I was so excited when I saw this month's theme here on Oh My Handmade Goodness! When I read the question “Where do creatives gather to make and connect?” I was filled with joy because as of June the answer is “my house!” This summer, after moving into a new home, I finally had the opportunity to combine and share two of my passions by starting a Yoga + Craft Workshop at my … [Read more...] about Crafting A Creative Community At Home
Fellow Makers
{Free Screensaver} On Communities…
Jessika shared this quote with us during an #OMHG chat a couple weeks ago and I knew it would be perfect for this month's screensaver: Snowflakes, leaves, humans, plants, raindrops, stars, molecules, microscopic entities all come in communities. The singular cannot in reality exist. ~Paula Gunn Allen The above illustration is available as a screensaver. Click the image … [Read more...] about {Free Screensaver} On Communities…
It Takes A Community To Grow An Artist
Before I decided to focus on my jewelry business, I worked at a family support program in the city in which I live. The work emphasized the importance of community in parenting. One saying I heard repeatedly was “It takes a village to raise a child.” As a staff member, I always felt like I was part of something bigger, and I loved being a part of that village. The families who … [Read more...] about It Takes A Community To Grow An Artist
6 Eye-Opening Business Lessons From School House Craft
While I'm a homebody, I'll admit that nothing compares to getting out and meeting your colleagues, clients, and community in person. We spent a recent weekend doing just that at School House Craft in Seattle. Shoshanna and I set up a booth for Aeolidia (with our new branding, ee!), taught two classes, attended classes, ate cupcakes, and enjoyed happy hour. This was my … [Read more...] about 6 Eye-Opening Business Lessons From School House Craft
Old Art Supplies + New Friendships: A Story About Community
It all started with an electric outage. After a few hours we realized the lights weren't coming on anytime soon (nor was the well pump or the water heater), so we packed the cooler and our suitcases and headed for New Jersey. This isn't normally what we do when we are without electric, mind you. It just so happened that we had a meeting with a client the next day and wanted a … [Read more...] about Old Art Supplies + New Friendships: A Story About Community
