![We're starting off our 2026 Wednesday series with the quote, "I touch the future, I teach;" from Christa McAuliffe. This year will mark the fortieth anniversary of the Space Shuttle Challenger disaster [which occurred in 1986]; but, her notion that educators shape tomorrow by guiding students today continues on as part of her legacy. This sentiment is also being carried through the "I Touch the Future" Exhibition occurring at Carlisle Arts Learning Center [38 W Pomfret Street, Carlisle, PA 17013] which opens this Friday, January 09, 2026 from 5:30 - 7:00 PM. This show features one of our original artworks ["Sun's In My Eye," a 20x16" Mixed Media on Canvas from August 2024], and eight of our hand-painted scarves!
Artist's Statement / Backstory: When I first heard the show was being called "I Touch the Future" my gut reaction was cringy and gross. In taking a moment to pause and reflect on the sentiment of the quote, I realized it was beautiful and not as I'd initially thought it to be! My submissions for this show are the one mixed media composition and eight completely new scarf designs. As I've worked more and more with my acrylics on the silks over the past few years I've been watching how the colors bleed, move, mingle or separate, and can be layered with drying time. This grouping contains a few of my favorite designs to date; which hopefully means there are even more amazing things on the horizon in 2026!
Hope to see you Friday at the Opening or be sure to check out this exhibition at CALC before the end of the month!](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:v5m64ly2e37c6uhrukospoqd/bafkreididqdfzbgmayqxowxwykffaxovtw4kffyo6jmm2h4biatbpsfqmm)
We're starting off our 2026 Wednesday series with the quote, "I touch the future, I teach;" from Christa McAuliffe. This year will mark the fortieth anniversary of the Space Shuttle Challenger disaster [which occurred in 1986]; but, her notion that educators shape tomorrow by guiding students today continues on as part of her legacy. This sentiment is also being carried through the "I Touch the Future" Exhibition occurring at Carlisle Arts Learning Center [38 W Pomfret Street, Carlisle, PA 17013] which opens this Friday, January 09, 2026 from 5:30 - 7:00 PM. This show features one of our original artworks ["Sun's In My Eye," a 20x16" Mixed Media on Canvas from August 2024], and eight of our hand-painted scarves! Artist's Statement / Backstory: When I first heard the show was being called "I Touch the Future" my gut reaction was cringy and gross. In taking a moment to pause and reflect on the sentiment of the quote, I realized it was beautiful and not as I'd initially thought it to be! My submissions for this show are the one mixed media composition and eight completely new scarf designs. As I've worked more and more with my acrylics on the silks over the past few years I've been watching how the colors bleed, move, mingle or separate, and can be layered with drying time. This grouping contains a few of my favorite designs to date; which hopefully means there are even more amazing things on the horizon in 2026! Hope to see you Friday at the Opening or be sure to check out this exhibition at CALC before the end of the month!
Weekly Wednesday Wisdom!
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![Two weeks ago on Thursday, November 06, 2025 we held one of our "Sensational Silk Scarf" Classes. We had several people join us at The Art Center School and Galleries to create awesome looking hand-painted silk scarves. It's always amazing to see the ways in which class begins with blank white scarves and what amazing creations everyone ends up with at the end of the evening!
Unfortunately we missed out on getting the "finished" scarves from many of the participants [as we were a little busy]; but, we have a lot of great in-progress photos to share with all of you! If you're thinking you missed out on the fun we want you to know that you didn't! We're offering one more class before the end of 2025 and you can get all the details at www.craigscanvases.com/classes Enjoy the photos and hopefully we'll see you in one of our sessions soon!](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:v5m64ly2e37c6uhrukospoqd/bafkreicjwpq3elihestwcu4hl6nt4d3rm3dn2fqmagduizktxo54dqfxxa)
![Two weeks ago on Thursday, November 06, 2025 we held one of our "Sensational Silk Scarf" Classes. We had several people join us at The Art Center School and Galleries to create awesome looking hand-painted silk scarves. It's always amazing to see the ways in which class begins with blank white scarves and what amazing creations everyone ends up with at the end of the evening!
