Meet Zak Foster! - Ep. 132
Join host Amanda as she sits down with Zak Foster, a dynamic artist and former public school educator, for a conversation about creativity, quilting, and the exploration of textiles. Zak, the founder of The Quilty Nook online community, and the host of the Seamside podcast (returning in 2025), just released his debut book, The World Needs Your Next Quilt. In this episode, Zak shares insights into his journey from New York City to Tennessee, his transition from educator to full-time artist, and the inspiration behind his unique quilting approach. With a passion for textiles and a commitment to using multiple techniques to push his creative boundaries, Zak offers a glimpse into the process behind his art and the deeper themes he explores in his work. Whether you’re a seasoned quilter or just discovering the world of fabric art, this conversation will leave you inspired to tap into your own creative potential.Watch the episode on YouTube for a more visual experience of Zak's quilts and storytelling, and listen on your favorite podcast platform for a deeper dive into the mind of an artist who is shaping the quilting world one stitch at a time.Connect with Zak: Website: www.zakfoster.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/zakfoster.quilts/ *The Quilty Nook: nook.zakfoster.com *Seamside Podcast: https://www.zakfoster.com/seamside*The World Needs Your Next Quilt: https://www.zakfoster.com/shop/p/the-world-needs-your-next-quilt-4w9kgWant to see more? You can find it here: Merch Shop: nygqs.printify.me Patreon: patreon.com/notyourgrannysquiltshow Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/notyourgrannysquiltshow https://www.instagram.com/sweetpeadesigncompany YouTube: https://youtube.com/@notyourgrannysquiltshow Etsy: https://www.etsy.com/shop/SweetPeaDesignCoShop Want to be on the show? Send us a message!
Not Your Granny's Quilt Show · Amanda Oros, Zak Foster
Show Notes
Join host Amanda as she sits down with Zak Foster, a dynamic artist and former public school educator, for a conversation about creativity, quilting, and the exploration of textiles. Zak, the founder of The Quilty Nook online community, and the host of the Seamside podcast (returning in 2025), just released his debut book, The World Needs Your Next Quilt. In this episode, Zak shares insights into his journey from New York City to Tennessee, his transition from educator to full-time artist, and the inspiration behind his unique quilting approach. With a passion for textiles and a commitment to using multiple techniques to push his creative boundaries, Zak offers a glimpse into the process behind his art and the deeper themes he explores in his work. Whether you’re a seasoned quilter or just discovering the world of fabric art, this conversation will leave you inspired to tap into your own creative potential.
Watch the episode on YouTube for a more visual experience of Zak's quilts and storytelling, and listen on your favorite podcast platform for a deeper dive into the mind of an artist who is shaping the quilting world one stitch at a time.
Connect with Zak:
Website: www.zakfoster.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/zakfoster.quilts/
*The Quilty Nook: nook.zakfoster.com
*Seamside Podcast: https://www.zakfoster.com/seamside
*The World Needs Your Next Quilt: https://www.zakfoster.com/shop/p/the-world-needs-your-next-quilt-4w9kg
Want to see more? You can find it here:
Merch Shop: nygqs.printify.me
Patreon: patreon.com/notyourgrannysquiltshow
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/notyourgrannysquiltshow
https://www.instagram.com/sweetpeadesigncompany
YouTube: https://youtube.com/@notyourgrannysquiltshow
Etsy: https://www.etsy.com/shop/SweetPeaDesignCoShop
Want to be on the show? Send us a message!
Episodes are recorded, edited and produced by Amanda Oros.
Logo art by Myranda Mondry.
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