Quilt Art Class Coming Up

The artists of Lowell Fiber Studio are offering classes again. First will be Cathy Granese, teaching how to make a miniature wall art quilt. The class will meet at Lowell Fiber Studio on Saturday, April 24, 122 Western Avenue in Lowell, MA. A master quilter, Cathy is an easy-going, generous teacher. She's fun to work with and a fountain of information. All levels are welcome. Bring your curiosity and a sense of play.

We'll start around 10 am and go until 2pm. You can pack a lunch or buy one downstairs at the new Space Cafe.

The class costs $30. Your wall quilt will reflect you. Bring your own materials or buy a kit from Cathy for $5. You would probably like to bring a sharp pair of scissors and a thimble if you use one. We have irons, sewing machine, and a cutting table to share, plus plenty of room to spread out. If you ask nicely, you might even get a crack at our secret supply of beads!

To register, or for more information, contact me at info (at sign) lowellfiberstudio [dot] org.

Please note - unfortunately at this time we are not handicap-accessible. As always, parking is ample and free.

TV Spotlight

The Chronicle, a local news show, came to film at Western Avenue Studios the other week. Look for us on Wednesday April 14, during their spotlight on Art Colonies.

Paint all day

Week four of 6. Painting is hard, challenging, wonderful, exhausting. "Did you ever make a mess?" the teacher said today. "You know how to draw. Let yourself make a mess."

So I came home, studied an old photo, got out the big brushes, and painted.


What do you want to say? Why do you want to say it? What marks support your message? What color is it? What temperature? How does it taste? Sketch, learn, explore, then put away the drawing, she says.


After dinner, more painting, I hope.