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Working Knowledge #38 Linda Azar, Metalsmith April 16 2021, 0 Comments
Join us as Linda and I talk about art school, architecture, passion, metalsmithing, distilling inspiration, the rabbit wheel, booth set-up amnesia, mediation, Being a jeweler, deadlines , craft fairs and much more!
Working Knowledge #38- episode link- Part 1 and Part 2
Linda's song- Philosophize In it! Chemicalize With It! by Kishi Bashi
Working Knowledge Playlist on Spotify
Where to find Linda-
IG- linda_azar
FB- Linda Azar
linda@lindaazarmetalsmith.com
Linda's favorite podcasts while working-
Other stuff we talked about-
Craft Fair of the Southern Highlands
Working Knowledge #37 Tara Locklear of tljewelry March 26 2021, 0 Comments
Join us as Tara and I discuss creative rules, color, shape, jewelry, balance ( both in design and life), crafts shows, The hustle, street culture, value systems, anxiety, community and so much more.
Working Knowledge #37- episode link
Tara's song- Childish Gambino "Feels Like Summer"
Knowledge Playlist on Spotify
Where to find Tara-
facebook.com/Tara Locklear
Twitter @_taralocklear
IG- @taralocklear and @tljewelryshop
lockleartara@gmail.com
Some of the things we talked about-
Robert Ebendorf - article
The American Craft Council (ACC)
The Society of North American Goldsmiths (SNAG)
Book- The Secret Lives of Color by Kassia St. Clair
Secret Identity Project, Amend
Working Knowledge #36 Ray Jones Woodcrafts March 19 2021, 0 Comments
Join us as Ray and I talk about aeronautical engineering, wood working, dumpster diving, 10,000 hours and 15,000 boxes, wooden hinges, types of wood (origins, patterns and causes), vernier thrusters, the Mars rover, wooden boxes and commissions.
Working Knowledge #36- episode link
Ray's song- Chan Chan by Buena Vista Social Club
Knowledge Playlist on Spotify
Where to find Ray-
FB- RayJonesWoodboxes
Some of the things we talked about-
Winter Park Virtual Craft Fair 3/19/21-3/21/21
10,000 hours (Outliers by Malcolm Gladwell) and 15,000 boxes
Working Knowledge #35 Emily Rogstad Jewelry March 12 2021, 0 Comments
Join us as Emily and I talk about making multiples and experimentation, setting parameters to expand creativity, being a jeweler, metalsmithing, Penland School of Crafts, all the paths we can take as makers, silver soldering, noting out days, widening our view, Marthe Le Van, Mora Collections, running and having an inquisitive studio practice.
Working Knowledge #35- episode link part 1 and part 2
Emily's song- "Heavy Feathers" by Jon Charles Dwyer
Emily's podcast- Oh no Ross and Carrie ( this is what she really listens to when she works)
Knowledge Playlist on Spotify
Where and how to find Emily-
emilymaijarogstad@gmail.com
Some of the things we talked about-
Penland School of Craft and the Core Fellow Program
Blowing Rock Art and History Museum (BRAHM), Metalsmiths of North Carolina
Working Knowledge #34 Marthe Le Van, Mora March 12 2021, 0 Comments
Join us as Marthe and I wrap up our wonderful conversation about tenacity, optimism, Mora, Lark Books, Lene Vibe, contemporary jewelry, display, merchandising, divine stumbles, and so much more. *Sadly the internet failed me and the majority of our interview was lost to the ether. Follow the link below to see the last 15 minutes of our chat.
Working Knowledge #34- episode link
Marthe's song- "Tints" by Anderson Paak
Knowledge Playlist on Spotify
Contact info...
@morajewelry
info@moracollection.com
Things we talked about....
Harvey Littleton, glass artist
Lark Books- 500 series and much more
Lene Vibe (pronounced Lean Veeb) jeweler from Copenhagen, Denmark. Mora will be hosting an Artist Spotlight for this incredible jeweler April 19-May 10
Working Knowledge #33 Ann and Sandy Batton of Batton Clayworks February 26 2021, 0 Comments
Join Ann , Sandy and I as we talk about clay bodies, collaboration, John Cram, market testing, inventory, teaching, resilience, legitimacy, sink or swim, the farmer and the hunter and knowing your strengths.
