NORTHEAST FELTMAKERS GUILD - FIBER OF OUR BEING

It's been a long time since I have written on my blog.  The truth is I use Facebook and Instagram more in terms of sharing my work and what I've been up to.  Some of my friends and acquaintances  don't use either so I like to blog when I have something to talk about or share.  Most of you know that I belong to the Northeast Feltmakers Guild.  I have been a part of this guild for 2 years now, and have learned so much in taking part in annual meetings/workshops.  I find this group highly skilled and enjoy sharing their knowledge.   This year's exhibit "Fiber Of Our Being" opened earlier this week, and will be on display through Nov. 11th this year.    If you're in the area or passing through it would be worth your time to stop and view the works of many of the members.

I have also attached 2 articles featuring the exhibit.  I was surprised to see my black and white wearable art piece shown in both.

You can also see work by the Northeast Feltmakers Guild on their Facebook page Northeast Feltmakers Guild as well as photos from the Gallery opening.   thanks

http://worcestercenterforcraftsenews.blogspot.com/2017/09/press-release-fantastic-felted-works.html


http://www.golocalworcester.com/lifestyle/worcester-center-for-crafts-to-open-fiber-of-our-being-exhibit

Another wonderful workshop with Katia Mokeyeva!

About 2 weeks ago I participated in another 3 day workshop with Katia Mokeyeva (www.feuer-und-wasser.com).   I did a blog post about a year ago when I took my first workshop with this master felt artist/designer.  http://josiescolourfuljourney.blogspot.com/2016/05/felting-with-katia.html
I can't say enough about Katia other than she's very inspirational, sharing and super talented.

This last workshop was part of the Northeast Feltmakers Guild (northeastfeltmakersguild.org) annual members only workshop which takes place once a year.   I have been a part of this guild for 2 years now and this was actually my first time attending the members workshop.  Some of the women I had met before, yet others I met for the first time.  The atmosphere of the workshop was casual and everyone was so friendly and willing to share their fiber and sander.   This was also my debut as the new workshop co-ordinator for the guild.  I love spending time with others who have similar interest.

We started our 1st day with a short slide presentation where Katia shared her work from a current DHG exhibit in Italy (http://www.dyeinghousegallery.com/en/yekaterina-mokeyeva-fiber-artist).  We then spent the next 2-1/2 days learning techniques and working on our own project and/or samples.  It was interesting to see everyone's work during the first 2 days and the final at the end of the workshop.  I left the workshop full of inspiration and excited about all the new possibilities for my own work.

One of the best things about the location of the workshop was that I also got to spend some time with my family in CT.

Please see some photos from the workshop and my final project below.

Wearing my wrap/art piece along with my cousin Linda's copper etched earring and folded cuff (https://www.instagram.com/inda_jewelry_designs/)

Katia sharing garments from her own collection with the guild members!

My colors

The full length of my art piece/wrap and my trusted pet Ginger in the background

2016 REFLECTIONS - MOVING AHEAD IN 2017

2016 Reflections

As the year draws to a close I sit here reflecting on all the people, events and projects that made it all so special.    You know who you are so thank you again for all your support, and inspiration.   Special thanks to my dear husband who continues to support me even when he might be at odds with my idea.

I have expanded more in my artistic endeavors, and continue to get the greatest joy out of working with the kids in the after-school programs.

I even had the opportunity to do a project with the “Daisy Troop” this past year (Girl Scouts).  Oh what fun we had making those colorful snakes.  After 2 hours of work, everyone went home with one of their own.

I also participated in my first felting exhibit at the Gaelen Gallery West in West Orange, NJ.   This was exciting and very well received.

I conducted a couple of felt workshops during the year for adults and plan to expand in 2017.   You can follow me on Facebook, Instagram or my website to keep up to date with new workshops.

I also did more Holiday events this year  including my 3rd year at the Autumn Festival at Lincoln Center.

Moving into 2017 I'm finishing up 2 quilts which will be on exhibit at the March Mancuso show in NJ; planning a series of felting workshops which will start in Feb/March; pop up event with another artist before Mother's Day and much more.

Please see my flipagram with reflections from 2016.

https://flipagram.com/f/11c4K08L0E5