Podcasts about Northwest School

In this episode we speak with Dr. Kevin Boston from the University of Arkansas at Monticello to discuss a recent landmark Supreme Court decision Loper Bright Enterprises v. Raimondo (2024) that overturned a long-standing precedent for federal agency authority on interpreting intent of Congressional legislation.  Dr. Boston received a Ph.D. In Forest Engineering at Oregon State University (1996) and has a JD, from the Northwest School of Law at Lewis and Clark College (2016). Dr. Boston has been working in the field of forestry as a registered forester across the globe since the early 80s and has submitted an Amicus Curiae to the Supreme Court for Decker v. Northwest Environmental Defense Center case from 2012-2013. For questions or comments, email us at timberuniversity@gmail.com.

In this episode we speak with Dr. Kevin Boston from the University of Arkansas at Monticello to discuss a recent landmark Supreme Court decision Loper Bright Enterprises v. Raimondo (2024) that overturned a long-standing precedent for federal agency authority on interpreting intent of Congressional legislation.  Dr. Boston received a Ph.D. In Forest Engineering at Oregon State University (1996) and has a JD, from the Northwest School of Law at Lewis and Clark College (2016). Dr. Boston has been working in the field of forestry as a registered forester across the globe since the early 80s and has submitted an Amicus Curiae to the Supreme Court for Decker v. Northwest Environmental Defense Center case from 2012-2013.  For questions or comments, email us at timberuniversity@gmail.com.  

The Boat Geeks #23 - Sean Kooman (Lead Boat Building Instructor)Recorded 9.6.24 at the Port Townsend Wooden Boat FestivalIn 2011, Sean became a wood boat building instructor at the Northwest School of Wooden Boatbuilding. Since 2015 he has been the lead instructor, training hundreds of new boat builders in the art of wood boat building.Recorded on location in the Fisheries Supply "Live at the Wooden Boat Festival Stage" during the 2024 Port Townsend Wooden Boat Festival (PTWBF), your hosts Darren and Daeron take a deep dive into the world of boating.This episode: The Boat Geeks discover how a Minnesota farm boy became one of the most influential instructors in wooden boat building. Hint: his very first boat (built when he was 17) wasn't quite the success he hoped it would be! Sean now educates and inspires new boat builders, from kids fresh out of high school to men and women in their 50s and 60s.Brought to you by the Boater's Guide, a free mobile app for PNW boaters. Available on iOS and Android devices, The Boater's Guide is information and adventure right at your fingertips, right when you need it. Download for free in the App Store or Google Play: https://www.pnwboatersguide.com/boaters-guideNorthwest School of Wooden Boatbuilding: https://nwswb.edu/NWSWB YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@NWBOATSCHOOLPort Townsend Wooden Boat Festival: https://woodenboat.org/PTWBF YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@UCCbRYsT1E2kh7Fui97_wJfw Northwest Maritime Center: https://nwmaritime.org/Be sure to like and subscribe, and tell your boating friends! For more information on The Boat Geeks, visit https://www.theboatgeeks.com/Look for new episodes of The Boat Geeks on the 1st and 15th every month. Be sure to like, subscribe, and share with your boating friends!

The Boat Geeks #17 - Betsy Davis (Executive Director, Northwest School of Wooden Boatbuilding)Recorded 06.26.24Betsy has been at the helm of the Northwest School of Wooden Boatbuilding for many years, and has helped chart tremendous growth and expansion including the new Marine Systems Program. She also happens to own the classic MV Glory Be, a 110-year old piece of Pacific NW history. Recorded aboard their floating studio in Port Townsend, WA, in the heart of the Pacific Northwest, Daeron and Darren take a deep dive into the world of boating.This episode: Daeron and Darren are amazed at the life (or, as Betsy puts it, the "nine lives") of 'Glory Be', a 1914 bridgedeck cruiser built by the grandfather of the Grandy Boat Co. in Seattle, WA. After an eventful first few years, 'Glory Be' settled in as a typical family cruising boat. That is until 2002 when she burned and sank in a marina fire! Hear Betsy describe the incredible scenes in the aftermath, as well as the three-year restoration process. Betsy is the Executive Director of the famed Northwest School of Wooden Boatbuilding in Port Hadlock, WA. Founded in 1981, the School has taught wooden boatbuilding and marine systems skills to more than 1,600 students from around the world. They offer a full-time 12-month Associate of Occupational Studies (AOS) degree in Wooden Boatbuilding; a 9-month diploma program in Marine Systems; and 5-day Intensives in Marine Electrical, Corrosion, Diesel Engines, Plumbing, and Outboard Engines.For more information on the Northwest School of Wooden Boatbuilding: https://nwswb.edu/Northwest School of Wooden Boatbuilding YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@UCkXxrnlmi9LrlrKa5bvGmFg John Sabella (Producer of "Throwbacks to a Golden Age of Northwest Boats"): https://www.youtube.com/@UCyddKlRAFc4ZNE-NA0mX-_g The Boat Geeks are brought to you by the Boater's Guide, a free mobile app for PNW boaters. Available on iOS and Android devices, The Boater's Guide is information and adventure right at your fingertips, right when you need it. Download for free in the App Store or Google Play: https://www.pnwboatersguide.com/boaters-guideLook for new episodes of The Boat Geeks on the 1st and 15th every month. Be sure to like and subscribe, and tell your boating friends! For more information on The Boat Geeks, visit https://www.theboatgeeks.com/

The Boat Geeks #15 - Kevin Ritz (ABYC Master Technician)Recorded 05.23.24Kevin, an ABYC Master Technician and Marine Systems Program Director at the Northwest School of Wooden Boatbuilding, turned his own family tragedy into a mission to prevent other tragedies and save lives. After losing his son to Electric Shock Drowning in 1999, he became a world renowned expert in marine electrical systems and founded the Electric Shock Drowning Prevention Association. Recorded aboard their floating studio in Port Townsend, WA, in the heart of the Pacific Northwest, the two Ds take a deep dive into the world of boating.A personal message from Daeron and Darren regarding this episode: This is our 15th full podcast and 100th video, and we don't think we'll ever do another one this important. When we started The Boat Geeks, education was the driving force. Both in terms of educating other boaters and ourselves. In this show, we discuss with Kevin what happened to his son Lucas and the causes of Electric Shock Drowning (ESD) starting at the 29:30 mark of the video. Leading up to that, we get to know Kevin and his background, as well as his boat and current position as Marine Systems Program Director at the Northwest School of Wooden Boatbuilding in Port Hadlock, WA.Electric Shock Drowning claims new victims every year, most recently claiming an 18-year-old in Virginia on July 4th ( https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2024/07/08/jesse-hamric-electrocuted-smith-mountain-lake-virginia/74329714007/ ). What makes it even more heartbreaking is it's an otherwise avoidable tragedy. It is our sincere hope that this video helps spread awareness about ESD, and that it might help save lives.For more information on the Electric Shock Drowning: https://www.electricshockdrowning.org/Electric Shock Drowning Educational Resources: https://www.electricshockdrowning.org/esd-resources.htmlU.S. Coast Guard Study mentioned by Kevin: https://www.electricshockdrowning.org/uploads/4/8/5/6/48564375/uscg_grant_2008.226165406.pdfNorthwest School of Wooden Boatbuilding: https://nwswb.edu/The Boat Geeks are brought to you by the Boater's Guide, a free mobile app for PNW boaters. Available on iOS and Android devices, The Boater's Guide is information and adventure right at your fingertips, right when you need it. Download for free in the App Store or Google Play: https://www.pnwboatersguide.com/boaters-guideLook for new episodes of The Boat Geeks on the 1st and 15th every month. Be sure to like and subscribe, and tell your boating friends! For more information on The Boat Geeks, visit https://www.theboatgeeks.com/

​Sunday Sermon by Ian Bissell, Preaching Intern with the Northwest School of Discipleship — Each of us has been given the gift of a ministry by God. What can we do to engage in that ministry effectively, in spite of dangers both external and internal? We draw from Paul's instructions to Timothy to help us as we serve the Lord. Text: 2 Timothy 4:1-8

Kim Bauer is a well-known expert and educator in the field of Animal Acupressure and Massage. She began her coursework in Animal Acupressure and Traditional Chinese Medicine in 1999 and then in January of 2005 after fourteen years as a Middle School and Elementary School teacher, Kim created her business, Animal Ease Therapies. She creates individualized, integrated bodywork sessions for each animal that combines her knowledge of Acupressure, Massage, Temperament Typing, and numerous other modalities that she has studied over the years. Additionally, Kim is an instructor for the Northwest School of Animal Massage and oversees and teaches the Acupressure certification programs as well as a number of online course offerings.

There's Magic in Pet Massage with Lola Michelin on All Paws Pet Talk TV Lola Michelin founded the Northwest School of Animal Massage in 2001. She has practiced animal massage for over 30 years and massage for people since 1998. A graduate of the Animal Science program at Michigan State University, she has work experience in both the veterinarian and zoological fields. Currently, Lola maintains a private practice for animals in addition to teaching and curriculum development. She consults with zooligical park veterinary teams and owns Paxhia Farm, an equine retirement and rehabilitation facility on Vashon Island. She speaks and writes regularly on the topic of animal bodywork and is active in promoting standards of practice and legislation for the industry. Her interests include equestrian competition, rowing and sustainable farming. Her work has been featured in numerous magazines and she appears on television and radio as an advocate for animal therapies. Director and Founder of the Northwest School of Animal Massage

By the time this episode ends, eight teams will remain in The Battle of Evergreen Park...and several upsets occurred this week. Did your favorite survive? Is your bracket busted? Get the results and get ready for The Elite 8! Mike Brazel of Northwest School's Boosters announces a new fundraiser that should interest a lot of local artisan vendors. Plus, get all your weekly local news, stories, events and laughs in "30 Minutes of Good!" Brought to you by The First National Bank of Evergreen Park!  Find the account that is right for you AND get your FREE EP Podcast Car Magnet there today! Get the latest news and information concerning everything going on in and around Evergreen Park and stay connected to your neighbors! New On-Demand Podcasts release on Mondays, with weekend specials on some Fridays. Every week Evergreen Park residents join their neighbors Chris & Hannah at a 9-foot homemade basement bar. Listen, interact & get all of your free subscription options at theEPpodcast.com​!

Kim Bauer is a well-known expert and educator in the field of Animal Acupressure and Massage. She began her coursework in Animal Acupressure and Traditional Chinese Medicine in 1999 and then in January of 2005 after fourteen years as a Middle School and Elementary School teacher, Kim created her business, Animal Ease Therapies. She creates individualized, integrated bodywork sessions for each animal that combines her knowledge of Acupressure, Massage, Temperament Typing, and numerous other modalities that she has studied over the years. Additionally, Kim is an instructor for the Northwest School of Animal Massage and oversees and teaches the Acupressure certification programs and several online course offerings.

Sunday Sermon by Thomas Yukich, Preaching Ministry Intern at the Washougal Church of Christ, in conjunction with the Northwest School of Discipleship — The direction we're looking in life matters, both when we're driving (Keep your eyes on the road!) and as we walk with God. From Peter's first letter to the church, we examine some directions we need to look in order to live faithfully for God. Text: 1 Peter 5:1-11

Naida Valencia originally hails from the West Coast of the US, but holds a strong identity within her Chilean and Colombian heritage. A theater virtuoso from the age of 9, she attended The Northwest School of the Arts, as well as the acting division of UCLA's School of Theater, Film and Television. Since then her career has been an eclectic mixture of marketing, management, writing, event planning and overall industry involvement. She currently works as a marketing manager for Whatevergroup, a production company in Northern Finland. Whatevergroup is a TV and film production company based in Oulu, Finland. The company was initiated in 2011 and is run by three writer producers: Antti Kaarlela, Antti Kairakari and Aleksi Puranen. A modest, yet dynamic team runs the engine of this enterprise, setting the course for unique and ambitious horizons. Whatevergroup sets itself apart as one of the primary industry players within the northern regions of Finland. Brandishing an eclectic profile of enthralling pieces, such as the Evilside thriller series for Elisa Viihde and the family feature Susikoira Roi for Cmore MTV3.

