Instructor Bio: Alex Byrne is a maker, textile artist, and instructor located in Oakland, CA. Hailing originally from the UK, Alex spent time working and teaching in both London and Tokyo before finally landing in the Bay Area. She offers workshops in many areas of the apparel arts (sewing, quilting, embroidery, jewelry making, and more), as well as consults with artists to help them increase their visibility online and to develop new and additional income streams related to their art. To see more of Alex’s wide range of work, visit https://lixiemakesit.com/ and follow her insta at @lixiemakesit.