Blown away by the amazing results from last weekend's Rotto Grotto grotto workshop at John Michael Kohler Arts Center! Thanks to the organizers and participants. Attendees were able to make their own personal grottoes from Fiberglass grotto shells I created. Participants brought many of their own materials that had personal significance to them . I’m really pleased with the varied and creative results. I hope to hold some more workshops in the future, so please stay posted on my instagram @rottogrotto and facebook page .

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Snaps from Nick Englebert’s Grandview site in Hollandale, WI. Seriously breathtaking and very well worth the trip out. The site is under care and hosts various events and workshops ~ I really enjoyed see the experimental style mosaic building made by community members- SO SO FUN

Memory vessels made at two workshops I held this week at @moonlight_retreat_wi and Nick Englebert’s Grandview in Hollandale, WI as part of an urban/rural art educators retreat hosted by @jmkac and the @intuitartcenter . Thank you for having me as a workshop leader and thanks to everyone who participated in making something beautiful ~ there’s so much potential to this art form and it’s awesome to see how resonant it is 😋

❤️ Had a very special full circle moment this week touring Jim Zanzi’s private collection of folk art in his home in Mineral Point, WI. Jim Zanzi co-authored the book “Sacred Spaces and Other Places ; a Guide to Grottoes and Sculptural Environments in the Upper Midwest” ~ reading this book was a pivotal moment for me in my decision to begin learning more about visionary art and start experimenting with making my own mosaic and sculptural work. Thank you @xoefiss @jmkac and @intuitartcenter for organizing the tour as part of an art educators retreat where I popped in to host a short memory vessel making workshop ( more photos from the workshop in next post!) #wisconsinfolkart #grottoes #midwestfolkart #jimzanzi

Some highlights from the past 3 days attending Arts/Industry pilot workshop hosted by @jmkac and @kohler @faythelevine and @gisellehicks among many others. Thank you ❤️ what a privilege to tour the many facilities within this incredible company and gain insight about one of the most unique art residencies in the world. As always, I’m left blown away at what is being accomplished and buzzing with ideas . Thank for you for this experience 🥰❤️🙏😘😍 [ first photo by @_maeve_the_wave_ ]

My two fav boiis ❤️❤️

Excited to host this MAGIC VESSEL workshop at @moonlight_retreat_wi next month ! For those attending, you are welcome to bring your own personal vessel and treasured objects to adorn them. I will also bring my own stash of vessels and objects to dig through as well. #moonlightretreat #memoryjug #memoryvessel #mosaic #piqueassiette #folkart #wisconsinfolkart

Continued ~ photos of the 37’ long community mosaic mural at @communicationmadison

Dear @alpal.ch , 10/10 I would make mosaic murals and pose with my hand on your knee in front of them again. Thank for you being just as insanely determined to accomplish something new and large and ambitious fully knowing it was going to be stressful and crazy and take up half your summer . Thank you for also establishing strong relationships and calling on help + guidance, the magic key that makes big things possible. Thank you to everyone who came through to make it happen : @musiva @smeretactics @anarno @physics_physicians @josieiscursed, Scott and @recordstoredropout, everyone who painted tiles and provided their opinions and input . This project was such a team effort and executing it Has been a pivotal experience for both of us in so many ways. We’ve learned so much and future looks brighter. Thank you all who came to help and showed your support. Please stop by @communicationmadison to check it out in person ! its THIRTY SEVEN FEET LONG for the love of god❤️❤️

One of my favorite things

FRIENDS !!! ❤️ This Saturday, July 20th at 1 PM @communicationmadison is our community-engaged mosaic mural reveal and we would love nothing more than all our buds & more to join us. This project has made a HUGE impact on ways @alpal.ch and I can collaborate and grow with communities as artists and allies , and we would love to share this experience with you . ❤️❤️