Working Knowledge #33- episode link
Ann and Sandy's song- Mungos' Hi Fi "Bike Rider"
Knowledge Playlist on Spotify
How to find Ann and Sandy-
IG @battonclayworks
FB @battonclayworksinc
Some of the things we talked about-
John Cram and New Morning Gallery
Lessons with the Battons
Farmer and Hunter
Working Knowledge #32 Lysandra Weber, geekchicfashion February 19 2021, 0 Comments
Join us as Lysandra and I talk about fashion design, being a geek, creating accessible well designed clothing, business pants, black out Tuesday, being a black small business owner, the consequences of growing to fast, inclusion for the sake of inclusion, design thinking, face masks, failure, legitimacy and powerful conversations.
Working Knowledge #32- episode link
Lysandra's song- Pentatonix, Radioactive
Knowledge Playlist on Spotify
How to find Lysandra-
IG: @geekchicclothing.com
Twitter: @shopgeekchic
Things we talked about-
Working Knowledge #31 Amar Stewart, Visual Artist February 12 2021, 0 Comments
Join us as Amar and I talk about life in London, the family business, merchandising, painting, New York, oil painting, Cancer, treatment, recovery, vulnerability, hip hop, gallery exhibitions, support systems, having his work stolen, and seeing the good moments.
Working Knowledge #31- episode link
Amar's song-Byron the Aquarius “Feel my thoughts -Bruh”
Knowledge Playlist on Spotify
How to find Amar-
@amarstewart (IG)
www.amarstewart.com (website)
We talked about:
I KICKED CANCERS ASS- @ikickedcancersass
Housed in an original art deco storefront, Horse + Hero specializes in neoappalachian art and craft that is design-minded, worldwise and rooted in the craftways and culture of our southern Appalachian mountains.
Crave Dessert Bar- Upcoming opportunity to see Amar's 3-D Collection of Paintings
Collections we discussed: Hip Hop Royalty, Let's Battle, Portraiture, 3-D
Working Knowledge #30 Shane Booth Photography February 05 2021, 0 Comments
Join us as Shane and I talk about photography, ancestry, HIV advocacy, world travels, stigma and taboo, large format film, home, Nebraska, our grandmas and vulnerability.
Working Knowledge #30- episode link
Shane's song-It's nice to have a friend by Taylor SwiftWorking
Knowledge Playlist on Spotify
How to find Shane-
FB- Shane Booth
IG- picturebooth2
picturebooth2@yahoo.com
Things we talked about:
Soni Martin- mentor to each of us
Visual Aids- website for artists who are HIV positive
Working Knowledge #29 Dana Schiffman/ Freelance marketer for artists February 05 2021, 0 Comments
Join us as Dana Schiffman and I talk about her new freelance marketing pursuits, product photography and her mad skills, collaboration, facing 2020 together, communication and her passion for marketing artists
Working Knowledge #29- episode link
Dana's song-Blood in the cut by K.Flay
Working Knowledge Playlist on Spotify
How to find Dana-
Instagram - danafaced & danalovesfiber
Email - schiffman.dana@gmail.com
Working Knowledge #27 Liz Clark January 15 2021, 0 Comments
Join us as Liz and I talk about the many facets of working in the jewelry field, creating a path that feels good to you, jewelry, metalsmithing, tools, puppies, seeds and so much more .
Working Knowledge #27- episode link
Liz's song- The Barrel by Aldous Harding
Working Knowledge Playlist on Spotify
How to find Liz-
- Facebook- Liz Clark
- @lizclarkjewelry (jewelry and metalsmithing)
- @lizzleclark (odds and ends of life)
- Website- lizclarkjewelry.com
Stuff we talked about-
Metalwerx - Spring Symposium coming April 2021 ( 1 week, 10 presenters)
Wear and Share ( Zoom meeting) the last Wednesday of every month.
