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Shared visions

Posted in Art, Evanston Library, Handmade paper, Paper-making, tagged Art, Handmade paper, honoring trees, papermaking, storytelling, tree stories, Treewhispers on October 28, 2022| Leave a Comment »

I never cease to be amazed and delighted by the creative stories and art that are shared!

There were two trees.

They are friends.

They have a bird friend too.

Although they can talk to each other through their bird friend.

They cannot play or touch each other.

There was a road in between them.

Then they both grew up.

And one day they can touch each other’s leaves and branches.

They are happy now.

They brid friend sings a song for them.

SDG

I climbed a tree almost.

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Papermaking in the Reading Garden

Posted in Art, Artist Book House, Handmade paper, Paper-making, Treewhispers, tagged Artist Book House, Cori Paulsrud, Evanston Arts Council, Evanston Library, Handmade paper, honoring trees, Jamie Thome, Laura Antolin, papermaking, Treewhispers on October 24, 2022| Leave a Comment »

Again beating the drum of gratitude for Artists Book House sponsoring a papermaking event with the Evanston Arts Council Special Projects Grant initiated by community building activist Jamie Thome. Many thanks also to volunteers and papermaking enthusiasts, Laura Antolin and Cori Paulsrud who shared the an incredible autumn afternoon in the “Reading Garden” amongst the trees with all those who came to make paper and tell stories. It was a delight! Thank you, thank you!!!

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Gratitude and Joy

Posted in Art, Artist Book House, Handmade paper, Paper-making, tree stories, Trees, Treewhispers, tagged Handmade paper, honoring trees, papermaking, tree stories, Trees, Treewhispers on October 18, 2022| 2 Comments »

It was such a joy to share the creative papermaking process with adults and children alike last Sunday. Parent’s taught children. Children taught parents. Onlookers eased in to join the fun. Stories were shared and trees were celebrated.

Many thanks to Artists Book House for sponsoring the event with the Evanston Arts Council Special Projects Grant. Additional confetti to celebrate community building activist Jamie Thome ; amazing artist, fiber and pulp provider Melissa Jay Craig; Evanston Library and librarian (now papermaker) Laura Antolin; volunteers extraordinaires Michael Swierz, Katie Kucera and ABH Intern Kerrigan; and to all who shared in the papermaking/tree storytelling event. It was beautiful!

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Papermaking workshop!

Posted in Art, Handmade paper, Paper-making, Treewhispers, tagged Handmade paper, honoring trees, papermaking, Treewhispers on September 28, 2022| Leave a Comment »

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Papermaking extravaganza!

Posted in Art, Handmade paper, Paper-making, tagged Handmade paper, honoring trees, papermaking on September 6, 2022| Leave a Comment »

Photos by Sandy Libertini

Papermaking workshop with Sandy Libertini and Columbus, OH Grange Insurance Audubon volunteers in anticipation of the upcoming Jan/Feb 2023 Exhibition. Watch for further opportunities to get involved. Everyone is invited!

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Robin’s Egg Blue

Posted in Art, Calligraphy, Handmade paper, Kaligrafos, Paper-making, tagged Grange Insurance Audubon Center, honoring trees, Kaligrfos, Marth Slavin, Treewhispers on August 4, 2022| 2 Comments »

In anticipation and celebration of the upcoming 2023 exhibition at Audubon, I’m combing the archives to honor the commensalistic relationship of birds and trees. Here’s another l chance to enjoy Martha Slavin‘s lovely post, pondering, curiosity, and exploration of nature complete with a multitude of links for further information. Grateful for the connection, Martha!

https://marthaslavin.blogspot.com/2021/10/curiosities.html

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Poems

Posted in Art, Calligraphy, Handmade paper, Kaligrafos, Paper-making, Texas Council of Oaks, tree stories, Treewhispers, tagged Handmade paper, honoring trees, tree stories, Treewhispers on March 4, 2022| Leave a Comment »

Handmade paper and artwork/calligraphy by Kaligrafos Guild member/Dallas /Fort Worth Metroplex

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Grama’s Orchards

Posted in Art, Handmade paper, Paper-making, Texas Council of Oaks, tagged honoring trees, Kaligraphos, storytelling, tree stories, Treewhispers on February 15, 2022| Leave a Comment »

Handmade paper and artwork by Kaligrafos Guild member/Dallas /Fort Worth Metroplex

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Many hands, many helpers, much gratitude

Posted in Art, Handmade paper, Installations, Lisa Degliantoni, Paper-making, Treewhispers, tagged evanstonmade, honoring trees, Jamie Thome, Kathy Halper, Lisa Degliantoni, Liz Cramer, tree stories, Treewhispers on December 5, 2021| 4 Comments »

Hosted by Evanstonmade and sponsored by Artist Book House, Treewhispers along with a multitude of artists, creatives and visionaries illuminate the space at 921 Church St., Evanston, IL .

Lisa Degliantoni, Founder and Executive Director of Evanstonmade along with her Co-Directors Kathy Halper and Liz Cramer, launched the massive transformation of a former Urban Outfitters building into an energetic artist exchange and vibrant community outreach at seemingly a moment’s notice in early November. Now knowing the “trio of force” I understand their unparalleled dedication and drive, and the possibilities they employ.

Thanks to the sponsorship and eager assist by ABH Board Member, Jamie Thome the “growing of the forest” took shape in a timely manner. Janice Kiska, Cori Paulsrud and Michael Sweirz also gratefully stepped in for the final touches.

Installing and seeing the work in a new venue never ceases to amaze and delight me. On the handmade paper rounds I see the stories and art of those who shared them 20 years ago reverberate with those bound together only a week prior. These all feel like friends to me—friends bound with a common interest, passion and love for trees.

Enjoy the Treewhispers installation and a multitude of happenings until December 19, 2021.

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