Rebecca Wachtman

Facebook.com/surfacedesignwa Well I had a pleasant surprise today!  I received an email from a friend who happens to be the Washington state representative for the Surface Design Association (SDA) .  She asked me if I was interested in becoming the Facebook Manager for the Washington State SDA (the Facebook page is https://www.facebook.com/surfacedesignwa ).  And of course, I happily said yes!!  The SDA is a fabulous organization whose mission is "To promote awareness and appreciation of textile-inspired art and design through member-supported benefits including publications, exhibitions and conferences." And specifically, the Washington State chapter of the SDA says: Surface Design Association – Washington is a member run organization .  We are a collective of hobbyists, beginners, teachers, collectors and professional full-time artists, who are all enthusiasts about the rich and textured world of fiber art and surface design. Together we: ...

Well is it just me, or is it hard to believe that Memorial Day weekend is next weekend!?! Which means I've got to get myself together... because I've been given the opportunity to demonstrate silk painting at the Fiber Arts booth at Folklife!   I'll be demoing silk painting (and letting the public play) on Sunday from 11am to 3pm.  Please stop by and visit!  Folklife is SOOO much fun!  Fisher Green - where the Fiber Arts Flashmob will be - see the facebook page for more info There's also going to be another Fiber Arts Flashmob at some time during Folklife.  I went last year and it was great!  I had tons of people stopping to watch me paint, and I sat near the most fabulous weavers!!!  This year, my daughter and husband are coming too... because they heard me rave about the fun events.  I hope you stop by Folklife - it's free to attend with tons of free music and other fun events.

The flyer for the University House Art Exhibition & Gala I just received the official flyer for the Evergreen Association of Fine Arts (EAFA)   University House Art Exhibition & Gala.  Your's truly, has 2 pieces of artwork in the show! So here's the flyer.  I hope you all can come - if you can, please RSVP to 425-557-4200 by June 10th! The gala is Saturday June 13th from 1:30-3:30pm.  Located at the University House in Issaquah (22975 SE Black Nugget Road, Issaquah, WA 98029). Here is a preview of my two silk paintings that will be in the show.  Please s ee my Art Gallery page for more info!: Magnolia's Life Recycled Magnolias In The Mist Hope you can come!

Well I did it!  I finished my first scarf.  And silly me, I decided it HAD to be a hand-painted piece... which resulted in over 50 hours of work! I am SO glad to be done! whew!!!! I do love what I made... but I think I definitely prefer working on smaller pieces - items meant to be wall-art.  My official test-piece I started off doing a test piece - which I am not sure what to do with.  It's really not what I would have done for an art piece..although it's pretty.  The beginning This is me at the Fiber 19 spring retreat.  I've begun to work on the scarf.  The scarf, back in my studio This is the scarf after probably 30 hours of work.  Each flower takes about 2 hours to complete.  Yes, that's my studio.  And no, I do NOT have a table/workspace big enough for scarfs!  A close-up of some of the flowers This is a close-up of some of the flowers.  If you look...

Magnolia's Life Recycled I am so honored and excited!  TWO of my pieces were accepted to be a part of this summer's EAFA  University House show in Issaquah, WA.    The show will run from June 12th through September 25th, 2015.   Magnolias in the Mist There will be an opening gala/reception on Saturday June 13th, 2015 from 1pm - 3pm with wonderful food, wine, and live music!  Everyone's invited of course!!  Hope to see you there!!

Some of the fabulous Fiber 19 team I had SUCH a good time at the Beyond Blue opening at the Sidney Gallery & Museum in Port Orchard.  It was a lot of fun!!   Me explaining silk painting I demonstrated silk painting, plus there were demonstrations of encaustic work and hand-embroidery.  Lots of fabulous people came to look at the show and watch our demo's (and enjoy the munchies!).              Watching the encaustic process I'm just so impressed with the Sidney Gallery and their wonderful volunteers & staff.  I HIGHLY recommend them as a venue - plus they are wonderful to work with!  A different view  (I'm working on a camellia) A special thanks to Pam Heinrich, the Sidney Gallery's Art Director for selecting Fiber 19's Beyond Blue Show to exhibit for the month of April!! Discussing mounting methods

Hi Everyone! This is the week I get to go on a semi-annual retreat with my Fiber 19 pals! HOORAY!   Courage available for sale at the Beyond Blue show PLUS, it is also the weekend of our Fiber 19 show Beyond Blue, at the Sidney Museum & Art Gallery in Port Orchard, WA.    We'll be there demonstrating our art as well as discussing our show.   Everyone is welcome to come join us - it will be from 1pm-4pm.   April at the Sidney Art Gallery Beyond Blue April 1 - April 25, 2015 Artists' Reception Sunday, April 12, 1-4pm The address is: Sidney Gallery & Museum 202 Sidney Avenue Port Orchard, WA 98366 (360-876-3693)