Author: tammy.schmidt
Stepping out, there is often more than I imagine
Winter walks in nature can provide many moments of surprise. The photos below are from January 5, 2023, when I on my winter walk I found many branches and leaves covered in hoar frost. It felt like a magical wonderland and I was excited to see what I would see next. Not every day is…
2024 Calendar
Every third bite, or 35% of food production, is dependant upon pollinators. This calendar highlights pollinators on beautiful flowers. It was created through many moments of nature connection. Fleurbain is a woman owned business. 2% of profits from each calendar sale will be donated to an organization working to protect pollinators.
Three Great Years and Moving On
It is with a mixture of pride and sadness that we are announcing that after three great years of art, herbalism, community-building, collaborations, vernissages, workshops, special events and fun… we are moving on. So very much happened in three years! ?áSpecial events in Fleurbain included artist presentations, poetry readings, and yoga…
40 Days et 40 Soirs
?á UPDATE: Come by to see the show Sundays through August, 9:30-2pm Curator and artist Natasha Henderson has this to say about the work in 40 Days et 40 Soirs: “I paint robins, trees, the sky. Layers and glazes of oil create a sometimes foggy effect; and time is captured within the weeks it takes…
Cosy Up
Due to many requests, we are offering a second chance to take the workshop just offered in January. February 9 and 16, join us for a second round of this fun workshop! Keep your tea warm and cute. Make your very own teacosy using the wet-felting process, then decorate with goofy (or elegantly arty) additions.…
Small Works Again!
Small Works Again, our annual small works show, opened last night to the tune of a very fun Pie Party. Guests and friends and participating artists enjoyed a potluck Pie fest alongside a wine and cheese. For the first time, we have featured a small craft/card table for participating artists to share some of their…
Autumn Felt Making
This autumn, we are offering a chance for you to learn (or re-learn!) about the process of making felt fabric from loose wool roving. In this one-afternoon class (about 2 hours) each student will learn the process of felt-making, and produce their own colourful, soft merino wool scarf. Afternoon classes are being offered Sunday October…
events not to be missed
What to do? Fall is falling upon us, and we sit at home and make or eat pies. Or, at least we want to. However, before the leaves and then the snow flies, it would be good to get in a few dashes of culture, networking, and enrichingly fun times. Two events to mark in…