Leslie Rogers Todder has spent most of her life as a textile print designer in the heart of the NYC Fashion District. Her print designs have graced fabrics of couture gowns by Oscar de la Renta, Ralph Lauren and Fendi, and featured in collections for Ann Taylor, Cold Water Creek, Chicos, Macy’s and Casual Corner, among others.
Now, she teaches art workshops and classes at the Johns Creek Art Center, Alpharetta Art Center and the Arrowmont School of Arts and Crafts in Tennessee.
Her studio is in Northern Georgia, where she has transitioned to art paintings and wall hangings that draw upon her background in textile design. "During my exploration of silk painting and batik, I found myself entranced by the breathtaking luminosity of colors achieved with dyes on silk," says Leslie. "The layering of transparent hues became a cherished technique, allowing me to infuse my creations with depth and vibrancy."
The Johns Creek Arts Center, a 501(c)3 non-profit organization, was founded in 1996 as the Warsaw-Ocee Arts Center to provide arts services to audiences in north Fulton County. The organization changed its name to the Johns Creek Arts Center in 2006 when it moved into our current location on Abbotts Bridge Road in the City of Johns Creek. The arts center facility boasts an outstanding ceramic studio, a digital arts lab, and instruction in a wide variety of visual media. JCAC also has an expansive outreach program that conducts classes and workshops in more than a dozen locations in surrounding communities.