February 6, 2018
Laura Poirier: Visual Clues in Design
Formerly with Renaissance School in Shelburne, Laura Poirier is currently the Art Teacher for Mater Christi School in Burlington.
Her presentation, “Visual Cues in Design”, will, hopefully, provide some insight into the various methods artists employ to guide a viewer’s eye through a piece of artwork.
Whether working in fiber or paint, the principles of design that work together to create a virtual road map through a quilt or painting remain the same across the different mediums, allowing us, as craftspeople, to essentially exert a fair amount of control as to how our artwork is seen and enjoyed.
There will be a hands-on design workshop following the presentation on
creating a focal point using paper.
Laura Poirier began her professional art career as a Graphic Designer
working for a design firm in Norwalk, CT, after graduating with honors from Central Connecticut State University, with a Bachelor of Science degree in Graphic Design Management.
After moving home to Vermont, marrying, and starting a family, Mrs. Poirier decided to leave the world of print media to focus on becoming a licensed Art Teacher for Elementary and Middle School students. Her passion for teaching visual arts has allowed her share her artistic talent, unique project designs, and a life-long appreciation for the subject with hundreds of Vermont school children over the past two decades.
Formerly with Renaissance School in Shelburne, Laura is currently the Art Teacher for Mater Christi School in Burlington. In her free time, Laura is a landscape painter, working primarily in oils, and is a member of The Vermont Art Teachers Association, the National Art Teachers Association, and Burlington City Arts. When not involved with artistic pursuits, Laura enjoys traveling, reading, kayaking, and spending time with her family.
Carol Bloomhardt & Caroline Juneau, Programs Co-chairs
Formerly with Renaissance School in Shelburne, Laura Poirier is currently the Art Teacher for Mater Christi School in Burlington.
Her presentation, “Visual Cues in Design”, will, hopefully, provide some insight into the various methods artists employ to guide a viewer’s eye through a piece of artwork.
Whether working in fiber or paint, the principles of design that work together to create a virtual road map through a quilt or painting remain the same across the different mediums, allowing us, as craftspeople, to essentially exert a fair amount of control as to how our artwork is seen and enjoyed.
There will be a hands-on design workshop following the presentation on
creating a focal point using paper.
Laura Poirier began her professional art career as a Graphic Designer
working for a design firm in Norwalk, CT, after graduating with honors from Central Connecticut State University, with a Bachelor of Science degree in Graphic Design Management.
After moving home to Vermont, marrying, and starting a family, Mrs. Poirier decided to leave the world of print media to focus on becoming a licensed Art Teacher for Elementary and Middle School students. Her passion for teaching visual arts has allowed her share her artistic talent, unique project designs, and a life-long appreciation for the subject with hundreds of Vermont school children over the past two decades.
Formerly with Renaissance School in Shelburne, Laura is currently the Art Teacher for Mater Christi School in Burlington. In her free time, Laura is a landscape painter, working primarily in oils, and is a member of The Vermont Art Teachers Association, the National Art Teachers Association, and Burlington City Arts. When not involved with artistic pursuits, Laura enjoys traveling, reading, kayaking, and spending time with her family.
Carol Bloomhardt & Caroline Juneau, Programs Co-chairs