Find your place at Spring Bird
While I just wrote more in depth about this in the Fall Issue of Woolgathering (New Issue coming out soon! It’s a good time to sign- up!), I thought it appropriate to share now since this is the first week of school for us! Last year, I started waiting …
Anne S. Writes: We are up in Alaska looking at the majestic mountains. Question is… why do trees grow only to a given elevation? Is it lack of oxygen, temp, or what???? Always wanted to know. The short answer is temperature. Trees will not grow beyond …
My nephew Herbie is a joy! I love seeing the world through his eyes, especially since he is a keen observer of nature. He relates to plants, animals, stars, and the sky in such a beautiful and curious way. He is just really good at …
This is another drawing where I feel like it doesn’t live up to the original photo, which happened to be taken by Dawn Bertuca, this year’s Artist in Residence at Spring Bird!!! Dawn is a macro-photographer. She uses her iPhone to take these incredible close-ups …
Learn how to weave on a rock loom and learn how weaving is connected to time! This tutorial video also features a demonstration on how to weave holes into your piece, and if we are continuing the analogy of time, they must be worm holes!!!I …
For a stretch of 6 or 7 years, my parents rented a large house in L’Anse, Michigan. The house, which the owner built to resemble a Swiss Chalet, sat on a bay in Lake Superior. The bay was calm enough to swim and kayak in, …
This was a challenging picture to capture because the photo (posted by Altoon Sultan) was So Magical to begin with that I felt I was not able to improve upon it. I did my best to showcase the miracle of the hummingbird, which always does feel like …
The Embroidery Hoop Loom is the next loom in this weaving tutorial series. This is a great weaving to teach common ground and the bringing together of disparate pieces into one unit. I hope you enjoy the video, and if you are interested in learning more …
There are times when nature makes us feel small but very important. I made this drawing of my cousin, Austen, walking in the shadows of redwoods. I tried to convey the gentleness, awe, and respect embodied in her photo. Austen has been such a teacher …
This is what happened in July! It was a busy and hot month, and there were so many developments that I was only able to record the ones that stood out to me.
This drawing features a pair of happy siblings resting on a log after a hot walk in the woods. It makes me feel appreciative for not only these moments of rest but the fallen trees that provide a comfortable place to rest our legs. I …
The Twig Loom is the next loom in this weaving tutorial series. As I say repeatedly in the video, this is a great project for kids because it comes with a built-in handle! Choose to weave with t-shirt yarn (tarn) and you will weave faster. …
Hello! I have been very interested in drawing and documenting our life at Spring Bird, our connection to nature, and our love of nature. BUT, I am interested in showcasing how others are living their lives in nature, expressing their connection to nature, and noticing …
