Are you like me, one who sees the beauty in Nature’s ephemera? Are you a person who enjoys collecting found treasures thinking: “Someday, I’m going to make a nice gift for someone out of this Pussy Willow”? Or, “Wouldn’t this seed-pod look interesting if I incorporate it into an art piece?” Or, “What in the world am I going to do with all these … [Read more...]
Students Visit From Japan
Language is only a small barrier when it comes to learning a fiber technology. This week I had the privilege of sharing a project with ten bright young ladies visiting from the Tokyo, Japan. Along with their two chaperones, all quickly learned, first by observing, then by jumping right in. It was a pleasure to share this time together! … [Read more...]
The Suquamish Basket Marsh
It's been over a decade now since the conception and development of the Suquamish Basket Marsh. This outdoor classroom for environmental learning on the grounds of Suquamish Elementary School, in the town of Suquamish Washington, is a product of an ongoing collaboration between the school, teachers, students, parents; volunteers from the … [Read more...]
