Laurel Beth McGowan grew up in Minnesota and she is now an elementary art teacher for over 600 Kindergarten through 5^{th grade students in Fountain, Colorado. She lives with husband Mike and two daughters on five acres in Black Forest, near Colorado Springs. She is inspired by the natural beauty of both areas.}

Her passion for creating has led her to experience many media, from stained glass to Ukrainian Easter Eggs, soft sculpture to pottery. It is batik, however, that has held her interest over all the years since she was a child. She will show framed and matted original batik art, some reproductions, and cards.

^{For the Studio Tour
Laurel will be exhibiting her work at the studio of Ila Osman.}