June 2026
Suzan LeDoux & Sherry Syrie
Suzan LeDoux, Artist
Hi there! My name is Suzan LeDoux and I am the artist behind Craft & Textile! I grew up in North East Washington, and after a few years of moving around we settled in Kettle Falls, Washington. Growing up around creative women, I always wondered what would be my niche. I have tried so many types of art expression, but printmaking was the one that finally took hold. Specifically linocut printmaking, which is a form of relief printing. An image is cut or gouged from a sheet of linoleum, which is softer and easier to carve than wood. The surface is inked and paper laid on top, with printing accomplished either by rubbing manually with a spoon or similar tool, or on a printing press. As a printmaker, my work is primarily inspired by the natural world and the beauty of flora and fauna. Through carving I aim to capture the textures we observe in nature, and the intricate details that often go unnoticed.
Sherry A. Syrie, Artist and Art Educator
I am a mixed media artist and middle school art educator. I have been an educator for 28 years and have explored a variety of art media and styles during that time. This broad experience has helped improve my skills and confidence both as a creator and as a professional in the field. I have worked with oils, acrylics, watercolors, fabric, fibers, pastels, and clay, creating realistic landscape paintings, drawings, baskets, rugs, sculptures, quilts, and realistic and abstract portraits.
I am currently exploring abstract mixed media landscapes. These landscapes are a creative challenge for me! I find interesting images and materials and piece them together in unique ways to create clean, beautiful, and original pieces. I try to reveal the beautiful qualities and hidden potential of my materials—some of them long forgotten and headed for a landfill—by elevating them through color, composition, and my own creative imagination. Through them, I create distant worlds that now exist for others to enjoy. I hope you find my artwork fun and interesting!
July 2026
April Robinson
April Robinson is a North Idaho–based artist whose work explores beauty, identity, and the quiet resilience of the human spirit. After years spent in social work and ministry, she returned to art as a place of healing—discovering in the creative process a sense of freedom, presence, and renewal.
Working in oils, acrylic, mixed media, and glass mosaic, April creates layered, expressive pieces inspired by her travels, relationships, and inner life. Her work moves between realism and impression, often infused with vibrant color and emotional depth.
Rooted in her belief that art speaks where words fall short, April’s work is an invitation—to pause, to feel, and to reconnect with both the seen and unseen beauty within and around us.
AUGUST 2026
Robyn Smith
Hi! I'm Robyn and I started painting in 2009. I used to think I couldn’t paint because I couldn’t draw – but once I learned painting is a process – I was hooked!
I find that art is an adventure that never gets old – there are so many possibilities….and I do love to explore! I have a passion for guiding others in exploring art in a way they might not have thought of before! One of my favorite areas is Mixed Media and Art Journaling. There is no right or wrong. It's experiencing art through play - and that's where we learn the most! It allows for the “what if “ question and opens the door to experiment with different textures, layers, and mediums. I also LOVE repurposing items into my art - old records, maps, old sheet music, patterns, tissue paper....(yes, I need a bigger house for my stash of "art supplies")!
I have been teaching classes in the Spokane area since 2013. I have taught acrylic on canvas, glassware painting, fabric painting, watercolor, 3D wood projects, alcohol inks, art journaling, mono-printing (Gel Press), and various mixed media classes. In addition to teaching public classes, I also teach home/private paint parties.
I've been married for 34 years, have 4 adult children, and my greatest pleasure is being “Nana” to my GrandBlessings!
If you have any questions about my classes – please feel free to contact me at 509-990-8011, or by email at RobynSmithArtAdventures@gmail.com.
Website: www.RobynSmithArtAdventures.com Instagram: @robynsmith_artadventures
