Monday, March 29, 2010

art heals and little hopes


There were 11 participants in last weekend's "art heals" retreat/workshop held in a beautiful and serene location.
When setting up the tables and supplies, I discovered in the kitchen several muffin tins that turned out to be perfect for distributing some of the buttons, beads and other embellishments.

Sessions were held Friday evening and Saturday morning, and I think the participants made some great little atcs:


10 comments:

Bea said...

What FUN! :)Bea

Mary Welsh Hubbard said...

awesome. It reminds me of the beaded prayer project http://www.beadedprayersproject.com

I made one when my friends husband died suddenly a few years ago. You can see it here if you want...
http://www.flickr.com/photos/whitecloverstitches/2216224563/in/set-72157623428640715/

Anonymous said...

These are all great. I am glad it was such a successful time as I know you have been working really hard to be ready.

Eva said...

Such beautiful results! Love the one with the big blossom. And the room!

Jensters said...

Sounds like a great time had.....and wonderful work done.

Nina Lise@Mrs Moen said...

I love how you set up the table, everything looks so well prepared and good enough to eat with all the colours and textures! The muffin tins were a great idea.
The sun is adorable; looks like you had quite a few artists in your class.

Dotti said...

Everyone's turned out so happy and colorful!

Deborah said...

Thanks! I think they turned out well. I thought I had photographed others but they did not show up when I downloaded the photos from my camera. It was a wonderful room in an old farmhouse.

Ro Bruhn said...

Beautiful work, art really does help the healing process.

Anonymous said...

How lovely, Deborah. ; ) I do believe art heals and soothes. It gives our mind a place to rest while our hands are busy.

I use muffin tins and vintage metal pie plates to corral all sorts of sewing items in my studio. They're often times 'just right!'