Heidi Hooper has a bachelor’s in sculpture from Virginia Commonwealth University and a master’s in metalsmithing from the Massachusetts College of Art. She was recently receieved her fourth nomination for the prestigious Niche award and has won twice. Hooper is known as “The Dryer Lint Lady” — believe it or not! Her unusual art is featured in Ripley’s Believe it or Not museums and books. For more information on Hooper and her work, visit heidihooper.com