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Traverse City artist Andrew Rockwood makes a splash on the Day 1 of ArtPrize 8 with his Trout Bike entry

by jennifer September 22, 2016

by jennifer September 22, 2016

By Jennifer Ackerman-Haywood About a half hour after Artprize 2016 kicked off Wednesday in Grand Rapids, Michigan, there were sightings downtown of a…
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Stacie Tamaki’s tiny origami installation makes a big impression at ArtPrize 2016

by jennifer September 21, 2016

by jennifer September 21, 2016

By Jennifer Ackerman-Haywood While many artists like to go big with their ArtPrize entries, Stacie Tamaki strives to work as small as possible.…
Grand Rapids On Exhibit
Art Downtown: Let’s Go to Grand Rapids Friday Night (April 15)

by jennifer April 14, 2011

by jennifer April 14, 2011

Friday night I’m headed to Grand Rapids with my daughters for an evening of art appreciation. From 6 to 11 p.m. 28 downtown…
On Exhibit Quilting Sewing
Thornapple River Rippers Quilt Guild Show This Weekend In Hastings, Michigan

by jennifer March 12, 2011

by jennifer March 12, 2011

If you love quilts and you’re looking for something to do this weekend, go check out the Thornapple River Ripper Quilting Guild Show…
Grand Rapids On Exhibit Printmaking
Way Late To The Party, But Still Loved The Show: New Collection From The Pinafore Print Collective Is A Hit With This Sewing Machine-Revving, Apron Lover

by jennifer July 22, 2009

by jennifer July 22, 2009

It took me weeks, but I finally made it to The Sparrows, a lovely little “coffee, tea, newsstand” here in Grand Rapids, Mich.…

2 weeks ago by craftsanity I’m very excited to be adding a portable, indoor cyanotype printing set up to my studio that I will also be able to use to sprout my seeds for spring planting. Today is nice and sunny so I made a quick doily test print out on the deck. This form of printing is so much faster and cleaner than carving lino. However, I have no plans to give up printing with ink and look forward to continuing to explore all forms of printmaking. : ) #cyanotype #cyanotypes #sunprinting #doilies #sunprint #printmaker #fiberartist #fiberart #testprint
1 week ago by craftsanity Learning to embrace and celebrate life’s imperfections is a very freeing experience. I’m practicing this twice a week with muddy hands and wishing I had more time to spend exploring what can be made with clay and a bit of patience. #pottery #potterswheel #throwing #artschool #throwingpottery #grcc #potter #imadethis #art #mugs #mud #artist #imlearning #rookievibes #trysomethingnew #clay #handmadeinmichigan
5 days ago by craftsanity I’m finally weaving some new rugs for my house. : ) #craftsanitylooms #rugs #weave #rugloom #rug #weaver #handwoven #handmadeinmichigan #homedecor #turquoise
4 days ago by craftsanity Today I’m packing looms of all sizes to ship to Hawaii, North Carolina, Oregon, Florida, Virginia, Arizona, California, Georgia and Canada. Thanks so much for your support! I hope you all have a blast weaving with your CraftSanity Looms. : ) (Shop link in profile.) #craftsanitylooms #loom #weavingloom #weaver #handmadeinmichigan #weavingsupplies #art #fiberart #artsupplies #weaversofinstagram #handmadebiz #loommaker #etsysellersofinstagram
2 days ago by craftsanity I’m up way past my bedtime, but I did manage to salvage my day and end it well. I shared a peanut butter apple with my daughter on our way back from art school this evening and it tasted amazing. Life is sweeter when you take a moment to reflect on what really matters. I was the last student to leave this space today. #arttherapy #pottery #motherdaughterart #art #learningstuff