There’s something deeply satisfying about finding just the right thread—the perfect hue that disappears into vintage linen, or one that sings softly against layers of fabric and stitch. I’m thrilled to finally share more about my two curated collections with WonderFil Threads, chosen with care and shaped by the stories I stitch every day. These…
As a member of the TextileArtist.org Stitch Club, I always look forward to the diverse workshops offered by talented artists from around the world. This month’s workshop with Dijanne Cervaal was no exception and left me inspired and excited about the possibilities. Dijanne focus on carving lino stamps and using them to stamp designs on…
As I write this, I’m watching a black squirrel running back and forth on the fence. It seems to be having a grand time. Up the bare tree it goes, only to come down and jump on the fence and start all over again. It looks like a very healthy squirrel, bushy tail and shiny…
Today, I want to delve into a subject that’s deeply personal to me: the beauty and significance of bare trees, both in art and in life. Growing up surrounded by trees, especially with my dad as the general manager of a lumber mill in a small town, I developed a unique relationship with trees. The…
What’s not to like? A couple of weeks ago, I joined a free workshop with Deb Cooper organized by TextileArtist.org. The workshop was all about stitched marks and dyeing experiments. Very well organized. A lovely workbook and an e-book with work by Deb plus a community and great instructions. Right up my alley. If you’ve…
Another week has gone by. February is a thing of the past and we are at the start of another month. It’s been snowing in Calgary, and quite cold, which is a good excuse to stay inside and make stuff. I travelled to Edmonton on Friday to teach my “New York Beauties Blocks Made Easy”…
New workshops for March and April include Collagraphs on the gelli plate, Acrylic skins and a 3-part series on Paper Lamination.
I am so so excited! I’ve been playing with this technique for a while and I’m thrilled with the results. Plus … the possibilities are endless! So, if you are tired of creating the same old prints with your gelli plate and want to learn a new technique that will take your printing game to…
Join me for an exciting tour of Halifax, Peggy’s Cove and more. All happening June 2-8 with an added post tour June 8-11 to attend Quilt Canada. Workshops, guided tours, even a lobster dinner!
Another class for January 30: Monoprinting in Layers. And Art and Fabric sale at 20% off until the end of the day on January 30th.
New Classes have been added. Check the website or click on the links provided in the post.
New Year. New Goals? New Resolutions? Exciting ideas dancing around.
Happy New Year! A great way to start the year is with a workshop to learn a new technique or brush up on an old one. I am offering some workshops in January and I hope you’ll consider joining me for one.
Thank you to those who joined Create2Flourish during open registration.
What’s going on in my studio in the next little while? Read on to find out about upcoming workshops, exhibitions and when registration opens for the membership program.