Welcome to May! When is the last time you went on an artist date? Read more about why I think everyone (even if they don't consider themselves an artist) should go on an artist date in this new blog post An artist date? Tell me more! Hit reply to this post and tell me about your favourite artist date!
Wearable art pop-ups! If you are in the Maritimes and would like to see some of my wearable art fashions in person, I have two pop-ups coming up in June. See the calendar below for details. I love that each piece is made to order in Canada by local women in Montreal. This slow fashion means minimal waste and local production!
And if you can't be in the neighbourhood, here's the link to order online. Have a look and let me know what you think!
Renegade Conversations Renegade Conversation, Season Two, Episode 12 with musician and music educator Cynthia Kinnunen will be released on Friday. You won't want to miss this wide ranging and insightful conversation about women in midlife, and the role of music in forming a new identity and sense of purpose at this life stage. Discover how Cynthia's life is like a birch tree and hear her advice for women wanting to embrace more of their inner wild selves.
You can access Renegade Conversations here. Don't forget to subscribe tomy YouTube channel . (You will be notified each time a new episode launches, plus it would really help me in my efforts to attract sponsors :).)
Check out my latest Artworks in progress below. I hope you like them!
Keep reading for Upcoming Classes and Events and more.
Sometimes the best way to get inspired is to try something new! Last week I had an artist date with Tzigane of Tzindigo learning a bit about overdyeing with Indigo. I think I may be hooked!
Stay well and keep looking for those moments of joy. Thanks for reading and connecting. It means the world to me.
Warmly,
Meryl Cook Engagement by Design artist,author, speaker and facilitator. "Colour, texture, joy and self compassion" are the core principles of my business and life. Helping you to find your joy and be wild with purpose.
Booking now for 2024/2025 Spots available for speaking, workshop and team building facilitation and custom designs for your conference or organization (in person or virtual). Limited spots to work with me one to one over Zoom also available.
June 13, 12 to 2pm - Pop-up at Halifax Convention Centre I will be onsite with a selection of my artwork, as well as my books, notecards and selected wearable art clothing. Hope to see you there!
June 16 - Journaling for Design and Creativity 1 to 4pm at Sisterhood Fibres in Truro, Nova Scotia. This is a private event for a fibre arts tour organized by Battenkill Fibers.
June 21, 12 to 5pm - Pop-up at Forage Boutique in Downtown Truro 6 Havelock St., Truro, NS 902-441-7064 I will be at Forage Boutique with my new wearable art clothing, as well as a selection of my fibre art, books and notecards. Drop by to say hello!
September 20 - October 02 TIGHR Triennial Conference I'll be attending this international conference in Niagara Falls, Ontario. I've been invited to participate in a panel discussion and teach a class. October 2, 9-11am The Therapeutic Benefits of Fibre Art panel
discussion October 2, 2-5pm Chakra Colours by Design class. Registration opened March 25 for TIGHR members.
Work one to one with me Are you feeling burnt out and needing to reconnect with joy and a sense of purpose? Perhaps you are blocked and needing help to get in the flow again. Need help in creating a design that expresses your inner self? I help you discover the steps to find your joy and access your creative soul. Book your Individual Connection Session today. Packages of three sessions with me are also available.
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Artwork in Progress
I got inspired by a photo I took of a sculpture detail on a run/artist date with myself in Saint John, New Brunswick recently. There's something about the shapes in this photo that are calling me. My plan is to incorporate the shape into a field/greenery design.
If
you would like to own one of my fibre art creations, take a look at my gallery or contact me. Custom designs also available.
A new design in the making, inspired by this photo of the sculpture detail.
