The Rev. Doctor Lauren Heather Lay is a textile and mixed media artist. Engaged in artful activity since childhood, Lauren grew into a serious artist while pursuing her Master of Divinity degree at Wesley Theological Seminary in Washington, D.C. She later returned to Wesley to earn her Doctorate in Arts and Theology. In the last decade, she served as the Art Education Director of a small non-profit art center in Silver Spring, Maryland, and founded La La TEXTILES which includes her product line, studio work, and intimate workshops and classes. She serves on the board of Silver Spring Town Center Inc. (SSTCi) and leads the quarterly SSTCi Arts Salon.