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“Peace is not something you wish for;
It's something you make,
Something you do,
Something you are,
And something you give away"
- Robert Fulghum
Artists for Peace and Justice
http://www.standwithhaiti.org/haiti
| Winter 2010 Boston, MA |
Dear
hand in hand arts friends!
It's already mid February, 2010, it's snowing outside and I just got back from a very powerful exhibition at Tufts University called: Questions Without Answers. It is very intense but I feel if more people saw those type of graphic images there would not be as much violence we see in this world.
On the other end of War we have Peace! and I urge everyone of you to sign up for the Global Art Project! Today! I've been a part of it for a few years now and it is wonderful. You create art and are matched up with other folks making art in another part of the world and you send your art to each other!
If you also live in the area, please check out Paws for a little Love, a photo fabric collage show of Krowka (my cat ) volunteering at The Cambridge Homes. The show will be up until early March.
As the days get a bit longer and the my students seeds start to peak to see the sunshine, it gives me hope. Hope for peace, hope for newness, hope for joy, hope for understanding and hope for lots of art!
The Gifford School where I teach Art had a huge fire in December 09' and my job has not been the same since or have the students. It's amazing how much a ritual when changed ( where we have class, where we walk, what we create with materials) effects all the ripples of your day. I have hope though that this spring will bring more ritual and creativeness to us all. If you would like to donate to the rebuilding of the Fenn Center, any amount, we would be grateful for.
Take care my friends and do let me know what creative projects you are up to these days around the world!
Thanks for all your support during this hard winter season.
Much peace, joy and sunshine and as SARK says:
"Live Your Succulent Wild Life!
Laura Evonne Steinman
It's already mid February, 2010, it's snowing outside and I just got back from a very powerful exhibition at Tufts University called: Questions Without Answers. It is very intense but I feel if more people saw those type of graphic images there would not be as much violence we see in this world.
On the other end of War we have Peace! and I urge everyone of you to sign up for the Global Art Project! Today! I've been a part of it for a few years now and it is wonderful. You create art and are matched up with other folks making art in another part of the world and you send your art to each other!
If you also live in the area, please check out Paws for a little Love, a photo fabric collage show of Krowka (my cat ) volunteering at The Cambridge Homes. The show will be up until early March.
As the days get a bit longer and the my students seeds start to peak to see the sunshine, it gives me hope. Hope for peace, hope for newness, hope for joy, hope for understanding and hope for lots of art!
The Gifford School where I teach Art had a huge fire in December 09' and my job has not been the same since or have the students. It's amazing how much a ritual when changed ( where we have class, where we walk, what we create with materials) effects all the ripples of your day. I have hope though that this spring will bring more ritual and creativeness to us all. If you would like to donate to the rebuilding of the Fenn Center, any amount, we would be grateful for.
Take care my friends and do let me know what creative projects you are up to these days around the world!
Thanks for all your support during this hard winter season.
Much peace, joy and sunshine and as SARK says:
"Live Your Succulent Wild Life!
Laura Evonne Steinman
| Volunteering in Boston |
"She's (Krówka's) as soft as a cotton
ball"
Match-up Interfaith Pet Pals Volunteers
Match-up Interfaith Pet Pals Volunteers
I've
been volunteering with Krowka in Cambridge for over a year now!
It's been amazing for me, krowka and the folks we visit.
Some say it's the highlight of their week and I would have to say it
might be mine as well. Check out the program if you have a pet or know
or one that might like to bring amazing joy to folks lives.
Beloved Quilts for
the Homeless
Sewing Quilts with the word "Beloved" on them for the homeless.
Come to a "Sew-in". 2nd Saturday of the month from12-6pm. Location: Greater Boston Wineyard Church, 170 Rindge Ave Cambridge, MA
Contact: Pascha Marlin Griffiths pascha@pfactory.org
At a Kavod House Art Retreat that went on over MLK day weekend, we had a beloved Quilt sew-in at The Peace Abbey in Sherborn, MA
Some of the quilts that were finished at that sew-in were giving to folks already to use!
Sewing Quilts with the word "Beloved" on them for the homeless.
Come to a "Sew-in". 2nd Saturday of the month from12-6pm. Location: Greater Boston Wineyard Church, 170 Rindge Ave Cambridge, MA
Contact: Pascha Marlin Griffiths pascha@pfactory.org
At a Kavod House Art Retreat that went on over MLK day weekend, we had a beloved Quilt sew-in at The Peace Abbey in Sherborn, MA
Some of the quilts that were finished at that sew-in were giving to folks already to use!
| hand
in hand arts & Colorful Matters |
World
Community Arts Day February
17. 2010Dear arty earthlings!
I wanted to share with everyone that tomorrow Wednesday, February 17th, 2010 is: World Community Arts Day!
I have a project for you! Mail Art!
Do something simple like sending a letter to someone you have not written to in a while, decorate the envelope and put on a fun stamp!
If you don't want to send your letter, your note, little bit of art, make a handmade stamp, collage one or draw one and hand deliver your art to that special person!
Anyone can do this and I'd love to see what you create, feel free to e-mail me your image (handinhandarts@gmail.com)and I'll post them on my website. Subject: mail art
Fabric Collage
In
this course, we will play with techniques using patterns, colors, and
materials as a springboard to create abstract and pictorial scenes that
we may then turn into wall hangings, pillowcases, table-runners, and
more. You'll be coached in design, composition, application, and
assemblage, while working with special fabrics, text, images, lace,
ribbon, and other fun items. We'll do a mix of hand sewing and machine
sewing. No prior experience sewing or drawing is necessary, just bring
your great imagination. Limited to 10.Sec. 01: 8 Wednesdays, 5:45-7:45 pm. Begins Mar. 31, 42 Brattle St. Cambridge Center for Adult Ed.
examples: http://picasaweb.google.com/handinhandarts/FabricCollageClass?authkey=te5r9BX5id4#
Polish Paper Cutting ("Wycinanki")
Learn the delicate and colorful art of traditional Polish paper cutting, from an instructor who has learned the techniques of this art from women in small Polish villages. Come make some of the detailed, colorful stars, known as "gwiazdy," and other beautiful designs. Bring a pair of scissors. Paper and glue will be provided. A $5 materials fee is payable to the instructor in the first session. Limited to 12.
Sec. 01: 1 Sunday, 1:30-4:30 pm. Apr. 11, 56 Brattle St.
Cambridge Center for Adult Ed.
RISD Alumni
Spring Sale
Sunday May 1st,
2010
10am-4pm
Benefit Street, Providence RI
Items for sale range from greeting cards to fine art as well as home Iaccessories, jewelry, ceramics, glass, furniture, rugs, clothing and photography.
I'll be set up under a tent creating fabric collages with folks of all ages! Come stop by!
10am-4pm
Benefit Street, Providence RI
Items for sale range from greeting cards to fine art as well as home Iaccessories, jewelry, ceramics, glass, furniture, rugs, clothing and photography.
I'll be set up under a tent creating fabric collages with folks of all ages! Come stop by!
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Around the Globe! Never
doubt that a small group of thoughtful committed citizens can change
the world, Indeed it's the only thing that ever has.
-Margaret Mead |
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A few other places, things to support, and/or know
about: |
 United Nations Cyberschoolbus global teaching & learning project |
 Progressive News from around the globe |
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PBS (Public Broadcasting Service) art: 21 Art in the twenty- first century |
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