In Memoriam: Donna Cutler

Donna Cutler was a talented fibre artist, who explored the tactile medium of free motion embroidery. Initially self taught, she earned a certificate for Art and Design Level III at the Gail Harker Center for Creative Arts in Washington State, and later also gained certificates in Hand Embroidery and Machine Embroidery. She continued to expand her range of skills and interests by taking workshops with other fibre artists, such as Anna Hergert and Gloria Loughman. Following formal education, Donna spent several months exploring numerous mixed media and fibre art techniques, including dyeing and, in particular, shibori, the Japanese art of resist dyeing.

Throughout her career, Donna’s work was sold across Canada, and in the USA and England. She lived and worked in the Hamlet of Beaver Creek with her husband, Adrian, and an assortment of critters. She found inspiration in her large country garden and the wonderful countryside surrounding her home. She was also frequently found with her camera wandering through the Beaver Creek Conservation Area and Cranberry Flats.