IG @arthurpointsatstuff
Silphium Seeds, ancient creeks and contraception
Glass Flowers, Natural History Museum, Harvard
Working Knowledge #26 Amy Sanders January 15 2021, 0 Comments
Listen as Amy and I talk about her beautiful textile inspired pots, the often slow evolution of the creative process, low fire clay, collaboration, and learning to weld.
Working Knowledge #26- episode link
Amy's song-Radiohead (all the songs, really) "Reckoner" from the album "In Rainbows"
Working Knowledge Playlist on Spotify
How to find Amy-
Instagram- amysanderspottery
Facebook- amysanderspotter
amysandersclay@gmail.com
Working Knowledge #25 Elaine Jaeger January 15 2021, 0 Comments
Listen as Elaine and I talk about retail shows, the wholesale grind, taking the proverbial leap into owning a brick and mortar store front. Elaine (owner, designer, maker) of Elaine B Jewelry is candid and honest about the up and downs of running a handmade jewelry business.
Working Knowledge #25- episode link
Elaine's song- I'm real, Jennifer Lopez
Working Knowledge Playlist on Spotify
How to find Elaine-
IG @elainebjewelry
Facebook.com/elainebjewelry
email info@elainebjewelry.com
website elainebjewelry.com
Working Knowledge #24 Arthur Hash January 15 2021, 0 Comments
Listen as Arthur and I talk about, CAD, maker’s spaces, our reluctance to accept new technologies, knowing your tools, jewelry, academia and so much more.
Working Knowledge #24- episode link
Arthur's song- DJ premier, Hands up
Working Knowledge Playlist on Spotify
Where to find Arthur-
IG @arthur_hash
Facebook: facebook.com/ArthurHashjewelry
email: arhash@gmail.com
Working Knowledge #23 Hsiang-Ting Yen January 15 2021, 0 Comments
Listen as Hsiang-Ting and I talk about graduate school, her jewelry collections, custom work, a residency in Provence, travel and inspiration.
Working Knowledge #23 - episode link
Hsiang-Ting's Song-Billie Eilish, Everything I wanted
Working Knowledge Playlist on Spotify
Where to find Hsiang-Ting-
- Facebook: HTY Jewelry
- Instagram: HTY Jewelry
- Website: www.htyjewelry.com
- hsiangtingyen@htyjewelry.com
Working Knowledge #22 Jude Stuecker December 07 2020, 0 Comments
Listen as Jude and I talk about screen printing, the Southern Highlands Craft Guild, creating patterns, having a mentor, keeping your creative juices flowing and vulnerability.
Jude's song-
The Coffee Cola Song (Francis Bebey)
Working Knowledge Playlist on Spotify
Where to find her-
FB and IG @judestuecker
Working Knowledge #21 Lisa Crowder December 07 2020, 0 Comments
Listen as Lisa and I talk about art school, making jewelry, amazing customers, jumping off the cliff, running a small business, fundamental changes due to covid, and our jewelry ladies.
Working Knowledge #21 - episode link
Lisa Song-Don't Waste My Time- SAULT
Working Knowledge Playlist on Spotify
Where to find here-
FB and IG @lisacrowderjewelry
Working Knowledge #20 Charity Hall December 07 2020, 0 Comments
Listen as Charity and I discuss her early work in the sciences, botany, mechanisms, flight patterns, being a hobbyist, casting and metalsmithing.
Working Knowledge #20- episode link
Charity's Podcast - Radiolab "Colors" https://www.wnycstudios.org/podcasts/radiolab/episodes/211119-colors
Working Knowledge Playlist on Spotify
Where to find her-
www.charityhall.com
IG @metalbug00
Working Knowledge #19 Jennifer Mecca October 23 2020, 0 Comments
Listen as Jen and I talk about art school, dyslexia, porcelain, throwing pots, determination, maker mamas, blogging, the great unlearn, feminine pots and trying to do everything.
