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Ely Cathedral

9/24/2019

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​The construction of the cathedral in Ely, the UK, started in 1081. 

Sally and I climbed the 170 steps to the top of the Octagon Tower, a medieval feat of engineering - constructed in 1342. 

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Looking up into the Octagon Tower
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from the rooftop of the Octagon Tower
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Sally Roach, Maker Extraordinaire

9/23/2019

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Sally Roach, of Cambridge, UK, is a multi-talented basket maker, who explores multiple materials and techniques.
In addition, she has been a phenomenal workshop organizer and hostess.
Check out her website for more images of her work.

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"Australian Outback I, II, and III," painted paper and wire
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"Sunshine," plastic strapping tape and somband
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"Texan Wildflowers," jute, wool, and embroidery thread
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"My Norwich Roots I and II," painted paper and wire (on left). "Norfolk Roots," paper and map.
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"Wildflower Meadow," wire, fleece, cane/reed, ribbon
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"Termite Mounds I, II, and III," dyed cane/reed sculptures
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"Australia I, II and III," willow bark and wire
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"Summer" and "Poppy Field," dyed cane/reed
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Mad weave baskets, painted paper
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"Delivering Medicine to the Lungs," coiled wool (on left), twined wool and jute
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Weaving Cathead Baskets

9/22/2019

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What a great weekend! Fun and creative students! In Letchworth, UK.
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Chau Lee
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Jane Ingall
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Rae Gillott
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Debbie Hall
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Louise Thompson
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Sally Roach
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Iris
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Lucy Scott
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Tania Keane
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Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh

9/18/2019

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It was just as I expected: peaceful, beautiful, interesting, and colorful gardens.
​A joy to see. 
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Andy Goldsworthy's "Slate Hole Wall"
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Bridget Riley at the Scottish National Gallery

9/18/2019

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Movement in Squares, 1961
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Current, 1964
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Both "Movement in Squares" and "Current" are large wall pieces. They literally seem to move before your eyes. 

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November, 1990
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High Sky, 1991
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From Here, 1994
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National Museum of Scotland

9/17/2019

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Last year, the National Museum of Scotland, in Edinburgh, acquired my piece "Shelter" for their World Cultures Gallery. Today I visited. I am so very chuffed (proud) and pleased.
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Edinburgh Castle

9/17/2019

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St Margaret's Chapel-built in 1130
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Looking out to sea from the castle
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Edinburgh, Scotland

9/16/2019

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Calton Hill, overlooking the city. It was a long climb up!
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Views of Edinburgh from Calton Hill
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Hexagonal Weave in the UK

9/15/2019

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Wow! A busy and very productive two days! These are experienced makers who showed off their talents!
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Notice the perfectly crossed legs in the front row!
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7 of the 9 baskets that were created
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Anita Vozik
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Geraldine
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Polly Pollack
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Gail Romanes
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Janice Brooklyn
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Sally Roach
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Gareth
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Karen Lawrence
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Susanna Longley
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Cambridge University Botanic Gardens

9/13/2019

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It was a lovely and peaceful afternoon, strolling around the gardens with Sally and Martin Roach. 
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