"Broken Dishes" quilt by Gwen Marston

A large exhibit of abstract quilts by Gwen Marston, internationally known, quiltmaker, teacher and author, will be shown at Orcas Center May 6 – 31.

Since 1981 Marston has had 19 solo exhibits, and participated in many group shows. She maintains a busy teaching and lecture schedule both nationally and internationally, and for the past 24 years has conducted quilt retreats on Beaver – Liberated Island, Michigan. She has written 21 books, the most recent in 2010 Quiltmaking II.

Meet the artist at a reception Friday, May 6, from 5:30 to 7 p.m.

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