No Fear

An eveing stroll on my last day of class took me past manicured lawns and fearless deer. The town is liberaly sprinkled with these residents, and they take no effort to get away, and in fact, this one continued to advance closer so it was me that got away. Not my favorite pest for civilized landscapes, but still.
 

Finish Line

The weather was perfect for our week, and we made this clothesline work like mad on the last days. I love what the shadow forms become on the ground. And yes, I did caution everyone not to let their prints bake in the sun longer than to 'dry' as textile art is damaged with sun exposure. Still, nice to have this line.
 

Family Time

It's not often that family members choose to print side by side (literally) and this past week at PNWAS in Coupeville, Washington I had TWO pairs. It was fun to see the banter, the encouragement, the true pride each of the four gave to their mom/daughter and in one case their 'special daughter'. Made a great week!
 

On the Line

A most handy closeline is up and filled within an hour of class's start. Margaret got her piece up and finished, showing how she loves clean, pure color saturation. There is a myriad of styles here, which is so great to see the variations in printing applications. And Coupeville is gracing us with perfect skies
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Taking Over

Second day of the print workshop sand the class is using every inch of space for our printing use. Wall, outside parking spots, even the front of the refrigerator. We have printing to do, and gosh, we're going to do that! Tomorow we have a bit of a field day after class, and then more to do inbetween. 
 

Let the Fun Begin

We've settled in the Pacific Northwest Art Center's workshop space with everyone grabbing two tables to print large and bold. The first day had direct scraping on fabric, rubbings and work with stencils. With silkscreens in hand, we'll start to add resists tomorrow and dive into printing more. 
 

Another Not Entirely Lazy Day

I spent about four hours setting up the class for this week, mixing dyes, organizing space, cutting plastic for tables. You know, the little stuff. And I had every intent to photograph the pots of color waiting, but forgot. So, here's my walk back from my picnic dinner along the trail in town. And the warf again.
 

Landing at Coupeville

I'll be teaching this week in Coupeville, Washington which is on Whitbey Island. I find it to be so quaint and (though it may sound corney) picturesque, and a lovely way to begin summer. This is from the last remaing warf looking back to the village. Tomorrow is making the dyes, and getting ready for class.
 

Tower of Printing

The latest printing class;s tower -- usually foam insulation boards with plastic cups between -- held wet prints. You've got to love the setting at Gateway Canyon where Alegre retreat was held. We'll do this again for the Schweinfurth's workshop, and use an old fashioned clothesline in Pacific Northwest Art School.

 

Print With Me May or June

Two places with two spots each are open for you and a friend (new or old) to print on fabric. May 29-31 is at the Schweinfurth Art Center for "Just Silkscreens" and then June 15-19 I'll be in Coupeville, Washington at the PNWAS of Pacific Northwest Art School for a week of printing wild. Join me!
 

A Bit of Chaos

It's finished and hung. I made it the exact measure of another so that when I travel to the Festival of Quilts to exhibit there, I can suspend them back to back.  And yes, it's called 'Chaos", as it seemed fitting. BTW, join me in Coupeville, Washington in July 21-25 to print like this! Pacific Northwest Arts School.

 

Kind of GoodBye Wave

You can see that the stuff on the tables is full of things to try for printing in this workshop. Sometimes it gets mixed up, and we print ourselves. Most of all, we just have a great time experimenting. My thanks and a wave ta-ta to all the fine folks who joined me for the week's workshop in Coupeville at PNWAS.
 

Barracks With a View

Fort Casey Inn has just what I need -- salt air and a VIEW. It's a swell place to camp out while at the Pacific Northwest Art School and my workshop this week. We'll get started tomorrow, can't wait.
 

Who Needs Tape?

In just over three weeks I'll be heading out with my bags packed with 6 shirts and the rest printing supplies for my workshop in Coupeville, Washington. Guess I got enough screen tape to get me through the week. Let's not forget the small things. 

Daylight Color

 

The week in Coupeville, Washington hadn't enough daylight available to see just how spectacular the landscape is. So, I've made plans to (tentatively) return in July 2023. It will be lighter longer, warmer, and still charming. And I want to print the colors that surround this beautiful part of the world.

Medallion Start

I've been asked to design a t-shirt for the Art Quilt Tahoe shirt. Here's the start. You'll have to wait a month to see how it turned out (me, too!). It's a prime example of "Start With Dark" the workshop in Coupeville November 15 - 19.  Space still left, and I know my friends from north of the border would be there if they could!
 

Start With Dark in Coupeville

Mid November starts a class in Coupeville, Washington (on Whitby Island) at the Pacific Northwest Art School. It's "Start With Dark" and we explore and print with thickened dyes, starting, you guessed it, with dark. There will be no whimpey prints! We aim for great fabric with depth. Join us! https://pacificnorthwestartschool.org/product-category/fiber-arts-workshops/
 

There is a Door

I expect space, I expect great lighting, I always have a class of wonderful people. But I never expected an open wall -- a garage door that lifts to give access. It's the closest to being outside without being open too the elements. I'm in heaven.

Edge of the Island

Coupeville today where I checked in to the Pacific Northwest Coast Art School. My lovely inn is steps away from this town and the dock. I've five days to make some Glorious Prints. And my guess is that there are 15 people who are equally happy too.