In this “Tea Talks Roundtable,” Jiling discusses the topic of “Food as Medicine” with herbalists Christa Sinadinos, Rona Leah, Jana Kilgore, and Mary Colvin. With our collective herbal experience as two professional cooks, three book authors, two herb school founders, and five herbalists working with different populations, teaching styles, and botanical expertise-- you can expect a fun and delicious conversation!    We explore: • everyday strategies to integrate Food as Medicine into your average diet and lifestyle • delicious culinary spices  • common wild herbs (in different bioregions) to supplement standard kitchen herbs • easy to find foods and herbs that can be used medicinally while traveling • breakfast strategies and considerations   • nutritional snacks • different preparations for common wild herbs  • specific recipes like Rona's Herb Sauce, Demulcent Waters, Christa's Schug, and Jana's Morning Chai!    Learn more about these herbalists below: 

Thank you all for tuning in to this month's musings in the Herbal Sensorium where I bask in the paradox of Valerian (Valeriana officinalis) and go on a declarative journey into the idea that the Art of herbalism is actually our superpower...As per usual, I have a ton of links for you to explore:Aromatic Medicine Garden Membership with the Northwest School of Aromatic MedicineAromatic Distillation workshop at Oshala Farm, July 2023Essence of Place workshop in Scotland, August 2023Herbal Practice Connexion (HPX)Clinical Forms in Herbal Practice, May 2023International Herb Symposium, June 2023William Cook, 1869, The Physiomedical DispensatoryFinley Ellingwood, 1919, The American Materia MedicaJohn Scudder, 1870, Specific Medications and Specific MedicinesWilliam Salmon, 1710, Botanologia, or The English Herbal

Christa Sinadinos is the author of The Essential Guide to Western Botanical Medicine, and is the founder and director of the Northwest School for Botanical Studies in Fieldbrook, California, where she has trained hundreds of students. She has more than 25 years of experience as a clinician, teacher, gardener, and medicine maker.In this episode, we have one of those aha moments with Christa. We were chatting about herbal garnishes like parsley, and Christa said...When we think about any of the herbs that people use to decorate the plate, they often are good for digestion.Then we started to rack our brains thinking about all of the the herbal garnishes we've ever seen: mint, lemon, parsley — all herbs that promote healthy digestion! These herbal garnishes have been passed down for generations as a simple kitchen herbalism remedy for digestive health, but we never thought about garnishes this way until chatting with Christa.In addition to totally blowing our minds about garnishes, Christa shares how to work with angelica, the surprising health benefits of parsley, her #1 herbal condiment for immunity, and how she wrote our favorite herb book.Get a special offer on HerbMentor at HerbMentorRadio.comBuild your herbal first aid kid with your Herbal Preparation Cards at Herbal.CardsALSO... while supplies last, readers will receive $20 off Christa's book The Essential Guide to Western Botanical Medicine with the promo code LHSave$20.

Learn more and register for The Botanical Resins Workshop Series Resins can be an overlooked substance when it comes to herbalism.  They're common in aromatherapy, incense and perfumery, but what about the rest of their countless benefits? Resins can be used in balms, salves, liniments, creams, serums, massage oils, body butters and so on.  The ancient systems of medicine treasured resins so much and often referred to them as “liquid gold,” and “food of the gods”. Resins have been prized over the ages for their use in beauty products and skin care preparations, and of course, for their aromas… We're excited to share an amazing new series – which is ALL about resins – from our friend  Evan, founder of The Northwest School of Aromatic Medicine. It's called The Botanical Resins Workshop Series.  In this free course he's making it a point to talk about the many different ways resins can be used.  He'll help you see why resins are so precious and often have MORE medicine and aromatics than a lot of other botanicals you might be working with. He's also going to walk you through how to make infused resin oils and resin-based salves that can be used for superior first aid, skin care, and much more.  Join this complimentary workshop and start watching the first lesson now.  This fun and informative series is available for a limited time so be sure to sign up today! Hope you enjoy

Thursday, October 6 on Urban Forum Northwest: *Congressman Hank Johnson (D) GA-4, he serves on the House Judiciary Committee; the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, the latter committee will have oversight responsibility for how Minority Contractors/Businesses will participate in rebuilding of the country's roads, bridges, and other components of the infrastructure. *Estela Ortega, Executive Director, El Centro de la Raza, the organization started out in an abandoned Beacon Hill Elementary School fifty years ago this month. The organization has successfully expanded the services they provide to the people that also include retail space and housing. The Anniversary Celebration will be held Saturday, October 8 at the Seattle Convention Center, 5:00 pm auction, 6:30 pm program. *Randolph Carter, Progressive Education Network (PEN) comments on the PEN Conference 2022 "HONORING SEATTLE'S DISRUPTORS:THEN AND NOW" that will be held Saturday, October 8 8:45-10:00 am (PDT) at the Northwest School. *Attorney Bobby Alexander, vice chair, Seattle King County Martin Luther King Jr. Organizing Coalition updates the organization efforts for the January 16, 2023 MLK Holiday that has featured Workshops, Job Fair, Rally and March. Information at www.seattlemlkcoalition.org. Urban Forum Northwest streams live at www.1150kknw.com. Visit us at www.urbanforumnw.com for archived programs and relevant information. Twitter@Eddie_Rye. Like us on facebook.

Thursday, October 6 on Urban Forum Northwest: *Congressman Hank Johnson (D) GA-4, he serves on the House Judiciary Committee; the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, the latter committee will have oversight responsibility for how Minority Contractors/Businesses will participate in rebuilding of the country's roads, bridges, and other components of the infrastructure. *Estela Ortega, Executive Director, El Centro de la Raza, the organization started out in an abandoned Beacon Hill Elementary School fifty years ago this month. The organization has successfully expanded the services they provide to the people that also include retail space and housing. The Anniversary Celebration will be held Saturday, October 8 at the Seattle Convention Center, 5:00 pm auction, 6:30 pm program. *Randolph Carter, Progressive Education Network (PEN) comments on the PEN Conference 2022 "HONORING SEATTLE'S DISRUPTORS:THEN AND NOW" that will be held Saturday, October 8 8:45-10:00 am (PDT) at the Northwest School. *Attorney Bobby Alexander, vice chair, Seattle King County Martin Luther King Jr. Organizing Coalition updates the organization efforts for the January 16, 2023 MLK Holiday that has featured Workshops, Job Fair, Rally and March. Information at www.seattlemlkcoalition.org. Urban Forum Northwest streams live at www.1150kknw.com. Visit us at www.urbanforumnw.com for archived programs and relevant information. Twitter@Eddie_Rye. Like us on facebook.

Kim Bauer is a well-known expert and educator in the field of Animal Acupressure and Massage. She began her coursework in Animal Acupressure and Traditional Chinese Medicine in 1999 and then in January of 2005 after fourteen years as a Middle School and Elementary School teacher, Kim created her business, Animal Ease Therapies. She creates individualized, integrated bodywork sessions for each animal that combines her knowledge of Acupressure, Massage, Temperament Typing, and numerous other modalities that she has studied over the years. Additionally, Kim is an instructor for the Northwest School of Animal Massage and oversees and teaches the Acupressure certification programs as well as a number of online course offerings.

Learn more and register for The Botanical Resins Workshop Series Resins can be an overlooked substance when it comes to herbalism.  They're common in aromatherapy, incense and perfumery, but what about the rest of their countless benefits? Resins can be used in balms, salves, liniments, creams, serums, massage oils, body butters and so on.  The ancient systems of medicine treasured resins so much and often referred to them as “liquid gold,” and “food of the gods”. Resins have been prized over the ages for their use in beauty products and skin care preparations, and of course, for their aromas… We're excited to share an amazing new series – which is ALL about resins – from our friend  Evan, founder of The Northwest School of Aromatic Medicine. It's called The Botanical Resins Workshop Series.  In this free course he's making it a point to talk about the many different ways resins can be used.  He'll help you see why resins are so precious and often have MORE medicine and aromatics than a lot of other botanicals you might be working with. He's also going to walk you through how to make infused resin oils and resin-based salves that can be used for superior first aid, skin care, and much more.  Join this complimentary workshop and start watching the first lesson now.  This fun and informative series is available for a limited time so be sure to sign up today! Hope you enjoy

Kim Bauer is a well-known expert and educator in the field of Animal Acupressure and Massage. She began her coursework in Animal Acupressure and Traditional Chinese Medicine in 1999 and then in January of 2005 after fourteen years as a Middle School and Elementary School teacher, Kim created her business, Animal Ease Therapies. She creates individualized, integrated bodywork sessions for each animal that combines her knowledge of Acupressure, Massage, Temperament Typing, and numerous other modalities that she has studied over the years. Additionally, Kim is an instructor for the Northwest School of Animal Massage and oversees and teaches the Acupressure certification programs as well as a number of online course offerings.

Kim Bauer is a well-known expert and educator in the field of Animal Acupressure and Massage. She began her coursework in Animal Acupressure and Traditional Chinese Medicine in 1999 and then in January of 2005 after fourteen years as a Middle School and Elementary School teacher, Kim created her business, Animal Ease Therapies. She creates individualized, integrated bodywork sessions for each animal that combines her knowledge of Acupressure, Massage, Temperament Typing and numerous other modalities that she has studied over the years. Additionally, Kim is an instructor for the Northwest School of Animal Massage and oversees and teaches the Acupressure certification programs as well as a number of online course offerings.

