Showing posts with label Guilford Art Center. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Guilford Art Center. Show all posts

Sunday, November 7, 2021

Holiday Shopping at Guilford Art Center!

I'm participating in Guilford Art Center's Artistry Holiday Shop this year!  

I love this place.  I teach here, take classes here, and shop here.  It's great to be able to show some of my craft work alongside that of many other local artists. 

Guilford Art Center, Guilford, Connecticut


My Vintage Button Brooches (Lower Left)

My Hand Knit Greeting Cards (Top Row)


Granny Circle Ornament

If you live locally, definitely check it out! 

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Tuesday, February 16, 2021

Exciting News! GAC Gallery Re-Opens!


The gallery at Guilford Art Center is re-opening!  Read on:

As the challenges of the past year have exacted an enormous toll, artistic practice and pursuit have proven a balm for many.  Guilford Art Center plans a multi-media exhibit of faculty work, called “Keeping On,” from February 17 – March 27This exhibition shares how GAC instructors have engaged with their art to help them “keep on” during this time of the pandemic, or even how they have struggled, or changed creatively.  Featured works include ceramics, painting, drawing, fiber art, metals, and sculpture by members of our 50 person faculty.

 “We are so excited to re-open our gallery doors this year”, says Maureen Belden, GAC Executive Director.  “We had to cancel our exhibitions in 2020 due to pandemic restrictions, so it is encouraging to welcome the public back to the gallery with safety procedures in place.  It’s so important that we can appreciate art in all its forms, especially the experience of seeing it in person.  We are energized to launch this faculty show and plan to host more exhibits throughout the year for the entire community to enjoy.”

The GAC gallery is open Wednesday – Friday, 12:00-4:00pm and Saturdays 10:00 am-4:00pm.  The gallery is free and open to the community. Mask wearing and social distancing is required upon entry. 

I'm excited to see my work exhibited at the gallery.  More soon!

Thank you for visiting my blog!  I hope you enjoyed reading about what's been going on for me artistically and I look forward to hearing from you on my website at www.marshaborden.com or right here on my blog at www.marshamakes.blogspot.com.

Monday, November 30, 2020

New Knitting Session at Guilford Art Center

I'm jazzed to be teaching a class for new knitters at Guilford Art Center in 2021!  The class will focus on reviewing basic knit techniques - cast on, knit stitch, purl stitch, bind off - and provide friendly encouragement, especially to knitters who have not practiced their craft in a while.  The class will be held over 6 sessions and will be in person at the art center - which means all COVID safety protocols will be strictly followed.  

As I was looking through my photo archives for some knit inspiration, I came across a few projects I worked on some years ago.  Below is a snapshot of a pair of wrist warmers I made as a gift.  The pattern came from a book I absolutely adore, called Learn to Knit, Love to Knit by Anna Wilkinson.  This beautifully-photographed book comes with all sorts of colorful and interesting patterns to try.  Once my knitting class starts, I know I'll be inspired to try a few more patterns from the book.  For anyone looking to stretch their beginner skills, I highly recommend this book!

Wristwarmers from Learn to Knit, Love to Knit

The book!







Here is the link to my knitting class at Guilford Art Center - be sure to check it out.  Nice and Easy Knitting at Guilford Art Center

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