Annie Bananie August 2011 Newsletter

August Volume 1, Issue 1

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Annie Bananie “ In this way these workshops are more like a gathering of the spirit.”

As I write this I am sitting in the woods, overlooking a beautiful lake. The birds are singing and a light breeze is blowing.

I love nature and it’s effects on me. I feel so at peace and grounded when I am in her presence.

I think you would agree that July and August have been fabulous months with lots of sunshine and warm weather.

You might have noticed that the days are getting shorter and cooler. Whether we like it or not we are heading towards September and back to school.

As much as I am loving my summer of 2011, I am also

Felting is... 

Fun

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Easy

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Meditative

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Creative

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Inexpensive

excited to resume hosting felting workshops, that gather and inspire.

I love hosting workshops from my home. When we gather at the long tables in my big red room with bags of wool roving, a fun, creative vibe is created.

As we felt our projects and conversation takes a life of their own. When people leave they feel invigorated for having created a piece of art and to have connected with others. Many crafters leave with intentions of giving their piece of art to a loved one. That is precisely what I

What is needle Felting?

Felting is easy and fun. It’s the art of sculpting raw wool with a barbed needle. As the needle punctures the fibers the barbs pull the fibers upwards and they bind together. It’s like magic! There are no stitches to count like in knitting or a machine to contend with like sew-

ing. In this way projects are easy to put down and start again. It is highly addictive and meditative. My first project was doll making. I was so enamored with the art that I made 10 dolls in 1 week! Yes, I was felting all day and night. I could not put the needle down!

love about coming together and felting; the friendship, the creative expression and the giving. In this way these workshops are more like a gathering of the spirit.

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Mouse in a House Fall Equinox is but a month away, Thanksgiving and Halloween just around the corner.

What a great time to celebrate those great orange pumpkins that we see in the markets and maybe even in your garden. In this workshop you will felt a mouse in a house. The pumpkin is actually hollow which makes a perfect little house for your mouse. This cute mouse and

pumpkin take on a character of their own and make a great centerpiece for your dining room table on Thanksgiving or your nature table.

We will learn a short and cute story to go with your mouse so that you can use them as props. Children love to be dazzled with a little puppet show.

Come and join me and your friends in the Ottawa community for this fun workshop.

When?

September 21rst, 2011 Time?

19:00– 21:30 Where?

Address will be given upon registration Cost? $40/person includes supplies, light snack and tea Register at: anniebdr@gmail.com

When?

September 14th, 2011 Time?

19:00– 21:00 Where?

My house address to be given upon registration Cost? $14/ includes class and yogi tea

September Yoga Class Kundalini yoga incorporates pranayama (breath work), Mantra (meditation) and asanas (posture) to elevate you into a higher consciousness.

In this class we will learn a simple basic set that you can take home for your personal practice. The beauty of Kundalini yoga is that you can

do as little as 11 minutes a day to feel a difference in your life.

The class will be an hour and a half long followed by some yogi tea and hang out time. It will be a small class of 7 students. Come and experience this great wisdom. It’s time to invest in you.

Sat Nam...

Register at:

If you’ve experienced the wisdom of yoga you know that it leaves you feeling elevated and ever so good. It heightens your body awareness, stills the mind and deepens your connection with your self.

What is a Nature Table?

Mother Nature and one of her Earth Children

There is a nature table in Waldorf classrooms and in many homes around the world. It’s a special place, a shelf, table that honours nature. As the seasons change from spring, to summer, to fall and winter so does the table. In the spring

you might put a felted doll and name her Mrs.Thaw to represent the melting snow and coming of warm weather. Come summer you could gather as a family to make felted butterflies to decorate the space.

It is a great space for adults and children alike to remember nature and it’s strength and her year long story. Nature is within us, there is no denying it.

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Wool Anyone?

If you were to walk into my crafting room, you would find wall to wall, wool roving and batting. The colours come in various shades of yellows, pinks, oranges, browns, blues and purples.

They look so pretty and hold millions of possibilities.

with natural dyes. Nature supplies us with plenty of color choices for our natural fibers. Onion skins give you a shade of yellow, tea bags a shade of brown, beets red and so much more. Mother nature is our playground.

Available, Coriedale and Merino wool roving. Great for needle felting, wet felting and spinning. $2/meter

Also in my bag of tricks, I have 50 lbs bags of white roving. I plan on learning how to dye my own wool

I love to felt with my 6-year old daughter. It's a time when we both get excited about making our own projects and connect with each other while felting away.

She was so excited when we picked up another load of brightly coloured wool today!

-Nanda and Tray

Medium felting needles. Great for all of your needle felting needs. $1.50/needle

My Green TOY BOX Introducing my line of felting kits called My Green TOY BOX. Each 100% cotton bag holds enough wool to make 3 beautiful balls or wherever your creative mind takes you. That is what is great about felting the possibilities are endless. This makes a great gift for adults and children alike.

Although children will need help and supervision there is no better way to connect with a child than through creative expression. Children are fascinated by the magic of felting.

$20/per bag, includes a lot of fun.

Indigo Designs

Haley By Hand

Tweal

Workermade: The Handmakers Collective Learning how to sell handmade goods has been a learning curb. My friend Karie and I from Rehash walked the road blindly slowly, stumbling along. In our efforts to become successful in our trade we decided to form a hand makers collective called Workermade.

To make this idea reality we collected names and contact info of local crafters and sent an invite for our first meeting last January. Since that first meeting we have 15 very talented members.

This past June we had our first Trunk Show where each artist took a space in my home to display their

wares. We created a Facebook event and invited all our friends and family. A sign outside invited passerby's to feel welcome.

There was food, wine and great things to purchase.

The Ottawa community has a great opportunity to buy local. From jewelry, up cycled clothing, toys, food, crafting supplies and so much more.

If you missed Workermade June’s trunk show, no worries we plan on having another in the next few month’s. For now you can check www.anniebananie.ca for links to these amazing talented women.

Workermade wants to bring back the value in handmade goods and the value of you getting to know the artisans who put their heart and soul into making the products you buy.

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Questions? Inquiries? Comments? Please contact me: anniebdr@gmail.com At home: 613-421-0523 My Cell: 613-240-1845

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