Holiday Greetings

Holiday Greetings

We acknowledge the many challenges that face our world and our populace these days. Wars, intolerance, and climate change all present uncertainty and fear for all of us. We choose to be hopeful in the face of diversity, and wish that you all can find a time of...

Happy Holidays

As 2022 comes to a close, we look back at the year recognizing that there are at least as many great and good opportunities as there are challenges happening in the world around us. We are hopeful that good people and positivity from emerging generations will continue...
Seasons Greetings 2021

Seasons Greetings 2021

As we enter the season of giving and charity, we wish to you, our customers, collaborators, and supporters a peaceful holiday filled with joy and love and – as far as you can, safely, in this difficult time – the companionship of friends and family...
Happy Canada Day!!

Happy Canada Day!!

Hello friends: It has been awhile. We’ve been busy creating and have been posting regularly on Facebook but have been away from blogging here for some time. We’re planning to get back to it with more of our work and that of others for inspiration....
The Art of Learning, Part II

The Art of Learning, Part II

This post is written by Stephen Parsons. In my last post, I described my learning style and I promised to blog my progress as I explore a new technique through a new artistic production. The idea is to reflect on my learning process to see how it evolves and how it...
The Art of Learning

The Art of Learning

This post is written by Stephen Parsons. The Nova Scotia Community College, which currently funds my dream of a post-retirement life as full-time woodworker/ artisan, promotes a pedagogy of portfolio learning. This model places equal emphasis on student reflection on...