Working Knowledge #19- episode link
Jen's Song - "Hey Mama" by Nathaniel Rateliff and the Night Sweats
Working Knowledge Playlist on Spotify
Find Jen-
IG @jenmecca
FB Jennifer Mecca
ETSY Jenniferlawlermeccapottery
www.jennifermeccapottery.com
Links to topics we discussed in the interview-
Thrown Together Potters on IG @throwntogetherpotters
Syracuse China ( couldn't find a single link to share)
Working Knowledge #18 Staci Sawyer Phebus October 15 2020, 0 Comments
Listen as Staci and I talk about the evolution of our industry, the slow burn into running a business, tools, obsessions, diatoms, the intimacy of metalsmithing, therapy and change.
Working Knowledge #18- episode link
Staci's Song/s - "Shark Smile" by Big Thief, "Do for Love" by Tupac, "Oprah" by Rapsody and "Deep" by Lizzo
Working Knowledge Playlist on Spotify
Links to topics we discussed in the interview-
Sisters Art Guild on IG @sistersartguild
That's Exactly How I Feel by Lizzo
Working Knowledge #16 Show Origins and Lessons learned October 09 2020, 0 Comments
Working Knowledge #17 Annie Howe October 09 2020, 0 Comments
Listen as Annie and I discuss white privilege, paper cutting, affordable healthcare, get out the vote, industry standards and collaboration.
Working Knowledge #17- episode link
Annie's Song - Lower Dens "Hand of God"
Working Knowledge Playlist on Spotify
Instagram @anniehowepapercuts
Facebook Annie-Howe-Papercuts
Website- www.anniehowepapercuts.com
Here are some links to things we talked about
Podcast- No Pix After Dark @nopixafterdark_llc with host Aaron Dante
Virtual Craft Fair - Holiday Heap Dec. 4-6
Voter registration information- headcount.org
Ani Difranco song- Do or Die
Working Knowledge #15 Tiffany Coley September 30 2020, 0 Comments
Listen as Tiffany and I talk about being in business, creative blocks, artist education, embarrassing moments, and good friends.
Working Knowledge #15- episode link
Tiffany's Song "As" originally by Stevie Wonder but Mary J. Blige and George Michael also do a nice cover
Working Knowledge Playlist on Spotify
@tpcoleyjewelry
tiffany@tiffanycoley.com
Working Knowledge #14 Laura Wood September 30 2020, 0 Comments
Listen as Laura and I talk about the little moments that help you see your direction, finding the space to explore, the power and relevance of jewelry in our lives, and the fact that there is “ a seat at the table for everyone”.
Working Knowledge #14- episode link
Laura's Song Hungry Hippo by Tierra Whack
Working Knowledge Playlist on Spotify
laurawoodstudios@gmail.com
@laurawoodstudios on Insta and FB
Working Knowledge #13 David Harper Clemons September 30 2020, 0 Comments
Listen as David and I talk about early artistic influences, being given the space to thrive, social unrest , conceptual and political work, crafts in academia and loss.
Working Knowledge #13- episode link
David's Song/s The Talking Heads: "Once in a Lifetime" or PJ Harvey: "(M-Bike) Motorbike"
Working Knowledge Playlist on Spotify
@harperclemons (Instagram) , David Harper Clemons (Facebook), davidharperclemons@gmail.com
Working Knowledge #12 Mariella Luz September 10 2020, 0 Comments
Listen as Mariella and I talk pots, being a creative business owner, being true to yourself and racism in the art world.
Working Knowledge #12- episode link
Mariella's Song “Superpower” Beyonce
Working Knowledge Playlist on Spotify
The postcard we discussed was by @adamjk and can be found here
You can Mariella-
IG @mariella_luz
mariellaluz@gmail.com
Working Knowledge #11 Val Lucas of Bowerbox Press August 27 2020, 0 Comments
Listen as Val and I talk about letter press printing, reduction print making, good tools, tidbits on printmaking history, foraging and moving forward.
Working Knowledge #11- episode link
Val's Song "Stranger" by The Devil Makes Three
Working Knowledge Playlist on Spotify
You can find Val-
IG- @bowerbox
FB- /BowerboxPress
bowerbox@gmail.com
charmcitycraftmafia.com - For deets about the Holiday Heap
Podcasts
Ologies with Alie Ward
Anthropocene Reviewed- John Green
Working Knowledge #10 Laurie Caffery August 20 2020, 0 Comments
Listen as Laurie and I talk about functional pots, creating space, marketing and business, authenticity and the huge impact of small lessons.
