Vermont Open Studio Weekend – Montpelier Watershed Artists

The last bunch of artists I’d like to give exposure to for Vermont’s upcoming Open Studio Weekend are the Montpelier Watershed Artists. This is my home crew – if I were participating, I’d be working with this great group of folks to get the word out.
The Montpelier Watershed Artists are offering 11 artist studios/galleries with [...]

Elissa’s Picks for Vermont Open Studio Weekend

As I mentioned in my last post, this time of year I’m usually busy prepping for Vermont’s upcoming Open Studio Weekend. As this weekend gets closer, I continue to feel bummed about not participating this year.
Meh.
In my last post, I listed the book arts studios I’d visit if I were touring this weekend. Of course, [...]

A Book Arts Guide to Vermont Open Studio Weekend

This time of year, I’m usually busy freaking out over Vermont’s upcoming Open Studio Weekend. Unfortunately, I am unable to participate this year due to a family commitment. I am most definitely having withdrawal symptoms and am experiencing pangs of sadness as I hear this year’s plans for the Montpelier Watershed Artists.
Meh.
Kristin Crane asked me [...]

Open Studio Weekend – recap

I survived Open Studio Weekend! Well, most of me did. My feet have seceded from my body and are now hitchhiking down I-89, looking for a new place to live. I had so much fun meeting people – everyone who does the tour is so friendly. You never get people in a bad mood. I [...]

Open Studio Weekend update #2, AKA: The Value of Snacks

I’ve made some progress over the last few days with regards to my preparations for Open Studio Weekend. Here’s my revised to-do list:

Clean my studio (meh)
Choose item for visitor raffle
Purchase snacks for visitors (good snacks = happy visitors)
Make scrap bags Make more scrap bags
Make a whole bunch of accordion books (only 12 more to go)
Finish [...]

Countdown to Open Studio Weekend

I woke up this morning and went down to my studio – in the image at left, you can see what greeted me. Ugh – Open Studio Weekend is less than two weeks away. I now admit the following – I am the Queen of the Traveling Pile. If I’m done with something, I’ll probably [...]