What you'll learn in this episode:   Why jewelers from the Pacific Northwest have a singular style, and how Laurie draws inspiration from her environment How Laurie and other artists in the Northwest School of Jewelers incorporate found objects, humor and wordplay into their work What inspired Susan to focus on American jewelry How Susan sorted through Laurie's 30-year archive, and what it was like to write “North by Northwest: The Jewelry of Laurie Hall”   About Susan Cummins   Born in 1946 in Minneapolis, Minnesota, but raised primarily in Atherton, California, Susan Cummins specializes in contemporary art jewelry and spent many years as a gallerist in Mill Valley, California. In 1983, Cummins took over Horizon Gallery in Mill Valley, re-naming it the Susan Cummins Gallery. Noting a lack of representation, Cummins settled on American jewelry as a primary focus for her gallery. Eventually, Cummins relocated to a larger space in Mill Valley and became known for representing painters and jewelers in the same gallery space, blurring the rigid distinction between fine art and craft. Cummins maintained the gallery until 2002. In 1997, Cummins helped found Art Jewelry Forum, a nonprofit tasked with connecting people working across the field of contemporary jewelry and educating new audiences. She continues to be a frequent contributor and is currently serving as the board chair. Cummins has also served on boards for arts organizations such as the American Craft Council and the Headlands Center for the Arts. Her primary focus in recent years has been her work as director of the Rotasa Foundation, a family foundation that supports exhibitions and publications featuring contemporary art jewelers. Susan Cummins was elected a 2018 Honorary Fellow of the American Craft Council.         About Laurie Hall   Laurie Hall, along with Ron Ho, Kiff Slemmons, Ramona Solberg, and Nancy Worden, is part of what has been called the Northwest School of Jewelers, an influential jewelry art movement centered around an eclectic style of narrative and composition. Laurie Hall is a long-time artist and educator from the Pacific Northwest, whose work has exhibited internationally. In 2016, her work was featured in Craft in America's exhibition Politically Speaking: New American Ideals in Contemporary Jewelry. Laurie's work is part of numerous private and public collections including The Museum of Art and Design in NYC, The Tacoma Art Museum, The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston. Additional Resources: Photos Available on TheJewelryJourney.com: Coney Island Express 1983 Carved polychromed wood, bronze, sterling silver, string, and found cocktail umbrella  1 1/2 x 1 1/4 x 16 inches Private collection  Photo: Roger Schreiber   Stumped 1988 Yew wood, sterling silver (oxidized), and antique compass 13 x 1/4 x 3/8 inches The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, Helen Williams Drutt Collection, museum purchase funded by the Morgan Foundation in honor of Catherine Asher Morgan, 2002.3793   Cubist Café 1987 Sterling silver (oxidized) 6 1/2 x 12 3/4 x 1/2 inches Tacoma Art Museum, gift of Mia McEldowney Photo: Doug Yaple   Wrapped Up in the Times 1987 Sterling silver (oxidized), aluminum sheet, and decoy fish eye 6 x 4 1/2 x 1 1/2 inches Sandy and Lou Grotta collection Photo: Richard Nichol     The Royal Brou Ha Ha 1996 Sterling silver (stamped), stainless-steel fine mesh, hematite beads, and sterling silver foxtail chain 10 x 10 x 1 1/2 inches Tacoma Art Museum, gift of Sharon Campbell Photo: Richard Nichol   One Screw 2009 Bronze screw and sterling silver 1 x 1 x 1/4 inches Curtis Steiner collection Photo: Curtis Steiner   No. 2, Please! 1988 Bronze, found No.2 pencils, basswood, and color core 16 x 3/4 x 4 3/4 inches The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, Helen Williams Drutt Collection, museum purchase funded by the Morgan Foundation in honor of Catherine Asher Morgan, 2002.3791   Behind the Eight-Ball 2008 Fabricated marriage of metal ball (copper, sterling silver, nickel silver, bronze), copper frame, found printing plate and stencil, and sterling silver 2 3/4 x 3 x 1/2 inches Marcia Doctor collection Photo: Roger Schreiber   Transcript:   Although her work has been shown internationally, Laurie Hall's jewelry is undoubtedly rooted in the Pacific Northwest. As a member of the influential Northwest School of Jewelers, Laurie's eclectic, often humorous work has drawn the attention of numerous gallerists and collectors, including Art Jewelry Forum co-founder Susan Cummins. Susan recently captured Laurie's career in the new book, “North by Northwest: The Jewelry of Laurie Hall.” Laurie and Susan joined the Jewelry Journey Podcast to talk about the influences behind the Northwest School; where Laurie draws her inspiration from; and what they learned from each other while writing the book. Read the episode transcript here.  Sharon: Hello, everyone. Welcome to the Jewelry Journey Podcast. This is the second part of a two-part episode.    Today, my guests are Susan Cummins and Laurie Hall. Susan has co-authored with Damian Skinner a new book, “North by Northwest: The Jewelry of Laurie Hall.” For 20+ years, she was the driving force behind Art Jewelry Forum, which advocates for contemporary art jewelry. Laurie is an arts educator and jeweler from the Pacific Northwest whose jewelry has been exhibited internationally. She's a key figure in the Northwest School of Jewelry, an influential jewelry art movement centered around an eclectic style of narrative and composition. If you haven't heard Part 1, please go TheJewelryJourney.com.    Welcome back. Susan, did you see Laurie's work somewhere and said, “I want to show that,” or did Laurie send you a photo and say, “Do you want to carry my stuff?” How did that work?   Susan: I don't think Laurie sent me anything. I think I saw her work in a gallery in San Francisco that had it before I did, the Lane Potter Gallery.   Laurie: Right.   Susan: It could have been that I saw it in the catalogue for Jewelry U.S.A. or another invitational of some sort, or I could have seen it through Kiff Slemmons, who I was also showing at the time. Somehow or another, I saw images of it. I had a show—I can't remember if it was a group show. Maybe it was Northwest jewelers; I don't remember the reason for the group show, but it seemed to me that Laurie's work would fit into that. That's when she did the café piece, because Laurie always was very conscious of where her pieces were going.    If she was doing a show that was going to be in the San Francisco Bay Area, she wanted to do something that reminded her of that area that she thought people there would relate to. She thought San Francisco was kind of like Paris, in that there are cafés and Bohemians, life and art and all that. So, she made this café piece that looks like it could have been something that Brock or Picasso did early in their careers. There's a guitar in there. There are tables with plates and chairs and things askew, as if in a cubist painting, and the word “café” in big letters across the top. It was something she thought the San Francisco community would like.    When she did something for the East Coast, she often thought about folk art and Americana, so she used whirligig figures, literally off of whirligigs, or folk art-influenced imagery, like people riding a bicycle, or a tall bicycle with a top hat on and a little message, or the words “Coney Island” on it so they would be thinking of Coney Island. It was very folk art, Americana-like, which she thought the East Coast would be more interested in. Laurie was definitely making work for these markets she showed in, very conscious of that and very accommodating to it. Anyway, did I answer your question? I think I got carried away there.   Sharon: Yes. Laurie, how did the fact that you were a teacher influence the work you did? I don't know if you're still teaching.   Laurie: I taught for over 38 years. The cubist café was because we were studying cubism. I taught calligraphy, lettering and graphics. I love lettering and graphics, and the kids influenced me a lot because they would comment on what I was making or doing. I didn't work at school, but I'd sometimes bring a piece in and show it to them. Did I answer it?   Sharon: Yes.   Susan: Why don't you talk about that piece you did that was a challenge for the students in your class to make something like it?   Laurie: Yeah, you mean the football thing. At Mercer Island High School, they always win all the sport competitions, football, basketball, baseball, soccer, everything. Sometimes they'd shut school down when they were in the finals. I had a whole bunch of football players in my class, and they all called me Hall. They all thought I was cool.    Sharon: I'm sorry. You were cool? Is that what you said?   Laurie: They thought I was cool.   Sharon: For a minute I thought you said cruel, and I was going, “O.K.”    Laurie: No, they called me Agent Orange and Galleon. It was quite funny. They all wanted an A, and they kept coming up and saying, “What does it take to get an A? This is an art class. It must be easy to get an A.” I said, “All right. We're making jewelry. You guys have to make a necklace and wear it into the lunchroom if you expect to get an A. You have to wear it. I really want you to wear it all day, but I won't be able to see you all day.” Anyhow, they did it, and everybody enjoyed it.   Sharon: And did they get A's?   Laurie: If they deserved one. Just by them doing it, I thought they deserved an A because of that, yeah.   Sharon: It's a high hurdle, walking to the lunchroom with something like that.   Laurie: Yes, guys with big necks and everything. It was humorous.   Susan: You also did a piece yourself that had to do with the idea of football, which was a sandwich board piece you wear over your shoulders, front and back. It was called “Rah, Rah, Sis, Boom, Bah.” There were footballs flying over the goalposts and flags and people waving and numbers and all kinds of things.   Laurie: I had a little candy. They used to give candy out. If you had a date to the football game, they'd give you a favor, a little tin football with some candy in it. So, I used that football on the necklace. That was my found object that I had, but how did I come about having that? I think it was in my brother's drawer upstairs in my parents' house.   Susan: No, somebody invited you to a football game and gave you a piece of candy.    Laurie: I doubt it. I probably stole the candy in it.    Sharon: Laurie, was there a point in your jewelry making that you were selling but making so much that you said, “I can't teach right now”? Was there so much demand, or no?   Laurie: No, I had a really good job. I needed the money. I had no other means of support because I'm a single lady, and I loved it. It was consistent. It was reliable. I had no desire to make production jewelry. I worked for Robert Lee Morris one summer for six weeks. It was interesting, and I really liked Robert. I went to his workshop up in Lake Placid, New York. He made that Coty collection of bracelets that are all aerodynamic, and he was talking about that. I used hollow construction a lot because I'm not a flat jeweler. I really make dimensional things.   Sharon: Yes, you can see that now.   Laurie: To me they're sculpture; they really are. They're sculptural, and I like the way they interact with the body. It's a sculpture on the body, as I said, but I'm not really intellectual about what I'm doing. I'm just recording things that I think other people could find interest in and making them. Do I know they're going to find interest in them? I've always been lucky my work has gone out. Am I big seller? I usually sell what I make, but I can't make that much. I've always been interrupted by school. I had a lot of kids every day. I was in a public school, and then I had to clean the room and get the supplies. I had a whole lot of energy. I'm kind of amazed at what I did at this point.    Sharon: Have you ever put on a piece that you had been playing with and said, “This is too flat,” or “It's not talking,” or “This isn't what I had in mind”?   Laurie: You mean do I mess up and trash something? Yeah, of course. There's one piece in the book that's made out of an aluminum ruler. I made that piece three times and even had it photographed. I don't have a lot of money, but I don't think about that. I just go and do something because I know I'll have to figure it out later. When I finally got that piece done, it went to a gallery and it sold immediately, but I made it three times. I have evidence of the way it looked along the way.   Sharon: What was it the other times? You didn't think it was dimensional enough?   Laurie: It just didn't do it. That's all I can say. To be honest about it, it wasn't compelling. There are compelling ideas. Some people can sit down and design something and make it—I'd say there's the ordinary way things look where they're acceptable, like a lady the other day showed me a picture of something on a TV set and said, “Is this your piece?” I looked at it and said, “No. It's nice, but I don't make that kind of thing.” I don't try to make nice. I don't try to make acceptable. I just try to make something that's got a little bit of magic to the message. You don't get it right away maybe, but you keep wanting to go back and look at it. That's what I hope for, and that's what it does to me when I make it. I either know it works or I know it doesn't work.   Sharon: Do you have a story in mind that you want to say, or message in mind that you want to get across in a piece before you start it?   Laurie: Sometimes, like when I found the screw, I knew what I was going to do with it. I saw what was behind the Eight Ball. I saw that ball thing, and I had some Corbusier letters. They were stencils, and I had the monkey. I knew I wanted to make a marriage of a metal ball, and I wanted to see how round I could get it. That was the high bar, so it was technical in one aspect. I try to go over the high bar sometimes.    What other piece can I talk about? The “Wrapped Up in the Times” piece doesn't have any found objects in it other than a glass eye, but I had aluminum, and I made the newspaper out of aluminum because I could cut letters. If you know how you can do it with the materials you have available—and I work with anything. If I think it will work in the piece, I work with it.   Susan: We should say that “Wrapped Up in the Times” is a fish wrapped up in The New York Times. It's a pun. I was going to say a couple of things about Laurie's work. One is that she really does describe the Northwest. If you've ever lived in the Northwest, which I have, either in Portland or Seattle, there are so many references to her place of origin that you just can't miss them. For example, there are a lot of boats in her work. There's water or fishing references. There's a bridge. One necklace is of the bridge. Portland, if you've ever been there, there's a river that goes through the city, and over the river are many, many bridges. There's also a lot of wood and log sections, like rounds of cut wood which came from some branches of a hawthorn tree—I forget what it was.   Laurie: Yew wood.   Susan: Yew wood, yeah. Those sections were all arranged around a necklace with a little compass down in the bottom, which refers to a story about Laurie getting lost in the woods. She called it “Stumped,” again referring to getting lost in the woods, but also referring to the fact that Portland was a big source for lumber companies back in the 19th century for wood. For a long time, they cut the trees and left them stumps, so there are vast areas where there were stumps. Even today, Portland is known by the nickname of Stumptown, and you can find Stumptown coffee around town. It's a brand of coffee. There are parts of the city that are called Stumptown. So, it's a joke, and yet she made this necklace that has this title.    A lot of Laurie's pieces are like that. They are puns or plays on words, or just something funny. There's another piece called “The Royal Brewhaha,” which is about brewing tea. It's got tea bags all around it, all of which Laurie made, but it's about the English, so the royal part comes in making a deal about something. It's just funny and fun. She's often very clever about how she names them. It's also things that are coming from this area, except maybe “The Royal Brewhaha,” but many things—   Laurie: Except it was Princess Di and the royal family. I am Scottish, English, Irish, all the British Isles, so I couldn't help but identify with her because she was so tortured by the royal family. I hated that, so I had to make a piece about it.   Susan: Everything that she's doing is coming from her place, her environment. Everything around her and in her life is incorporated one way or another into the pieces.   Sharon: Susan, in writing the book and interviewing Laurie and going through the archives, what surprised you most about Laurie's work?   Susan: I knew Laurie to some degree before, but not all that well. It is fantastic when you write a book about somebody and you get to ask them every single question you can think of about themselves, about their lives, about their backgrounds, about the piece they made. We literally went through all the work Laurie had ever done that we had pictures of, and I said, “O.K., Laurie, what's this piece about? What's it made of? When did you make it? What were you referring to?” So, we have something written up in our archive about every single piece.   I don't know if there's any one thing that surprised me about Laurie, but everything about Laurie was interesting and funny and fun and amazing in how original her work is, and how she embodies a certain area of this country, and how she was a very American jeweler who was interested in stories and her place of origin. I think none of that was a big surprise, but it all was really interesting to me.   Laurie: Ramona had used things from other places in the world, and I could relate to what she had done, but I didn't want to do it again. I knew I wanted to celebrate American things, and that was it. Then I went about trying to describe it, not thinking it out until I had to make things. I'm very driven by a deadline and a vacation and having time to work, because I worked all the time.    Sharon: Were you picking things not just from America, but from the Pacific Northwest?   Laurie: I was living there and I loved where I was from, so I couldn't help but record what was going on in my life.   Sharon: I'm curious, because in the past 30 years, let's say, everyone has even less of an understanding of your work. I could see how it would be like, “Oh look, you have this ethnic jewelry over here, and you have your cool jewelry over here,” which is really unusual. Have you seen more “I don't get it” in the past 30 years?   Laurie: If someone saw the café necklace on, they'd want it, or they'd say, “Well, maybe I can't wear that, but I really like that.” I don't want to worry about that. I didn't worry about it, and I'm still not worried about it. That's what's wrong. I think Dorothea Prühl was not thinking too much about acceptability. I love her pieces. Being free and expressing your own self or your original thoughts is better than anything else. It really is.    Susan: I think Laurie's work speaks to American interests. I don't think those interests have changed a huge amount from when she made these pieces, but she's been making pieces all along. She's still making pieces. She's still reflecting her times and her place. I think we're talking more about the beginnings of her career or some of the earlier pieces, but the later pieces are also very similar in their humor and their personal reflections of where she is. That doesn't change much over time. Your environment is your environment. The Northwest is the Northwest. There still are influences from nature, from First Nations people. There's a lot of imagery you can see all around Portland and Seattle from the Native Americans who were there originally, which influenced Laurie's work as well.    Laurie: I love that stuff. It's the same feeling. It was looking at the materials. Making with materials is so exciting with the colors, the textures, all of those things. It's just so exciting putting them together.   Susan: And that's pretty much constant with what Laurie's made all along.   Sharon: Laurie, was there something surprising or interesting that was thought-provoking as Susan was interviewing you and you were thinking more about the work? Were there surprises or reflections you had that hadn't occurred to you?   Laurie: I think Susan explained how I think. That was a surprise to me, because I didn't think anybody could figure out how I think. That was the biggest gift she gave me. I was so pleased with the writing and also with Damian, with some of the things he'd say to me. It was fun. We interviewed a lot, and it was always exhilarating.    I never did this because I was trying to make a living or be famous or anything, but I did it because I liked expression. Even from when I was a kid, I won a poster contest. I was in the fifth grade. Everybody at the school entered and I won; the fifth grader got first prize. I never felt that my primitive style would be rejected. I also felt that I could go ahead and be the way I am inside, put it down in paint, put in down in printmaking, put it down however—not that I didn't have to work hard to get one composition to work, but another one would fall into place. There are quick pieces. Then there are long, hard pieces that you work on. They're all different.   Susan: We should also say, Laurie, you were teaching art in general in your high school classes.   Laurie: I wasn't just a jewelry teacher. I was teaching painting, printmaking, graphics, textiles, everything. I had to go out at the end of the day and go from one end of Seattle to the other getting supplies. Then I'd go down to Pacific Island Metal where they have all this junk, and I'd think, “Oh, look at that! Look at that, this metal!” I love metal, I really do. I can make sculpture for the body, but when you think about making your sculpture that is freestanding, I haven't done much with that yet. I still want to make some tabletop ones, little ones, but it's putting things together that's so exciting.    Sharon: So, there's more to be explored. I have to say the book is very clear in terms of explaining your thought process behind each of the photos, which are beautiful, as well as your thought process in general. It's published by Arnoldsche. How do you say that?   Susan: Arnoldsche. They've published a lot of books on contemporary jewelry, especially European ones, but they've also published more American writers about American jewelers now. Toni Greenbaum just published one on Sam Kramer. The influx book that Damian and Cindi Strauss and I worked on was also published by Arnoldsche. They are really the best distributors of contemporary jewelry publications.   Susan: Yes, and I was excited they were going to publish my book.   Sharon: It sounds like such an honor. It's a beautiful book. It's available on the Art Jewelry Forum site, ArtJewelryForum.org, if you want to see a beautiful book. It's also a very readable book with the pictures. Thank you both very, very much. It's greatly appreciated. I hope to talk to you about the next book.   Susan: Thank you, Sharon. Thanks so much for having us.   Laurie: Thanks, Sharon.   Thank you again for listening. Please leave us a rating and review so we can help others start their own jewelry journey.      

