The Organization, Holly Branch of National Pen Women and Delaware's - Kent County Public Library sponsored a poetry event. I, as the president, worked with our county Library since June to produce this literary event. I was happy to introduce Jo Ann Balingit, Delaware's Poet Laureate, and Linda Blaskey, Delaware's great award winning poet, with achievements from the Mid Atlantic Arts Foundation. Jo Ann was appointed by our previous Governor. It was interesting to learn about her job and why poetry is important to all of us. It was a delightful evening with all poets bringing forth a story behind each poem, which makes the reading so personal. Many participants signed up in advance to read their poetry. It was a wonderful evening that we shall repeat.
Maria Bessette, N Taylor Collins, K M Hammond, Linda Blaskey & Jo Ann Balingit
Poetry Night Live, Nov 16
I really appreciate the creativity of the writers who sometimes bare their soul to read their special compositions. It is a wonderful way of expressing one's self. Thank you to all writers and our community library in allowing us to focus on a very special creativity experience.
Jo Ann Balingit, Delaware's Poet Laureate
Poetry Night Live!
Dover, DE
The Pen Women are sponsoring more programs with Kent County Public Library in 2011. Stay tuned for great literary events for writers and the public.
The Floorcloth Production Continues: You might be aware of 2 demonstrations I have given regarding " Creating Floorcloths." In keeping with a path that has been opened to me, I will be showing and demonstrating this traditional craft several more times in the local area of Dover, DE. Downtown Dover promotes artists and its mainstreet the first Friday of each month. This Friday, December 3rd, I will fbe the featured artist and demonstrate this craft at Dover's "Delaware Made" Gift Shop". A great place to purchase gifts and items made by Delaware Artisans and gifts with a Delaware theme. Tom Smith is the shop owner and has a great business which has withstood the test of time. The quality of the items are great and Tom is a very personable business owner. Hats off to this great Small Business. See you there on Friday, December 3. I will be working on a Delaware theme floorcloth complete with Blue Hens, Peach Blossoms, Lady Bugs and Holly Trees. There will be festive fair there and all over town.
Maria Holding Her Original Stencil
Floorcloth Demonstration, Dover Art League
I have also committed to demonstrate this craft at the Annual Farmers Christmas held at the Delaware Agricultural Museum on Saturday, December 4th, 2 - 6 pm. It will be a great day with lots of activities for the family. At night the Village will be lit and the buildings open to tour and see what the Christmas Village Life was all about. Many crafts for kids, demonstrations for adults and light refreshments. It was an annual event my sons, now in their late thirties loved to partake in "back in the day."If you are curious, yes we have a floorcloth production center at our home. I love challenges and designing floorcloths gives me the chance to do just that. I focus on traditional historical colors and adapt patterns that I like. The sky is the limit and my basement studio is a testament to all that is possible in the creative life of an artist.
Love to all & welcome December!
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