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Stories from the studio.

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

Business Tips on Running Profitable Workshops

Business Tips on Running Profitable Workshops

I’m glad to welcome Carol Eaton back to the blog to continue our interview. In the first part of this interview, I talked to…

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STS #36: Marbled Fabric Abstract Art

STS #36: Marbled Fabric Abstract Art

I’m glad to finally resume work on Stitch the Sketch. My sewing machine is in good shape now. In this latest episode, I created…

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Shibori Dyeing Tutorial (Photo Guide)

Shibori Dyeing Tutorial (Photo Guide)

UPDATED (Download links working now) I love hand dyeing fabrics and shibori dyeing is one of my favorites.  As I watch the season changing,…

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An Artist’s Creative Journey with Carol Eaton

An Artist’s Creative Journey with Carol Eaton

Today, I have here on the blog with me Carol Eaton, a textile art business owner, to talk to us about her creative journey…

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My Art Show at Atticus is Open

My Art Show at Atticus is Open

My art show at Atticus bookstore opened on Monday, September 12.  I woke up to the blaring of my alarm clock at 5:00 am…

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STS: I’m Falling Behind

STS: I’m Falling Behind

Things are moving so fast around me that I find myself falling behind on Stitch the Sketch. Last week, I was busy finishing up…

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STS #35: Working in A Series

STS #35: Working in A Series

Working in a series is something I love to do. It gives you a chance to explore the things you wish you’d tried in…

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STS #34: Fear of Failure in Creativity

STS #34: Fear of Failure in Creativity

The fear of failure came waging war against my creative endeavors, big time, this week. It’s a fear that is common among creatives. Well, the…

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The Inside Scoop on Ruzuku

The Inside Scoop on Ruzuku

When we started talking about teaching textile art online, one of the things that kept coming up was difficulty with adopting new technology.  Teachers were…

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