What you'll learn in this episode:   Why jewelers from the Pacific Northwest have a singular style, and how Laurie draws inspiration from her environment How Laurie and other artists in the Northwest School of Jewelers incorporate found objects, humor and wordplay into their work What inspired Susan to focus on American jewelry How Susan sorted through Laurie's 30-year archive, and what it was like to write “North by Northwest: The Jewelry of Laurie Hall”   About Susan Cummins   Born in 1946 in Minneapolis, Minnesota, but raised primarily in Atherton, California, Susan Cummins specializes in contemporary art jewelry and spent many years as a gallerist in Mill Valley, California. In 1983, Cummins took over Horizon Gallery in Mill Valley, re-naming it the Susan Cummins Gallery. Noting a lack of representation, Cummins settled on American jewelry as a primary focus for her gallery. Eventually, Cummins relocated to a larger space in Mill Valley and became known for representing painters and jewelers in the same gallery space, blurring the rigid distinction between fine art and craft. Cummins maintained the gallery until 2002. In 1997, Cummins helped found Art Jewelry Forum, a nonprofit tasked with connecting people working across the field of contemporary jewelry and educating new audiences. She continues to be a frequent contributor and is currently serving as the board chair. Cummins has also served on boards for arts organizations such as the American Craft Council and the Headlands Center for the Arts. Her primary focus in recent years has been her work as director of the Rotasa Foundation, a family foundation that supports exhibitions and publications featuring contemporary art jewelers. Susan Cummins was elected a 2018 Honorary Fellow of the American Craft Council.         About Laurie Hall   Laurie Hall, along with Ron Ho, Kiff Slemmons, Ramona Solberg, and Nancy Worden, is part of what has been called the Northwest School of Jewelers, an influential jewelry art movement centered around an eclectic style of narrative and composition. Laurie Hall is a long-time artist and educator from the Pacific Northwest, whose work has exhibited internationally. In 2016, her work was featured in Craft in America's exhibition Politically Speaking: New American Ideals in Contemporary Jewelry. Laurie's work is part of numerous private and public collections including The Museum of Art and Design in NYC, The Tacoma Art Museum, The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston. Additional Resources: Photos Available on TheJewelryJourney.com: Coney Island Express 1983 Carved polychromed wood, bronze, sterling silver, string, and found cocktail umbrella  1 1/2 x 1 1/4 x 16 inches Private collection  Photo: Roger Schreiber   Stumped 1988 Yew wood, sterling silver (oxidized), and antique compass 13 x 1/4 x 3/8 inches The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, Helen Williams Drutt Collection, museum purchase funded by the Morgan Foundation in honor of Catherine Asher Morgan, 2002.3793   Cubist Café 1987 Sterling silver (oxidized) 6 1/2 x 12 3/4 x 1/2 inches Tacoma Art Museum, gift of Mia McEldowney Photo: Doug Yaple   Wrapped Up in the Times 1987 Sterling silver (oxidized), aluminum sheet, and decoy fish eye 6 x 4 1/2 x 1 1/2 inches Sandy and Lou Grotta collection Photo: Richard Nichol     The Royal Brou Ha Ha 1996 Sterling silver (stamped), stainless-steel fine mesh, hematite beads, and sterling silver foxtail chain 10 x 10 x 1 1/2 inches Tacoma Art Museum, gift of Sharon Campbell Photo: Richard Nichol   One Screw 2009 Bronze screw and sterling silver 1 x 1 x 1/4 inches Curtis Steiner collection Photo: Curtis Steiner   No. 2, Please! 1988 Bronze, found No.2 pencils, basswood, and color core 16 x 3/4 x 4 3/4 inches The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, Helen Williams Drutt Collection, museum purchase funded by the Morgan Foundation in honor of Catherine Asher Morgan, 2002.3791   Behind the Eight-Ball 2008 Fabricated marriage of metal ball (copper, sterling silver, nickel silver, bronze), copper frame, found printing plate and stencil, and sterling silver 2 3/4 x 3 x 1/2 inches Marcia Doctor collection Photo: Roger Schreiber   Transcript:   Although her work has been shown internationally, Laurie Hall's jewelry is undoubtedly rooted in the Pacific Northwest. As a member of the influential Northwest School of Jewelers, Laurie's eclectic, often humorous work has drawn the attention of numerous gallerists and collectors, including Art Jewelry Forum co-founder Susan Cummins. Susan recently captured Laurie's career in the new book, “North by Northwest: The Jewelry of Laurie Hall.” Laurie and Susan joined the Jewelry Journey Podcast to talk about the influences behind the Northwest School; where Laurie draws her inspiration from; and what they learned from each other while writing the book. Read the episode transcript here.    Sharon: Hello, everyone. Welcome to the Jewelry Journey Podcast. This is a two-part Jewelry Journey Podcast. Please make sure you subscribe so you can hear part two as soon as it comes out later this week.     Today my guests are Susan Cummins and Laurie Hall. Susan has co-authored with Damian Skinner a new book, “North by Northwest: The Jewelry of Laurie Hall” For 20+ years, she was the driving force behind Art Jewelry Forum, which advocates for contemporary art jewelry. Laurie is an arts educator and jeweler from the Pacific Northwest whose jewelry has been exhibited internationally. She's a key figure in the Northwest School of Jewelry, an influential jewelry art movement centered around an eclectic style of narrative and composition. We'll hear more about Susan's and Laurie's jewelry journey today. Susan and Laurie, welcome to the program.   Susan: Thank you, wonderful to be here.   Sharon: So glad to have each of you. Susan we'll start with you. Can you tell us about your jewelry journey?   Susan: My jewelry journey did not start until I was running a gallery in Mill Valley. I showed a lot of crafts in the gallery, and that introduced me to some American jewelers who were part of that craft movement in the 80s and 90s. I started to show those American jewelers in the gallery and after a while, I began to realize how smart and how very skilled they were, and how wonderful it was to work with them. There were no other galleries that just showed American jewelers in the United States at that time. All the other galleries that existed showed a lot of European work. So, I thought, “O.K., this is going to be my specialty.” That's mainly what I did and what I showed, and I became very infatuated with jewelry at that moment in time.   Sharon: Is that when you started Art Jewelry Forum?   Susan: I started Art Jewelry Forum in 1997, and the gallery I had in the 80s and 90s. So, it was a while before that came to be, but yes, within that period of time.   Sharon: Laurie, what's your jewelry journey?   Laurie: As a kid, I started doing art right away. My parents observed me drawing horses on the wall and my mother said, “Bill, I think we have an artist here.” I was given their stamp of approval from the very beginning. Did I think about being a jeweler? No, it's always been about art and making things like accessories, costumes, that kind of thing. I just wanted to be an artist, whether it was a visual artist or making things. I liked making compositions that were about something.   Sharon: Did you first meet Susan when she had the gallery? How did you two first meet?   Laurie: I met Susan at the gallery in Mill Valley. She requested to show my work, so of course you respond; you don't hesitate on that. I knew Susan's reputation already and I was thrilled. As usual, it was a bit of a hot potato because I taught full time and it was hard to get the pieces done. I think I squeaked in at the last minute, but I did get there.   Susan: Laurie is famous for being late, especially delivering work to every show she was ever in, but I have to say doing this book, she was right on time with everything. It was a miracle. She really, really performed in this case.   Sharon: There are some beautiful photos, so I can imagine pulling them all together must have been such a task.    Laurie: It was, but it was fun.   Susan: She kept very good records and we had access to all of those. For years she'd been taking photographs. Unless an artist does that throughout their career, it going to be hard to even put together a monograph of their work.   Sharon: I bet it would be, if you had to go back and start pulling things from 30 years ago. Laurie, in the book, “North by Northwest,” it talks about the influence that Ramona Solberg had on you. Can you tell us who she was, what happened and how she influenced you?   Laurie: I came to Seattle to teach. I taught a couple of years on Vashon, and then I was recruited to go to Mercer Island, which was—I didn't know at the time—the best school district in Seattle in terms of kids and the economics of it and everything. It was a public high school. I went to a conference down in Tacoma, and Ramona was there. It was an art education conference. I walked in, and she had this whole table of ethnic jewelry, which was the rage, and I liked it. Everybody liked it. It really put things on display, and she had her own work right next to it.    I think her aesthetic was something I always had to begin with, in some ways. I like making compositions; I like collage and printmaking; I like painting; I like sculpture; I liked all of that, and there it was in some ways. All of her pieces were made with found objects. A lot of people do found objects, but they don't remove them from looking found. Hers were integrated into the composition, somewhat of a cubistic-looking composition.    Her persona, she was a big gal, but she always wore polka dots and stripes and bright colors. She was cheerful looking, and she would wear a bandana around her neck. Everybody loved her and I could see why. She reminded me a little bit of my mom. My mom was a version of Ramona and her sense of humor. Ramona would call it like it is. She didn't ever try to make it up. She wasn't charming for the sake of being charming; she was matter of fact, right on. She called it, and you stood there at attention. I just liked her no-nonsense approach, and her jewelry to me was art. I was looking for something I could devote myself to. I had painted. I had done printmaking. I had done everything in college, and everybody was impressed with what I made. I sold everything, but I was looking for something I could wrap my mind around and my physical self around. It seemed like it was the thing, and it certainly was.   Sharon: What was it that moved you so much? Was it the fact that the found objects were integrated so they became part of a piece? What was it that opened your mind to that?   Laurie: Graphically her pieces were—you wanted to own them. You wanted to put them on. They were pendants and things like that, but they were very appealing to me. It harkens back to me going to a house dance down in Salem at Atlanta University, and there being this barn and this guy collaged all this barn stuff all over the wall. I thought it was beautiful. There was a collage like that that Ramona was making, but it wasn't just Ramona; it was the wholeness of Ramona. She not only had these collections, but she could talk about objects. She had traveled a lot. She had been in the Army, and she had been over in Europe. She had had adventures and was part of the world. She was really a beacon for me.   Sharon: Susan, you knew her too, because I think the first time I ever heard the name was from you.   Susan: I did know her. I think we should also bring in here that the point in time Laurie is talking was during the 60s and 70s, when there was a strong feeling of interest in objects and aesthetics from other cultures. People were wearing beads and bright-colored clothing, and all the things Laurie's talking about that were in Ramona's purview were part of what was happening then. Ramona just did it with a particularly great style and attitude. So, I think there was a proclivity at the time for somebody like Laurie, an impressionable young thing, to be intrigued by Ramona.   Laurie: And then the Pencil Brothers and all the things that were going on in Seattle. Seattle was ripe for craftspeople.   Sharon: The Pencil Brothers?   Laurie: The Pencil Brothers, yeah.   Sharon: Who were they?   Laurie: If you read Susan's book, “In Flux,” you will see—help me out here, Susan.   Susan: It was Ken Cory and Les LePere who were from eastern Washington. They used to show in a gallery called Margolis Gallery in Seattle. Other people from that eastern part did a lot of what Laurie's calling funk jewelry. We talked about of this in the book “In Flux: American Jewelry and the Counterculture.” Those kinds of things were circulating around at the time in the 60s and 70s in Seattle. The Northwest was very strong in that regard.   Sharon: Laurie, you're described as being part of the School of Northwest Jewelry. What is that?   Laurie: The Pencil Brothers are part of it, Ken Cory being one of them, and the other one is Les LePere. Ramona is part of that. Merrily Tompkins and Don Tompkins, who were—Merrily was one of Ken Cory's students. They were all over in Ellensberg. That scene was going on, and then in Seattle there was Ramona. It started with Ramona, but I was paying attention to what I saw.    Susan: Ron Ho.   Laurie: Yeah, Ron Ho.   Susan: Kiff Slemmons   Laurie: Kiff Slemmons, yes, absolutely.   Sharon: What was it, a belief? What made them a part of it?   Laurie: I think a lot of us liked the same kinds of images in terms of the found objects. They were using pencils. Number two pencils; Ramona used those. Ken Cory used them obviously, but I can't remember if he got the idea from Ramona or he got the idea himself. I saved pencils when I was in college. It was just something you did. I liked them. I like carpenter's pencils. I'm not explaining this too well, I don't think.   Susan: Let me give it a try. The Northwest Group, which is mainly Kiff Slemmons, Laurie, Ron Ho and Ramona—those are the major players—they were all doing work that had some familiarity with each other. They were using found objects as part of it, but they also often were making statements or telling funny stories or representing something more dynamic, like traveling the world and collecting bits and pieces from things. Ron Ho was a gay man who was Chinese. The other three were all students of Ramona, and they all did work that was similar to hers, but also very distinctively different. They all had something to say about different topics, and they all saw each other and saw each other's work. I think there was a strong difference between what they did and what everybody else was doing in the United States at the time. I was interested in showing it in the gallery because I thought it was particularly interesting in that it had something to say and was saying it with objects you could understand, like the pencils Laurie was describing.   Laurie: And the rulers and the compasses. Ramona used dominos. I remember going to New York for my show at the Elements, and I knew were really doing something different than the East Coast. They were into slick things and production jewelry and titanium and all that stuff. I'd seen that in London when I went there. Ramona did a study abroad program, and I went on it with Ron Ho. We saw Caroline Broadhead and Catherine Mannheim and Wendy Ramshaw and all those people. We went to see Wendy Ramshaw, and I realized we were doing something different. It's what I felt comfortable with: liking antiques, liking the Asian influence in the Northwest, liking the colors. To make things and put rivets in was very exciting. It was a formative way of making jewelry, put a rivet into something and rivet the whole thing together. How exciting.   Susan: And how simple and how direct.   Laurie: And how hard, oh my gosh! You can't believe once you start putting something together. You're not in charge; it's in charge. It's on the table. It's flat. You've got to make it so it can go onto somebody, and you don't know how it's going to get there. You tape it together; you string it together; you do anything you can to make it look like you could put it on. You put it on and say to somebody, “How do you think this is working?” “Well, I think it's good.”    I remember the café necklace, when I made that, I worked on it Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. I have to say I skipped school, not Thursday, but Friday and then Monday I think I skipped school too. I never would skip school, but it was very important to me. It was going to Susan. Anyhow, did I know it was going to work? No, that's half the reason you do it. The way I work, that's why I do it. I have an idea or I have something I've seen, and suddenly you'll come down to your worktable and everything's been rearranged. You look down and see an idea right there on the table. It's very creative. It's about the piece dictating to you what to do next, and you just keep working.   Sharon: With found objects, do you have a box? Do you collect them on the beach and put them in a box, and you look at it one day and it says, “Make me into this”? How does that work?    Laurie: I don't always use found objects. Ramona thought it was funny; I said I make found objects, and that's the truth. I think so much of this jewelry that was made with found objects, people didn't really make it into a conversation. They just plunk them down. Do I go out to garage sales and all that kind of stuff? No, I've got too much stuff to begin with.    I find things incidentally. There's a ring in the book that's a one-screw ring. I found that screw on the floor in my school workshop. I asked the guy I worked with if he knew who it belonged to and he didn't know, so I thought, “O.K., it's mine.” The eight ball, I found that on the floor in Multnomah Arts Center where I was teaching here in Portland. You just see things. Sometimes it's a fragment that nobody could even identify, but it makes you have juices in your eyes. You're really excited. Do I know what I'm going to do with it? Not necessarily.   Sharon: How about when you saw the screw? Did the screw talk to you and say, “Make me into this”?   Laurie: Yeah, I thought that could be a ring because I'd already made a two-screw ring with the flange that I found in the same workshop. I thought it was kind of dirty and funny, which is the juvenile part of me, and that's why he bought it.    Sharon: How did you segue? You said in school you studied printmaking and all kinds of different arts, but how did you come to jewelry? Did you just keep doing more jewelry?   Laurie: I took a jewelry class from a visiting professor at my university. It wasn't Ramona, and the guy didn't know what he was doing, so I had to learn by myself. That didn't bother me. I'd seen Calder's work, so I wanted to make jewelry. My first work doesn't look like Calder exactly. It was of that time period, and Calder had a huge influence on all of us. It was that forging of metal and changing it from one thing to another. Susan, you have a picture of you wearing that wonderful piece—it might be Dorothea Prühl —that looks like great, big paperclips, the steel piece.   Susan: Probably Dorothea, yeah.    Laurie: Yeah, I love her work. There's this essence of originality that some pieces have, and if you can get in touch with that in your own soul, that's the best kind of art that can be made because it's original. I knew right away because I had a fantastic art history professor at Atlanta University. I knew what monumental was; I knew what original was; I knew you had to have a style. It wasn't that it scared me; it excited me that I could express myself and it could be mine, not anybody else's. It wouldn't look like everybody else's.   Sharon: So, that's what brought you to jewelry.   Laurie: Yes.    Sharon: How do you describe your jewelry to people when they say, “What do you do?” If you say you make jewelry, they think gems and gold.   Laurie: I always tell them I don't make jewelry. Sometimes it can be worn. It sometimes goes on the wall in a frame. It is wearable, but forget the word jewelry. It's a composition that I'm making with different materials.   Sharon: Do people usually get that? Do they understand what you're saying?   Laurie: Not necessarily. Most people think of jewelry as a category and they can't escape it. It's too bad, because more of the exciting pieces are being made with Legos and pieces of wood and recycled stuff. Maria Phillips is shredding a cup, and she'll put it together with popsicle sticks or whatever. Everything can become a beautiful or interesting piece to look at that ignites another thought. That's what you want to do. You want to put something out that ignites a thought.    When the piece is in charge, it says what it wants to say. I'm separate from it. It's like giving birth to child, I suppose. You've got to let it free, let it go out there and walk. You put it on somebody, and that's where the ethnic jewelry—it was on parade. People were wearing it and it was colorful. It had funny things in it that they had never seen before, but you adopted it and you liked wearing it. It fit your style and people were dressing in really fun ways.

