Instructor

Ana Buzzalino is a fiber and mixed media artist, surface designer, teacher, and lecturer whose work is defined by layers, texture, and a deep connection to history. Her creative process blends traditional and contemporary surface design techniques, resulting in pieces that feel both timeless and strikingly modern. Much of Ana’s work explores the impact of history on our culture today. In an era where everything is fast, new, and polished, she is drawn to the marks left by time - weathered walls, crumbling facades, and the silent stories embedded in old buildings and artifacts. She finds inspiration in the soul of these structures, translating their textures and narratives into her art. Her work has received numerous awards at national and international exhibitions. She earned an Honorable Mention at the Festival of Quilts in the UK, multiple awards at Quilt Canada, and top honors at the International Quilt Festival in Houston, including 1st Prize in Abstract (2017) and 3rd Prize in Abstract (2019). Beyond creating, Ana shares her passion through writing and teaching. She is a regular contributor to Quilting Arts Magazine and A Needle Pulling Thread and has made multiple appearances on Quilting Arts TV. In 2019 Ana was named Quilter of Distinction at Heritage Park Festival of Quilts. In 2022, she was invited to appear on The Quilt Show, further solidifying her influence in the quilting and fiber art world. For more information about Ana, visit anabuzzalino.com/.