Artisans Lane
About the Artist
Mother Earth by Sharon Krushel
During a very difficult time in my life, a wise counsellor compassionately suggested, “Look for the pieces of light in your life.” I began taking photography classes so I could capture some of the beauty around me, especially a wild tiger lily or a group of spring leaves back lit by the sun. I didn’t realize it at the time, but photography was becoming my therapy. My desire to share that light led me to start designing cards to accompany my photography exhibits. I am a musician, and I find designing a card to be like writing a song. The images are the melody, and writing a greeting, finding quotes, and writing stories for the back of the card is like composing lyrics.
The Mother Earth Book and the images within are a compilation of the images from my cards. Mother Earth is a luxurious, generous feast for the eyes that celebrates the wild beauty and biodiversity of the Peace region. The book is meant to be both educational and whimsical with captions, quotes and anecdotes, a sprinkling of philosophy and some fascinating fun facts.
Photographs by Sharon Krushel
About the Artist
Hooking in Peace
What do a retired Art Teacher (Debbie Monro) and Nurse Practitioner (Kathy Visser) have in common? They both found (rug) Hooking out East and want to share this "painting with wool" art form out West. Their focus is on teaching you traditional rug hooking skills with wool fabrics and yarns, as well as doing 3D proddy shapes and flowers.
Everything to get you started is available and ready for you downtown at the Peace River ART HUB. You can't miss the room full of yummy colors right in the front lobby. There are specialty dyed wools, affordable Briggs & Little yarns, bulky Merinos, silks, rug hooking kits, backing, frames, patterns, handmade hooks, books and how-to resources. Most supplies are locally and Canadian sourced, with hand lathed and hand forged hooks, built right in Peace River, AB. Specialty hooks are also available for those with hand mobility issues.
Stop in and give it a try, instruction is free. Suitable for almost all ages and skill levels. Peace River Art Club members can try hooking for free on Mondays during our weekly Come Do Art night, from 7 to 9 p.m. And, anyone can come and try during our regular business hours, Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays from 1 to 5 p.m.
So, what are you waiting for? Try (Rug) Hooking with us soon!
