A trendsetting pyro with a fresh spin on wearable art, CGDesigns makes from the whimsy and wonder of her eclectic background in art & design.

Rachel Strauss is an author, teacher, coach, and artist, and the mind behind Wood Burn Corner. She is the author of The Wood Burn Book and The Wood Burn Community Book of Templates, founder of Burn Club and Burn Club+, creator of the Burnt Challenges, Wood Burning Retreats, Wood Burning + Business Toolkits, and this EPIC Wood Burning Summit! She is a big believer in the power of community, and dedicates her time to helping others achieve their dreams. She lives in the SF Bay Area with her 3 kids, 2 dogs and 1 husband and is a retired ballerina, former registered nurse, leftie, and poppy enthusiast.