Jenny Doh has put together 14 stories of different mixed media teachers, in her book "Creative Pilgrimage". It is an exploration of artful gatherings and discovery of innovative art techniques, enjoyed by both the teachers and students.
Reading about these artists from different places in life being joined together through creativity is inspirational. See how their focus on art and teaching has them sharing their knowledge at various art retreats across the USA. Some of the artists you will meet include Flora Bowley, Lisa Kaus, Alma Stoller and Roxanne Padgett. You will learn about their art, their point of view on inspiration and authentic living, and step by step instruction to complete a project they have created.
Squam Art Workshop, The Makerie, Artfest, An Artful Journey, Artistic Bliss, Valley Ridge Art Studio, Art & Soul and Silver Bella are the retreats visited in the book. Maybe you will be motivated to try one of these retreats to see how the results of others can bring a change and growth in your own work.
Clear, colorful photographs of their art and of the retreats fill the book as a pictorial essay into the minds of the atists. Stretch yourself through different creative arts and see how innovative your own fiber art becomes.
"Journey matters more than destination" from coffee with Hallelujah. So slow down, and take a look at this book and see how the love of creating affects these teachers lives.
Now that you are primed for an adventure, how about learning to knit a sweater?
A Stitch in Time is holding a sweater class. You will learn to knit a very easy first sweater. During the class you will learn cables, brick and seed stitch. Basic knitting skills are a must. The session starts January 28, from 10-noon. The cost is $20.00 per session. It will run four weeks, meeting on the fourth Saturday of the month. Come to all, 1 or 2 of the classes. You pay per session. Instruction for this sweater will only be given during class time. A Stitch in Time is located at 276 Greenwood Ave Bethel, CT 06801, 203.748.1002.
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