newton open studios!
open what?

It’s Newton Open Studios time again! Open Studios, one of my favorite community events, wherever the community! For the last few years I have been sharing Newton Open Studios exhibit space with 6 gifted artisans and have had a wonderful time. But I have been surprised by the number of questions I’ve received from friends… Continue reading newton open studios!
open what?

open what?

It’s Newton Open Studios time again! Last year I finally took the leap and showed my work during Newton Open Studios. I shared an exhibit space with 5 gifted artisans and had a wonderful time. And told everyone I knew how much fun it was. But I was surprised by the number of questions I… Continue reading open what?

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I put a bird on it …

I took a leap this summer and submitted my work to become a member of the Sign of the Dove Gallery in the Chestnut Hill Mall. And they accepted me! Woot! Sign of the Dove is a 40 year old New England cooperative composed of over 50 artists and craftspeople who make pottery, blown, stained… Continue reading I put a bird on it …

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weekly woot!

This week’s woot goes out to Emily Hingston in Auckland, NZ.   It’s a small world …. One of the wonderful things about the internet is the way it can bring us together across vast distances. As a child, corresponding with friends in NZ was a long “send and wait” process, today (if you’ve got… Continue reading weekly woot!

weekly woot!

This week’s woot goes out to the Fish Print Lady Stephanie Mason.   What? You’ve never heard of fish prints, or gyotaku? Me either, until last week when I met Stephanie. Gyotaku is an old Japanese folk art of making prints from, well, fish. And, apparently it began as a way to record the size… Continue reading weekly woot!

me!
it’s all about me …

well, sort of … I was recently interviewed by Bev Feldman of Linkouture for her blog series! Bev is a Boston area artist who creates elegant chainmaille jewelry. I’m especially fond of her delicate bracelets; where was she when I needed bridesmaid gifts?! Check out her blog to see her work and meet a wide… Continue reading me!
it’s all about me …

weekly woot!

This week’s woot goes out to contemporary needlepoint artist Emily Peacock.   With the notable exception of my mother Dora, needlepoint seems to be a neglected art in the States. It shouldn’t be. Needlepoint is quiet work; perfect as an evening “stress-reducer” or “take-along” project wherever you may travel. Emily hails from the UK and… Continue reading weekly woot!

weekly woot!

This week’s woot goes out to recycling artist Emily Kircher.   Emily has two primary product lines made from recycled materials: handmade mosaic picture frames and crocheted rugs. Materials for her mosaics include broken tiles and old dishes, and her rugs are made from used clothing and fabric scraps. In addition to her wonderful creations,… Continue reading weekly woot!