Andrea Lyn Van Benschoten, Fiber Artist

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Fiber Arts Accomplishments

I am very proud of my accomplishments in the fiber art world so far and I look forward to the future!

Here is a list of my accomplishments.

Published Works:

Think Pink; DRG Publishing
Quick&Easy Crochet
Hooked: A Crocheter's Stash of Wit and Wisdom
Coats & Clark: Tweedle Dee Simple Textured Crochet Scarf
Spin Off: Article on Fiber Arts in New Jersey

Associations:

Crochet Guild of America: Associate Professional Member
Primadonna Crocheter's; A CGOA Chapter: Founding Member
BOAS (Business of Art Sussex): Member and Discussion Board Moderator

Awards: Felting 2009:

2009: Red Ribbon, New Jersey State Fair
2008: Blue Ribbon, New Jersey State Fair; Needle felted doll
2008: Blue Ribbon, New Jersey State Fair; Felted Purse (wearable/accessories)
2007: Blue Ribbon, New Jersey State Fair; On the Lake
2006: Blue Ribbon, New Jersey State Fair; Down by the Riverside

Awards: Crochet

2008: Honorable Mention, New Jersey State Fair; Under the Sea/Hyperbolic Crochet
2007: Special Award, Best in Show, New Jersey State Fair; Little League Ball Field
2007: Honorable Mention, Best in Show, New Jersey State Fair; High Fiber Breakfast
2006: Blue Ribbon, New Jersey State Fair; High Fiber Salad
2005: Blue Ribbon, New Jersey State Fair; Bubblegum and Ladybugs

Awards: Wool

2008: Yellow Place, New Jersey State Fair; Hand-spun Wool
2007: Blue Ribbon, New Jersey State Fair; Hand-spun Alpaca (two ply)

Teaching Assignments

Summit Adult School; Summit, New Jersey
Parsippany Adult Community Education; Parsippany, New Jersey
A.C. Moore; Rockaway, New Jersey
Yarnware; West Orange, New Jersey

Demonstrations: Spinning

2007-2009: Peter's Valley; Layton, New Jersey
2007: Chain Link, Crochet Guild of America; Manchester, New Hampshire
2007: New Jersey State Fair; Agusta, New Jersey