Discovered everything potential craft material while 'knitting' with grass at age four in creative family. Art class studies at Lidová Škola Umění in Czechoslovakia deepened love for artsy-craftsy pursuits. Especially happy working with yarn, fabric, fun socks. Made first sock monkey 2009, hooked ever since. Incorporates crafts into child psychologist work at St. James Academy in Monkton, MD.