As promised, less writing and more photos of my day at John C. Campbell Folk School. (So no Five Questions Friday this week…) I wrote captions for each bank of pics so you know what they are. Enjoy! (And I will have a lot more tomorrow.)
Here's the walking commute to my "temporary office" all week.This is the library that I wrote about yesterday, located in the Keith House and that's where I've been working every day (you can see my laptop way in the back by the window). When I visited the Pitman Fiber Arts Weaving Studio, the students were in another room viewing a slide show with teachers Dianne Totten & Pam Howard.Next door at the Quilting Studio, Valerie Poitier was teaching students how to paint on fabric.On my way to Eric's basketry class, I came across some of the drawing students sketching outside.There's no way I could take this Glass Beads class, taught by Judy Peppers & Paul Roche at the Enameling Studio — I know I would stick my arm in that flame reaching for something. I am too absentminded! I don't get hurt when I spill paint so I'll stick with that.Brant & Karen Barnes teaching Clay in the Pottery Studio.Last night, Artist & Instructor Valarie Poitier gave an interesting presentation on artist development. Eric even got up and said a few words! (Sorry Valerie is a little blurry. She's so animated and moves around alot! Wait, am I apologizing for my photography? I learned that that's a "no no" from Valerie—never apologize for any of the work you do! So many artists do that.I'll finish off with a picture I took last night. It was dark and we forgot our tripod so I had to hold the camera while the shutter opened longer to let in light—so it's a little blurry. I cannot be that still! (There I go again, apologizing... sorry Valerie!)
Check back tomorrow where I’ll have the rest of the photos from Woodcarving, Jewelry, Coopering and Basketry!
From the pictures, this is a perfect place for the arts and crafts. Looks like a calming, inspiring, atmosphere. I would love to take the bead class here. I think its been over 10 years since my last bead class with Christina Logan . Dreaming again
Do you mean Kristina Logan? I don’t think you could get into one of her classes today! I believe she doesn’t teach as much and it’s very hard to get into a class when she does! At least, that’s what I heard. She is one of the top glass bead makers in the country. I love her work!
What great pictures! You have captured the week so beautifully. I can remember everything so much more looking at your photos. Thanks for including me in this wonderful grouping. Whoops I almost apologized…LOL!…for not responding sooner. 🙂 it is not as easy as one thinks to stop apologizing. I still find myself doing it at the craziest times and then laughing after. People probably think I am a bit weird, doing that, oh well for other things too. Awareness is the first step. Hearing oneself is the second. Laughing about it is the best step ever! What we laugh about we can change joyously and with a light heart. Thanks again for sharing these wonderful photos! Ms. V
Thanks Valarie! It was so nice to meet you and learn about your art! Thanks for reading and your compliments! I enjoyed sharing some of the images I captured.
Great pics. We arrived home from Campbell School late Saturday evening but I must thank you for the great photos as it took be back. Every time I spend a week there I miss it when I return home. Today was a day of reality….laundry etc!
From the pictures, this is a perfect place for the arts and crafts. Looks like a calming, inspiring, atmosphere. I would love to take the bead class here. I think its been over 10 years since my last bead class with Christina Logan . Dreaming again
Do you mean Kristina Logan? I don’t think you could get into one of her classes today! I believe she doesn’t teach as much and it’s very hard to get into a class when she does! At least, that’s what I heard. She is one of the top glass bead makers in the country. I love her work!
What great pictures! You have captured the week so beautifully. I can remember everything so much more looking at your photos. Thanks for including me in this wonderful grouping. Whoops I almost apologized…LOL!…for not responding sooner. 🙂 it is not as easy as one thinks to stop apologizing. I still find myself doing it at the craziest times and then laughing after. People probably think I am a bit weird, doing that, oh well for other things too. Awareness is the first step. Hearing oneself is the second. Laughing about it is the best step ever! What we laugh about we can change joyously and with a light heart. Thanks again for sharing these wonderful photos! Ms. V
Thanks Valarie! It was so nice to meet you and learn about your art! Thanks for reading and your compliments! I enjoyed sharing some of the images I captured.
Great pics. We arrived home from Campbell School late Saturday evening but I must thank you for the great photos as it took be back. Every time I spend a week there I miss it when I return home. Today was a day of reality….laundry etc!
Hi Anne! Glad you liked all the pics! We had a great time and look forward to next year.
OMG… It looks wonderful. I definitely need to put this on my and hubbies bucket list!
Yes, you must add it your list of places to go! Great experience. Thanks for reading Donele!