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January

1/18/2021

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I hope you're having a great start to the new year!   

I've been having lots of fun making piles of rusty papers and coming up with projects for a class I've been wanting to teach for some time now. I did a rust printing for fabric class on Skillshare two years ago but I'm a collage artist so my true love will always be paper.
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The first time I got the chance to experiment with rusty metal and paper was kind of by accident or I should say after an accident. I broke my right hand and couldn't write, type, stitch or glue anything so all the projects I had going at the time had to be put aside for about 6 weeks. What I could do though was arrange washers, nails, and other odd bits of rusty metal on paper with my left hand. I took over the basement and tried everything I could think of or had read about on the process of rusting. ​
I'm excited to share my new workshop Rust Printing on Paper. It's the result of all that research and experimenting. So if you are a collector of rusty metal like I am (or would like to be), have I got some ideas for you!
Rust Printing on Paper Workshop
In this live Zoom workshop, you'll explore different techniques for making prints with rusty metal on a wide variety of papers. I'll show you how to use the rust marks as inspiration as you create an accordion book with a cover, added pages, collage elements, windows, weaving, and stitching.
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You'll learn how to bring shades of gray out of the rusty metal for different color variations and rust up some thread and string that can be used to stitch in the accordion book as well as on the collection of mixed-media collages you'll make on the last day. ​
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You can find the supply list, a video showing the accordion book,
and additional class information on my website.
Show me all the details!
Early registration is open to my StudioNews subscribers today and tomorrow
and will open to the public on Friday.
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What's winter without a mug of good hot chocolate? 

A pretty dull winter, especially if there are no marshmallows involved!

I shared this recipe for green tea hot chocolate 3 years ago but thought I'd share it again because I think it's so good. This is a lighter version where you get the benefits of green tea and cocoa as you enjoy a treat that's not overly sweet. Most times I quadruple the recipe and store what’s left in the fridge for another time. Click below to get a printable copy with the instructions for both a single serving and 4 servings. I won't tell anyone if you add some marshmallows too!
Hot Chocolate Recipe
Is Valentine's Day sneaking up on you? 
Just a reminder, it's only a couple of weeks away!
In my online Skillshare class, I show you how to take shiny foil candy wrappers and turn them into a unique Valentine for that special someone. It's a fun way to repurpose a material that would normally just be thrown away.
Watch the class introduction video and receive 14 days of access to this class and all other classes that Skillshare has to offer for free. 
Sweet Valentine Class
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The snow is sparkling like a million little suns.
- Lama Willa
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How was your Thanksgiving?

12/1/2020

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Probably a bit different from years past, mine was too. For me, it was a calm and quiet rainy day with much to still be thankful for. Yay for turkey, pumpkin cobbler, facetime with the family, and a few episodes of the latest season of The Crown. ​
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Did you see my first Facebook live tutorial on Tuesday morning? 
If you missed it or if you're new to my StudioNews and didn't know about it you can watch the replay here. 
Cut 8 pieces of lightweight paper to 3" x 1.5" and you'll be all set to fold along with me.

I hope you enjoy making your ornament!
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Stop! Don't throw those tin cans away! 

Join me on Saturday, December 19th at noon EST for a FREE tutorial. I'll show you the quickest and easiest way to rust up those cans and lids so they can be used to make rust prints on paper and fabric and also for eco-printing.

If you would like to join me on Zoom for this tutorial send me your email address by clicking the button below so I can send you the link.
You can probably tell from my talk of rusty cans above that rather than tossing items in the trash or recycle bin I like to reuse or repurpose whatever I can, especially if it will have something to do with art!
I've got several classes in the works for next year where the focus will be on reusing and repurposing every day easy to find materials. If you're up for it, here's a list of things you can do to get a head start:
  • Save some tin cans and lids, in a variety of sizes.
  • Search your own or a friend's basement and garage for rusty washers, bolts, and nails.
  • When you take a walk, look down - you wouldn't want to walk past and miss that perfect piece of rusty metal. 
  • When you're cooking, save the dry outer layers of yellow and/or red onions and store them in a plastic or paper bag.
  • Save postage stamps and the security envelopes you get in the mail. Have you ever noticed the amazing patterns on the inside? Blue and black patterns are the most common but if you're lucky you might find one in green, red, or turquoise.
Have fun collecting!
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Playing with Rusty Metal

3/31/2019

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Daffodills don't care about a little snow

4/15/2018

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This is how we began the month of April here in New England. SNOW!
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The crocus and daffodils had already been making their way out of the ground reaching for the sun when Mother Nature decided winter wasn't over yet. The resilience of the daffodils always amazes me and I thought maybe I might take a hint from them. Instead of getting agitated at the late season cold and snow I could sit back have a little patience and let things happen as they will and are meant to not as I want them to. More easily said than done, I know, when we are all craving the greenery of new plants and the warmth of the spring sun. The best part is that we know it will get here eventually because it always does! ​

Upcoming Exhibitions


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Nature
in Black & White


March 30 - May 13th

Spectrum Art Gallery
61 Main Street, Centerbrook, CT 06409

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Mixed Messages:
Graphic Art in Words & Images
 
 


April 8 - June 3The New England Museum of Art 
at 
Deerfield Valley Art Assoc.

105 Main St, Northfield, MA

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Birds and Their Habitats

Saturday, April 28
Opening Reception 
5 - 8pm

 
The Red House Cultural Arts Center
22 Darling Rd, Salem, CT

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Every gardener knows that under the cloak of winter lies a miracle...
A seed waiting to sprout, a bulb opening to the light, a bud straining to unfurl.
And the anticipation nurtures our dreams. 

~ Barbara Winkler
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    • In the Studio
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    • Eco Print Collage Collection
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    • The Eco Printed Journal
    • Rust Printing on Paper
    • Mailscape Collage
    • Eco Printing
    • Eco Printing 2: Now What?
    • Embroidered Rusty Textile Collage
    • Origami Star & Wreath Ornaments
    • Origami Boxes
    • Techniques to Rust Dye Fabric
    • Origami Wreaths for all occasions
    • Sweet Valentine