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Sterling Studio Open 7/31-8/1, 11-4

July 18, 2015 By Melinda

imageimageimageimageIt has been an amazing summer this year in Indianola.  Kids are swimming, jumping off the dock, with lots of extra visiting from friend and family. Sydni Sterling and I will once again spread our art out into her lovely courtyard garden and invite you all to come by and visit with us. We will each likely be working on some pieces in progress so you can see what that is all about.  Please note that this summer we’ll only be open on Friday and Saturday from 11 to 4.

 

 

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Thirty years ago, while sitting on the beach playing with my young children, I made my first basket out of a pile of willow trimmings someone had tossed there. The experience of weaving with the materials at hand while being together with my sons on a beautiful Pacific Northwest shoreline, kindled a passion for creating art from natural plant materials. I thank my family, my community, and all my teachers for cultivating this gift in me.
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