Tag: Montreal
How To Paint: a small stand of trees in silhouette
Everyone likes trees. They are pretty and?áuseful things. So why not paint up a little stand of trees to call your own? Each Sunday, artist Natasha Henderson will guide you through some simple “How To” tips for painting. Having been (honestly) inspired at a young age by the oft-spoofed televised artist Bob Ross, Natasha would…
temps des sucres
It can be hit and miss as city folk head to the country in search of traddy?ácabane ?á sucre. ?áI have heard horror stories of people finding themselves in a factory style set up, feeling like they are just another maple-covered cog in the wheel of over-commercialized traditions.?á I don’t personally know of any family…
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…
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…
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…
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…
making things better
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…