Monthly Archives: August 2016

Sue Hammes-Knopf

So I had two women representing Jehovahs Witnesses come to my third floor studio door this morning. Definitely, a “first”!  Haha!  I sent them off with Studio ArTour brochures.  I believe they will be new customers! Sue Hammes-Knopf   # 16

Kathy Anderson

Normally my rust dye process involves steaming the wrapped bundles in an old enamel pot in the house, but yesterday I took advantage of the heat and humidity and let them do their magic outside. Rusty landscape spikes and onion skins are laid out on cotton muslin. Bundles after they have been “stewing” in the black plastic bag  for several hours. Unwrapping the bundles is always my favorite part… never know what lies within until the big reveal!   Red onion skins, rusty spikes and a fireplace screen combined to transform this piece.  “And what do you do with the cloth … Continue reading →

Sue Hammes-Knopf

I’m at that point of closure for this necklace.  The elements are coming together!  Yes, one at a time!  This process is very exacting.  This piece will be exhibited first at the Northfield Arts Guild members show, Sept. 1-24.  Then, (most likely), this necklace will also be shown on the Studio ArTour, at my studio, #16.  Come on by! Sue Hammes-Knopf