The wonder is
that we can see the trees and not wonder more.
-Ralph Waldo
Emerson
Greetings,
Speaking of trees, NOW is
the time to gather brown needles that have fallen from pine
trees. Everywhere (at least in the Northern Hemisphere), pine
trees are shedding blankets of needles. The current abundance
of beautiful, freshly shed pine needles could provide enough
to supply you throughout the entire year. So grab a bag, start
trespassing and tell any curious bystanders that you're a
basketweaver. Good luck with that, better yet take a basket to
show the skeptics what you make out of those
needles!
At the bottom of this newsletter is my updated
class schedule for the rest of the year. Hopefully you can
make it to one of my classes. If you have any questions, just
contact me at lovetoweave@cox.net
Hope everyone has been enjoying their Summer. I've
spent mine preparing for my next DVD - YES, there will be
another one. When I completed "Basketweaving Essentials with
Nadine Spier" I was so relieved to have completed that major
project and cross it off my "to do" list. But alas, I've had
so many requests for another DVD that I realize I need to do
another one. My next DVD will be for advanced students and
will feature sculptural work. The information in it will build
upon the skills taught in my first DVD, so for those of you
who have it and have been practicing, you'll be ready for DVD
#2. I've been working diligently on weaving samples and will
be filming at the end of the year.
A huge thank you to
everyone who has taken the time to write me with your
enthusiastic comments about my first DVD. I'm so pleased with
the feedback I'm receiving.
Also this month the National
Basketry Organization (NBO) published a wonderful
review in it's magazine!
I recently went to see a
short film "Hubble" at the Ruben H Fleet Space Theatre in
Balboa Park . The movie was narrated by Leonardo DiCaprio. The
Hubble Telescope was launched in 1990 and has had repairs and
improvements on several occasions to improve its range of
exploration.
As my husband and I watched the incredible
images I couldn't stop the tears from streaming down my face.
I quietly snuffled in a Kleenex so nearby people wouldn't
think I was a real wuss. I was completely overwhelmed by the
extraordinary images of far away galaxies and stars being
born. We were actually witnessing the passing of time -
millions of light years away. It was riveting, breathtaking,
absolutely gorgeous - more beautiful than any painting could
possibly be. There was even a "star nursery" where baby stars,
in their embryonic form, look like tadpoles drifting in space.
Little polliwogs waiting for their transformation to become
"adult" stars. The stellar images are too magnificent for my
limited vocabulary to describe. I sat there wondering if this
is the realm of Angels. What place could be more astonishing
and magical for them to inhabit? The awe, rapture and beauty I
felt while watching the movie has lit up something inside me.
It was a spiritual experience.
Blessings,
Nadine
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THINGS TO DO
Fiber & Book Art
September 1 -
October 1
Mixed media, fiber, collage, bookart,
felting, basketry, knotting, tapestry and more! I will have 3
pieces in this show.
Reception Sept 11 5:30-8 pm
(unfortunately I will be out of town and unable to
attend)
Escondido Municipal Gallery www.escondidoarts.org
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Art San
Diego
September 2-5
Hilton San Diego
Bayfront
This event used to be called Beyond the Border
International Contemporary Art Fair. At this beautiful
location by San Diego Bay , more than 50 galleries will
showcase paintings, sculptures, drawings, prints, photographs,
videos, and multimedia artworks. The Fair includes a VIP
Opening Night, guest speakers, luxury brand displays,
city-wide cultural programs, and exclusive wine and food
events. http://artsandiego-fair.com/
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ArtSplash
Sept
25 & 26
Held at the Carlsbad Flower Fields, this
event features art vendors, music, professional chalk art,
children's activities and more. Free admission and parking. www.carlsbadartsplash.org
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Trolley Dances
2010
Sept 25 - Oct 3
This is a truly unique event -
passengers on the San Diego Trolley are led by volunteer
guides to get on and off the trolley at specific stations to
view the dance performances which are set in unexpected
locations. San
Diego Dance Theatre
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The Art of
Native American Basketry: A Living Tradition
Through
November 7
Autry National Center of the American
West
This is a comprehensive exhibition presented by the
Autry National Center. Baskets from more than 100 cultures,
arranged in eleven geographic regions, will be shown in this
selection of artworks from the world's largest collection of
Native American baskets.
More than 250 objects will be
on view, ranging in size from small Pomo feather baskets made
for sale to tourists, to massive Apache olla baskets used for
storing large quantities of seeds.
Because the works
shown have been selected from a remarkably wide-ranging and
distinguished collection, visitors will be able to see how the
materials, techniques, and designs of the baskets vary from
region to region, reflecting different physical environments
and traditions.
http://www.autrynationalcenter.org/
Intermediate
Pine Needle Basketry
Handwoven
Lavender Sachets
Facial Scrubbie
Sachets