Welcome to The Fourth U Dimension, the official podcast of The Fourth Universalist Society in the City of New York. This podcast is managed by the Religious Education team, and exists to help dive deeper into the important questions of our moment. Today's podcast features Jil Novenski. She is the Director of Religious Education for Children & Youth at The Community Church of New York. She is also a graduate of the Northwest School for the Arts, Humanities and Environment (Seattle, WA) she holds a degree in Advertising and Marketing Communications from the Fashion Institute of Technology (NYC). Jil is a lifelong social justice advocate, artist and single mother of two, who has innovated in the space of UU curriculum design, particularly relating to the 8th UU principle. Instagram Art Page: https://www.instagram.com/rawform9/ Community Church: https://www.ccny.org Learn more about Fourth Universalist at www.4thu.org

On February 15, 2022, Fourth Universalist Society hosted an In Conversation with Jil Novenski. This is a recording of that event. She is the Director of Religious Education for Children & Youth at The Community Church of New York. A graduate of the Northwest School for the Arts, Humanities and Environment (Seattle, WA) she holds a degree in Advertising and Marketing Communications from the Fashion Institute of Technology (NYC). Jil is a lifelong social justice advocate, artist and single mother of two, who has innovated in the space of UU curriculum design, particularly relating to the 8th UU principle. Learn more about Fourth Universalist at www.4thu.org

This week Travis and Hannah talk with Instructor in the Northwest School of Agriculture, Matt Bax, about how a football camp helped him choose the school, teaching both High School and College Agriculture classes and why it is important to always be open to learning. Remember to subscribe for more and learn more about the podcast at www.nwmissouri.edu/career/podcast.htm.

This week Hannah and Travis chat with Northwest School of Communication and Mass Media Senior Instructor, Jacquie Lamer, about her amazing career journey, how she ended up teaching at Northwest and the We Gotchya group's roots and accomplishments. Remember to subscribe for more and learn more about the video podcast at www.nwmissouri.edu/career/podcast.htm.

For a limited time, enroll in Evan's FREE workshop series: the Hand-crafted Incense Workshop Series. LEARN MORE AND REGISTER HERE In today's episode, you'll hear from Evan Sylliaasen, founder of The Northwest School of Aromatic Medicine & Higher Mind Incense. He delves into the world of incense and aromatic medicine and discusses their healing properties. Enjoy!

This week Hannah and Travis talk with new Northwest School of Communication and Mass Media Instructor, Dr. Kylie Wilson, about getting hired during a pandemic, how her love of talking lead to a PHD, and how putting ranch on everything makes her a true midwesterner. Remember to subscribe for more and learn more about the video podcast at www.nwmissouri.edu/career/podcast.htm.

Casey Sorita is a second-generation Equine Sports Therapist incorporating aromatics, kinesiology tape, and Laser training into her bodywork with performance horses. In this episode, Casey describes how incredibly responsive horses are to aromatics in combination with bodywork. She uses essential oils as therapy and to calm the horses before any bodywork. She now owns the family business, the Therapy Corner Store, which has a unique business model, traveling to high profile competitions and working with the horses during their performances, working with some of the nations leading hunters and the top reining horses in the industry. Casey's team is currently the lead Bodyworkers for the qualified Run for a Million horses; now, a trending TV show, works with the reiners and has helped prep World Equestrian Games horses and horses on film for the Yellowstone drama series. Casey has been around horses her whole life, competing as a young girl. She has extensive knowledge ridding multiple disciplines. Casey began helping her mother with animal aromatics and bodywork at age 12. She attended Northwest School of Animal Medicine in Washington state and has taken courses in kinesiology tape and Laser training. Useful Linkwww.TherapyCornerStore.comIG TherapyCornerStoreFB TherapyCornerStoreNorthwest School of Animal MassageThe Plaid Podcast w/ Casey SoritaYellowstone Drama SeriesTo learn more about plants & your health from Colleen at LabAroma check out this informative PDF: https://mailchi.mp/2fe0e426b244/osw1lg2dkhDisclaimer: The information presented in this podcast is for educational purposes only and is not intended to replace professional medical advice. Please consult your doctor if you are in need of medical care, and before making any changes to your health routine.

Nina Medved is an aromatherapist and founder of Magnolija, School for Aromatherapy and Natural Perfumery in Slovenia. For ten years, she has been dedicated to teaching courses and formulating fragrance, aromatherapy blends, and skincare products for various brands. In this episode, Nina talks about her approach to teaching and formulation- emphasizing working with the essence of the oil, individual, or brand without preconception. In New York, on the way from an acting academy, the scent from an aromatherapy store drew her inside and her aromatic path began to unfold. She rediscovered her love and passion for nature and smell. Nina returned to her native Slovenia, where she grew up in a village in the heart of meadows and forests, and began educating herself and others about aromatherapy.She has extensive training in Aromatherapy, Perfumery, and Natural Cosmetics and studied in various parts of the world. She has presented her topics in TV shows and written articles for Slovene magazines, inspiring many to connect with nature through scent and creating their own products. Nina is passionate about researching scent, its influence on the psyche and wellbeing. She is also the organizer of conferences in natural and organic cosmetics in Slovenia.In November 2021 she has launched a 100 % natural cosmetics and perfume brand Makosh, a collection of body oils, oil perfumes, and room mists. Useful linksMakoshhttps://www.makosh.si/https://www.instagram.com/makosh_sensorycosmetics/ Magnolijahttps://www.magnolija.si/https://www.instagram.com/magnolija.si/Disclaimer: The information presented in this podcast is for educational purposes only and is not intended to replace professional medical advice. Please consult your doctor if you are in need of medical care, and before making any changes to your health routine.CONTENT Casey Sorita is a second-generation Equine Sports Therapist incorporating aromatics, kinesiology tape, and Laser training into her bodywork with performance horses. In this episode, Casey describes how incredibly responsive horses are to aromatics in combination with bodywork. She uses essential oils as therapy and to calm the horses before any bodywork. She now owns the family business, the Therapy Corner Store, which has a unique business model, traveling to high profile competitions and working with the horses during their performances, working with some of the nations leading hunters and the top reining horses in the industry. Casey's team is currently the lead Bodyworkers for the qualified Run for a Million horses; now, a trending TV show works with the reiners and has helped prep World Equestrian Games horses and horses on film for the Yellowstone drama series. Casey has been around horses her whole life, competing as a young girl. She has extensive knowledge ridding multiple disciplines. Casey began helping her mother with animal aromatics and bodywork at age 12. She attended Northwest School of Animal Medicine in Washington state and has taken courses in kinesiology tape and Laser training. Useful Linkwww.TherapyCornerStore.comIG TherapyCornerStoreFB TherapyCornerStore Northwest School of Animal Massage The Plaid Podcast w/ Casey SoritaYellowstone Drama Series To learn more about plants & your health from Colleen at LabAroma check out this informative PDF: https://mailchi.mp/2fe0e426b244/osw1lg2dkhDisclaimer: The information presented in this podcast is for educational purposes only and is not intended to replace professional medical advice. Please consult your doctor if you are in need of medical care, and before making any changes to your health routine.

I am so excited to have had this opportunity to sit down with herbalist, educator, & author Christa Sinodinos. In this episode we share with each other philosophies of responsible education, sustainable harvesting, and the responsibility we all have as plant people to protect the health of the plants and the ecosystems of which we are all part. We had a fun time with lots of laughs. I hope you enjoy it as much as we did.Christa Sinadinos has more than 25 years of expertise as a clinician, teacher, gardener, and medicine maker. She is the author of The Essential Guide to Western Botanical Medicine. Christa is the founder and director of The Northwest School for Botanical Studies in Fieldbrook, California, where she has trained hundreds of students who are the new generation of herbalists. She lectures at herbal conferences and schools throughout the U.S. and publishes articles on topics such as botanical medicine and gardening.Christa maintains a demonstration garden with more than 200 species of medicinal herbs and an extensive herbal pharmacy. For more than 20 years, she owned and operated a wholesale herbal extract business and a compounding pharmacy that served thousands of clients throughout the West Coast.Make sure you're nourishing your body and you're taking care of you from the inside out.Remember, different bodies react to herbs in different ways. The information presented is in no way meant to diagnose or remedy any ailment. Find out what works for you with the help of a certified herbalist, naturopathic practitioner, or other health There's a variety of ways to get this plant medicine in your body --tinctures, salves & balms, teas, etc. Check out Mountain Mel's herbal products at mountainmels.com. Use code THP15 at checkout to receive  15% off just for listening. Or make your own with bulk herbs from our affiliate partners at Mountain Rose Herbs or Oshala Farms.And if you really like learning about all kinds of herbs and how you can use them together, please join me over in our Herbalist's Path Facebook Group. Visit us at theherbalistspath.com to check out upcoming courses, workshops, & events. In fact, you can click here if you'd like to live a life free of inflammation. You can also find us on YouTube on the Herbalist's Path YouTube Channel. Thanks for joining me today. Let's inspire a movement where there's an herbalist in every home...again! Together we can make herbalism #spreadlikewildflowersRegister For Our FREE 3-Day LIVE Immune Boosting Workshop. Learn why herbalism is the most sustainable way to keep you & your family healthy and well. Begin your path to being the herbalist in your home. Register here today! #spreadlikewildflowersSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/theherbalistspath/)

Erika Torres is a woodworker in Oregon who has been building in some form or fashion since 2002. After completing Gary Rogowski's mastery program at the Northwest School of Woodworking, she has begun her woodworking career with a bang, by recently completing a set of tables commissioned by SawStop for their trade show booths. Erika's inspiring Instagram feed can be found here. Give her a follow! Every two weeks, a team of Fine Woodworking staffers answers questions from readers on Shop Talk Live, Fine Woodworking‘s biweekly podcast. Send your woodworking questions to shoptalk@taunton.com for consideration in the regular broadcast! Our continued existence relies upon listener support. So if you enjoy the show, be sure to leave us a five-star rating and maybe even a nice comment on our iTunes page.

