Toni Gerdes holds Teachers' certification from the National Academy of Needlearts specializing in canvas embroidery. She currently serves on the Board of NAN as the Director of Education after serving 5 years as Assistant Director of Teachers' Certification. She has also served on the Board of Dire...see morectors for several ANG chapters as Program Chair & President. She is a past President of NETA. She has received numerous awards for her designs as well as, the prestigious NAN Lifetime Achievement Award. Toni has taught for NAN, EGA, and ANG, as well as guilds & shops. She has been published in Needlepointers, Needlepoint Now, and in Needle Arts as the Artist Across America. She enjoys all types of stitching and especially sharing her knowledge with others. She currently resides in Colorado. Visit her website to see pictures of her work. see less