Working Knowledge #10- episode link
Larie's song is "Shine" by Raiche
Working Knowledge Playlist on Spotify
You can find Laurie -
Instagram: @lauriecaffery.clay
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lauriecaffery
Twitter: @ lauriecaffery
Email: lauriecaffery@gmail.com
Web: lauriecaffery.com
Working Knowledge #9 Dustin Massey August 20 2020, 0 Comments
Listen as Dustin and I talk about Instagram and content creation, painting vs. digital, prolific making and how we got here( the people who held us up).
Working Knowledge #9- Episode link
Dustin's song Wrong by Archers of Loaf
Working Knowledge Playlist on Spotify
You can find Dustin at @dustinleemassey on IG www.lmasseyart.space www.patreon.com/Dlmasseyart
Working Knowledge #8 Jessica C. White July 30 2020, 0 Comments
Listen as Jessica and I as we talk about letter press printing, the hustle, migration, family stories and professional evolution.
Working Knowledge #8- episode link
Jessica's song is Lovely Day by Bill withers
Working Knowledge Playlist on Spotify
You can find Jessica @jessicacwhite in Instagram and Twitter and at her website
Here is a link to "Information Desk" the print that I got all misty about in the interview.
Working Knowledge #7 Corey Pemberton and Crafting the Future July 23 2020, 0 Comments
Listen as Corey and I talk about his painting practice, glass blowing in LA, the effect of small transgressions, creating an inclusive crafting community and Crafting the Future.
Working Knowledge #7- Episode link
Corey's song "Before I Let Go" Beyonce
Working Knowledge Playlist on Spotify
You can find Corey at www.coreypemberton.com @instantglassic or by email at pemberton.corey@gmail.com
You can find more information about Crafting the Future on Instagram @crafting_the_future and @bettertogether_la or on their website www.craftingthefuture.org
Here is a link to the painting "Tomorrow Will Be Just As Long", spend some time with it.
Virtual Pop-up Event July 23 2020, 0 Comments
Piedmont Craftsmen is excited to present their first ever Virtual Fair on
Saturday, July 25 from 4:00 to 7:00 pm EDT!
Working Knowledge #6 Jason Janow July 23 2020, 0 Comments
Technology won this time and our interview was lost to the ether. I hope to get a second chance to chat with this amazing human, but until then enjoy his song and be sure to check out his work.
Working Knowledge #6- :(
Jason's song "The Life You Chose" Jason Isbell
Working Knowledge Playlist on Spotify
You can find Jason @Janowmetalsmithing on Instagram and JanowMetalsmithing on Facebook or on his website
Working Knowledge #5 Karmimadeebora McMillan July 09 2020, 0 Comments
Listen as Mima and I talk about being creatives, representation, the need to make and so much more.
Working Knowledge #5- episode link
Karmimadeebora's song "The Climb" (feat. Thundercat) by Flying Lotus
Working Knowledge Playlist on Spotify
You can find Karmimadeebora @kmimad and email karmimamcmillan@gmail.com
Working Knowledge #4 Rosa Murillo July 02 2020, 0 Comments
Join me as I chat with Rosa Murillo of Muro Jewelry about her creative process, innovative ways to connect and the joy of creating jewelry.
Working Knowledge #4 - episode link
Rosa's song- "Both Sides Now" by Joni Mitchell
Working Knowledge Playlist on Spotify
Find Rosa @murojewelry on Instagram and Twitter or at her website www.murojewelry.com
Working Knowledge #3 Tavia Brown June 26 2020, 0 Comments
Listen as Tavia and I talk about studio dynamics, internal ( and external) struggles with validity and parenting while solo-entreprenuering.
Working Knowledge #3- episode links (hahaha, we like to talk) Part 1 and Part 2
Tavia's Song- "Bambi" by Hippo Campus
Working Knowledge Playlist on Spotify
Find Tavia @taviametal on Instagram and Facebook or on her website at www.taviametal.com
Working Knowledge #2 Willie Daugherty June 26 2020, 0 Comments
Willie Daugherty- The Neighborhood Chef
Listen as Willie and I discuss food, music, legacy and trying to see light in the darkness.