Erika Torres is a woodworker in Oregon who has been building in some form or fashion since 2002. After completing Gary Rogowski's mastery program at the Northwest School of Woodworking, she has begun her woodworking career with a bang, by recently completing a set of tables commissioned by SawStop for their trade show booths. Erika's inspiring Instagram feed can be found here. Give her a follow! Every two weeks, a team of Fine Woodworking staffers answers questions from readers on Shop Talk Live, Fine Woodworking‘s biweekly podcast. Send your woodworking questions to shoptalk@taunton.com for consideration in the regular broadcast! Our continued existence relies upon listener support. So if you enjoy the show, be sure to leave us a five-star rating and maybe even a nice comment on our iTunes page.

DO NOT MISS THIS! We have a special guest on this episode. Darren Williamson, from the Southwest church of Christ, in Tigard, OR, joins us to talk about discipleship in general and the Northwest School of Discipleship in particular. This is an incredible effort and a great blessing for ministry in the Northwest! What is discipleship? Is there a difference between being a "Christian" and being a "disciple"?  This is such great stuff. Thanks so much to Darren for joining us. We really want to encourage our listeners to check out all these links and check out what God's doing through the NW School of Discipleship."We should all be growing in discipleship...every day!"We want to hear from you! Questions or comments for us? Reach us at soultosoulcast@gmail.comPLEASE share this with your friends and family! Follow us wherever you listen! (Spotify, Google Podcasts, Pandora, Amazon Music, TuneIn/Alexa, and others!)Thanks to Blake Davison (@blakerdavison) for the artwork!Thank you to Acappella Companies for the use of the song, "Acappella." https://acappella.org/store/acappella/conquerors/ (Les Carter and Susan Sisko - Clifty Records)Links to the books/resources we mentioned:Darren's Contact #: 503.752.6032Darren's "Family Worship" book: https://www.amazon.com/Family-Worship-Guide-Handbook-Christian/dp/1946849782NWSD: https://www.nwschoolofdiscipleship.com/GAP Initiative: https://www.nwschoolofdiscipleship.com/project-antioch-detailsProject Antioch (Gap Year Initiative) video: https://youtu.be/C-rMM4KGnAoCampbell Institute for Theological Education (CITE): https://www.nwschoolofdiscipleship.com/accredited-courses-citeDarren's YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxn4kBXiBx6hX6HvCVjKfFANWSD's Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/nwschoolofdiscipleshipSouthwest's Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/SWCoCTigard

In this second episode of the Gay City Podcast, we're joined by Sunrise Co-Hub Coordinator Emma Coopersmith, a student at Northwest School. Co-host Andrew McGinnis talks with Emma about how to take action and cope during climate anxiety to create healthy environments. Also, Co-host Melvin Givens speaks with Gay City Intern Maya Green for our LGBTQ history moment centering ten iconic LGBTQ women. Click here for the transcript. Additional Information Sunrise Northwest School hub: instagram.com/sunrisenws/ Sunrise Movement: www.sunrisemovement.org/ Sunrise Seattle hub: sunriseseattle.org/ Emma's contact info: emcooper@northwestschool.org   Good Jobs For All Pledge: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdDVAAI7ymxbQBsjB142pKwFb_Nn38rJDXPD0hdiT33ignx5A/viewform Sunrise NWS Training session sign-up (Saturday, May 1st 2:00-3:30pm): forms.gle/x8YqDxjG6HvHmjZZ8 Article: 10 Iconic LGBTQ+ Women to Honor: gaycity.medium.com Gay City's Youth Advocacy: gaycity.org/youth/ Gay City Podcast: gaycity.org/podcast Partner with us at gaycity.org/podcast. Follow us on Twitter and Instagram @GayCityPodcast.

Joan is a level two NAHA Certified Aromatherapist with decades of experience working with animals and plant medicine combined with massage. In this episode, Joan shares some of her colorful field experiences and encourages safety awareness. She specializes in work with horses enabling self-medicative behavior by offering plant extracts that contain similar constituents to those found in their evolutionary history. Joan Sorita, born in Los Angeles, California, in a Salvation Army Hospital, is a lover of animals and music. She worked as a vet tech, riding instructor and managed Olivia Newton John's farm. She moved to the High Desert in Southern California to open a re-hab and riding facility. There she became committed to herbs, therapies, aromatics, and animals' recovery emotionally and physically and studied with the elders in the horse world that were doing horse massage. There was not much in this field at the time when she started this work. Joan was the Animal Aromatic Science Course director at Northwest School of Animal Massage in 2017. She co-founded NWSAM in 2001, adding her 25 years of experience in the equine performance world with bodywork and aromatics. Joan has studied with other pioneers in Animal Self-Medication; Caroline Ingraham, Ingrid Martin, Jade Shutes, Kelly Holland Azzaro, Catherine Bird, Nayana Morag. Along with her husband Robert, she owns a farm in Montesano, Wa. They grow and harvest some of the ingredients for their products under the name Therapy Corner Store. Her daughter Casey Sorita now runs the store so that Joan can concentrate on making her aromatic animal products and teach ethics and safety with animals and aromatics. Joan seeks out like-minded thinkers in this field so she can spread the word. Useful linkswww.Bermagafarm.comwww.therapycornerstore.comwww.NWSAM.comAromatherapyforPets/LabAromaYouTube/ joansoritawww.patreon.com/joansoritaBermagafarm@gmail.comTo learn more about plants & your health from Colleen at LabAroma check out this informative PDF: https://mailchi.mp/2fe0e426b244/osw1lg2dkhDisclaimer: The information presented in this podcast is for educational purposes only and is not intended to replace professional medical advice. Please consult your doctor if you are in need of medical care, and before making any changes to your health routine.

I'm excited to introduce you to my friend and colleague, Lola Michelin, founder of Northwest School of Animal Massage. I met Lola through Horse World Connect, which she has added to her business portfolio. She saw the chance to connect with other aspects of the horse industry, share information about the various healing modalities, while also opening up the opportunity to coach and mentor people starting practices and offering service businesses with horses. Stay connected to Lola through her website www.nwsam.com/ or horseworldconnect.com Her Facebook pages www.facebook.com/horseworldconnect or www.facebook.com/NWSAM Listen below to learn more... ..... [The Healing You Method - Episode 122] #TheHealingYouMethod

Nearly a year after she ordered public schools to close due to COVID-19, Gov. Kate Brown has issued an order for them to return to in-person learning. The order requires public schools to transition to in-person instruction through either fully on-site education or a hybrid model that includes distance learning as well. OPB education reporter Liz Miller has been looking into how the hybrid model is working in Oregon and Washington schools. She joins us.

Interview with Lola Michelin, Northwest School of Animal Massage educating on benefits of animal massage that your pet loves and celebrating Vicki Draper's upcoming 2nd book in her series Heart to Heart: How You Can Heal Your Animal Through All Stages of Life. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/vicki-draper9/support

Jen Passios, Dancer by day, wordsmith by night, Jen is a nomadic artist-athlete and educator with a vivid imagination. Jacob Regan grew up in North Carolina where he began his movement studies with capoeira, accumulating skills in breaking and contemporary dance during his high school years at Northwest School of the Arts. Travelling the country in the time of COVID.

This podcast year is ending with a very special interview of Lucy Pond, a well-known astrologer who combines tarot with her readings. A perhaps lesser-known gift she has, is that she is also an accomplished and multi-faceted artist.  In fact, this show may be best appreciated on my YouTube channel where you can see Lucy showing examples of the art she discusses with me.  (If you’re interested in watching, link is below in show notes.) Before we jump right into the discussion, I want to give you a some of her official biography. Lucy currently lives in New Mexico, and is originally from Washington state, having graduated from the University of Washington in Humanities.  She has been a practicing astrologer and tarot reader since 1972. She owned a Metaphysical bookshop in Maui for 5 years and then Seattle. She was the Vice-president and President of the Washington State Astrological Association,  and studied at the Northwest School of Astrology with Marc Robertson’s classes. With Joanne Wickenburg, she taught and operated an astrological school in Seattle. She is co-author of  The Metaphysical Handbook with her brother, David Pond, as well as contributed chapters in astrological books and has been published in The Mountain Astrologer. She has sponsored astrological conferences in Seattle, has  taught classes in metaphysical awareness in Tulum, Mexico, and has participated in Womens Day Spa retreats in Vancouver,  British Columbia and Seattle. She has made multiple television and radio appearances in Seattle, Vancouver, and Maui, and has been on multiple podcasts.  But seldom has she shared her personal journey on those podcasts. So I am especially delighted and honored that she agreed to be with us to tell us more of the story of how she chose the work she does, and how it plays the role in her life that it clearly does.  I hope you enjoy the show!  A FEW FINE POINTS OF THE CONVERSATION Lucy’s journey from Washington to New Mexico Lucy’s roots in social work The a-ha moment that led to Lucy creating a-ha moments for others The beginning of tarot for Lucy’s work The teachers along Lucy’s path The role and advantage of Psychic Fairs in Lucy’s life How a Gemini husband has impacted where Lucy lives What are Chinese fortune sticks? (visual in YouTube) The origins of Lucy’s art  The role of journaling (visual in YouTube) How Lucy’s art has evolved The therapeutic release of art The depth of magic in moments and the unexpected The teacher who first told Lucy she would be the “face of astrology” The tradition of astrology that Lucy follows, and how practicality applies to the way she works The satisfaction of her work The expression of art and how it’s progressed through various media A show and tell of some art pieces, with explanation The vision of Lucy’s future art show, bringing metaphysics to life The role of symbols in our life What’s ahead for us in the world, as seen in the charts What’s next from Lucy And so much more! EPISODE RESOURCES Lucy Pond’s website  The Metaphysical Handbook by Lucy Pond and David Pond Connect with Lucy on:   Instagram  |LinkedIn Jan’s intuition course: How to Hear What You Know — A Course on Developing Your Intuition to Practically Guide You Through Life Jan’s website Life Purpose Quiz and Intuition Quiz Connect with Jan on:   Instagram  | LinkedIn  | YouTube Thanks for listening. To catch all the episodes as they’re released, subscribe and please consider leaving a rating or review. It helps ensure the success and future of this podcast and is very appreciated!  Inquire here for sponsorship opportunities. 

Our guest this week is Corey Mitchell, the first-ever winner of the Tony Award for Excellence in Theatre Education. He shares his origin story with Tyler - about his family and those that supported his own upbringing - as well as how he supports his students today by playing dual roles as an educator and surrogate parent. Corey also opens up about how the pandemic has forced a deep examination of what his life looks like now.About the GuestCorey Mitchell has been teaching theater at the Northwest School of Arts in Charlotte, North Carolina for almost twenty years. Many of his students (like Miss Saigon star Eva Noblezada and Mean Girls star Renee Rapp) have gone on to make huge impacts in the musical theater industry. This year, he’s planning on retiring and starting his own program to bolster the chances of under-resourced students pursuing higher education in the arts.Find Us Online- Website: timfshow.com- Twitter: twitter.com/TIMFShow- Facebook: facebook.com/TIMFShow- Instagram: instagram.com/timfshowThe TeamThis podcast is a production of The Story Producer.Executive Producer & Host: Tyler GreeneSenior Producer: Tricia BobedaEditor & Engineer: Adam YoffeAssociate Producer: Jackie BallCommunity Manager: Anika ExumArt Director: Ziwu ZhouComposer: Andrew EdwardsAbout Us"This Is My Family" is a new podcast about building a life with the people we love.As a gay dad in an interracial marriage, host Tyler Greene’s life is a testament to the fact that there are many ways to define family today. Each week, his conversations with guests reveal funny and heartfelt stories about how you can make a family, and how your family makes you.Join us as we celebrate the beautifully messy connections that shape our lives.

In this episode, Dr. Pamela shares wise horsewoman wisdom from Lola Michelin. Lola is the owner of Horse World Connect and the Northwest School of Animal Massage in Vashon, WA. Listen as Dr. Pamela and Lola have a heart-centered conversation around their passion and lived experiences with horses and how their love for the horse has grown and evolved now that we are over 40!

