Last summer Ed took me on a day trip that changed our life. Since he had recently installed me, my art paraphernalia, books and projects in the little-used dining area, we planned to collect ideas for my "studio" from the Whidbey Island Working Artist Studio Tour. Whidbey Island Studio Tour '09
Our first stop was a studio on Technical Drive just off Goldie in Oak Harbor where 4 artists were displaying fiber and paper creations the likes of which I had previously only seen in books and magazines. Hand-dyed textile were machine-stitched over a 4 ft. medieval gargoyle to replicate stone, a 10 ft. silk gazebo filled another corner, and a leather-looking book created from grocery bags delighted and inspired me. Ed left me drooling and exclaiming after 30 minutes to "plan out the rest of our route." Half an hour later he returned to find me discussing color in hushed tones.
After an hour and a half, my patient husband dragged me out of what I'd discovered was the Gail Harker Creative Studies Center www.gailcreativestudies.com/ offering a variety of art and textile design classes as well as Certificate Programs in Color & Design, Hand Embroidery and Machine Embroidery. Although we continued through numerous studios hat day, my heart was back at the Gail's.
I am currently at the half-way mark of a 2 year certificate program - Level 3 Studies in Art & Design. My days are made up of drawing, painting, dyeing and gallery visits to stretch my ability to see. You truly never know when a single day can change your life... for the better.
Our first stop was a studio on Technical Drive just off Goldie in Oak Harbor where 4 artists were displaying fiber and paper creations the likes of which I had previously only seen in books and magazines. Hand-dyed textile were machine-stitched over a 4 ft. medieval gargoyle to replicate stone, a 10 ft. silk gazebo filled another corner, and a leather-looking book created from grocery bags delighted and inspired me. Ed left me drooling and exclaiming after 30 minutes to "plan out the rest of our route." Half an hour later he returned to find me discussing color in hushed tones.
After an hour and a half, my patient husband dragged me out of what I'd discovered was the Gail Harker Creative Studies Center www.gailcreativestudies.com/ offering a variety of art and textile design classes as well as Certificate Programs in Color & Design, Hand Embroidery and Machine Embroidery. Although we continued through numerous studios hat day, my heart was back at the Gail's.
I am currently at the half-way mark of a 2 year certificate program - Level 3 Studies in Art & Design. My days are made up of drawing, painting, dyeing and gallery visits to stretch my ability to see. You truly never know when a single day can change your life... for the better.
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