Background
Koslan-Schwartz, Joan Helen was born on August 30, 1934 in New York City. Daughter of Barnett and Mille (Spitz) Koslan.
artist architectural interior designer
Koslan-Schwartz, Joan Helen was born on August 30, 1934 in New York City. Daughter of Barnett and Mille (Spitz) Koslan.
Student, Pratt Institute, 1953—1955. Bachelor of Science, Ohio State University, 1957. Master of Arts, Embroiderers' Guild, London, 1964.
Artist, Monterey, California, 1960—1964. Owner & director Needle's Point Studio, Washington, since 1965. Instructor Smithsonian Institution, Washington, 1967—1977.
Artist-in-residence Temple Rodef Shalom, Falls Church, Virginia, 1981—1986.
Member of National Standards Council American Embroiderers (founding member, director 1968-1970), Embroiderers' Guild (founding member, Congressional chapter Washington), Embroiderers' Guild London.
Married Benjamin L. Schwartz, September 9, 1956. Children: Justin, Beryl, Mila.