REGISTER FOR THE HANDCRAFTED INCENSE WORKSHOP SERIES In today’s episode, you’ll hear from Evan Sylliaasen, founder of The Northwest School of Aromatic Medicine & Higher Mind Incense. He delves into the world of incense and aromatic medicine and discusses their healing properties. For a limited time, enroll in Evan’s FREE workshop series: the Hand-crafted Incense Workshop Series. Incense is such an overlooked modality in today's world. Everyone focuses on tinctures, teas, and essential oils, which are all great, but they're missing a crucial key component of aromatic medicine.  Imagine having the ability to tailor your own unique herbal incense blends for medicine and healing, or for sacred ritual, or simply for pleasure. For a decade now, Evan Sylliaasen has been crafting aromatherapeutic and ritual blends for his company Higher Mind Incense, one of the top producers in the US. He's definitely seen what works best, and what doesn't work when it comes to incense crafting. As there's a bit of art and science to this craft, Evan knows the pitfalls and common mistakes most people make when they're just starting out making incense.  And he can help you avoid them! Which is why he's put together a special complimentary gift for you, the new Hand-Crafted Incense Workshop Series.  These training session videos offered through his school, The Northwest School of Aromatic Medicine, will teach you step-by-step how to successfully make your own natural incense at home for healing, fragrant enjoyment, or spiritual purposes.   Join us in the Hand-Crafted Incense Workshop Series Today, Evan's gift to you! In this workshop series you'll learn: The traditional key to aromatic medicine and the roots of aromatherapy The many virtues and uses of incense and plant smoke The various types of incense and their specific qualities The 4 basic building blocks of incense crafting that every recipe needs for success Plus Evan will walk you through each step of the incense crafting process from raw ingredients, to finished product Whether you're a professional or at-home healer who uses herbs and essential oils, an incense enthusiast, or a beginner in the world of herbs or aromatics, this workshop series will help you take your practice to new levels of healing and beauty. Join us this week only for the series and get started on your path to making your own incense for yourself, family, or those you serve today! Sign up for this complimentary gift and watch the first video here  Enjoy!

What’s the difference between petting our dogs and cats vs. offering them pet massage? Northwest School of Animal Massage founder Lola Michelin joins the podcast to discuss hands-on skills for working with animals, training, and contraindications. We also dip into communication strategies with our four-legged friends, as well as safety protocols. We finish by talking about marketing these services and what to charge.   Sponsor:   This episode sponsored by Anatomy Trains   Guest:   Lola Michelin founded the Northwest School of Animal Massage in 2001. She has practiced animal massage for over 30 years and massage for people for 17 of those years. A graduate of the animal science program at Michigan State University, she has work experience in both the veterinarian and zoological fields. For more information, visit Northwest School of Animal Massage.

World Pizza Champion and self-proclaimed “dough nerd” Will Grant joins us on The Hot Slice podcast to talk sourdough. Will is hands on at the 37-year-old family pizzeria That’s a Some Pizza and the newly opened Sourdough Willy’s, in Bainbridge Island, Washington. This episode is hosted by Creative Director Josh Keown and Editor In Chief Jeremy White. Will talks: The pizzeria’s 120-year-old sourdough starter Long fermentation process of his pizza dough Opening a second pizzeria in an uncertain time Adding multiple pizza styles His vision of the Northwest School of Sourdough The hard blow of COVID-19 Changes to the menu after winning the Caputo Cup Going Cashless Visit That’s A Some Pizza at https://www.thatsasome.com/ and on Instagram @thatsasomepizza Visit Sourdough Willy’s at https://www.sourdoughwillys.com/ and on Instagram @sourdoughwillyspizzeria --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/the-hot-slice/message

In this episode, I’m delighted to be joined by Diana Herrera, the technician supervisor and inventory manager at Senior Paws, a hospice and end-of-life care veterinary practice.She is a licensed veterinary technician, and earned her bachelor of science in veterinary medicine, then decided to study small animal massage therapy with the Northwest School of Animal Massage and earn a rehab certification. Diana also recently earned her hospice and palliative care certification with the International Association for Animal Hospice and Palliative Care. Diana has worked as an ICU tech for over 6 years and now has found her passion with senior care and end of life care and has managed inventory for over 2 years.

Gillian Perkins is a mom, successful entrepreneur, and dynamic business woman. She is a prolific content creator with half a million subscribers on Youtube and she teaches people how to build online businesses that generate passive income and give them flexibility. Gillian is also the founder of Northwest School of Music, founder of Aptus Creative Marketing, and founder and CEO of Startup Society. She lives in beautiful, green Oregon with her husband and four young children. STAY IN TOUCH! ✨ Connect with Gillian

Stephen Gordon's bio "I fell in love with all the sounds I heard as a child, so I pursued them" says Drummer/Pianist/Composer STEPHEN GORDON of Charlotte, N.C. - "Rather it was Gospel music at church, Funk and Motown with my Dad, Rock and Metal with my friends, Swing or European Classical literature with my peers and colleagues - I did it all." From the age of 4 years old, it became apparent that young Stephen would emerge into the world bringing forth sound, art, visual perspectives and living melodies to all that he pursued. Through the piano, taking lessons from the age of 5 with many teachers of different perspectives at the guidance of his parents and family, Stephen began playing the trumpet at age 12, which ventured into all brass, woodwinds, and eventually the drums and percussion. "They wanted to expand the Mass Choir at church, so my Dad and I became the rhythm section - That will always be my favorite rhythm section: Me and my Dad." From traditional and contemporary Gospel music, Stephen began sitting in and eventually gigging around Charlotte as a drummer and a keyboardist. "It was the Swing that I heard that I wanted to pursue. When I saw Terence Blanchard Sextet live at 15 years old, I said - Yeah, that's what I want to do; Swing." This path would lead Stephen to graduate high school from Northwest School of The Arts in Charlotte, N.C. and pursue touring and traveling internationally/nationally. "I got so many opportunities to travel with the choir, that when it came to gigging and touring with bands and my friends, I didn't see a difference; I was still going after that sound." These opportunities would lead to Stephen traveling and living in many different places and playing with some of the musicians and educators pushing the forefront of this music - pianist Ellis Marsalis, Jr., drummer Mike Clark, organist Joey DeFrancesco, trombonist Wayne Henderson, trombonist Fred Wesley, pianist Cyrus Chestnut, alto saxophonist Donald Harrison, Jr., percussionist Bill Summers, drummer/vibraphonist Jason Marsalis, alto saxophonist Wessell Anderson, vocalist Kurt Elling, pianist Aaron Goldberg, trumpeter Bobby Shew, trombonist Steve Turre, trumpeter Raymond Williams, Sr., bassist Roland Guerin, Poet Abidune Olyewole (The Last Poets), trombonist Tyrone Jefferson - to name a few. Stephen has performed in venues such as Tchaichovsky Hall in Moscow, Russia, The National Concert Hall in Taipei City, Taiwan, Opéra Bastille in Paris, France, The Kursk Philharmonia in Kursk, Russia, Lincoln Center in New York, New York, Ronnie Scott's in London, England, C Venues in Edinburgh, Scotland, The Village Vanguard, The Blue Note and The Jazz Standard in New York, New York, Blues Alley in DC, Babylon in Istanbul, Turkey, The North Sea Jazz Festival in Amsterdam, and many other great venues across the world. Beside playing and touring, recording and teaching have been prospects for Stephen to share in his talents and learn and grow as a musician and as a person. As Stephen resides in Charlotte, N.C., you may catch him all over the world on any given day, swinging and grooving. For all info, check out www.stephengordonmusic.com, as well as YouTube, Facebook and Instagram! STEPHEN GORDON uses exclusively -MURAT DIRIL cymbals, EVANS drumheads, VIC FIRTH sticks/brushes, TACKLE SUPPLY CO. bags and ROC-N-SOC drum thrones.

In this episode I am talking to my friend and great trainer, Colleen Hild. We are talking about the challenges of raising a puppy through the sensitive socialisation periods of puppyhood during the Covid-19 pandemic. This information not only applies to puppies but also to young adult dogs.Colleen has been training dogs since a young age, but left the corporate sales world only 4 yrs ago to purse Her passion as a full-time career. She earned her Certificate in Canine Studies from the Northwest School of Canine studies and launched her own business, Colleen Dog Training, in 2016. Her services include board & trains, private training, Day training and group classes. While Colleen Works with all ages and breeds, she has chosen to specialize in puppies. She has done training and group classes for Seattle Puppyworks and the Seattle Humane Society. She is a mother of 2 adult children and a boxer mix rescue, and resides in Redmond WA (part of the greater Seattle area)NOTE - there is only one swear word in this episode which is why we have had to check the EXPLICIT content box. We covered it with humour and it is down to two cultures separated by the same language!

Barbara Luetke recently retired after 10 years as the Outreach & Literacy Coordinator at the Northwest School for Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing Children and decades more in the field. She's written a number of textbooks in that field.

Today is a special day because I’m letting you in on a conversation between me and one of my business mentors. She has helped me break into the online space and get my business to the point where I can now have a real impact on others. Her leadership and guidance have meant the world to me, and I’m constantly learning and implementing new strategies that she teaches. She’s not afraid to try new things and prioritizes personal growth so she can be a better version of herself. Today I’m introducing you to Gillian Perkins who is the founder of Startup Society and the host of the Earn More, Work Less podcast. She also hosts an entrepreneurship-focused YouTube channel that has received more than 12 million views to date.Gillian works closely with online business owners and aspiring entrepreneurs, teaching them how to develop passive income and flexible lifestyles. As the creator of 10+ profitable online courses and the founder of a popular membership site, she provides expertise in creating and launching digital products.Gillian is also the founder of Aptus Creative Marketing and of Northwest School of Music. She runs her company with a primarily remote team, enabling her to travel the world with her family and homeschool her three young children.Are you ready? Let’s dive in.FULL SHOW NOTEShttp://www.redhotmindset.com/episode3/LINKS MENTIONED IN EPISODEStart Up SocietyWork Less, Earn More PodcastGillian's YouTube ChannelCONNECT WITH MEFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/redhotwinnersInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/redhotmindsetYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/redhotmindset

Lola Michelin talks about ways to build longevity into your equine business. Lola is the owner of the Northwest School of Animal Massage, which she founded 20 years ago. This is a great podcast for all of us who have an equine business or for those thinking about starting a new business.

Enloe Magnet High School is the first school (and regional/community theater) to produce Jack Murphy and Frank Wildhorn's musical WONDERLAND anywhere. The Enloe Magnet High School production of WONDERLAND is postponed TBA. For more information visit the https://enloetheatre.wixsite.com/enloetheatre/current-production (Enloe Theatre website). About the Guests Koko Thornton - After graduating from the Wake County Public School System in 1993, Miss Thornton received the North Carolina Teaching Fellows Scholarship to UNC-Charlotte where she received her BCA in Theatre Education and graduated Magna Cum Laude in 1997. While in college, she worked as an actor and professional costumer including being a dresser for the National Tour of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA. After teaching theatre at Northwest School of the Arts in Charlotte where she was the recipient of an NCTC award for Outstanding Direction, Miss Thornton returned home to Raleigh and served on the NC Department of Public Instruction’s committee to rewrite the North Carolina Standard Course of Study for Theatre Education. The 2018-2019 school year marks her 19th year teaching Theatre at Enloe Magnet High School. Some of her directing credits include: SWEENEY TODD (2007 Capital Award for Outstanding Musical), LITTLE WOMEN (2008 Capital Award for Outstanding Direction), ONCE UPON A MATTRESS (2013 TRS Award for Best Musical), THOROUGHLY MODERN MILLIE (2014 TRS Award for Best Ensemble), MISS SAIGON, INTO THE WOODS (2016 TRS Award for Best Musical), and RAGTIME (2018 TRS Award for Best Musical). She is double certified in theatre and music and is a certified mentor teacher. She loves to sing, play the piano, bake, and serve at her church. In what little free time she has, she may be found hanging out with her 18 nieces and nephews at Lake Gaston and riding a jet ski. Miss Thornton is the immediate past President of the North Carolina Theatre Arts Educators and the Arts Department Chair at Enloe Magnet High School. She is also the North Carolina Theatre Arts Educators 2017 Teacher of the Year. Lauren Kennedy is the Producing Artistic Director at Theatre Raleigh, where she has directed such shows as DRIFT, TRUE WEST, VANITIES, THE 25th ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE, A MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S DREAM, THE WOLF and more! As an actress, Lauren appeared on Broadway in SPAMALOT (Lady of the Lake), LES MISERABLES (Fantine), SIDESHOW (Daisy Hilton, original cast), SUNSET BLVD. (original cast). Off-Broadway: VANITIES (Mary/Second Stage), GOOD OL’ GIRLS. National Tour and London: SOUTH PACIFIC (Nellie Forbush), SUNSET BLVD. (Betty Schaefer). Favorite Original Work: THE LAST FIVE YEARS (Cathy), THE RHYTHM CLUB (Petra/Helen Hayes Award nom. for Best Lead Actress), WHITE CHRISTMAS (Judy Haines), and ZELDA (Barrymore Nomination for Best Actress/Flat Rock Playhouse/LENAPE). Recordings: VANITIES, SOUTH PACIFIC (Original London Cast), SUNSET BLVD, GOOD NEWS (with The London Symphony), THE PAUL SIMON ALBUM (Varese Sarabande). Ms. Kennedy’s solo recordings are available on the PS Classics. Visit laurenkennedy.com   The Theatre Raleigh production of BUD, NOT BUDDY runs March 13 through March 29 at The Kennedy Theatre. The Theatre Raleigh production of BUD, NOT BUDDY has been canceled. Chloe Calhoun is a senior at Enloe Magnet High School. Indy Week Award Nomination Links Click any of the links below to help RDU on Stage make the shortlist of nominees in Indy Week's Best of the Triangle 2020 contest. https://indyweek.secondstreetapp.com/og/0942cb52-bfc1-4c57-b189-8b8be1726b79/gallery/217735061 (Best Local Podcast) https://indyweek.secondstreetapp.com/og/0942cb52-bfc1-4c57-b189-8b8be1726b79/gallery/219932064 (Best Local Facebook Page) https://indyweek.secondstreetapp.com/og/0942cb52-bfc1-4c57-b189-8b8be1726b79/gallery/219931690 (Best Instagram Account)... Support this podcast

Hannah Christian and Travis Kline with the Northwest Career Services office want to introduce you to the story behind the amazing people at Northwest Missouri State University and hear the stories of how they got to where they are in their careers. This week we talk to Steven Chappell, Director of Northwest Student Media and Instructor in the Northwest School of Communication and Mass Media, about his lifelong love of journalism, the award winning student newspaper and yearbook at Northwest and Knacktive.