Working Knowledge #2- episode link
Willie's Song- "Power Freaks" by Jean Dawson
Working Knowledge Playlist on Spotify
You can find Willie @the_neighborhood_chef on Instagram or by email at theneighborhoodchef.tn@gmail.com
Working Knowledge #1 with Annie Grimes Williams June 26 2020, 0 Comments
Listen as Annie and I talk about enamel, pivoting and the crazy choices we all make when starting our business'.
Working Knowledge #1- episode link
Annie's Song-"Shake It Out" by Florence+The Machine
Working Knowledge Playlist on Spotify
You can find Annie @coppertide on IG or on her website at www.coppertide.net
Working Knowledge June 25 2020, 0 Comments
“Working Knowledge” is a set of questions and answers…...a quick interview show amongst friends (who just happen to be solo entrepreneurs/creatives/makers/artists/chefs and visionaries). I love people’s stories, especially those that formed the way they work, what they do, or what they love. I want to spend a little time asking my brilliant friends some pretty simple questions and I know that they will have something to say that we all might like or need to hear, so I am sharing these conversations with you.
You can find all of my interviews on my IGTV channel Working Knowledge
As as part of the interview process I ask each guest to share one song to add to our Working Knowledge playlist. Music is so important to me and I am loving getting the opportunity to learn about and listen to new music and some old favorites. Click below for a link to the playlist on Spotify.
Donation= Free Earrings June 11 2020, 0 Comments
Donate $30 or more to a cause that elevates the lives(life) of people of color and I will send you a FREE pair of Arch earrings. Donations are just a small part of the work that needs to be done, but it is something that we can do right now and it is a good FIRST step.
Please know that in addition to using my hands and resources to raise money for Black Lives, I am also on a journey of education, awareness and action. I encourage you to do the same.
If you’re unsure who to donate to, check out some of the organizations listed below, they are all doing really good things.
- Crafting the Future, www.craftingthefuture.org
“Crafting the Future is a collective of artists concerned about the lack of racial and ethnic diversity in the fields of craft, art, and design. We started this organization because we were tired of feeling helpless. Alone we can not make change, but together we can. Working together and combining our resources, we support the careers of young, underrepresented artists by connecting them to opportunities that will help them thrive.”
- The Loveland Foundation, www.thelovelandfoundation.org
“The Loveland Foundation is the official continuation of this effort to bring opportunity and healing to communities of color, and especially to Black women and girls. Through fellowships, residency programs, listening tours, and more, ultimately we hope to contribute to both the empowerment and the liberation of the communities we serve.”
- Black Visions Collective, www.blackvisionsmn.org
“Black Visions Collective envisions a world in which ALL Black Lives Matter. We use the guidance and brilliance of our ancestors as well as the teachings of our own experiences to pursue our commitment to dismantling systems of oppression and violence. We are determined in our pursuit of dignity and equity for all.”
- Campaign Zero, www.joincampaignzero.org
“A comprehensive package of urgent policy solutions - informed by data, research and human rights principles - can change the way police serve our communities.”
- BOLD, www.boldorganizing.org
“BOLD (Black Organizing for Leadership and Dignity) is a non-profit organization that facilitates social transformation and improves the living conditions of Black people by (re)building the social justice infrastructure required to organize Black communities.”
- People’s Advocacy Institute, www.peoplesadvocacyinstitute.com
“The People's Advocacy Institute is a community resource and training incubator for transformation justice in the global south. Through community lead initiatives we inspire self-determination and community-driven solutions to crime creating a more just system and a more effective way to prevent, respond and heal from physical and systematic harm.”
Details about how to receive your free earrings can be found on Instagram or Facebook.
Artist Spotlight at Mora Collection... so exciting!!! September 01 2017, 0 Comments
Erica Stankwytch Bailey
Meet the jeweler and enjoy an expanded collection for a limited time.
