What if you never start?
What if I never took a weaving class? I took a weaving class in college, partly because I thought that it sounded interesting, and partly because it fit my schedule. Sometimes I wonder, what would I be doing now if I’d never signed up for that class. Weaving isn’t something that you just pick up […]
The Case for Creativity: How to be a Strong Thinker
”Creative work is not a selfish act or a bid for attention on the part of the actor. It’s a gift to the world and every being in it. Don’t cheat us of your contribution. Give us what you’ve got.” ~Steven Pressfield When I was a kid my two favorite things to make where, […]
Someone Please Throw me a Rope
Someone please throw me a rope. My husband and I just returned from Chattanooga, and Nashville. ( side note, we accidentally went to Nashville during the CMA’s, talk about crazy) While we were in Chattanooga, we decided that we want to spend some time paddle boarding, while it was clear that it was a windy day, […]
Easy Breezy Sketchbook and Writing Prompts
It can be hard to continually come up with new sketchbook, project, and writing prompts. Now you don’t have to. Watch the video below to find out easy and FREE ways to help students develop their own project and writing prompts. You can also check out 100 sketchbook prompts here WIN_20160603_12_44_11_Pro from amber kane […]
10 Things to do While You’re Kids Take Weaving Lessons in Lancaster
Grab lunch, and ingredients for dinner at Central Market Sit down for a cup of coffee or tea at one of the great local cafes. A few of my favorites are; Prince St Cafe, Common Wealth on Queen, Square One, or Passenger Coffee Visit the many local galleries, a few that I love are Mio […]
What to do When You Realize you Got into the Wrong Car + Weaving Lessons
The dangers of the key-less car entry. My mom and I walked out of the store, let’s say that it was Target, because that’s pretty much the only store that I go to. My mom hit the unlock button and we crawled into the red Ford minivan. As I reached over to buckle my seat […]
Fine Art Friday: Tips one cleaning up the mess
Today’s Fine Art Friday is inspired by the end of the year, messy rooms, and the yarn bomb that apparently went off in my studio this week. Really, just 4 days ago this house and studio was clean and organized, and now, well now there is STUFF everywhere. Artists haven’t ever been accused of being […]
Where to buy a Portable Tapestry Loom
When I was in 3rd grade I designed these really awesome winter hats for all of my friends. I knit two rectangles, sewed them together, and then made pom pom balls to go on the two top corners. Yes, they were amazing. No, I do not make them anymore. I retired the design, sometime in […]
Fine Art Friday: Louise Nevelson, How to Make Art on a Tight Budget
“I fell in love with black; it contained all color. It wasn’t a negation of color… Black is the most aristocratic color of all… You can be quiet, and it contains the whole thing.” (Louise Nevelson) What do you get a one year old for his birthday? I”m not an expert when […]
What Homeschoolers Need to Know about Applying to Art College
During my senior year of high school I was struggling with depression and battling an eating disorder, all why attempting to decide where I wanted to go to college. I knew that I wanted to be an art teacher, but the options of where to study seemed endless. I could go to a 4 year […]