Su Butler has been passionate about weaving and color for nearly 50 years. She loves playing with yarns and dyes and then blending them in weave structures, creating her own unique designs. Everything from plain weave to jacquard intrigues her. Since earning her BFA in weaving and watercolor painting from the University of Northern Colorado she has taught private students and guilds; regional, national and international conferences. “I have always loved to work with my hands, beginning weaving at age three. To me weaving is a tactile dialogue – a puzzle to solve. Given limited elements and equipment I am left to answer creative questions, each answer pushing me to grow as a craftsperson and artist.”
Su was Author of “The Answer Lady” column in Handwoven magazine. She has also written numerous articles in HANDWOVEN and WEAVERS magazines, and Complex Weavers Journal. She has been a teacher at numerous Guilds, conferences, and seminars. Her first book, Understanding Rayon Chenille, was released in 2002 and is now available by electronic download. She is leader of the Complex Weaver’s Tied Weaves study group and Inquisitive Drawloom Weavers study group.