Leslie Nuesca Studio

About MeI’ve been a maker for as long as I can remember—creativity has always been my natural language. I was born and raised in Los Angeles by my independent, free-spirited mom. We spent our days hiking in the Santa Monica Mountains, tie-dyeing shirts, making macramé plant holders, going to peace marches, and practicing yoga. That early connection to nature, creativity, and mindfulness continues to shape everything I do.In 2018, after 12 years of teaching yoga and running my Creative Summer Workshops – Yoga and Art for Children, I picked macramé back up—and something clicked. My first project was a 12-foot-long piece using a different knot on each strand. From that moment, I was completely hooked. I’ve since created everything from classic plant hangers to large-scale, textural wall hangings and woven sculptures. I'm a self-taught fiber artist and love designing original pieces that blend natural fibers with hand-crafted ceramic elements.I’ve taught macramé and Macra-Weaving at a local knitting store, and I continue to lead restorative sound journeys, blending sound and intention to support calm, creative space. Teaching is a huge part of my life—it brings me joy to share what I love, and I’m always inspired by the beautiful, unique work that comes out of a group setting.My work is deeply inspired by nature—the textures of the forest, the tonal colors of the ocean, the grounding feeling of working with my hands. I aim to create pieces that feel organic, meditative, and meaningful—and I love helping others do the same.