pictured above: first row (l to r): Gaye Glasspie, Brandi Cheyenne Harper, Virginia Johnson second row (l to r): Mindy Tsonas, Tiffany LaTrice, Diane Ivey  Stitched Together :: a gathering to celebrate and discuss diversity & inclusion in creative maker spaces. Date :: Sunday, July 21st  Time :: 11:30 am – 3:30 pm Location :: Providence Athenaeum, Rhode Island Cost :: FREE* *You will need to RSVP, thank you. All available seats have now been filled. We will be sharing a video recording of the day’s … View Post

“Writing is important in the African-American tradition. We were not supposed to write and we would be severely punished or even killed if we were teaching people to read and write. One very important component of that tradition is not only naming what’s going on and maybe what needs to be changed but also what can you give people that makes them want to stand taller or, get up the next day and do what they need to do. How are you going to give … View Post

Squam in the City 2014 photo credit: Xanthe Berkeley Above is a photo of two friends who had not seen each other in many years but reconnected at a Squam gathering four years ago. This photo never fails to spark joy in my heart. These past weeks I have needed reminders of joy because my heart has been heavy with grief and emotional turbulence. When I began Squam, it was with the specific intention to help another woman reconnect with herself through creativity. It was … View Post

2019 Squam Lake retreats are now live Pre-registration for SPRING (click here) and FALL (click here) Retreats is OPEN (left) Wander in Wonder with Amy T. Won // (right) Alegria with Rosa Pomar I am so delighted to finally be able to share our marvelous line-up for 2019. With over 25 fantastic classes and inspiring teachers joining us from all over the globe, I am really hoping that this will be the year that YOU will join me at Squam Lake! As well as wonderful … View Post