This week started off with quite bang— hurricane Sandy. I was psyched to have a well attended Fine Craft class Monday despite Sandy, and we made a trio of paper art experiments: tissue flowers, origami 2 piece boxes, and a small hand bound sketchbook. I think everyone was happy to have the …
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’tis near Halloween…
A Halloween themed cover page for Facebook. this is about 4 layers in photoshop - one landscape sunset, one moon shot through the trees, a type layer, and the illustration as a layer. Each has its own setting and opacity. the moon through those trees, so eerie! love the quote too. …
Plier Skills – Chain Maille Mini Workshop at VAE
Intro to Chain Maille mini workshop - Get a grip on your plier skills through practicing basic chain maille techniques in this mini workshop I'm presenting as part of the series "Tools and Techniques for Artists" at the Vermont Arts Exchange in Bennington VT. Learn the basics, like how to …
Manchester Hot Glass Window Covering
I was asked by Andrew to make Manchester Hot Glass' studio bathroom window curtain- it is the one thing left still to be replaced in the room that has been renovated over the years. This piece of muslin is hand dyed and tied many different ways, to mimic the different types of linework in …
All That Sparkles: Earring Making & Wine Tasting
Relax and enjoy making two pairs of simple, dangly or sparkly earrings while working through Why Not Wine’s fabulous deluxe wine tasting, including a souvenir wine glass, a special selection of sparkling wines, and 10% off any purchases you have tasted that evening! Seats are limited to 12 per …