Decorating Easter eggs — specifically using traditional Lithuanian techniques, is my favorite craft. These techniques require a few simple tools and a lot of patience. Of the two methods — […]
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Geese not good at guarding, still loved
A desire to homestead runs in my family. Perhaps my sisters and I got it watching our mother grow much of our food in our backyard in the Baltimore suburbs. […]
Watts Museum ‘small but mighty’
If you haven’t yet visited the Royce J. and Caroline B. Watts Museum at WVU, you are missing out on a gem. This small but mighty museum hosts exhibits, events […]
Colorful embroidery thread and creativity can add charm to plain shirt
A plain button up shirt or other garment can be transformed into a charming one with one simple change — sprucing up the buttons. You can change the buttons altogether […]
Herbal relief to the rescue for back pain
A couple years ago, I picked some small willow branches (more like twigs) and leaves when a family member was battling a persistent fever. I knew willow bark contained the […]
MAC hosts ikebana classes — the Japanese art of flower arranging
When it comes to celebrating Valentine’s Day, few things are as iconic as flowers. To honor the special status nature’s blooms hold for the holiday, Monongalia Arts Center offered an […]
Quilting may not be her thing
Well folks, it happened. I have a new hobby. It was bound to happen — I hadn’t tried a new craft in a while. What surprises me is the craft […]
Never too late to learn — and MTEC can teach you
A few years ago, my father and I took two stained glass classes at Monongalia County Technical Education Center (MTEC) through its community class program. This launched for me a […]
Savoring special Christmas memories
Last year I watched “Blown Away,” a glass blowing reality competition show. I believe it was the holiday special. One of the prompts was for the participants to make something […]
‘Post Pan’ art exhibition at the CAC shows artist Shalya Marsh’s shadow side
One thing I really missed during the pandemic lockdowns was experiencing art in person. Now I’m ready to dive back in. Last week, I went to check out the WVU […]
