Minneapolis Institute of Arts – Art in Bloom 2011
Last weekend was Art in Bloom at the Minneapolis Institute of Arts. Florists take works of arts, and interpret them in floral arrangements. It lasts a weekend, and is immensely popular (it was work to get photographs without too many people in them.) Below are some of my pictures; click on any of them to…
New Craft in America episode – with Joyce Scott! – on May 24th
Here’s what my PBS affiliate description reads: “This episode of “Craft in America” looks at the ways many craft artists go beyond skill to personal and political expression. They use craft to tell a story, prove a point or bring attention to contemporary issues. Often their work is passionate and provocative. Artists featured include Wisconsin…
Bead around the world necklace
I love this necklace! I used gray Chinese crystals and blue India glass as spacers, strung on Soft Flex. A long sterling headpin is the core of the pendant, and the clasp is sterling. I really received a well-balanced collection; it was easy to string. Thank you, Bead around the world beaders!
Gwen Fisher’s DNA double helix
Gwen Fisher has posted the instructions on how to make her DNA double helix; she includes coloring the base pairs so the A, T, G, and C molecules denote an actual species. My species was limited by my bead colors! So, this is the shape only. I found this straightforward to do. Gwen warns about…
New bead links
Here’s some more I’ve added to my feed reader and this blogroll: Träume aus Perlen Zsógyöngye Pelantura ANABE