Two Weeks in Idaho
I spent the first 2 weeks of October in Idaho, taking a workshop with Nancy Crow. This is the 5th time I have studied with Nancy and I am still learning a tremendous amount from her. I don’t generally do the class exercises but instead take the class as independent study and create my own work. I did a few class exercises this time and when I complete the quilts I’ll post images of them.
Idaho was beautiful. We had gorgeous fall weather and the lodge where we stayed Western Pleasure Guest Ranch was perfect. Good food, great accommodations, excellent space for the workshop.
This is my spot (with the blue quilt going up on the wall). As you can see we didn’t really see much of the outdoors because we had all the windows covered with design walls. It was kind of like a cave. But great for focusing on the artwork.
I worked on 10-11 quilts during the 2 weeks and this is one of few that are completed (although it still needs to be quilted). Most of the other works need a small bit of tweaking and will appear here later. This piece is Structures #51 and was created the weekend in between the official class times.
I took this photo around 5pm the day I left Sandpoint to drive back home.
I was sad to leave Idaho and return to civilization. It is a rare gift to be able to concentrate on my artwork for 2 solid weeks with few interruptions. I’ve been home 10 days and have had very little time in my studio due to work, a trip to Kansas, family visits, tree branch removal (thanks dad!) and kid obligations. I hope to get back to work on the art tonight and build back up my momentum.
Posted by in: Abstract Contemporary Textile Art, Making Abstract Contemporary Textile Art
Vikki said,
October 27, 2005 @ 11:16 am
Ahhh! I can’t imagine having 2 weeks to work on nothing but my artwork!! I’m happy that you enjoyed yourself and that you made it home safe.