Miscellaneous things/projects to do

[geekgrl]

I've been brainstorming for miscellaneous projects to work on. After all my problems lately, (it's been a bad year), I thought it might help to do things that take my mind of things...
I have my BA in Art, and I've focused on Appalachian Arts in my program, too. I am negotiating with two places to come and speak on Appalachian Art/Quilting. (Yes, geekgrl can sew!!) I will probably discuss the history, function, types of design, etc.... Hopefully, I could get a class up at the local fabric shop with some activities.... maybe learning a pattern. So, that's my first idea for a project.. and I could even make some money at it.
I also thought about setting up a webpage, but not sure what to include on it. So, I guess that needs a lot more brainstorming.
Anyone else have any ideas for some projects? Also, I welcome computer-related projects, although I'm sick of programming.
Just trying to make my life a little more easy to deal with at the time.... maybe something interesting to think about when I'm need to think about other things.

[Knothead]

Hopefully, I could get a class up at the local fabric shop with some activities.... maybe learning a pattern.

THAT...is a GREAT idea.
Funny, I knew a woman years ago, troubled with the homelife, who decided to teach a certain oil painting technique at the local University...it was my first experience in oil painting.
I'm still grateful to her!

Well, if you like the older arts, from which in my mind quilting comes from, have you thought about weaving fabric?

Computer related, with your art talent and programming.. I would think graphic design would be a natural...

[howste]

have you thought about weaving fabric?

When I lived in Kentucky, I knew a couple in Berea (probably less than an hour from you?) who did traditional weaving in a shop below a bed and breakfast that they ran. If you're interested in this, I could look up their contact info.

Oh, and you could also join the Ministry of Avatars...

[geekgrl]

Thanks for the ideas....... howste, that couple sounds very interesting!

[Angela]

A webpage devoted to Appalachian Art would certainly be fascinating! I'm sure there is stuff already out there, but I'm also sure you would come at it from a unique angle.

Where did you study art?

I'm really sorry you've had such a bad year!

[geekgrl]

Angela,
I studied art at Morehead St. University in Morehead, KY (heart of Appalachia!) There is a great folk art museum there if you are interested in folk art. I know the curator, he's from England, and absolute folk art genius. He knows all there is to know!
I had some wonderful, talented teachers.

[TheBurningCat]

Hey geekgrl(BTW cool name both are things that interest me) I am sorry to hear you had a bad year! I hope it goes well for you in the future.

Oh yeah, Party On!

[fortysomething]

I like the idea of a website devoted to Appalachian art. Considering your background in art, creating such a page might be a fun way to incorporate your artistic talent into a technical format.

An Appalacian art gallery might also have a souviner shop. One that has some examples with downloadable patterns & directions for non-artistic types that want to try something new? Maybe include some desktop images or screensavers of your own artwork?

[Mead]

From the first part of your post I would have guessed you went to Berea, but Moreheads not too bad