Celebrating Our 2014 Open Studios Tour.

This was the 5th year of the Washington County Open Studios tour.  Peg Falconer Weber started out with a vision and only 17 other artists.  This year, 40 artists opened their studios across Washington County in October and came together in December to celebrate.

The artists arrived at Pam Nichol's home and studio with plates of munchies and desserts and wine and stories.  Emma Weber shared a slide show of studios, art, visitors and the live coverage from KPTV's Good Day Oregon.  Peg shared her new visions for the group's future and artists stepped up to take on the new challenges to move forward.

Toasts were made.   Desserts were enjoyed.  Hostess, Pam showed off her new studio space.

All in all it was a great way to celebrate another successful year for Washington County Open Studios tour.

A Chat With Terry Grant, Fiber Artist.

This new blog series of artist chats is a way to help our artists and visitors get to know each other better.  

One thing you may not know about Terry is how much work she does for our group.  Terry has been the person in charge of registration for Washington County Open Studios.  She’s put together all the online registration forms and collected all the photographs for the catalog.

Now, let’s grab a cup of coffee or tea, sit down and find out more about fiber artist, Terry Grant’s art journey.

Terry, What got you interested in art? 

"My mother was an artist and I probably picked up on her interests at an early age. I started drawing as a very small child and it became my favorite thing to do. I was never NOT interested in art!"

Why do you love what you do?

"It is a total escape from the world."

 

What’s your favorite part of your process?

"I love the process of taking an idea from concept to product, but especially the handling of the fabrics and materials and the way time slips away as a project takes shape. It is very contemplative."

What weird and different material or technique do you use?

"I am currently working with recycled fabrics, specifically men's shirts which I overdye and use."

When people come to your studio, what will they see you doing …what part of your process?

"I plan to be working on the stitching of a piece. People seem to be intrigued by how the fabric comes together and especially the stitching that adds depth and texture."

To see more of Terry’s work, visit her website and blog at http://andsewitgoes.blogspot.com

 And remember, you can visit her studio October 18-19 from 11 am-5pm during the Washington County Open Studios Tour.