Holiday Sale in Full Swing!

Our first weekend sale was lots of fun. So many of you came in to visit and it was great to see you. Our little shop looks so inviting and we have some wonderful creations. We'll be open again this weekend, and don't forget to stop in tonight (Friday, November 30) from 5 to 7 for a little refreshment. We'll also be open Saturday from 10 to 5 and Sunday from noon to 5PM. On Sunday we'll again enjoy a couple of hours of piano music by Lynn's nephew Charles. And, of course, the cider will be simmering on the stove. For any late onset panic, we'll also open our doors one last time this year on Sunday afternoon, December 16, 2007.

What You'll Find from Amazon Creek Studio

The needles have been busy in Eugene, Oregon, and at the Silkworm Gallery, you'll find scarves and shawls to meet all your needs, whether for a snowy day or an evening out! Above, on the right, is an angora scarf that will give you or someone else both softness and warmth. On the left, is a detail of a shawl that incorporates one of the loveliest alpaca yarns that I've ever found. You'll find more shawls this year, including those that work as either a shawl or a scarf.

Holiday Weekends at the Silkworm Gallery!

Here's a copy of our Flyer for this Fall. Click on the thumbnail for a full size copy to read or print. Then..... come visit us when we're open!
Scroll down below for information on artists and works available this season.

Lake Parlin Artists-Handmade Journals and Stringing Them Along Bookmarks

These are the handmade journals from Lake Parlin Artistsans who are two sisters from Jackman, Maine. Lynn discovered them while she was at a craft fair in Greenville, Maine. Their leather goods are all handmade, and dyed by them. Their designs are original and quite unique. They have journals, pocket books, and many other wonderful items of all different sizes. We were amazed by how incredibly affordable they are. Again, another unique Christmas gift. We are so pleased to have them as new guest artists for our Holiday Sales.

Notice the handstitching that was done on the binding. It shows you the attention to detail.

The bookmarks are made by Karen and Lynn, and you can see how they paid attention to detail, by matching them up with this journal.

My cards with decorative papers.

Here are some examples of cards that I make with decorative papers. I make cards in different sizes from a 4 x 6 photo down to a mini photo that is a 2 x 3 image. These make lovely Christmas gifts with or without decorative papers.

Both of these shots were taken in Nortwest Gardens in Eugene, Oregon, I was truly lost in flow when I was shooting. The garden was at its early summer peak.

The top photo card is, believe it or not, a Clematis. It is a sweet little bud. The Cone Flower is called Fiesta. It does look quite festive.

An old slide becomes quite a photo.

I found a box of slides a few months ago and lo and behold within lay this slide. It was a photo I took on a summer morning when the light was at its perfection. I have named this photo "We Don't Shine Alone~Clematis and its Supporting Stars". The clematis jumps out at us, but look at all the surrounding buds, and a budding Astilbe. From beneath it is surrounded by Lady's Mantle. Isn't that what our lives are like? When we move forward we have people and/or things that supports us. They surround us and shelter us.

This photo is a custom giclee print. The print size is an 18 x 30 photo, drymounted, double matter and framed to 24 x 36. All materials are archival.

DON'T FORGET TO DOUBLE-CLICK ON THE IMAGE TO SEE MORE DETAIL.

Keep checking back, because I will be posting images all week.

The Glass I

One of our new guests this season is Ellen Marshall who brings beautiful fused glass serving pieces.Come see what surprises unfold when she unpacks her boxes at the gallery.

Back by popular demand! Good Gourds.

We love having Chris Gooding and her fantastic gourds join us and we know you do too.

Paints, yarns, foils, and feathers, seeds, shells, beads, and leather: You name it, Chris weaves wonderful things together to make her enchanting creations.

Theses bird gourds are favorites.

And Chris always has some all new creations to share.

News from Feats of Clay

My mantra in pottery and gardening, which I think I lost for a bit there: "Above all else, have fun!!"
And I have been. I've been playing with textures and glazes on little plate and dipping bowl sets like these:


This got me in the sushi mood, so I began trying my hand at a few soy pots. Talk about fun! I've got a million ideas in my head for these.





I've also been making some
funky canisters.


As requested, I've been playing around with the "fish plate". I've made four. Each is quite different from the other, and 3 are not yet out of the fire so I can't make any promises.
But, don't worry. It hasn't been all experimental. I will have a collection of new porcelain mugs, along with a stack-o-bowls.


See you in a couple of weeks! Lisa