Welcome to Esther's Blog

Welcome to Esther's Blog

The World According to Esther

Mental Health and the Power of Creating: Fiber Arts

Meditation has been proven to help focus, reduce anxiety and increase energy.  It takes many forms; not just sitting in lotus position, chanting OM. My meditation has many forms- from coloring, and journaling, to knotting malas and doing Reiki.  May is “mental health month”, and as it’s on its final day, I thought I would […]

WeaveWeird in an Art Show!

I am so excited because this weekend is the opening reception for the I Got a Beer art show, being put on by Cigar City Brewery in Tampa Fla.

Uninhibited Exploration-Kids and SAORI

Last week I had the opportunity to assist my friend and mentor, Chiaki O’Brien, teaching SAORI weaving to K-5th graders, at the Blake School just outside Minneapolis.  To say it was an inspirational week is an understatement.

The Power of Community, Intention and Gratitude

Over a year ago, an amazing student walked into my studio. She is bright and energetic and was searching for her “passion.”  She sat at the loom and immediately knew it was where she belonged.

#WeaveWeird and New Belgium Inspirations

One of the things I try to do as an artist, is constantly push myself and my techniques. I love to “just try this” and “see what happens”.  Inspiration is constantly swirling around me, pushing my boundaries.