APPRENTICESHIP SUMMARY
This fiber-based apprenticeship will focus on the creation of a complete line of unique textile items and business plans for a successful career in craft. Apprentice artist Meghan Hall seeks to expand her current repertoire of skills and techniques, by methods of experimentation, research and conversation with Lissa. Meghan also hopes to learn more about the environmental impacts of textiles and move forward with a more sustainable craft practice. Lissa and Meghan will spend 100 hours of one-on-one guidance, reflection and training in Lissa’s Portland studio.
MENTOR
Lissa Hunter (Portland, ME)
Lissa Hunter is a studio artist, teacher, writer and, most recently, curator fortunate enough to be living and working in Portland, Maine. She is a Life Trustee of Haystack Mountain School of Crafts, a fellow of the Maine Arts Commission, an MCA Master Craft Artist and past board member of MCA. Her work is in the Renwick Gallery of the Smithsonian Institution, the Museum of Arts and Design (New York), Museum of Fine Arts (Boston), Racine Art Museum (Wisconsin), as well as other museum and private collections.
“Meghan is skilled, hardworking and creative. I have seen these qualities in her for over ten years both in gardening and in the various craft projects that she has pursued. To spend time with her in an important time of transition in her life delights me. She will accomplish whatever she sets out to do. I’m looking forward to working together to map out the best way to do it.” – Lissa Hunter
APPRENTICE
Meghan Hall (Poland, ME)
Meghan Hall is a self-employed landscaper, garden designer, and licensed arborist working in the Portland, Maine area for the past 16 years. Her forays into craft include designing, printing, and sewing on fabric creating useful and everyday items. A true ‘Jill of All Trades’, she enjoys raising chickens, tapping and boiling her own maple syrup, sourdough baking, carpentry, and stonework.
“I’ve always admired and been inspired by Lissa’s art and depth of knowledge. I feel our aesthetic is quite similar as is our sense of humor. We get along and know each other well which I feel would be advantageous for this mentorship. I’m hoping to learn from her extensive experience in both teaching and creating to give me guidance and feedback in my own practice.” – Meghan Hall