Associated Artists of the Inland Empire

October 2026 Gen Meeting with Ruthellyn Whittington: Weaving
2026-10-14 09:30 - 12:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Chaffey Community Museum of Art
I was raised in SouthernCalifornia in a family that highly regarded creativity and education. As a child, I found great joy in writing and illustrating stories. My mother was an incredible seamstress, and I developed a love for fiber and fabric. I attended Immaculate Heart College in Los Angeles and received a BFA with an emphasis in Textile Arts, in particular, weaving. During college, I studied with the Hopi Natives each spring break and was taught spinning and the natural dyeing process of fibers. This was an incredible experience that shaped me as an artist. I went on to earn teaching credentials in art, English and school counseling. I worked as an educator for thirty-eight years and retired in 2018.
Since my retirement, I have journeyed back to my own artistic spirit. As a textile artist, I find inspiration from dreams, creative thinking, and my own photographs. Each weaving tells a story of my life experiences, in which I hope that others can relate. I use hand-spun fibers from spinners located all over the world to create a variety of textures and color combinations in my work. My strength is color, which is an innate ability that I am sure was also influenced by my mother. My weaving process is off-loom in different sizes and shapes.

Nov 2026 Gen Meeting. Karen Hardin Painting
2026-11-11 09:30 - 12:00 | Chaffey Community Museum of Art

Dec 2026 Holiday Party
2026-12-09 10:00 - 13:00
Location to be announced later
