Arrowmont Workshop

I will be teaching a cold connection workshop at Arrowmont School of Arts and Crafts

October 17-19.

Its a great beginning skills class- perfect for all artists interested in putting things together in a permanent way without using glue! I will also discuss the necessary steps to take for setting up an inexpensive studio in your home.

I hope I see you there!

http://arrowmont.org/registration/commerce.pl?page=2010-shandstamper.html&cart_id=7661501_2863

Paducah Quilt Museum

Mitch and I went out for an adventure this Valentine's Day weekend.

We went to the Quilt Museum first. Admission is $8 a person for adults and it was well worth the money spent. There are lots of quilts. LOTS! Antiques, modern, minis, and student work from the quilt block challenge.

The large gallery is expansive and all of the quilts are exhibited individually - visually pleasing that they aren't crowded. Many of the antiques are exhibited with a history and sometimes pics of the makers. An especially sweet extra for me. The modern national winners are exhibited with information about the artist or the design of the quilt. I felt both inspired and humbled by the artistry of these monumental collages and lessons in color theory and basic design principles. The hand stitching on the mini quits is truly perfection.

There were two docents available to give tours and answer questions. They also host groups. I can't wait to take my art club kids over for a tour. Educational groups get in free and we are even going to get to do a hands on activity (hello fabric printing!)

I highly recommend anyone check out the Quilt Museum. It was well worth the money.

above water

I have been getting really good about keeping my head above water. There are several shows that I would like to apply to. Lots of other things out in the distance that I want to do - need to do - hope that I have the energy to do. Currently I feel like I am only able to accomplish what is necessary to keep my head above water but not enough to move forward. Summer seems like it will bring relief and with it an opportunity to finish unpacking and settling into my office, a must for me. I spent long and good quality hours in my studio over break and have recently enjoyed some acrylic painting - a first for me. I miss having these creative times more often although in some ways they are much richer as they are more prized and harder won.

Welcome

Part of a half witted new year's resolution of mine is to blog.

I suppose making it is half of the battle.

here is to new - and trying it.