Deb Plestid and Sheree Fitch publication: Sing in the Spring

Congratulations to fibre artist Deb Plestid and poet Sheree Fitch, who together recently published Sing in the Spring, a children's book of poems entirely illustrated with quilts.

A book launch and reading will be held at the Grace Jollymore Joyce Arts Centre in Tatamagouche, from 1-2pm on April 30th. Woozles Book Shop, in Halifax, will host a second reading on May 7th. Copies of the book may be ordered from Woozles, here.

They're Back! by Deb Plestid

Enjoy a short preview of their book:

Come meet Deb and Sheree in a recent CTV interview.

Deb Plestid is a SAQA Juried Artist from Tatamagouche, Nova Scotia. Learn more about this project on her website: deb plestid fibre art.

Spotlight on Deb Plestid!

 

 Fiddlehead Fern: A Blueprint for Spring (2022) by Deb Plestid w6"xh8"

 

Fiddlehead Fern, A Blueprint for Spring is Deb Plestid's contribution to the 2022 SAQA Spotlight Auction. Deb is a SAQA Juried Artist from Tatamagouche Nova Scotia.

Technique: painted fabric, painted fern, applique & machine stitched.

See more of Deb Plestid's quilted artwork on her website, deb plestid fibre art. 

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The SAQA Spotlight Auction is an opportunity for all SAQA members to showcase their artwork to a worldwide audience. Online entry forms must be completed by March 31, 2022. Check out the SAQA 2022 Spotlight Auction page for entry details.

Spotlight on Fiona Oxford!

 

Untitled, Fiona Oxford (2022) w6"xh8"

Our third Spotlight Auction contribution for 2022 is from Fiona Oxford of Waverley NS and Sarasota, Florida.

F.O.: This is a somewhat abstract Hibiscus that I see out of my window in Florida.

Created with paint and geli plate. Free-motion stitching and embroidery stitches on muslin.

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The Spotlight Auction is an opportunity for all SAQA members to have their work showcased at the 2022 virtual SAQA Conference. 

The Spotlight Auction is also an opportunity for SAQA Atlantic members to have their work featured on our blog, to be enjoyed by those of us not attending the annual conference. If you've contributed to the 2022 auction, please let us have a sneak peek at your piece!

Find out more about the 2022 Spotlight Auction here.

Spotlight on Hélène Blanchet!

Here's a sneak peek at Hélène Blanchet's 2022 SAQA Spotlight Auction contribution. 

Untitled. Hélène Blanchet 2022 w6"xh8"

Hélène lives and makes art in Cape Breton, Nova Scotia and is SAQA Atlantic's regional representative. She is also a SAQA juried artist. You can read about her work on the global SAQA site.

March 31 is the deadline for registering your own donation to the Spotlight Auction. Learn more about participating in the SAQA 2022 Spotlight Auction here.

Spotlight on Regina Marzlin!

Weather Bomb by Regina Marzlin (2022) w8"xh6"

 

Regina Marzlin, from Antigonish, Nova Scotia, is our first Atlantic Canada artist to reveal her 2022 SAQA Spotlight Auction contribution, entitled: Weather Bomb.

Materials: cotton, polyester, acrylic paint, embroidery floss.
Techniques: mono printing, painting, machine and hand stitching.

See more of Regina Marzlin's work on her website: Regina Marzlin Fibre Art

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GET YOUR WORK IN THE SPOTLIGHT!

The Spotlight Auction is an online event taking place during the 2022 SAQA Virtual Conference (April 29- May 7, 2022). This is an opportunity for all SAQA members to have their work showcased to a world-wide audience. You do NOT have to attend the conference to participate - bidding is open to everyone. All proceeds will help support SAQA programs.

Learn more about participating in the SAQA 2022 Spotlight Auction here.