Sunday, June 27, 2010

learning

Seventeen women, six days, one bucolic setting, plentitude of laughter, a bit of poetry, several botanical excursions, and lots of simmering dye pots. That pretty much sums up my week at Shakerag. Add scrumptious meals, heartfelt conversations, book making, evening swims, contemplation, yards of plant colored fabric, some more stomach cramping laughter, and the experience becomes almost life altering.

I had a fantastic time and learned many things, way beyond the mysteries that occurred in the bundles and in the dye pots. India Flint was a great teacher; soft spoken, funny, beautiful, and incredibly generous with her knowledge and talent. I feel privileged to have been there, and am inspired to adapt my new wisdoms to work and life.

A special thanks to India, Kelly, Michelle, Marianne, Christi, and Janet, who warmed my heart so much, and to Celeste, Judy, Judilee, Vicky, Sharon, Patricia, Andrea, Ilsa, Catherine, and Anna who's spirit, kindness, experience, and sense of humor made this week so special. New friendships were forged and I know we will meet again.

15 comments:

  1. Hi Lotta,

    Thanks very much for this wonderful post. I've been eagerly awaiting it -- hoping to get a glimpse of the workshop and your creations, and now looking forward to seeing what will come forth from your studio as a result of your experience there. So glad you were able to attend!

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  2. sewanee is God's own peace of mountain heaven, isn't it? We like to go up in the fall.

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  3. Lovely week! I wish I could have something like that, to disconect to explore and to learn.
    It is great to hear you had so beautiful time.
    ENjoy summer

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  4. wonderful! you've captured the sense of this so nicely. could you snap a close up of your book? please!

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  5. Oh, wow! Thank you for the beautiful peek into your time there. Can't wait to see more photos of your creations . . . !

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  6. Such an enticing post. I'm glad you had such a rich experience (I wouldn't have expected anything less)! Those bundles are so lovely all wrapped and waiting...

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  7. Lotta, my experience at Shakerag mirrored yours. Terrific pictures. I wish I could have been there for 2 weeks.

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  8. I want a boiled leaf camouflage T-shirt!

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  9. Earthy, beautiful work! I just came over via Velma at wake robin, so glad I followed the link! Look forward to exploring...
    Blessings from the forest in Mass!

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  10. Let's get Janice and Mary Ann together and start a dye pot the next time I am down your way...I know that they would love it!

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  11. how beautifull were the outcomes, but the way you have bring it together in a book is fantastic!

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  12. What a lovely event! I can't wait to see how your new knowledge affects your work.

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  13. oooh lovely pictures Lotta
    it was a wonderful week for me, too

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  14. Oh how I dream to one day do something like this. It sounds absolutely wonderful. Maybe when my baby girl is older. Good for you!

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