Barbara Zappulla - Fiber
After a 40+ year career as a Commercial Interior Designer, including 10 years as an Adjunct Instructor at Maryville University, Barb began weaving and joined The Weavers Guild of St. Louis and The Missouri Fiber Arts organizations. She moved to Port Charlotte in 2018. Barb’s fiber art includes both jack and tapestry loom weaving, knotted waxed deer antler basketry, bead weaving, pine needle basketry, batik/mud dyeing, embroidery and knitting/crocheting. She draws inspiration from nature, wildlife and Indian cultures, telling stories through cultural symbols and designs. Barb has won many awards including 1st Place at “Artists in Paradise” exhibit in Big Pine Key Florida, as well as exhibits at the Visual Arts Center, Punta Gorda. Barbara is the Co-Author of Produce Successful Art Exhibits/Events/Workshops 2020.