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Van Waffle

Writer, Naturalist, Photographer

Tag: art

The Potters' Market 2015 fox pot

The Potters’ Market

Posted on May 30, 2015October 20, 2021 by Van Waffle

[Update: The Potters’ Market has been cancelled for May 31, 2015, due to a forecast of strong wind gusts, cold and more rain….

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Lorraine Roy’s fabric art inspired this handspun hat

Posted on November 26, 2013November 26, 2013 by Van Waffle

I made this hat for my friend, fabric artist Lorraine Roy, based on one of her works, “Tobermory sunset”. Her pieces are perhaps…

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Kaffe Fassett’s take on weather and colour

Posted on October 5, 2013October 20, 2021 by Van Waffle

Last night we went to see a lecture on colour by American artist Kaffe Fassett, famous for fabric and other decorative designs. I…

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Inspiration: Lorraine Roy

Posted on May 26, 2012May 27, 2012 by Van Waffle

We all need people who inspire us, whether heroes, models, mentors or friends. During the WordCount Blogathon Speed River Journal will present a…

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Lorraine Roy: Synergy of Art and Science

Posted on April 13, 2012November 25, 2013 by Van Waffle

Today at University of Guelph Arboretum, fabric artist Lorraine Roy described her career to illustrate different ways of interacting with nature. As part…

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Van on Flickr

  • A single egg
  • Blown glass ornament
  • RBG Frog Exhibit VI
  • Spring tea room
  • RBG Frog Exhibit V
  • RBG Frog Exhibit IV
  • Twist
  • Detail of Nightshift shawl knitted with Malabrigo yarn
Genius Loci: The Spirit of a Place is a Flickr group curated by Van with 250 members and growing, exploring how places influence our lives.

Genius Loci

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  • Traditional Swedish interior
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