Clay Oil Lamps, printable how-to

I've got a step-by-step for two versions of the clay oil lamp I'd posted about earlier, for different skill levels, available now.  The instructions can be printed out, together with the material and tool lists.

If you make some of these with your kids, do come back and let me know how they turned out! :-)

The Artsy Folks

We're back from today's Art in the Plaza, and I figured it was about time I did a more thorough post on the artists that have been coming out.  Click on the photos to see larger versions.

 First up, we have artist and musician, elan.

Next up, we've got Jacquie.  Sorry, but I have no email or website address to share.

 Here is Joanne Woytasiak of Lagomorphosis Illustration. 

Kari Fell was able to join us for one more weekend.

Also joining us is Maxine Fehr of A Thousand Words; Portraits by Maxine.

I was happy to see Deborrah Hughes-Gahr again. 

This photo does not do justice to the gorgeous white on white piece from Joan E. Smith, the Quilt Smith.

And here we have a display from Stage 2 Clothing.

I don't have a business card for the bead crafters below, but I do have an email address for Jack.

If you are interested in hiring a henna artist, you can reach Naz at 587-985-0295

 Of course, there's also my daughter - her display is a lot smaller in this photo, as most of her paintings are hanging at Transcend for the month of September.

The Yarn Bowl - a lovely tool

The first weekend my daughter attended Art in the Plaza was on Canada Day.  Since it made no sense to drive there, help her set up and leave, I brought along my project bag and stayed with her for the day. This way, she can head out whenever she needs to, and I can stay and tend her display for her, too.

After one of these excursions, she came back with a surprise for me, purchased from one of the other artists - this lovely yarn bowl!

I don't know how I missed them in the display, as I've been wanting one ever since I saw one being used by a fellow yarn enthusiast.  These are a fantastic idea!  In the past, before I started reballing my yarn into centre pull balls, I would use just a plain cereal bowl to keep my yarn from rolling around on the floor.  A lovely bowl like this not only keeps the yarn clean and in one place, threading the yarn through the slot keeps it flowing smoothly and without tangles.  A grand idea!

The bowl was at a very reasonable price, and the woman who made it says she can make them in any colour someone desires.  I've been so happy with mine, and I'd highly recommend sending an email to  Deborrah Hughes-Gahr and ordering one!