Well, hello there. The past 10 days sure have been crazy. Let me tell you why.
Every year the Fibers department puts on a big show in our building showcasing all the amazing work our students have produced. Usually, each room/studio corresponds to a class, and seniors get display priority throughout the building and all the responsibility that comes with it. So as a senior, this was kind of a big deal. The show was this past Friday, and I spent much of last week setting up the building alongside classmates and faculty. And, you know, it was stressful and time-consuming, but I secretly loved every minute it. Fibers Open Studio really unites our department in a unique way, and I love being a part of that. It was incredibly rewarding to be able to help set up not only my work but the work of others.
Alongside all the work, we had demos going on throughout the evening: weaving, spinning, indigo dyeing, screenprinting and more! What's nice about the demos is that people get the chance to interact with us and learn about the processes we've used to create our work.
I even volunteered to do a print demo on Olga during Open Studio because I really enjoy talking to people about what I do. Even though I'm not a public speaker by any means, there's just this satisfying thrum that happens when I can connect with people about the things I am passionate about.
At the end of the night we raffled off a quilt made by various members of the department. All in all, we had a great turn out, and it was a really fantastic event. I am so proud of everything we do!
