spring greens on the way

 Spring Countdown

I have peas coming up

I have seed catalogues

I have indigo, madder, woad, milkweed and flax seeds

spring preparations are almost all ready

just need more sunshine and less temperatures in the teens

I've got a few more classes to teach at the Sawtooth School in Winston Salem,  an artist residency, new work for an exhibit drawn up and ready to put dye and thread toward. Its going to be an interesting year!

I'm working with several other local artists on some collaborative projects and that experience looks to be a wonderful time. It is tricky to work and post about work.... i suppose that is why it is important to have a good web person! 

Dates to watch:

February 21, 6-8pm at Mixxer, Makers Meet with a presentation by five local arts organizations sharing details about applying for shows and festivals. To cover a national, regional, local and specific demographic of exhibition types.

February 28, 6-8 Join us with the wonderful basketry makers Carla and Greg Filippelli at 525 N. Trade Street. with an artist talk and hands-on basket making experience. Pre register, pre-pay $35 at Piedmont Craftsmen by Wednesday, February 21.

Both of these events Must have an RSVP! space limited, wait list after that. 

I do love sharing what i've learned weaving, in art, in color and all the process it takes to make something so unique. I am not one to follow a packaged instruction, though i do appreciate the chance to emulate the technique. To my mind a great way to learn. I learn a lot from listening. 

I take the classes i teach very seriously. Most of the time, people in the classes where i instruct are inquisitive, have great questions, listen to the experiences i share. I am not alone in being stumped with a student that takes a class and is so resistant to a suggestion. I think of the ways i might resolve this kind of situation, as I want all the time to be spent in a positive way. It is hard when someone is unhappy, insecure, defensive and speaks badly of you when you are making a good effort.

I'm adding that in case you are considering taking a class, workshop or becoming a part of a project. Consider the people around you and how the best situation is a positive situation. I don't know any instructor that doesn't put so much more than visible into any class or workshop they teach. 

And if you are unhappy with. your workshop, consider not nattering among the others in the class. Great if you have more knowledge than. you thought you did, if that is really true. Don't be negative around the others. Its just not productive.

Have a wonderful day!

Happy almost spring, just a quick note to say hi, since i've been all wrapped up in my own yarns.

(see what i did there hahaha)