The Eagles Have Landed

We had the honour of being invited

 to

 the Grand Opening 

of 

Prairie Winds: The Sculptor and The Poet

This was a joint effort

between 

Ken Frederickson and  Ovide Mercredi.

We got to know Ken and Heather when we went to Quebec together in 2015.

I often tease him that I get the honour of 'knowing him when....'

Ken's sculptures were paired with poems written by Ovide.

This is Ken's first Gallery Show held at the Shurniak Art Gallery

Ovide Mercredi , Bill Shurniak, and Ken Frederickson

This Gallery is an amazing venue tucked in the heart of Assiniboia, Sk

Bill Shurniak has collected works of art from all over the world

and 

 created a fabulous home for his collection.

He purchased Ken's  'Fly Fishing' 

They will be on permanent display at their new home!!

Ken has had a whirlwind experience in his short time of sculpting.

All the stars alined in only a couple of years 

and

 was touching to see, how much this day meant to Ken and his family!!

These are some of Ken's other sculptures on display till November 25,2017

'Fancy Dancer '

 

'Lone Wolf'

'Buffalo Chaser'

 

'Bear Soul'

'Cat Tales'

 

'Treaty'

 

If the Gallery is ever looking for a fund raiser.....

What I wouldn't do........

 For a private tour with Bill Shurniak 

as

 he talks about where, when and how he acquired his fabulous collection.

He is rich with knowledge!!

I wanted to take pictures to show you all of his works 

but

you are just going to have to make the trek yourself!!

It was a great day for a drive. 

The fall colors were fabulous.

There were so many old homesteads tucked in the rolling hills.

If those houses could talk....

Such history!!

Our area has demolished most old farmsites....such a shame.

Just before heading home.....

Vern and Karen asked to sit at our table.

There were 120 people in attendance and what luck to have these two bless our table!

In about 3 sentences, we were talking about Bali!!

These adventurers had cycled Indonesia for a month 

and 

were a wealth of knowledge!

Thank you, Vern and Karen!!

NOW I am excited....29 days to go!!

I ordered the book on the way home!!

Thanks for making a great day even better...

Christa 

 

 

Artists Colony 2016

I have been anticipating this retreat for months

  The Artist's Colony at Moose Mountain Park

I was excited to sew in such a quaint and quiet atmosphere

I brought all my favorite things to hang in my cabin

I even finished a few things

such as this Country Chic pattern in Zen Chic fabrics

It was five fun filled fabulous days hanging out and sewing!!

I worked on my barn quilt which I could have sold 3 times 

but

 it's not done!!!

I didn't think of selling my 'wares'

I was just going to sew

 but

  people kept asking so I sold a few things

My first sale was my lunch bag!!

It's going to Australia with the Hume family..

Look at that cute girl in the background... 

Heather Piermantier!!

Thank you to all my friends and family that came for a visit!!

My second sale was my WOW bag which was purchased by Debbie Sorenson 

I was all packed up and heading home 

when

 Audrey Bonkowski asked for a peak!!

I did a quick trunk show literally....

She loved my last WOW bag and took it home!!

It was so much fun...

I am going to try to book for next year if they will have me!!

It was relaxing... at least from Justin's vantage point!

He told me to try it but I would still be in it....

I had a great view of the lake...

That little triangle on the lake is Maryann wind sailing!!

I had the honour of being there with Ken Frederickson who is sculptor

I teased him that I can say "I knew him when..."

 as 

he has only begun sculpting and is incredible!!

Shirley Rumble, Painter

and

Margaret Delainey...

(otherwise known to me as Brenda Blackburn's mom)

It was excellent timing too... 

The Red Market Barn of Kenosee Lake

 and

 the Happy Nun of Forget, Sk 

joined forces to put on a Summer Barn Supper

It was a nice evening of 60 people

shared communal style

My last project at the Colony was this Canadian flag

We live in an incredible country...

I was glad to take some time and enjoy it....

Christa

All Packed Up

And one place to go...

Kenosee Artist Cabin!!!!

This is the  Visitor Centre is located in the historic 1931 fieldstone chalet

 which

 is now a Designated Provincial Heritage Building, overlooking Kenosee Lake.

This.....

is one of the cabins I get to call home for the next 5 days!!

All kinds of artisans have had the pleasure 

to work on their art

Wendy Lang's eggs

in these quaint little cabins throughout the summer.

Ken Frederickson is sculpting...

Margaret Delainey is painting up a garden...

Nikki Jacquin is doing portrait painting

There are new residents all the time 

so

 be sure to check it out if you are in the area!!

I will be quilting on August 4-8th!!

Can't to work on this one!!

Stop in!!

Christa