Opening Reception
Friday, September 8, 5:00-8:00 pm
Exhibition
September 1-30, 2017
Winter Residency January 12 2017, 0 Comments
I just spend an amazing, abundant, inspiring 7 days doing the Winter Residency at Penland School of Crafts in the mountains of NC. I honestly cannot think of a better way to start my year than 15 hour days spent in a studio surrounded by really great tools and incredibly dedicated artists- experimenting, pushing boundaries, failing and succeeding. I want to put in words what makes that experience so powerful- I don’t know that I can do it justice.
I seem to be into lists lately so I will go at it that way:
Dedicated, intentional time
Well-equipped space
Beautiful landscape
Shared drive
Amazing people
Long uninterrupted days
Set intentions
Openness to experimentation and failure
Conversations with tears, laughter, beautiful nerdiness, the obsessions of makers…
The history of that place and seeing the work of creative hands everywhere
Snow falling
Early morning silence so thick that the wind sounds like a train
Hot Gingerade
Meeting Elizabeth Brim
Having a family that supports me wholly.
While at Penland an article was shared with me about stress reduction and happiness by a fellow artist Laura Fortune. I really enjoyed the article and was truly struck by the segment on gratitude. The basic idea is that being grateful, even just wondering what we might be grateful for, releases dopamine and serotonin in our brains helping to focus on the happier things. Gratitude is my guiding force these days- just can’t help but feel and be abundantly grateful for the opportunities, experiences and people in my life.
Snow Days/Studio Days January 11 2017, 0 Comments
Lila and I in the studio on a snow day....... I can't say I got all that much accomplished but I sure did enjoy watching those little hands emulate mine.
A belly full of gratitude January 10 2017, 0 Comments
I ate many meals while at Penland that were prepared for me by women in my life, women, who had invited me to their homes in the days before I departed for dinners and celebrations. And as we said our farewells kindly boxed me up delicious food to take on my adventure. Women I am grateful for and inspired by. Makers and Mamas who work tirelessly with their hands to create things that change the landscape.
I grew up in a family of warm and loving women who feed you from their hearts and the labor of their hands and always send you home with leftovers. That expression of love is so deeply ingrained in me.
I wanted to share a delicious cold weather soup recipe from my friend Lara Nguyen
Apple, Carrot, Pumpkin and Coconut Soup
Carmelize One Thinly Sliced Onion in Olive Oil and Sea Salt - Remove to cool
Saute 4 Chopped Carrots Still Soft and 2 Green Apples till Warmed - Add Back the Onions
Add 1 heaping tsp. of Yellow Curry Powder and 1 minced garlic clove till fragrant
Add 1 can of coconut cream or milk (I did cream from Trader Joes)
Turn off Heat - Pour mixture in a blender and blend till smooth.
Return mixture to pot
Add 1 can of pumpkin puree
Add 4-5 cups of mushroom or vegetable broth stir and add 2-3 bay leaves.
Heat on Medium to a boil - Season to taste with salt, pepper, brown sugar… and I usually stir in a tablespoon of olive oil after I turn off the heat.
2015 December 28 2015, 0 Comments
As 2015 draws to an end I just wanted to send out a heartfelt THANK YOU to all of the wonderful people that make it possible for me to live a makers life.
Joyful Holidays and a Happy New Year from my family to yours!
warm regards,
Holding on the the past August 31 2015, 0 Comments
One of the things I enjoy about blogging (though I don't do it nearly enough) is the chronological record of events that it leaves behind. It is fun looking back in time, like rummaging through old sketchbooks. I am adding a link to my old blog to keep the story connected. ericastankwytchbailey.blogspot.comNew Website May 22 2013, 0 Comments
I am so incredibly excited to launch my new website . For the first time ever all of my online endeavors (site, shop, blog,class listing, etc.) will be in one place. This e-commerce site is so long overdue. I have had so many conversations with customers , artists, and other professionals in which we all agree that in today's market you must have an online store. I have great hopes that this new site will make things easier for my buyers, my customers and myself.
I am definitely looking for and open to feedback about the site, it can only be great if you guys let me know what works and what doesn't. Thanks in advance for looking through the site. I hope you enjoy it, I have had a great and challenging time putting it together.
