Thursday, April 26, 2012
A small book-The paper is a mohawk superfine that has been monoprinted using Akua (soy based) inks. I have used vinca leaves in the design of this paper. Inside is a small book with the poem "Theives" by Mark Nepo ( ...."it's the insidious virtue to have everything in order before we live that is the greates thief....")
WISDOM BOX PROJECT
I have been a companion at the Center for Wisdom's Women since the fall of 2011.
My involvement started out as an internship for the Chapliancy Institute of Maine ( ChIMEofmaine.org) from which I was recently ordained as an Interfaith minister. Companioning the women and being a part of the center has been a rewarding experience, so I have stayed on as a volunteer.
Last summer ( 2011), we had to temporarily leave our space as it was being renovated. We wanted to come up with a creative project that was simple and portable for the women while we were in transition. I suggested painting & decorating matchboxes and inserting prayers ( poems , blessings and inspirational sayings) into the box - after taking the matches out. It became popular with many of the women- actually "soothing" and "meditative" as some of the women have reflected. We have called them "Wisdom boxes" and continue to sell them as a fundraiser for the center ( http://www.wisdomswomen.org/).
I have been a companion at the Center for Wisdom's Women since the fall of 2011.
My involvement started out as an internship for the Chapliancy Institute of Maine ( ChIMEofmaine.org) from which I was recently ordained as an Interfaith minister. Companioning the women and being a part of the center has been a rewarding experience, so I have stayed on as a volunteer.
Last summer ( 2011), we had to temporarily leave our space as it was being renovated. We wanted to come up with a creative project that was simple and portable for the women while we were in transition. I suggested painting & decorating matchboxes and inserting prayers ( poems , blessings and inspirational sayings) into the box - after taking the matches out. It became popular with many of the women- actually "soothing" and "meditative" as some of the women have reflected. We have called them "Wisdom boxes" and continue to sell them as a fundraiser for the center ( http://www.wisdomswomen.org/).
Monday, April 2, 2012
Spring/Summer Teaching Schedule:
Saturday May 19th at GAllery 302 ( www.gallery302.com) from 9:30-4:00
PRINTMAKING/SURFACE DESIGN WORKSHOP
In the morning , we will work our surfaces, using matt medium ,paste paper paints, collage ,gold foils etc. ,and then monoprinting with Akua ( soy based inks) in the afternoon. All material included, no experience necessary.
Saturday, June 9th Gallery 302
BOOK ALTAR WORKSHOP- Using decorative papers, and an assortment of embellishing materials, we will create a structure in which the center panel is worked in layers. No experience necessary, all material;s included.
Thursday July 12th Gallery 302
Printmaking/surface design.
for more information about these classes, contact s.shepley@roadrunner.com ; to register call ( GAllery 302) 207-647-2787.
Saturday May 19th at GAllery 302 ( www.gallery302.com) from 9:30-4:00
PRINTMAKING/SURFACE DESIGN WORKSHOP
In the morning , we will work our surfaces, using matt medium ,paste paper paints, collage ,gold foils etc. ,and then monoprinting with Akua ( soy based inks) in the afternoon. All material included, no experience necessary.
Saturday, June 9th Gallery 302
BOOK ALTAR WORKSHOP- Using decorative papers, and an assortment of embellishing materials, we will create a structure in which the center panel is worked in layers. No experience necessary, all material;s included.
Thursday July 12th Gallery 302
Printmaking/surface design.
for more information about these classes, contact s.shepley@roadrunner.com ; to register call ( GAllery 302) 207-647-2787.
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