The FIRST EVER Saxapahaw Holiday Open House!!!
On Saturday, December 12, I will be joining other artists and entrepreneurs in Saxapahaw for the FIRST-EVER Saxapahaw Holiday Open House! I continue to be amazed at all of the things you can do in our small town–from the Saturdays in Saxapahaw music event and Farmers’ Market (www.rivermillvillage.com), to Oktoberfest, to volunteering at Paperhand Puppet Intervention (did that one day-much fun!), to eating at our Country Store (amazing food!), to visiting Benjamin Vineyards (great wine and art exhibits, too!), taking canoe rides, visiting our wonderful Roxy Farms Antiques shop...
Read MorePreparing for the Carolina Designer Craftsmen Show in Raleigh, NC
Just picked up my rental Metrovan. Kevin and I will fill it up with art and booth furniture tomorrow and head to Raleigh. Bodyguard, Caroline & Grace and Max & Gizmo will make their debut at this show. I’ll also bring new big dogs, teeny ornaments, and small dogs and llamas. Also, my blackware–inspired by potters of the pueblos in the American Southwest. I know I have not kept you up to date on studio happenings in the last several days–had so many things going on, I didn’t have time to write about them! We’ve put in some late nights, but it has...
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Whew–I’ve been so busy, I have not been able to post lately. Within the past week, I’ve taught many very talented second graders at a school in Raleigh–they made wonderful sculptures which we will paint on December 3. This past weekend was the Whimsical Women show, in Winston-Salem. The show is legendary for its superb organization and incredible food (made by the artists). All of the artists help with some aspect of the show–which gets us out of our booths and, yes, even do some shopping ourselves! I got to visit with artists who I knew for a while,...
Read MoreCarolina Designer Craftsmen Art Show
This is my third year of running with the big dogs. The Carolina Designer Craftsmen will host its annual show at the North Carolina State Fairground in Raleigh from November 27 to 29 (Friday through Sunday). The hours are: Friday, 6 p.m. – 9 p.m. Saturday, 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. Sunday, 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. To learn more about the guild, please visit their website: http://www.carolinadesignercraftsmen.com/ There is a two-year jurying process–you are accepted first as a probationary member, based on images you submit. Once the jury sees your work at the show and approves, you are a member....
Read MoreSaxapahaw Holiday Open House
I’ve been attending meetings with a group of other artists and business owners living and/or working in Saxapahaw. On Saturday, December 12, we’re hosting a Holiday Open House. People will be able to see us in our studios or workplaces, enjoy holiday refreshments, see demonstrations, taste local wines, attend free classes, see art shows, share in a pot luck dinner, enjoy music, go on a canoe ride for free, and do some shopping. And this is all within a few square miles. We thought this would be a great way for people to see what our small community has to offer. So far,...
Read MoreWe Create What We Know (Even If We Don’t Realize It)
In an earlier post I mentioned that my brother thought the girl in Bodyguard looked like me. Recently, I saw the photo again and it was uncanny. This has happened many times before–several pieces I’ve made resemble relatives, friends, etc. Even hands and feet–though all unintentional. Here is the photo Dave was talking about: Me, in high school, with hair almost down to my waist. And here is...
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