It gives me great pleasure to introduce fellow artist Hermina Joldersma. I first met Minnie while teaching in Yellowknife in November 2013. She was the most knowledgeable tour guide during…
I am constantly reminded about how many wonderful people I have met along the way over the many years of facilitating workshops and sharing knowledge. Kristi Farrier is a friend…
A telephone visit with fellow textile artist Elinor Burwash sparked an idea. I asked if the possibility exists to turn this conversation and Elinor’s personal insights on creativity into a…
In 2012 my path crossed with Hélène Blachet’s for the first time. Hélène was my cheerful and efficient assistant in a very full Kantha Workshop during Quilt Canada in Halifax.…
Thanks for returning today for Part II of Joanne’s guest blogger post. Joanne is sharing her personal process and the way she selects materials for her individual pieces. She is…
In early June I had the unexpected opportunity to reconnect with an artist friend of mine, Joanne Young. I visited Homer Watson House in the rain and left full of…
A week ago my Advanced Design class gathered and shared their experiences based on the general research and homework assignment outcomes. A clear realization emerged as each person openly presented…
It is mid-August and time for the guest blogger contribution: Please help me welcome Judith Hindle from Regina, SK. Judith is a passionate silk painter, avid writer and another recent…
…My turn as the guest blogger! You may remember the guest contributor to my blog for June, Elaine Quehl. Elaine and I had struck an agreement that I would at…
Dragonfly Hexagon Study, Colleen Sproat, 2012 Another month and another guest blogger contribution: Please help me welcome Colleen Sproat from Weyburn, SK. Colleen is a retired elementary school teacher, avid…
