Earth Day 2010
Posted in General by: jax1215Today is the 40th Anniversary of Earth Day. We have come a long way since the first one. I have found in traveling around interviewing crafters that they are very green. So many have gardens, chickens, compost heaps, etc. But all of them seem to have a closer relationship and respect to the environment.
There’s an artist in Brasstown, Kim Jouris, that makes wonderful art pieces from reclaimed items. She is teaching this in the schools around the area. What a great thing to pass on to the younger generation. Graham White and his wife, Sue, use every part of the tree to make different art. Graham turns bowls and other objects, Sue uses the smaller pieces for plaques, fan pulls, bottle stoppers, etc. What saw dust is left is put out in the chicken coop or the compost heap. Nothing goes to waste. They never fell a tree for their work. I really admire their dedication. Tipper from Blind Pig and the Acorn is another really green artist. Her art work is made on canvases found at yard sales, flea markets or donated, same with all the frames she uses. She has passed this on the her daughters.
So….hats off to green crafters. Keep up the good work. Thanks for being an inspiration to the rest of us.
Just Jackie
