a good day to dye

 A very good day

One of my absolutely favorite movies is "Smoke Signals", with memorable lines, embraceable characters and reminds me of living out west. which hasn't happened for a really long time. The line about (paraphrased here.. i can't seem to find the movie now!) it is a good day to die, but a better day to have breakfast.

I get to choose my dye days more than i used to. I've got clusters of work that are projects that have some overlap, keeping me working in the art and fine craft world with a lot of menu choices. Its time to get out the colors, though. I have sketches for some new fabrics that I'm super excited about. Some are really textural, some with pattern, some with dye variations and some to be woven with other people. All good, all fun and looking forward makes me really excited.

Here we go

I am so appreciative of the support from local organizations and state arts council grants that help me fund projects- for weaving new work and taking weaving out to my local community. The Community Tapestry project is so very interactive, with color and stories and  people that i get to meet, working in rehab centers, working in schools and the other big hat, working at festivals and fairs. I’m excited to have a few grants going to share projects without having to rustle up cash for the materials and expenses.. more community inclusive. :)

Invest in community

Writing hasn't been on the top of my list lately, though the grant writing is always a way to share more

weaving, textiles and engaging artwork with more hands and bigger creative projects. I struggle with being creative and the idea of what i make generating funds to share with my community. One of my favorite recent phrases that found me is "when you invest, invest in your community" and that is my theme song lately. After being in our secluded time, being out and helping to make a creative difference seems  incredibly important now.

Classes and workshops!

Join me for some fibery dyecrazy fun! 

Creative Aging Center workshops in Greensboro

Mondays, beginning June 12, 26, July 10, 24 at the CAN campus. 

Sign up at https://can-nc.org

Join us for fun introductions with a Nature theme in each class of weaving, painting, baskets and printing. 

Classes are from 10-12.

Sawtooth School

The weaving studio looks great! I’ll be teaching some weaving workshops with a few focused on getting
the details of starting to weave- winding, threading, dyeing your own warps, plus an intro class and pattern class.

A few dye and fabric printing workshops.

Taste of Art on June 16, 6-8 (head over to the Art Crush on Trade Street afterwards!) We are using fabric paints, practicing a few printing techniques on fabrics and a tote! Easy, safe permanent paints.

A more detailed workshop begins on. July 11 for two Tuesdays

We are going to dye with indigo, fiber reactive dyes, wind threads, warp looms… its going to be fun. Check out the full schedule and email if you have questions!

Sign up at www.sawtooth.org

Join me when you can!