Bits and Pieces from this Weekend

Here are some bits and pieces that I finished up this weekend. They are all still in need of drycleaning or pressing, but I think I am going to aim to have them all ready for the March 30th Trolley Hop. Then if I don't sell them that evening they will go up on etsy the next day. That's my plan anyhow.

Trolley Hop Recap

Well, I survived my first F.A.T. Trolley Hop. A few things are apparent. First, I am not a salesperson. Several people came by and I could have really drawn them in, but my brain just decided to stall out instead. Definitely going to have to work on that. Second, I need to look into this whole shingle thing at Mellwood. Definitely need to have my name out there so people can see it. I'm also thinking I need to put a table out from of my door showing that I'm open. Lots of people look down the hall, but just walk on by because they think nothing is down there. That said, it was a great opportunity to finally meet a lot of the other artists in residence and for that I think it was totally worth it. Now to make things really pop next month for the official opening!

F.A.T. Friday is Tomorrow!

Monogrammed Napkins

I've always wanted a set, no make that several sets, of monogrammed napkins, but I could never find a style I liked. Now that I have my own studio I decided to take matters into my own hands and make my own. Only I did it my way and made them using batik techniques and fiber reactive dye. I'm very excited about the way they turned out and I am currently working out the details for style and color choices and should be making them available for customization soon. Below is my first napkin right after I washed the dye and hung it to dry.

Batik Workshop on February 19th

I'm very excited to announce that this coming Sunday, February 19th, I will be giving a workshop on batik at Enchanted Arts Studio down the hall from me at The Mellwood Center in studio number 155. The workshop will be held from 2 to 4 and the studio will be open after the workshop until 6. I am so excited and honored to be giving this workshop and hope that if you are in the area you will consider coming out.

Working On A New Series

Spent several hours at the studio today to work on a new batik series. I will be doing some wearables and some table linens with a fleur de lis motif. Check out what the first stages!

Studio is set up!

Well, the studio is set up for work so now I suppose it's time for me to do a bit of housekeeping around this place. So, here a few things that are in the works:

I am hoping to start keeping regular studio hours after F.A.T. Friday Trolley Hop on the 24th.

I'm also hoping to do an actual studio opening reception for the March Trolley Hop as well.

Starting in March I should be scheduling some knitting classes and maybe even some classes for children as well.

Right now the focus is just trying to get into a nice rhythm and get some work done so I have something to showcase in the first place.

Stayed tuned! Much more to come!