Make the Most of Your Autumn

Pumpkins and plums, wool, 8" x 10"

 

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Now that the days are noticeably shorter and the nights longer, how do you make the most of your time? How do you use your additional time indoors?


For families with children, September means the start of school and many extracurricular activities. Many parents want their children to experience activities in many different areas and often neglect to make time for themselves. As a result, they often feel stressed by the tight schedule they create for themselves and their family.


What do you want to add to your routine during the shorter and cooler days? Will you pick up a favourite activity again or plan to try something new? Your first reaction might be that you lack time. However, you will feel much more satisfied with your life if you create a space for yourself and your needs.


While some people crave solitude in their leisure time, others prefer activities with friends or like-minded people to create new memories and increase the fun.


If you are looking for a creative community and are intrigued by working with wool, I invite you to my October lunchtime Ready for Pumpkins Workshop. Please ask me for alternative material options if you are allergic to wool or prefer to work with vegan fibres. We will meet for one hour every Thursday from October 5 to October 26, 2023, at 12:30 PM Eastern Time. You can join me either in person or by Zoom.

The workshop offers you a fantastic activity to break up your day because needle felting is very relaxing and exciting at the same time. Creating art is an excellent way to express yourself in a non-verbal way and to add some fun to your daily life, especially when you have a rough day. Plus, the possibilities of working with wool are endless. Creative activities help you to focus playfully, and most of us can use more playtime in our lives. Therefore, your creative break might even increase your productivity in the afternoon.

Pumpkins, viscose, 5.75" x 9"

The rich colours of this autumn project of orange pumpkins and dark purple grapes or plumes create the perfect mood for October. Can you almost smell the delicious fall spices like cinnamon, ginger and nutmeg in the air that make you feel cozy?


Tomorrow is the first day of autumn. Enjoy the beauty of the season with its colourful leaves! Next week, I will post a blog about the fantastic time on Prince Edward Island.