inspiration
Two summers ago, my then 87-year old father and I visited Fogo Island, Newfoundland where we visited many artisan studios. We visited with makers, watched them work, and left feeling immersed in the island’s culture. On Fogo Island, locals initiated a maker movement that turned their artisan culture into an economic engine. One of the things I love most about the Fogo Island movement is that it recognizes and celebrates “women’s work”. Sewn quilts and crocheted afghans were once born of necessity, traditionally associated with poverty, and undervalued. No longer! Quilts on Fogo Island are now highly valued and contribute to the sustainability of the local artisan lifestyle. Inspired by Fogo island, I hope to connect with visitors by demonstrating my creative process, and what is involved in bag making (and hopefully sustain an artisan lifestyle here in Haines Junction)! There are many maker studios in Haines Junction. By setting an example of opening a home-based retail/studio, my ultimate dream is to inspire others in the community to similarly offer their arts and crafts in a relatively affordable, and personal, way. I would love to think our community could eventually be a destination for visitors seeking meaningful connections with our artisans and crafters.
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