Author: tammy.schmidt
extending comfort zones
I just got back home after almost two hours of Hip-Hop Dance class. I’ve never really listened to Hip-Hop music, I’ve not paid much attention (outside of some sideline, “Oh, wow look at what that person just did, so bendy!”) to Hip-Hop Dance or Music videos, and I’ve not taken a Hip-Hop Dance class, ever,…
in the botanical gardens last summer
Last summer I finally visited Montreal’s Botanical Gardens. It was a fantastic place; full of life, public art and activities, and a restful vibrancy. I loved my day there, recalling much about it now months later. I only spent three hours in the gardens, but those three hours of photos and memories?áhelp me through a…
authority
I watched an episode of Dr. Oz in which he debated with another guy. ?áAs I watched this, I wondered about authority. ?áBoth of these men spoke with intelligence. Each was confident of his authority on the same topic, however, they differed in opinion. A silly question entered my mind as I watch them counter…
nesting bowls in felt – DIY
Felt bowls are cute, no?ádoubt about it. Little fuzzy?ádisplay bowls that can fit into one another, that’s even?ácuter! I decided to make some nesting bowls today, and documented the process to share with you. If you know how to make felt already, and are looking for a craft that will provide you with two or…
Happy St. Patrick’s Day from a little guy named Romeo
Introducing Romeo! ?áHe is a rambunctious little orphan raccoon that I met last summer while completing clinic hours with herbalist, Christine Dennis. ?áAfter long days of clinic, we went for walks throughout the forest and this little guy would tag along. ?áThese are the most suitable photos in my collection that reflect something Irish; a…
Professional-ism in the Arts: walk hard
It’s a rocky road, trying to get your art out there. Personally, I’ve submitted?áhundreds of packets to several?átypes of galleries over the years. A few?áI’ve found success with, and the rest said “no” or “not at this time”. One must be persistent?áin their practice. Persistent?áand?áfocused… while?árecognising there are?ácertain bounds that define professionalism and politeness. I…
These Jiz?ì figures are small stone statues of the Buddhist protector of travellers and children. ?áThe ones pictured here are found in the Daien Temple, located in the Megruro district of Tokyo. ?áEarlier this week, Deborah sent in photos of this garden. ?áWe are posting this one today as we think about people displaced and…
Custom Workshops: have creativity, will travel
The brains behind Fleurbain, Tammy Schmidt CHT and Natasha Henderson BFA,?áare pleased to announce an exciting new service: Customised Workshops. Combine these two women’s talents?áfor an inventive and?áinnovative experience that is tailored to meet your needs. For groups, clubs,?ácorporate teams, or?ájust a?ágathering of friends, Tammy and Natasha will craft?áa unique?áworkshop with the greatest of expertise…