Day 8 and when you enter the church or the wood shop there is noise and activity. Knitting, sewing, hooking, sketching, painting, 3D imaging, sawing, hammering, on and on in an endless soundscape of creativity ...Schedule for Day 8
9 AM - All gather at the Barr’d Islands Church
Coffee and refreshments
10 AM - Presentations by several of the Participants:
Gudbjorg Jakobsdottir
Eric Demay
Jonathan Mandeville
Jeff Baggs
12 PM - Free time - self directed work and research
7 PM - Pot luck dinner and studio visit at the Wind and Waves Guild house in Shoal Bay
Once again the morning starts with a round of presentations by the participants, but the day ahead is in everyone's mind. Lots of work needs to get done because tomorrow is an input day. In the meantime everyone enjoys the presentations and in this photo Pall Einarsson looks on while Jeff Baggs shares some original music with the group.
At about 12:30 everyone heads to Nicole's Cafe for lunch. I tag along for a coffee and invite the participants to come and check out my renovation project for some finds. So far the participants have been extremely lucky to receive lots of materials for inspiration and for repurposing and incorporating into their projects.
Little design boroughs pop up everywhere. Knitting and hooking here, measuring and planning there. Required tools for this workshop come in all shapes and sizes as computers mingle with wool, drills, plywood and sailcloth. The work is eager and exciting. And what better way is there to end this fervor then a trip to the Guild House in Shoal Bay for a potluck dinner?
In the evening everyone heads to the Guild house for a tasty treat and a chance to explore the abundance of beautifully handcrafted artistry lying everywhere at this lovely studio. This is the home of the Wind and Waves Crafts Guild. The food is laid out and there is barely enough room in the kitchen to fit it all. The lovely guild ladies have certainly went all out on this one and after all is said and done the participants can certainly let everyone know how well fed you will be with a visit to Fogo Island.
After everyone has looked around the house, had their fill of delicious dishes and desserts they sit and enjoy some music or learn how to hook or crochet. The guild is more than pleased to offer a little of both.
Guild member Carol Penton, of Joe Batt's Arm, sings us a few tunes and soon everyone joins in with an impromptu chorus of 'Jolene'. The night ends on a high note and everyone leaves feeling full and relaxed after a long day of work and play.
+ + + Greg White
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