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| Heart Notes: Creativity & moments of joy
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How are you creating space for creativity and
moments of joy in your life? September can be a busy month. After the summer, it can feel like we are hitting the ground at warp speed. If you are feeling overwhelmed with the pace of September, check out this blog post 4 Strategies for Cutting Through the Overwhelm. I know I've needed more than one of these strategies this month.
Coming soon to YouTube!
October 15 is the launch of my webcast series (think podcast but with video) called Renegade Conversations. For more information and to find out who my first guest is, click here. Get ready for thought-provoking discussions that will make you question the norms and ignite your own renegade spirit. I'd be so pleased if you would subscribe to my YouTube channel so you don't miss an episode! And of course if you have any suggestions for potential Renegade guests, please drop me a line by replying to this email.
Gallery Hop this Thursday night!
Besides interviewing amazing women for my Renegade Conversations, I've also been preparing a new piece of art that I can work on during the Gallery Hop, this Thursday, September 21 from 6 to 8. I'll working on my latest piece of artwork, a mixed media piece called Wild Woman Spreads Her Wings, at Art 1274 Hollis Gallery. The Gallery Hop is a really fun event, where the Halifax galleries stay open for the evening and the public is invited to drop by, meet some of the artists and more. I hope if you are in the neighbourhood you will hop on by to say hello! And if you've always wanted to learn to rug hook, I can teach you on Thursday night!
Check out my latest Artworks in progress below. I hope you like them!
Keep reading for Upcoming Classes and Events and more.
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Stay well and keep looking for those moments of joy. Thanks for reading and connecting. It means the world to me.
Warmly,
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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. I inspire individuals and groups to connect with their joy and sense of purpose.
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Upcoming Classes & Events
Booking now for winter/spring 2024
Spots available for speaking, workshop and team building facilitation and custom designs for your conference or organization (in person or virtual). (Limited spots available for fall 2023.)
July 12, 2023 - December 2024
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 - December, 2024 - Schwenkfelder Library & Heritage Center
September 21, 6 to 8pm
Gallery Hop! Tonight the Halifax art galleries are
open to the public from 6 to 8. At ART1274 Hollis Gallery , artist Gail Heinze and I will be demonstrating our fibre art. Drop by and learn to hook with me!
September 26, 11-2pm
ART1274 Hollis Gallery
I'll be doing my Artist on Duty shifts during these times. Feel free to drop by to say hello if you are in the area.
October 10, 17 & 31, 11-2pm
ART1274 Hollis Gallery
I'll be doing my Artist on Duty shifts during these times. Feel free to drop by to say hello if you are in the area.
October 15
Renegade Conversations
October 15 is the launch of Renegade Conversations on my YouTube channel! Get ready for thought-provoking discussions with inspiring renegades that will make you question the norms and ignite your own
renegade spirit.
November 7, 14, 21 & 28,
11-2pm
ART1274 Hollis Gallery
I'll be doing my Artist on Duty shifts during these times. Feel free to drop by to say hello if you are in the area.
February 8-18, 2024 Save the date!
In the Studio Online will be offering another of its popular
series, online Workshop Week. We have lots of great ideas for teachers and classes. Stay tuned!
Work one to one with me
Are you feeling burnt out and needing to reconnect with joy and a sense of purpose? I help you find your joy and reach in and touch your creative soul. Book your One to One Creativity Connection Sessions today. Packages of three sessions with me also available.
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Artwork in Progress
My newest piece is called Wild Woman Spreads Her Wings. It is a mixed media piece, combining wet felted fabric stuffed with wool fleece, and rug hooking. I'm so excited about it! I've been busy getting it ready to sew onto my Cheticamp frame, as I'm using it as a demonstration
piece for the Gallery Hop tomorrow night (Thursday). Nothing like a deadline to get me moving!
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.
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| Wild Woman Spreads Her Wings in progress. Designed by Meryl Cook.
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Meryl Cook, Harbour Drive, Dartmouth, Nova Scotia B2Y 3N8, Canada
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