, is an endlessly fascinating medium for artistic expression. She began quilting in 1998, quickly learning that traditional quilting, while a stunning art form, was not for her. She much prefers creating her own works, and she finds that designing is the most enjoyable part of the process.

     Dianne has taken classes on technique with such luminaries as Ken Smith from Australia, Jenny Raiment from the U.K. and Patricia Findlay here in Winnipeg. With many “tools” in her mental tool box she brings to life anything she can visualize, using fabric and thread--- and her own eclectic use of embellishment!

     Humor is often a factor in her work, which always strives to evoke emotion. Her designs also show a reverence for nature and the world around her.

     “Art doesn’t have to be dark and full of angst; it can make you feel good too.”

Address; 528 B First Street,
Steinbach, MB R5G 0K3
Phone: (204) 326-4318
Email: diannejohnson@mymts.net
Blog: http://artingaroundwithfibre.blogspot.com