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Papermaking in Japan!
Hey there. It has been awhile but I am keen to tell you about an amazing trip I took recently with my partner Chris. Or more specifically I want to share with you a visit to Japan and some papermaking! It has been in my travel dreams for some time and last March we finally…
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Mentorship Project, part II
Here is the second half of my notes on Heather and my sessions in the studio as part of the Guelph Young Artist Mentorship Project through the Guelph Arts Council, the School of Fine Art and Music at the University of Guelph and Ontario 150. The young artists will be having a show the end…
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Mentorship Project
Hello hello! I have not written for some time, but am ready to spend some time sitting and catching up. Seems there is much to write about. Most recently I took part in a mentorship project through the Guelph Arts Council and the Studio Fine Arts and Music at University of Guelph called the Ontario150…
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Working with my husband
Hello hello! It has been some time since I posted here and lots has kept me busy in different ways, but now is the time to sit and tell you a bit about it. You might remember I have been working at Wyndham Art Supplies with my husband for a period of time to help the…
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Lovely Fibre Works
So many beautiful works at the World of Threads Festival. Here are a few snap shots of work that I was able to see. I was at the opening for a few hours but still did not manage to see everything there. Such a diverse large group of fibre art works from all over the world.…
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Lots of exciting
Hello! I am safely home and happy doing all the usual art things and helping out at the store. Feels as though I hit the ground running when I returned from Norway. Our son had just started University and moved to Toronto, we had an Australian art student move in to our spare room, lots…
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Getting to work
It is very near the end of my stay here in Tromsø. Sorry to my family for being so slow with the posts and photos lately. I will put one more together before the end of the weekend and then I will see you soon! I have been enjoying this place and spending much time…
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Around the Studio
The studio building. It is called Troms fylkskultursenter and a few other names. It was a tuberculosis hospital for children a long time ago and apparently there are some stories, but I have so far avoided listening to any. It feels like a lovely place and I love looking out at the back of these…
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More Tromsø
Things are going well in Tromsø. The weather seems to be slightly overcast and cool mixed with super sunny and warm. So, just right maybe. I haven’t been up the mountain again yet, but am keen to do so. I am still mixing my studio work with wandering around discovering this beautiful place.Here are some…