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Michael Gabrielle

June 19, 2017

For me, making art is and always has been a way of taking care of myself. Born and raised on the beautiful beaches of Southern Rhode Island, I came up north to study visual arts and psychology at Brown University. After graduating, I decided to put down roots and make my home here in Providence because I love the creative community and easy lifestyle this small, vibrant city affords me.

Over the years, my art has focused on drawing, illustration, woodworking, painting, and fiber arts such as knitting, sewing, and crochet.

Since stumbling into the world of macrame, I have found myself centering almost all of my creative energies into this beautiful practice. Making macrame is a meditative process for me, an exercise in patience and passion. In both the process and the product, macrame is intricate and complex while at the same time peaceful and calming. With a little practice and the right guidance, I believe everyone can find some beauty and serenity in making macrame.

Outside of making my own art, I work as a Program Director for PeaceLove, an expressive arts studio here in Rhode Island focused on mental health, mental wellness, and helping people use art as a way to feel better. I work directly with groups and individuals, and I also train front-line professionals to deliver our life-changing expressive arts programming to their communities.

Through this work, I’ve learned the importance of authentic self-expression and giving space and respect to our emotions, and in my own life I have found those outlets in macrame. By making macrame, I’ve found a way to express myself, to take care of myself, and to try to make the world a little more lovely – and I am absolutely over-the-moon-excited to share this journey with you!

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on the blog

a Sunday afternoon with Toni Lipsey, Mara Licole and Gaye Glasspie

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As The SQM HQ office shutters for the next little As The SQM HQ office shutters for the next little while (back online in the New Year) feeling like some sweet, silly drifting out on a paddleboard could feel pretty good right now. 2021<---!! 
Posted @withregram • @squamlove The soft air, the changing light... Squamtime is on the horizon. This dreamy video of @amygretchen by @emily_katz  #squamlove
May your weekend have moments of peace, ease and t May your weekend have moments of peace, ease and time for creative play 🌿💙

sketching from the dock by @dannaray 💙 #squamlove
Although Isa is currently on social media sabbatic Although Isa is currently on social media sabbatical, she WILL be with us in June! *happy dance* @poppyandgrayco #squam2021
It was such a disappointment to cancel last year ( It was such a disappointment to cancel last year (amid all the rest of 2020) so it is no small delight that we WILL be welcoming @maralicoleknits to the lake in June where she will be sharing an original shawl pattern and teaching brioche! I love her sock pattern here and the message from her launch last July about "just keep putting one foot in front of the other." Indeed. #squam2021
So thrilled TONI LIPSEY will be with us at the lak So thrilled TONI LIPSEY will be with us at the lake next Spring-- scroll through to watch her making this darling hat. Head over to @tlyarncrafts to see more of her fab videos and crochet inspiration! #squam2021
Looking forward to being together at a safe distan Looking forward to being together at a safe distance Posted @withregram • @curioushandmade Bye lake 💕💕 #squam2015 #squamartworkshops #squamlove
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