The adage, “a picture is worth 1000 words” is the theme for this post featuring photos from our early August companion classes, Diane Fitzgerald’s “Beading: Inspiration from Everywhere” and Stephanie Lewis Robertson’s “Making Your Mark: A Fabric Journey”.
As it turns out, one thousand words equals about two full pages of writing. We will forego all those words and share photos from the classes instead.
First, just a bit about each class. The beaders had selected a theme that appealed to them personally, researched it, then developed a concept and based on that, created beadwork in class. In Making Your Mark, students used simple silk screening, direct painting on fabric, dyeing, block printing and more to create designs on cloth.
Last year, students in this class dyed fabrics suitable for use in a Washington Island-made Quilt of Valor. While here this year, they were able to see the quilt made from those fabrics and added a few more from class for another quilt.
If you follow the adage, these 26 pictures would equal 26,000 words. Now that says a lot!
Sometimes it’s only words that will do. That’s the case with this “Sievers Story” from Mary R. about her time in beadwork classes with Diane Fitzgerald. “I am so thankful that I found Sievers in July of 1997. I think I missed one year since then and have been with Diane Fitzgerald in beading since 2003. Cindra was certain I could learn peyote stitch before class and I did! I still remember getting a horrible tangle in my thread that Diane graciously fixed and strongly suggested that I never do again! I have so many dear friends from my time with you and the wonderful teacher in residence, some that have been together for all the years. Thank you for sharing your beautiful Island and school. You are in my heart.”
Your teachers really bring the creativity out of the class. The atmosphere, studios, and marvelous staff add to the adventure. I love coming to Sievers, and can’t wait to see everyone and everything in a few more weeks.
We can’t wait either…we’ve missed you!
Thank you, Carolyn, for such a lovely reminder of this special time on the Island. The memories of just a week ago are more precious as the unpacking is finished and thoughts are turned to using new ideas and planning for next time! A week devoted to doing something you love, with special friends in a place so perfect. Love to Sievers and all of you that make it possible!
Thank you, Mary. Your words warm our hearts! We’re ready to have you all back next year! Take care, Carolyn
Miss you guys. So glad to see all the beautiful photos. Still weaving back in Chicago!
We miss you, too, and are happy to know you’re weaving. Something for next year??? Take care, Carolyn