by zwackart | Feb 7, 2011 | Recent Projects
I have a friend who makes maple syrup from the trees on her land. Recently, she had a baby girl. She asked me if I would make a wall hanging in black and white of a tree to hang over her daughter’s bed. I have heard that the high contrast between black and white...
by zwackart | Feb 3, 2011 | Recent Projects
I’ve been tidying up around my studio. Feels like a great way to start the new year! Happy Chinese New Year, by the way. I rearranged my furniture and as soon as I got it all set-up, the sweater babies jumped on the couch and started mugging to get their picture...
by zwackart | Dec 29, 2010 | In the Classroom
Fairy Hut Building at the Natural Phenomena Conference in Whangerei, NZ was fantastic! The whole conference took place outdoors and was dedicated to nature education for early childhood in New Zealand. I led a workshop with about 20 participants, most of whom were...
by zwackart | Oct 22, 2010 | In the Classroom
Ben Franklin Elementary School, in Binghamton, NY, decided to make up a fable about how the skunk got it’s stripe. They called on renown storyteller Regi Carpenter to help Ms. Culligan’s class of second graders develop their tale. They called me in to help...
