Last week, both classes brought the outdoors in by using some of nature’s gifts including birch bark, leaves of all kinds, roots, and willow in many sizes and lengths.
Karen Tembreull’s Eco-Printing on Birch Bark class started with printing a journal cover using leaves, imprinting the design onto sheets of birch bark using a steaming process.
This was one of those classes where you want to be there to watch each and every step from start to finish.
Assembling the pages and binding the books, then embellishing and embroidering the covers, resulted in some very special pieces, marrying nature and art.
What a joy to hold these woodland treasures in hand!
We welcomed a new Bent Willow Chair class instructor this year, John Rezachek, who brought gathered willow suitable for making a classic, rustic and sturdy chair.
The frames were put together by the students on the first afternoon and by Saturday evening, the willow bending for the arms and backs was finished.
All the work is done and the students and chairs are ready for relaxation!
We’re always happy to bring some of our own Washington Island outdoors to you, too!
Beautiful work. The journals are absolutely amazing.
And those chairs look so comfortable.
Way to go Sievers students!!!
Thanks, Dee! You’re right on both accounts. It’s amazing what some pieces of birch bark, some leaves and some willow can do in the hands of talented instructors and students! Hugs from all of us, Carolyn
Wow – looks like everyone is going home with something really special! it always amazes me what nature can bring to us.
Enjoy Fall – love, Linda
They certainly do have some outstanding work to show for their time in class! We’re on our last warm, sunny day for a stretch (we think). If the leaves hang on, the colors might peak a little closer to mid-October, but it always goes by too fast. Love and hugs from all of us, Carolyn
Two really great classes! Very exciting!
Thanks, Lynn! It’s always fun to see those chairs come together and it was a real treat to include Karen’s eco-printing class using birch bark this year. We’re excited about what she might offer next year. Hugs, Carolyn
What great classes….Love the creativity and “beauty with function.” I treasure the memories of every moment I have spent at Sievers. It is an environment where everyone is welcome no matter what “talent” level you are at in your journey.
Hi Nancy,
Thanks for such warm words and characterizing what Sievers is all about.
I’m sure you have it blustery, too these past few days. Quite a change from the beginning of the week. We still have many days to go to watch the colors change, which we love.
Miss you!
Hugs from all of us,
Carolyn