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

Intimate Lines – Drawing With Thread (Part1)

Intimate Lines – Drawing With Thread (Part1)

Intimate Lines – Drawing with Thread is a wonderful exhibition of thread art by some 16 talented artists. When I saw the promotion online, I…

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Understanding the Jurying Process

Understanding the Jurying Process

As promised, I’m going to share with you my thoughts from the perspective of my role as managing curator for the exhibit I’ve been…

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How to Pack Art Quilts for Judging/Jurying

How to Pack Art Quilts for Judging/Jurying

I’ve been working on curating a group show for the SAQA members of my region for the past year. (Yes, it’s taken an entire…

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WIP (Part 4) – Under The Microscope #2: Finishing Touches

WIP (Part 4) – Under The Microscope #2: Finishing Touches

How to Put The Finishing Touches on An Art Quilt Finally, “Under the Microscope #2” is almost complete. Just a few more finishing touches…

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5 Things PLUS One I’m Grateful For

5 Things PLUS One I’m Grateful For

When I was younger, I didn’t think it possible that you could be full and overflow with gratitude when you didn’t have all you…

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Beyond Teaching at Local Guilds: An Interview with Luke Haynes

Beyond Teaching at Local Guilds: An Interview with Luke Haynes

Beyond Teaching at Local Guilds To Becoming a Traveling Teacher In this episode of Textile Art Business Interviews, I’ve got Luke Haynes here with me…

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WIP (Part 3) – Under The Microscope #2: Line Drawings with Thread

WIP (Part 3) – Under The Microscope #2: Line Drawings with Thread

Now that I’m done with phase 1 and phase 2 of the process in creating my most recent piece “Under the Microscope #3”, I…

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WIP (Part 2) – Under The Microscope #2: Gain Color Confidence Now

WIP (Part 2) – Under The Microscope #2: Gain Color Confidence Now

How to Create Exciting Color Schemes When I started out in art, I was very nervous about how to use color effectively.  I liked…

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Developing and Teaching Workshops – An Interview with Deborah Boschert

Developing and Teaching Workshops – An Interview with Deborah Boschert

In this episode of Textile Art Business Interviews, we’ll be discussing how to teach workshops.  I’ve got Deborah Boschert here with me to help us with…

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