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Skill Level: Basic hand stitching skills, suitable for all skill levels. In 19th century Japan, textiles were a valued commodity. Japanese Boro Stitching originated then as a way for people to extend the life of their worn-out textiles by repurposing them into things like floor coverings, clothing, and bed coverings. The worn fabrics scraps were held together using small stitches known as Boro Stitching. Those fabrics or scraps you?ve saved to use for ?something special? will be perfect for this project. Now is the perfect time to raid your stash and make something wonderful with those treasures. You will make a small scroll or wall hanging, approximately 9? x 18?. You will be captivated by the Boro Stitching process as the beauty of your stitches and the feel of the texture magically begin to emerge on your cloth. Becoming immersed in the stitching, you?ll soon discover the calming effect of this lovely practice. All your stitching will be done by hand without an embroidery hoop. This workshop is suitable for all skill levels. We will cover: Color and design options Workflow and construction techniques for hand piecing Finishing ideas for your scroll You will learn: Hand embroidery without a hoop A variety of mending and decorative stitches Development of different patterns using basic stitches ... read more

BLUE is the name of September’s exhibit at Partners Gallery opening September 12. Works explore some of the possibilities of blue in a variety of media. ... read more

Fall Sound Baths with Audrya Chancellor, featuring the healing frequencies of a 32'' symphonic Gong, didgredoos, an ocean drum, crystal singing bowls, koshi chimes, MagHealy and heart songs. Psychoacoustic science has proven that Sound Healing helps with cellular regeneration, balancing the nervous system, improving your quality of sleep, improving mental clarity, focus and memory, decreasing blood pressure, deep relaxation, rejuvenation, coherence, illuminating joy and happiness from within. ... read more