Category Archives: Studio

Fire Element: Opening the Heart

Posted on June 7, 2018 by Joan Conway

I learn through my collaborations with acupuncturist Cheri Reidy that Fire is the energy of early summer and like Fire we are infused with the ability to stretch to our full potential. In the Five Element Theory, the emotion associated … Continue reading →

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Poet Lesley Strutt: A Soft Activist

Posted on August 12, 2017 by Joan Conway

I feel deeply enlivened after our intimate gathering in the studio listening to Lesley Strutt, poet, blogger, essayist, playwright and professor. Lesley read her poetry as well as held a conversation on the poetic life; what poetry means to her … Continue reading →

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A New Direction: Reading by Joyce Helwig

Posted on February 28, 2016 by Joan Conway

  Joyce Helweg challenges us with her back cover blurb, ‘Have you ever dared to take a change in direction and do something you have never done before.’ This describes her first book, which tells of her wilderness trek with … Continue reading →

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Deepening into my vision

Posted on February 1, 2015 by Joan Conway

In June of 2012 when I chose the name for my studio, I recognized that words have power, that words could embrace my vision and if I was clear, I could make it a reality. I chose Green Blossom because … Continue reading →

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Studio Tour 2014 with guest fabric artists

Posted on May 9, 2014 by Joan Conway

Once again I am thrilled to be on this years Spring Studio Tour. Green Blossom Studio will be open to the public on Sunday and Monday, May 18th &19th. I have also invited two fabric artists and quilters from Prince … Continue reading →

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Noreens Children’s Workshop/Studio Rental

Posted on February 22, 2014 by Joan Conway

Noreen Spence will be holding a  workshop at Green Blossom Studio. This will be a great  activity for children over the March break as  she is an engaging and  joyful teacher. All interested please register with Noreen-details on poster. Green … Continue reading →

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A week in the studio

Posted on June 27, 2013 by Joan Conway

This is the first official week where I am at my home, working and playing in the studio. I can’t help but marvel at the adventures throughout this short time. A group of eight poets met around the table to … Continue reading →

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Annual Studio Tour

Posted on May 11, 2013 by Joan Conway

I am excited to be a part of the Annual Studio Tour. Green Blossom Studio is one of 14 locations featured throughout the long week-end. (My studio will be open on Saturday and Sunday. Monday I will be touring.) The … Continue reading →

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Completing the Interior

Posted on May 7, 2013 by Joan Conway

May, the month of new blossoms and freshly opened leaves; the month that the next stage of my studio is complete. My partner David took on the project, completing the wiring, insulation, and paneling. I am amazed at what comes to fruition with setting … Continue reading →

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Studio- ‘Whats in a Door’

Posted on August 13, 2012 by Joan Conway

Just recently a friend returned from a year of world travels. In one of our many conversations  of her journeys she commented on how doors and entrance ways had a very  significant place in the structures of buildings. They were … Continue reading →

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