Can't Outdo the Backdrop

 

A last look back as I scroll the images from the past week and a half. Alaska is so spectacular, one is always and immediately humbled at one's surroundings. So, at home, as I get groceries, take out the trash, unpack the cases, I'm terrible happy to have returned, and also grateful to have been away..

July and the Full Moon

July's full moon I never saw. I was bed before the light faded, so high a latitude in Juneau, I hadn't the energy to wait for it. So, a fabulous poppy from the Botanical Garden here, posting 9:30 Juneau time, but from 1:30 Rochester time, where I'm landed at last, and we're counting this post as Tuesday. Time!
 

Parting Shot

We chose to forgo a visit to town and any cultural center in lieu of another fishing outing. I observed, mainly, and was  quite content to take in all I could of Alaska's vastness. This is my parting shot from  dock as we headed home, and my packing to leave. It was glorious, peaceful, and exciting. Thanks to my hosts and students for everything.

Saturday Was the Fun Day

I'm posting this Alaska time in the evening. At four hours behind New York (home) time, it will ready as the next day. End of class means the start of exploring Juneau. We started in my host's boat on the water with the sight of whales, sea lions, eagles, and yes, catching two king salmon. Need I say "dinner"? 
 

Rubbing Our Time Away

The remnants of the rains that have lasted for days slowly lifted today, which was heartening to see. We finished the morning with another stab at rubbings and stencils with great success. Still, these were long days, but we are making great progress on fabric prints. 
 

Monday's Beginning

We dove into the big pool of techniques today, scraping and rolling using motifs and graphics. One student became the expert at rubbings, but then, someone always does. I'll note that I'm on Alaska time, and my posts will bear the next day (like Tuesday) as I can't get to post earlier than three hours ahead. 
 

You Know Juneau?

I can't say the room in Juneau will look like this, but it'll be stocked with thickened dyes and covered in white plastic, ready to print. If you're anywhere near (and it's a short flight from Seattle) think about an Alaskan get-away July 15-19, 2024. We're printing! Write me patpaulyart@gmail.com for details.
 

You Know Juneau?

I've never traveled to Juneau, but today visitors came who live there! Well, one is from Rochester, but it counts that he was born in Sitka. We had way too much to talk about in the world of contemporary quilts, and someday really must sit down and talk more. Let's hope that I can visit Juneau in return.