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This spring, I had the opportunity to participate as an artist in residence at Snow Farm, The New England Craft Program <\/a>in Williamsburg, Massachusetts, for two weeks. It was the first time since graduate school<\/a> that I had an extended period devoted solely to being creative. There were no limitations or requirements. I spent two weeks completely free, exploring new concepts and ideas.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Often with running Design Pool, I move from one task to the next without a break or time to breathe. Some days those tasks are creative and energizing, and other days they\u2019re the less glamorous task of an entrepreneur: bookkeeping, answering emails, responding to questions. Yet, the time in between is so essential. In that space, you can reflect on the progress you\u2019ve made and notice the small nuances that might lead to the next big idea.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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This is the first year Snow Farm opened its studios to two-week residencies in the spring and the fall. There is no instruction during this time, but artists have access to studio space and equipment. I had the entire fiber studio and dye kitchen to myself to create and enjoy. Even the building itself was inspirational. It was built in the 1850s. The interior architecture, floors, and ceiling beams inspired thoughts, stories, and eventually art.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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I\u2019ll confess, the idea of two weeks was initially a bit daunting. For starters, I had never been away from my business for that long. Also, knowing how precious time is, I wanted to make the most out of it. I created several finished punch needle pieces<\/a> during my time there, many expanding on my codebreaking concep<\/a>t. I also revisited bead weaving<\/a> and made small paper weavings as companion pieces. And with access to a full dye kitchen (a dream!), I dyed a lot<\/em> of yarn to bring home, along with lots of new ideas and concepts to work on in the future. Now \u2013 I just need to find the time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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