by carmen | Mar 3, 2011 | Spinning, Studio, Workshops & Classes
Being open to change is a wonderful thing. Embracing change is even more amzing. The space is now either fibre related or in Joan’s case, fibre friendly.
With the new fibre crew on board, and realizing that basically we share the same brain when it comes to our likes and dislikes it was apparent that we need to all call in before we go out on our own seeking some rare and fabulous Hungarian fleece. So it begins. We are ready for the birth of the Fibre Collective.
I’m stoked. It seems that I am in the company of talented, generous people who see the world through the same fuzzy, fleecy lens as I do. This has brought a few issues to light.
- I am restarting the studio drop in group. I miss it others miss it. Enough said
- I will be offering a dyeing class. Okay, March folks, near the end of the month, details to follow.
The 355 project has had 3 yarns updated to the page, however the next few days will be a yarnapalooza with many updates. I’ve spent the last few days carding and prepping so I am really looking forward to the alchemy of finished wool.
Gabi continues to amaze me with her wonderful photography and I can hardly wait for her new photos of this piece including a beautiful baby, rather than just laying on a log.
I have something in my possession that has become my “precious”. I have no idea what I’m going to do with it, but I also know that no one will be able to get it away from me without a fight.
Sweet Georgia Cashsilk Lace…all mine.
We’re going to allow the collective to develop organically. And then look tor the warehouse necessary to store this fibre.
by carmen | Feb 8, 2011 | Studio
Gabi was at my studio yesterday. Here is a small sampling of some truly lovely photos that she took while there. Now she knows exactly how disorganized I am (and it appears she is not going to hold it against me)
by carmen | Jan 20, 2011 | Studio, Workshops & Classes
All it took was a chat with Joan, a Craigslist ad and word of mouth and by March 1, the studio will be full with new and exciting possibilities. In the meantime with the help of organized friends, I’m enjoying the new face lift the studio has received.
It feels like all this extra room but it’s just more effectively used. All hail IKEA, the fixer of space and storage solutions.I finished both of the beginner spinning classes at
Birkeland. I have never had such an enthusiastic group. They literally attacked the idea of spinning. It was gratifying.
As well as the teaching, I’ve been feverishly working on the 355 Project. Inspiration for my current skein came from one of Felicia’s exquisite rovings. BFL and silk are my favourite combination of fibre, the lustrous long wool and the drape from the silk make gorgeous yarn. I’ll post a pic when it’s done so you can see for yourself.
Looking forward….new studio mates, new yarn, new possibilities.
by carmen | Jan 18, 2011 | Studio
I found out yesterday that one of my studio mates is leaving at the beginning of March. I’m completely bummed out. The place has just started to have it’s own groove. The cafe macchiatos are brewing, I’m not getting completely rejected when I play the Buffy musical CD and I really enjoy the company of everyone there.
Change is good, right?
Change is good.
Change is good.
Change is good.
Toni and Kim just helped me redecorate and create a great new space and is it really too much to ask not to have any more change right now?
I have neglected posting some pics for the 355 Project (just trying to deal right now) and the changes to the studio space. Does anyone locally know someone who might like a functional basement studio space (small) with a fancy coffee maker and some yarnie ambiance.
Must like elderly cats, the occasional curious child and listening to textile talk. Anyone, anyone?
by carmen | Jan 11, 2011 | Spinning, Studio
Today was the first day of 355 days of yarning. In order to fully apply myself to the task, I called in the cavalry to get me through it. Toni, Mariegold, Jennifer and even Paul cheered me on, and photo documented the process.
While I was working on my second single Toni was prepping me for the day of organization tomorrow. Yes, I gave up part of my studio space to another textile designer. I felt I needed all the space, but really I was just greedy and inefficient with the space I had.
The streamlining should be good for me and it gets me in the studio tomorrow. I’ll have to remember to bring the hitchhiker home so that I will still be able to stay on point for my spinning project on the days I don’t make it to the studio. Must also remember to stuff a few batts in my purse as well then.
by carmen | Sep 6, 2010 | Dyeing, Studio
Production day is usually at Claire’s on Friday, but since I have a Clare already in my studio and they hadn’t met yet I really wanted them to get to meet. My two best Clare’s and a whole day craftastic day! It was awesome.
French Claire(or card Claire) and British Clare (or knit Clare) were a perfect pair. A photo shoot ensued and this is my favourite shot.
I spent most of the day at the studio and managed two new colourways. I love when I get to dry the yarn in the sun. I wish all my Fridays were like this one.
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