Workshops and Open Studios are underway at the Thurber Studio:
Grief Circle Workshop:
Saturday, Feb 8 from 10am - 12pm — registration is open & almost full
Come to the Thurber Studio for a physical and emotional take on the classic sewing circle. There will be sewing, conversation around personal and societal experiences of grief, and some physical exercises aimed at finding our supportive center as makers.
Process through Portraits:
March 8 from 11am - 2pm — registration opens 2/15/25, spots are limited
April 19, 11am - 2pm — registration opens 3/29/25, spots are limited
What is an object that represents grief in your life? This could be something literal: a loved one's urn, a photograph of someone you've lost, or piece of clothing. Perhaps it’s something less obvious: a plant, a type of food, a piece of art. In these intimate, one-on-one sessions artist-in-residence Jennie Bastian is helping community members capture the essence of these deeply personal objects through photograph and reflection.
I’ll also be holding Open Studio days the last Friday of each month. Drawing, collage and fibers materials will be available for mixed media making. I will be available to talk about ongoing projects:
Feb 21 from 10:00am - 12:00pm
March 28 from 10:00am - 12:00pm
April 25 from 10:00am - 12:00pm
You can read more about my residency here, and register for workshops on the Madison Public Library calendar. Filter for “Bubbler” to see my available programs. Feel free to email me to set up a studio visit as well!
