sun’s out

future window treatments

Originally uploaded by SOFennell

It’s a little chilly these days, dipping down to the 30s at night. It isn’t time for planting annuals quite yet, although it isn’t far off. There’s a freeze warning tonight.

Keeping the vats warm takes invention (they’re like babies), but this won’t last. I’ve got a shimmery, shiny, new wrapping keeping them warm…I think it’s working (Psssst! Glennis! Your idea! Thanks!). Maybe I should take pictures?

Another good Glennis idea is window treatments – my home needs some new ones, so why not? Tonight though, this might be a scarf (at the opening tonight?). Could work.

for the classroom

itajime

Originally uploaded by SOFennell

As I hung these small pieces on the line this morning, I was thinking about the many ways indigo can be used in the elementary classroom. It must appear daunting sometimes, especially when working with the younger set.

I’ve been thinking about this as I pull my list together for Artspace. It’s due soon and, of course, don’t want to submit it last minute. I feel like I need to work through the activities and possibilities, though, and I’m finding that my list is shrinking.

I’m realizing that the main “ingredient” to my week’s activities is indigo.   It’s almost all I need.  Basically, it will come down to using it in different contexts on paper and cloth, and there are so many.  Indigo has also become much more approachable as a medium.

An earlier concern was also filling the time – 5 days and a little less than 3 hours everyday. It’s a lot of time. I think, though, it will easily be filled and my young charges will have a lot to show for their efforts. It will be fun filled week. In the meantime, “sensei” will keep practicing and exploring.