Heart Notes: Something about summer ...

There is something about summer
that puts me in a contemplative mood. I spend more time daydreaming and thinking about life. Does it affect you this way as well?

I taught a Journaling for Design and Creativity workshop this past weekend to a group of fibre artists who are touring the Maritimes. Among other things, I introduced the topic of tapping into the body feeling, and the discussion got me thinking about the next steps. Next steps in not only recognizing how our body feels, but starting to understand what our body is saying for example, when it produces symptoms.

I've written a new, possibly controversial blog post Body listening about these next steps and how to listen to our body on a deeper level. How to understand (but not judge) and grow from the physical symptoms our body produces. I'd love to hear what you think about this topic.

Wearable art pop-up this Friday!
This Friday I'm thrilled to be doing a pop-up at Forage Boutique in Truro, Nova Scotia. I will be featuring my new wearable art clothing line, as well as a selection of my art, notecards and books. The owner Jen has a beautiful shop and I love her clothing!. She specializes in merino wool, bamboo and linen clothing, much of which she makes herself. If you've seen me lately I've probably been wearing at least two of her layers. My wearable art clothing complements Jen's designs perfectly.

I hope if you are in the neighbourhood you will pop by to say hello! See the calendar below for details. 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
I can hardly believe it, but Season Three of Renegade Conversations opened last week with Episode 14 with Jenna White. Jenna is is an indigenous chef, restauranteur, unstoppable entrepreneur and remarkable woman. Jenna White's philosophy is simple yet profound: food brings people to the table and creates a doorway to experience the vibrant diversity of cultures. I love that Jenna says you can make life work for you and "you have the ability to turn adversity into opportunity". Join us for this renegade conversation as we explore the surprising life events that led Jenna on her journey to becoming a renegade. Season Three, Episode 14 of Renegade Conversations. Please share widely!

You can access Renegade Conversations here. Don't forget to subscribe to my 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.

Upcoming Classes & Events

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.

Stories are Made Loop by Loop, a travelling exhibit, curated by Susan Feller. Artists in this exhibit are Domenica Zara Queen, West Virginia, Cheryl Bollenbach, Tennessee, Terri Todd, Virginia, Karen Miller, Ontario, Canada, Meryl Cook, Nova Scotia, Canada, Mary Tayliegh Lopez, British Columbia, Canada and Elizabeth Miller, Maine. This exhibit will be at the following locations:
July 12 - October 7, 2023 - Virginia Quilt Museum
March to June 2024 - Juliet Art Museum at Clay Center for the Arts & Sciences
July 5 - September 11, 2024 - The Dairy Barn Art Center
September - March, 2025 - Schwenkfelder Library & Heritage Center
Link to the Stories are Made Loop by Loop catalogue.

June 21, 12 to 5pm - Pop-up at Forage Boutique
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.
October 2, 9-11am
The Therapeutic Benefits of Fibre Art panel discussion
October 2, 2-5pm
Chakra Colours by Design class.
Registration for TIGHR members has now closed.

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.