Hi Friends,
It’s hard to describe the summer beauty all around this first half of August. I hope this note finds you all doing well, wherever you are, enjoying this beautiful time of year.
As much as I have traveled this summer (well over 4300 miles since May 22), I can honestly say that I have spent every second outside that I could. Even during the heavy rains that we had, I took shelter under the carport to hear their sounds and marvel at their resolve to not let the gardens dry out, not even for a day.
Sitting outside this morning, listening to the critters and birdsong, surrounded by color, shapes and textures, I know that the earth will continue its movement, and outside writing days will slowly turn to crisp ones inside. I will welcome that when it arrives. I have accomplished everything I set out to do this year (haven’t done it by myself), a satisfying feeling for sure, but I will be ready to turn inward as well.
This Friday it’s our 4th Annual retreat in Baraboo and I’m excited to welcome back regular attendees and a few new ones! Every year I hold this special workshop, always a new theme, the same Friday in August. If you are interested please reach out for next year!
4th Annual Retreat in Baraboo, Friday August 16.
Student work, July at Adamah Art Studios, 4 Day retreat - Creative Metamorphosis
I feel so privileged to have had the opportunity to meet hundreds of creatives in my travels this summer, and more to come in September and October!
We have shared creative discoveries, laughed so hard and enjoyed many meaningful conversations that will stay with me for many years to come. I have had friends drive hours from one state to the next to meet me there and I have been humbled by their presence and Joy, from small towns to metropolitan ones. Even my tiny chihuahua has traveled with us part of the way.
Thank you, doesn’t begin to capture what it has meant to present lectures and lead countless workshops since February, both online and in person. I’m forever changed by the kindness and appreciation I have received across these four midwestern states. Your creativity is overflowing.
If you have a chance, please visit Adamah Art Studios for a workshop experience. I led my very first 4 day workshop series there at the end of July, surrounded by what seemed like a boundless landscape. It was absolutely magical. Another favorite of mine is Shake Rag Alley; I have been teaching there for the last five years and it’s a remarkable gem in Mineral Point.
I could continue talking to you forever but instead I leave you with a small sampling of my students’ work. They are the real superstars.
I hope to see you at the Great WI Quilt Show and Blue Bar Quilts this September!
Cheers!
M.
Students this summer played with paper, stitched by hand and/or machine, printed on fabric, created textile collages, sewed curves, used new and vintages materials, and I think, had a great time!
