Gerry Burklow

Gerry is a retired hospice nurse who worked in a world of stark reality and pain. As part of her self-care practice she discovered the art of needle felting. Completely self taught, you can find her most days in her studio - a land where cheeky squirrels serve tea to chipmunks and polar bears sail ships. She has taught classes around the Upper Cumberland including the Appalachian Center for Craft.
“ The art I make comes from memories of a wonderful childhood and simpler times- hopefully to bring a smile and memory to the viewer- and who doesn’t love an owl in a big hat?”