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the canvas.

An archive of exhibitions, artist reflections, behind-the-scenes making and news from the studio.

CLARA NARTEY / FIBER ART
ARTIST JOURNAL

Stories from the studio.

Browse selected exhibitions, studio reflections and stories from Clara Nartey.

Stacked Houses #2

Stacked Houses #2

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Stacked Houses #1

Stacked Houses #1

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Street Art : Expanding Your View of Art

Street Art : Expanding Your View of Art

Have you ever wondered where other people get their inspiration from?  Or do you get asked where your inspiration comes from? I get asked…

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Publishing and Multi-Day Quilt Retreats: A Chat with Pokey Bolton

Publishing and Multi-Day Quilt Retreats: A Chat with Pokey Bolton

In this edition of textile art business interview, we’ll be talking about publishing for textile artists and multi-day retreats. I’m pleased to welcome Pokey…

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How to Mount Fiber Art on Canvas Tutorial PLUS Art in Progress (Lovecicles)

How to Mount Fiber Art on Canvas Tutorial PLUS Art in Progress (Lovecicles)

Free Download: How to Mount Fiber Art on Canvas Tutorial Have you been following my #DrawwithClara – 30 Day Drawing challenge on Instagram? I transformed…

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Marketing for Textile Artists from an Ex-gallery Owner’s Perspective (Part 2)

Marketing for Textile Artists from an Ex-gallery Owner’s Perspective (Part 2)

An Interview with Astrid Bennett Hi, there welcome back to part two of my chat with Astrid Bennett – President of Surface Design Association.…

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Marketing for Textile Artists from an Ex-gallery Owner’s Perspective (Part 1)

Marketing for Textile Artists from an Ex-gallery Owner’s Perspective (Part 1)

An Interview with Astrid Bennett In this edition of textile art business interview, we’ll be talking about marketing for textile artists. I’m pleased to…

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A Sure Fire Way for Exponential Creative Growth: Challenge Yourself

A Sure Fire Way for Exponential Creative Growth: Challenge Yourself

If you’re a creative person, chances are that you’re always looking for ways to up your game and improve your creative skills.  Creativity is often…

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Contemporary Textile Art Shop is Open

Contemporary Textile Art Shop is Open

My Contemporary textile art shop is open for business. Hooray!!! It’s so wonderful to be able to finally say that.  I’ve been working on this…

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