the sketch pad
Drawing is something I will be sure to take more time with as it really helps me focus. And i've had some serious monkey-mind lately!!
My studio is not heated.
I'd love to change that one day, but for now, the flow of inside and outside work seems to be an ok way to go. I can work on different parts of a plan in different places, work on sketches and paintings inside, take care of writing grants, projects and residency programs and order supplies inside. Outside in the studio, i'm sorting and organizing for a productive spring
Some new weaving structures found me and it is going to be fun to try those out! Some dimensional weaves, and I believe they will take color transition well (one of my favorites). I'm working to be more practical with work schedules so i have time for art, time with my people, time with my home and cats.
I'm looking to switch up my color triad- I'll share some of that as it goes on my Instagram page, @kgtextiles. it turns up on my DyeCrazy facebook page- i probably can reposition that but, meh.
I plan to move from scarlet red to a more apple red, mix that with a clear yellow, go more magenta than fuchsia and choose a different blue to go along with the turquoise. I'll keep the brown and bronze, in case i feel more earthy than this brilliant spring.
Linen is looking like a great fiber to add with tencel and cotton. I've been using up the rayons i have for more sustainable fibers, and the woody look of color on linen is going to be a nice mix with the glossy tencel and softness of cotton. I'll save wool for later in the year.
Those are my plans!
April
I'll be at Kernersville Middle School weaving tapestries with the looms I got from an artist support grant through the NC Arts Council (thanks bunches, once again!) with Arts in Education funding through the Wells Fargo Foundation and Winston Salem Arts Council.
Join me at Sawtooth in a workshop to make one of my favorite baskets, Choctaw Elbow Basket on April 25.
May
I'll be backup, helping Piedmont Craftsman's Artist Cara Bevan with her residency at West Forsyth High School. This one is funded by the Wells Fargo/Winston Salem Arts Council Arts in Education Grant, too. (Its a great way to share art and fine craft with future artists!)
I'm planning to have a table, (filled out the forms!) along with a lot of other art folks, at the May 17th Art Crush. Come by and say HI!
we have another collaborative with several guest speakers, sponsored by Piedmont Craftsmen at the Makers Meet scheduled for end of May at Mixxer maker space in Winston Salem, discussing the topic of "How to set up a Booth", probably May 22, possibly May 29th. in the evening, 6-8. If you want to get details, send me an email at education@piedmontcraftsmen.org
Have a wonderful spring!
