Fleurbain

Author: tammy.schmidt

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    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…

  • from a book: Random, Absurd Poetry (Big Cheese)

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  • nesting bowls in felt – DIY

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    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

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    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…

  • last week, we honoured some Canadian Women Artists

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    Last week, I worked with two sets of students to paint the portraits of eight Canadian Women Artists. The artists I chose for this project were?árelatively current artists, and most are?áliving still. If they weren’t living and contemporary, I had good reason to select them?á(strong influence on other artists, international artistic influence, and?áinfluence in the…

  • Professional-ism in the Arts: walk hard

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    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…

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    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

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    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…

  • green with ivy

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    Photo submission from our friend Deborah?áOstrovsky. If you have a photo that you wish to contribute to our “craving green” theme this month, please send your submission to our facebook page.

  • making things better

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    Nigella Lawson is a woman who knows food, and she’s not afraid to show her love for it. ?áIn the last few weeks I have discovered a great recipe from her latest cookbook called Kitchen. ?áBeyond being tasty, this recipe has made my life much less complicated. It is her mother’s Praised chicken. ?áIn the…