Tricia Ryan is a textile artist, maker, and educator with a background in sewn soft goods, hand stitching, mending, and textile design. Through her studio practice, Flax and Gather, she creates handmade textile work and teaches practical sewing and repair skills that encourage craftsmanship, creativity, and sustainability. Tricia has hand sewn historical garments for the National Park Service and organizes community mending initiatives in Boston. She brings decades of experience in facilitation, design, and hands-on learning to her teaching.