Improv | Color | Pattern | Texture

Claudia John Shearer

A native of the San Francisco Bay Area, I am a modern quilt maker, teacher, and lecturer with a deep appreciation for the connection between textiles and storytelling. My work is rooted in an exploration of place, memory, and emotion, using fabric as a medium to capture the essence of personal and collective experiences.

Through color, texture, and pattern, I embrace improvisation and organic design, allowing each quilt to evolve intuitively. I strive to distill the essence of a moment—whether a fleeting impression of a landscape or the deeper undercurrents of transformation—allowing fabric and thread to tell a story beyond words.