I’ve been thinking a lot about feedback lately. In our writing/arts studio, we want creative people to feel free to explore and play–with words, paint, fiber. For some of us, that’s enough. But others are looking for more, for feedback to finish/publish/sell a project. So we’ve created different spaces for our various stages of production.…
All posts in February 2014
Figuring Things Out
I’ve always believed writing helps clarify our thoughts. But it wasn’t until I participated in Steve Watkins’ Memoir Class at our studio that I realized how helpful writing about our past can be. In this six-week workshop, Steve has encouraged us to produce five pages a week, choosing various points in our life to detail…
Dirty Hands
I can’t keep my hands clean these days. I’m either covered in acrylic paint or ink. Sometimes it’s both. Today I took a gel monoprinting class from Elizabeth Woodford down at Artful Dimensions. I learned to use random items (placemats and bubble wrap among others) to create prints. Now the tips of my fingers are…