A very special “thank you” to all who sent well wishes this past month during my mother’s illness. Mom is in palliative care and resting comfortably. I was able to spend a month with her through the tremendous support of my friend, Julie (who so capably looked after FibreWorks and the dogs) and the many friends and supporters who assisted her.
Exhibition:
“Drop by Drop” – the work of Catherine Nicholls and Elizabeth Harris Nichols concludes today. (www.harrisnichols.com; www.ravensthread.com)
Approximately 1100 gallery visitors enjoyed the “water” exhibition and many went home with Elizabeth’s jugs, bowls and personal tidal pools.
“Me and My Shadow” – Edna Cers – Sweden – an exhibition of batik opens Saturday, August 11 – 2:00 to 4:00 p.m.
Come and meet the artist and enjoy Edna’s batik works on paper and textiles. Edna’s work has been exhibited in Sweden, Iceland and Chile – this is her first exhibition in North America.
Upcoming Exhibits:
September 15 to November 11 – “Bloom Where You’re Planted” – Julie Pongrac/Yvonne Stowell, (BC)
November 16 to January 06, 2013 – Seasonal Exhibition Made by Hand 2012– unique gifts for the season created by local, national and international fibre artists
Workshops:
Hattie Olsen, BC Pine Needle Baskets August 18 & 19
Hattie Olsen, BC Pine Needle Baskets September 22 & 23
Learn the traditional art of basket making with pine needles and waxed linen thread with basketmaker and storyteller, Hattie Olsen.
In the studio:
Weaver’s Circle with Mary Bentley continues every Wednesday, 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. – drop in fee – a great opportunity to weave at your own pace and learn from a master weaver.
Spin-In – last Thursday of every month – Sunshine Coast Spinners & Weavers Guild gather in the studio to spin and share information – open to the public and non-Guild members are welcome. 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Yvonne is concentrating on handspun yarns for knitting and weaving, so her stash of commercial yarns is slowly making its way to the sale table and the freebee basket – there is something for everyone! For more information, please contact Yvonne Stowell and “like” us on facebook (fibreworksstudioandgallery).