Becka Rahn on Superpeer

Artist & teacher, paper and fiber art

Hi, I’m Becka. I am a full-time teaching artist who works in a micro-studio in Minneapolis. I work primarily in fabric and paper, specializing in textured designs from cut paper illustrations using recycled papers and embroidered surface designs. One of the traditions of fiber art that inspires me is the idea of making practical and every day things be beautiful as well as functional. Why else do you embroider on a handkerchief or hand weave a kitchen towel when a scrap of old fabric would do the job? Because that’s a tiny bit of art that makes you feel good. As a teacher, rather than being a specialist in one area, my specialty is being able to teach a beginning class in just about anything related to fabric or paper. I love watching the light bulb come on for someone as they have that “ah-ha!” moment or the gasp of excitement as they unfold their first dye project. I love to teach.