I was privileged to be part of a community of wonderful, artistic people this September, at North Cascades Institute, during their annual Art Retreat. Kristen Gilje, Jocelyn Curry and I, each facilitated classes in our respective art-forms. We were treated to the best food, all fresh from nearby Skagit Valley farms, prepared by the artisan-chefs. … [Read more...]
2011 NCI Class – Finished Projects
What a joy it was for Elizabeth and me to see what these students had accomplished in four days. These types of introductory workshops are always more about the process than the product, but it is meaningful for students of any age to have physical reminders of what they are learning. I have noticed that when students begin working with Western … [Read more...]
Artistic Cedar Weavers at North Cascades Institute
This summer I had the privilege of spending four days on Lake Diablo, in the North Cascade Mountains of Washington State. But I certainly wasn’t roughing it. I got to stay in a beautiful lodge, and eat wonderful, fresh, organic food, artfully prepared. The best part of my experience was being able to share time with the amazing group of students … [Read more...]
