Sylvia Parr is a student and teacher of both tai chi and art. Sylvia learnt tai chi under well-known Hobart teacher Teck Yong and trained as an instructor with Dr Paul Lam’s Institute. She has taught tai chi, including classes for older people. Sylvia has studied graphic arts and design, and has a special interest in textiles. She has taught art and craft at school, university and community level for many years, and regularly exhibits her work. Sylvia teaches spinning and weaving, felt making, fabric dyeing, silk paper making, silk painting, and needle felting.