[Update: The Potters’ Market has been cancelled for May 31, 2015, due to a forecast of strong wind gusts, cold and more rain. But please peruse my photos of the previous day.] It’s indicative of Guelph’s fertile character that one … Continue reading
I made this hat for my friend, fabric artist Lorraine Roy, based on one of her works, “Tobermory sunset”. Her pieces are perhaps best described as fabric paintings. She spreads countless fragments of cloth on the backing to create rich … Continue reading
Last night we went to see a lecture on colour by American artist Kaffe Fassett, famous for fabric and other decorative designs. I was most familiar with his vivid, funky knitwear and expected to see a lot of brazen, garish … Continue reading
We all need people who inspire us, whether heroes, models, mentors or friends. During the WordCount Blogathon Speed River Journal will present a special Saturday feature profiling people I admire. These are all living people whose work relates directly or … Continue reading
Today at University of Guelph Arboretum, fabric artist Lorraine Roy described her career to illustrate different ways of interacting with nature. As part of a series presented by the Department of Plant Agriculture, Roy’s seminar addressed: “Embroidered Tree: My Journey … Continue reading