Unfortunately we missed out on getting the "finished" scarves from many of the participants [as we were a little busy]; but, we have a lot of great in-progress photos to share with all of you! If you're thinking you missed out on the fun we want you to know that you didn't! We're offering one more class before the end of 2025 and you can get all the details at www.craigscanvases.com/classes Enjoy the photos and hopefully we'll see you in one of our sessions soon!](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:v5m64ly2e37c6uhrukospoqd/bafkreifrvgzxjb7k4t2s7wsexktw5mfucukrw2m6ichturrbjzb3gslvfa)
![Two weeks ago on Thursday, November 06, 2025 we held one of our "Sensational Silk Scarf" Classes. We had several people join us at The Art Center School and Galleries to create awesome looking hand-painted silk scarves. It's always amazing to see the ways in which class begins with blank white scarves and what amazing creations everyone ends up with at the end of the evening!
Unfortunately we missed out on getting the "finished" scarves from many of the participants [as we were a little busy]; but, we have a lot of great in-progress photos to share with all of you! If you're thinking you missed out on the fun we want you to know that you didn't! We're offering one more class before the end of 2025 and you can get all the details at www.craigscanvases.com/classes Enjoy the photos and hopefully we'll see you in one of our sessions soon!](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:v5m64ly2e37c6uhrukospoqd/bafkreifnmvq7hpobm6wexcl7tdd53qohbxszlc3u74on25tgmbgnhixskq)
![Two weeks ago on Thursday, November 06, 2025 we held one of our "Sensational Silk Scarf" Classes. We had several people join us at The Art Center School and Galleries to create awesome looking hand-painted silk scarves. It's always amazing to see the ways in which class begins with blank white scarves and what amazing creations everyone ends up with at the end of the evening!
Unfortunately we missed out on getting the "finished" scarves from many of the participants [as we were a little busy]; but, we have a lot of great in-progress photos to share with all of you! If you're thinking you missed out on the fun we want you to know that you didn't! We're offering one more class before the end of 2025 and you can get all the details at www.craigscanvases.com/classes Enjoy the photos and hopefully we'll see you in one of our sessions soon!](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:v5m64ly2e37c6uhrukospoqd/bafkreiadxymtpncozp72g6bwucpz6msci53kh2ozoxze4onfmba7bdzz2i)
![Our next "Sensational Silk Scarf Class" will be held on Thursday, November 06, 2025 from 6:00 - 8:00 PM at The Art Center School and Galleries. If you've thought about creating a silk scarf for yourself or someone else; now is the time! Scarves make great gifts or you can gift the class to someone as their holiday treat [no wrapping required]!!! The classes are always a fun time of learning and creating; so, come join us!
If you're interested you can see more information and register at https://www.theartcenterschoolandgalleries.com/product-page/textile-workshop We have had some pre-registrations for the class; but, there is still time for you [and your crew] to get registered! We'll be there every step of the way, sharing with you the way in which we create our scarves so you can create your very own one-of-a-kind wearable or decorative artwork(s)!](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:v5m64ly2e37c6uhrukospoqd/bafkreih2lin2fx53hmga3xwtrhzbjz3w76nmebzgwakjbpeoakvwfjjami)
![Here we are at the fifth of the month ready to announce our August & September 2025 Craig's Choice! We are happy to share with all of you that we are offering discounts on ALL customer requested [commissioned] artworks!!! More specifically: 10% off any artwork on silk and 15% off any artworks on paper or canvas!
More Information: You select the colors, pattern, design, etc. for one of our silk scarves [the standard or larger size] and you'll save 10% off the total price. If you desire an original artwork on canvas or paper [in any media] make that request and save 15% off its total these next two months. Please keep in mind those original artworks can also be turned into a limited series of numbered prints, ornaments, mugs, greeting or note cards, etc. With the holiday gift giving season arriving soon, there's never been a better time to give the gift of original artwork or something featuring it!
Have an idea that's not listed here? Also, not a problem! This is just a jumping off point; so, we're happy to hear from you about what you're thinking and how we can help!!! To get started please visit: https://www.craigscanvases.com/commissions or contact us directly on social media, email, text, or call!](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:v5m64ly2e37c6uhrukospoqd/bafkreifuopqnexbxzy3jmuykvbhtxsiu5enxbud32hds4kxnw4pp7dvqmq)
