A Time for Change and Growth
Fabrications is an annual Fiber Art Retreat that is the fiber art highlight of my year. This year (2009) is it’s 5th or 6th year (I’ve lost count, but I’m thinking it’s the 6th. I’ve attended 4 so far) and it has grown to a truly fabulous experience. Having spent it’s first 5 years in the Fall in Mid-Michigan, it has had an expansion; from the original two days to a full five
a date change; now the first week of September,
and a location change; Kalamazoo, Michigan.
Quickie Collage
Of all of these changes, I heartily approve! The longer session for the workshops from two (then three) to five days was so needed. Those of us who attend regularly were always feeling like things just ended when we were getting in our stride after the third day. Five will be better, longer strides ;o)
My Wall of Work
Kalamazoo (yes, it has a very funny name) is a wonderful little college town with so many more perks than the small rural communities where we have been in in the past. Yes the scenery was luscious but, we will now have access to several wonderful restaurants, art galleries, fabric shops, bead shops, art stores, coffee houses (Water Street and Fourth Coast are my two favorites there) and other wonderful distractions.
Detail of "Too Many Directions"
We almost need to go two days early and stay and extra two days to take advantage of the extras K’zoo has to offer. There are even going to be some special Fiber Art exhibits just for us!
A Productive Day
As for the class offerings – they are fabulous (as usual). There is a button to the right that you can click on to find out more (it’s worth the diversion), I’m already signed up for Elements of Art with Lyric Kinard.
Art Journal
I am so Jazzed. Just dreaming about the week to come; a posh hotel, most of my meals taken care of, immersion in fiber and art, incredible evenings with like minded fiber artists that totally understand me (the best part)… makes for a wonderful day dream. That will hold me until the end of August.
Portrait of Cathy
The photos are all of past years at Fabrications, as usual click to big-ma-fy. See you there!
Von and Cathy take art seriously
Just so you know, all artists are not the serious Vincent van Gogh types ;o)
Deb H
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It’s a top drawer retreat and you will love it. Laura (http://www.cater-woods.com/weblog/) is a very nurturing creative coach as well as great instructor – you will be a return student I guarantee it :O)
you’ve got me all jazzed for a great retreat. my first. I’m taking Laura’s class. 5 days workshops are the best.
Oh, you lucky thing! I know the retreat will be wonderful for you.
AND: My favorite Indian restaurant anywhere, is in Kalamazoo. It is at 1710 W. Main Street, near Kalamazoo College (in the side wing of an L-Shaped unassuming strip mall). To die for!!!
Have a wonderful time, and if you get out, enjoy a few bites for me.
Lynndy