It’s official! The information packets for Class#1, Open Quilt Studio, were mailed today. On June 5, those students will be the first to arrive of 322 registered so far. We’re already getting the buildings ready as our initial guests will be the W.I. Art Association artists utilizing the Walter Studio starting on May 22.
After 20 years, one part of getting the buildings ready meant it was time to sand and then re-varnish the floor of the Sophie Studio, making it nice and shiny again.
Many beautiful and special items have already arrived for the Sievers Shop. We will be open daily, 10-5, starting Monday, May 22nd. Until then, as temperatures permit and if we are in the office, we’re happy to greet you.
One of the ways to share inspiration of what has been/can be created at Sievers is through our Pinterest page. Week after week, these two pins continue to be “the most popular”, a collection of bark baskets by Karen Tembreull and a Diane Fitzgerald beaded star pendant.
Both are offering related classes this year, Karen’s Willow, Basswood and Cedar Bark Pouch is scheduled for July 12-16 and Diane’s Bead On! is a 7-day class, August 4-11.
Like many places, Washington Island is experiencing a slow start to spring. Several days passed waiting for sunshine to get these photos of West Harbor. We think they were worth the wait!
Karen says
Do you have any openings for any other open quilting studios?
Carolyn Foss says
Hi Karen, Try this link:
http://sieversschool.com/class/12c-open-quilt-studio/
Peg Schmidt says
Okay, now I am hooked on your Pinterest page! Love it and thank you for sharing in this forum!!!
Carolyn Foss says
Thanks, Peg! We’ll be adding more photos throughout the season.
Linda Pohly says
Very nice, but please leave the floor in the Walter Studio as it is. It tells a tale.
Carolyn Foss says
It certainly does…many stories! Thanks, Linda.
Linda Clum says
So good to hear from you all and to see the most recent photos of the Island. I am counting the weeks until our weaving with Mary Sue.
Carolyn Foss says
We are, too, and can’t wait to see the fashions and more importantly, you and the other Mary Sue students!