I have spoken about my books at a variety of institutions, galleries, community groups, and classrooms:
Kwantlen University College, November 2010 (Richmond, BC) – Guest author and speaker on book design to second year design students. Discussed role as an author in the book design process.
Vancouver Guild of Fibre Arts, October 2010 (Vancouver, BC) – Guest author and speaker
Interesting Vancouver Conference, October 2010 (Vancouver, BC) – Conference speaker on the topic of yarn bombing
Burnaby Public Library, McGill Branch, October 2010 (Burnaby, BC) – Guest author and speaker
Christianne’s Lyceum of Literature and Art, April 2010 (Vancouver, BC) – Guest author for the teen book club. In addition to answering questions about the writing process, Leanne helped the teen book club yarn-bomb a tree and a bicycle rack in front of the school. Attending students were between 13-16 years old.
Richmond Quilters and Lace-makers Group, April 2010 (Richmond, BC) – Guest Speaker on Yarn Bombing
W2 Writers Series 2010 (Vancouver BC) – Read excerpts from Yarn Bombing.
Whatcom Weavers Guild, December 2009 (Bellingham, WA) – Guest Speaker on Yarn Bombing
The Surrey International Writers Conference 2009 (Surrey, BC) – Provided blue pencil critiques and presented as part of a Social Media for Writers panel
West Coast Knitters Group, October 2009 (Vancouver, BC) – Guest author and speaker
Presenter at Word under the Street 2009 (Vancouver, BC) – yarn bombing talk and demonstration
Surrey Fibre Festival, August 2009 (Surrey, BC) – Guest author and speaker
Abbotsford Art Gallery, June 2009 (Abbotsford, BC) – Guest author and speaker
Emily Carr School of Art, March 2009 (Vancouver, BC) – Guest speaker
Inspiration – Design Conference, University and College Design Association 2005 (Victoria, BC) – Faculty member and speaker.