Hannah Christian and Travis Kline with the Northwest Career Services office want to introduce you to the story behind the amazing people at Northwest Missouri State University and hear the stories of how they got to where they are in their careers. This week we talk with Dr. Joy Daggs, Associate Professor in the Northwest School of Communication and Mass Media, about her academic journey, the importance of words and doing a faculty externship at Harley-Davidson.

In this episode we are going to learn about the benefits of massage for your dog. I am so excited to have Jennifer Robertson on the show with us. She is a small animal massage practitioner in the Los Angeles area and her company is I Work For Dogs. Jennifer studied at the Northwest School of Animal Massage near Seattle and has also studied acupressure as well.How did you get started in this field?How would you define massage?Why do dogs need it?What can massage help with?How does massage on humans vs dogs differ?Do most dogs sit still?What could one expect from their dog’s first massage treatment?How long are follow-up sessions and how frequent should they be?Anything someone would do to prepare their dog for a session?What should be expected after a session?Can I massage my dog on my own at home?Are there instances when dogs should not receive massage?Any success stories?http://iworkfordogs.massagetherapy.com/https://www.instagram.com/iworkfordogs/Thanks for Listening!Thanks so much for tuning in again this week. Have some feedback you’d like to share? Leave a note in the Bark About it section on WagOutLoud.com. That’s also where you can click on the social media buttons to share an episode.Special thanks to Jennifer Robertson for being on the show. Catch you next time!The purpose of this podcast is to educate and to inform. It is no substitute for professional care by a veterinarian, licensed nutritionist or other qualified professional. The host as well as guests who speak on this podcast express their own opinions, experience and conclusions, and Wag Out Loud LLC neither endorses or opposes any particular views discussed here.

  What a cool interview with Lola Michelin, Northwest School of Animal Massage!    We talked about Lola's incredible experiences working with giraffes (like Rafiki), primates, and our mutual experiences (I'm an alumni of Northwest School of Animal Massage) working with the dogs rescued from the Michael Vick case.  We also discussed how you can utilize massage to help your pets  reduce their stress-levels, support an animal's overall well-being, and the use of massage to aid in animal healing.  Also, Lola explained what's involved in becoming a finding or becoming a certified animal massage practitioner yourself and the future of the craft. Intuitive Touch Animal Care Private In-Person and Distance Animal Communication Consultations Classes Essential Oils Education Animal Massage and Energy Work Contact info: Anne@IntuitiveTouchAnimalCare.Com www.IntuitiveTouchAnimalCare.com  

Kathleen Hessert is the Founder of We R Gen Z WeRGenZ was born out of the disregard and void of understanding of an entire generation.  WeRGenZ started polling a dozen students from the magnate school, Northwest School of the Arts in Charlotte, NC.   It quickly quickly expanded to include educational pathways in eight very diverse district high schools. During the 2017-18 school year WeRGenZ was officially incorporated into the CTE (Career Technical Education) marketing pathway and now 16 high schools.  It provides brands, media, researchers, educators and others, authentic and candid insight into meaningful issues (large and small) that shape the world today. The What’s Hot, What’s Not Panel of pop culture experts can help brands anticipate and decipher trends in the making and those that have begun to fade, enabling greater accuracy and authenticity behind brand strategies, tactics and campaigns Prior to this, Kathleen spent three decades helping sports brands like media giants ESPN, and Fox Sports build their reputations and fan bases. She recognized and harnessed the power and influence of social media as a new communication channel and in 2007, launched NBA great, Shaquille O’Neal on Twitter helping take the now global platform mainstream. Website: www.wergenz.com  Twitter: @WeRGenZ  Instagram: @WeRGenZ  Facebook: WeRGenZ  

Naa Akua, Citizen University, Poet-in-Residence, is a queer poet, emcee, and actor. They are, poetry teacher at The Northwest School and WITS writer-in-residence at Franklin High School. Intentionality, love, and encouragement is the focus of Akua's work that can be found in tracks like “The Elements” or “Till It All Goes Away” from their mixtape Odd(s) Balance (on SoundCloud.com). Recently, Naa Akua was a cast member of Book-it Repertory Theater's adaptation of T. Geronimo Johnson's “Welcome to Braggsville”. Naa is currently a cast member for Theater Schmeater's production of “Welcome to Arroyo's” and in a original boilesque ballet called “Tailfeathers”. Naa Akua's one person show, Akwaba ran at part of Gay City's Mosaic program and Earth Pearl Collectives, Sovereign Queer Black Womyn Festival. When Akua is not writing and performing they are facilitating Sound Healing sessions which focus on breathing, being in the body and meditation.

Nicole Brown Packin is the CEO of Miami Pet Concierge based out of Miami, Florida. Since MPC’s opening in 2007, Nicole has continued to grow and learn as much as she can about animal welfare. She earned her Small Animal Massage Practitioner (SAMP) Certificate in Maintenance, Performance, and Rehabilitation Massage from Northwest School of Animal […]

Today we'll hear from herbalist Nicole Gagliano as she discusses the herbal CSA directory that she is creating. What an amazing resource!   When she started her herbal CSA in 2013 there weren't many of them available. Now there are so many! She feels like this directory will be helpful to folks trying to find an herbal CSA in their area. And hopefully this will also encourage the use of locally grown herbs in communities.  Please share this episode with anyone you think would like to be on the list! If you would like to be included please contact her with these details: 1. Your name 2. Your CSA's name 3. your CSA website 4. your state  5. If you would like to write a brief description of your herbal CSA's offerings she would be happy to include this info with your listing and link to your website! Nicole Gagliano is a clinical herbalist, who studied at The Northwest School for Botanical Studies with Christa Sinadinos. She has also studied with other herbalist from around the country, honing her "herby" skills. She is also the product maker, wild crafter, formulator, and herbalist for WIld and Wise. If you've enjoyed the show please share with an herbalist friend!  HerbRally www.herbrally.com Instagram: @herbrally 

Find out about the creation of happy horses and hooves with Hoof care professional Christina Cline in this episode of the Whole Horse Podcast! She shares about her current passion projects, her new in-depth book on hooves (The Essential Hoof Book), the keys to healthy feet and happy horses, and what's on the horizon for her in 2018.  Christina Cline became a certified trimmer through the American Association of Natural Hoof Care Practitioners in 2004, and has trimmed full time ever since. In her career, she has worked on thousands of hooves of every size and description. She is an instructor with the Equine Sciences Academy, a mentor with Pacific Hoof Care Practitioners, and was on the Board of Directors with the American Hoof Association. She has mentored directly with Pete Ramey, Cindy Sullivan and Jaime Jackson, and has broadened her knowledge base by attending workshops with Dr. Robert Bowker, Dr. Debra Taylor, Brian Hampson PhD, Dr. Kerry Ridgway, Katy Watts, Cindy Nielson DVM, Dr. Tomas Teskey, Dr. Deb Bennett, and saddle maker Dave Genadek, among others. She also received a certificate in Equine Massage from the Northwest School of Animal Massage in Redmond, WA, and co-authored The Essential Hoof Book with Susan Kauffmann.  

Wm. Paul Young, C. Baxter Kruger, and John MacMurray present a lecture, "Do I Belong?" Young, is the author/producer of "The Shack." Kruger is the director of Perichoresis and MacMurray is the founder of the Northwest School of Theology. The trio provides insights into fear and shame being at the root of blindness. The discussion explores human belonging because of who God is as Father, Son and Spirit.

Welcome to the #CharlotteIsCreative podcast. Today’s show features hosts Tim Miner and Matt Olin talking with actor Abby Corrigan, immediately following the July 7 Creative Mornings Charlotte event at Warehouse 242, where Abby spoke about the global theme of “equality”. At just 19 years old, Abby Corrigan is currently playing the lead role of Medium Allison in the Tony-winning Broadway musical Fun Home. Her resume also includes roles in A Chorus Line, Peter Pan, and Cabaret, as well as several TV shows. A Charlotte native, Abby is a product of many of the cultural learning centers in town such as Northwest School of the Arts and Children’s Theatre of Charlotte. In this podcast, Abby talks about how that upbringing in Charlotte’s creative community shaped her into who she is today. She also talks about her creative process, school bullying, and how to think in the first, second and third circle. Remember to RSVP to the next Creative Mornings Charlotte event Friday, August 4 at Warehouse 242, when “Shakespeare in a Chair” founder Mark Williams will be our speaker on the global theme of “Genius.” Register for this free event by visiting charlotteiscreative.com at 9am, Monday, July 31.

Episode 11 discusses how language in the spirituality world can create somewhat of a barrier to those who are unfamiliar with the terms--and turned off by the 'out there' labels such as chakras, auras, and higher self. Kim interviews Amy Morgan, who uses a combination of hypnosis, reiki, and earth based energies using her hands. Amy has a tech background, and brings a very left-brained pragmatic perspective to energy healing. She readily admits that she's not sure how her energy healing works--just that it does. Amy is also trained in hypnosis, and discusses how 'reprogramming' the subconscious mind can assist with emotional healing. Amy Morgan graduated from the Northwest School of Healing where she was trained in Barbara Brennan techniques, body-based psychotherapy, inner child work, and reiki master training through the lineage of Iris Ishakura. Amy's website: http://groundedenergyhealing.com/  Podcast website: http://woowoofortheskeptic.com  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/woowoo4ts  Kim Polinder's website: http://kimpolinder.com 

The music students of the Northwest School of the Arts in Charlotte will present a Spring Recital including an exciting first for the school: the premiere of a new work by the acclaimed Charlotte-born composer Dan Locklair, commissioned on behalf of the school by the Charlotte Symphony Orchestra. Before they present this performance, Dan Locklair and the students will be in WDAV's John Clark Performance Studio to give us a preview.

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Gillian Perkins Gillian Perkins is a mom, author of the book Sorted, an organizational coach and music teacher. In this episode, we talked about: Gillian lives in Oregon with her husband, her two year old and has a baby boy on the way. She owns Northwest School of Music, which she started nine years ago. Sorted […]

Creating freedom through structure with Gillian Perkins. In this episode of the Boss Mom Podcast, Gillian shares her Boss Mom story, how she let go of the clutter so she could focus on what really mattered and how she said goodbye to the things she didn't need... books, dishes, clothes, and junk.   Subscribe to the podcast in iTunes:  In this episode you’ll hear: Gillian's Boss Mom story. Gillian started teaching piano lessons nine years ago, through her business Northwest School of Music. The story of Gillian's new book Sorted: Structure Through Freedom. How Gillian spends half an hour on housework a day. How to break down chores into manageable pieces. Creating routines with kids at home. How to write a book and different tools available to help authors. Recommended links and resources: Sorted: Structure Through Freedom Google Docs Createspace Scrivener Blankpage Can I quote you on that?  We found out while living in a tiny apartment with less stuff, we were happier. - Gillian Everyone can take the time to organize. - Gillian I stopped trying to make things an hour long process, I break them down into little steps. - Dana It's about getting rid of the things that aren't adding value to your life. - Gillian Reorganize until being clean is easy. - Dana More about our guest, Gillian Perkins. Gillian Perkins is a mom, successful entrepreneur, and dynamic business woman. She is a prolific content creator and private consultant who enjoys helping others develop order and discover balance in life. Gillian is the founder and executive director of Northwest School of Music. She lives in beautiful, green Oregon with her husband and two young children. Website / Facebook / Blog Connect with Dana: Instagram / Periscope (her total happy place) We love hearing from you guys! If you’ve got a question about today’s episode or want to leave us some inbox love, you can email us at hello@boss-mom.com Or, you can always find both Dana hanging out in our Boss Mom Facebook Community.  We would LOVE it if you’d leave a podcast rating or review on iTunes. We also know it can be kind of tricky to figure out. Here are a few step by step instructions on how to leave an iTunes rating or review for a podcast from your iPhone or iPad Launch Apple’s Podcast app. Tap the Search tab. Enter the name of the podcast you want to rate or review. Tap the blue Search key at the bottom right. Tap the album art for the podcast. Tap the Reviews tab. Tap Write a Review at the bottom. Enter your iTunes password to login. Tap the Stars to leave a rating. Enter title text and content to leave a review. Tap Send.

Join us this week as we welcome R&B/Soul/Pop singer/songwriter Amanda Pollard. Hailing from Charlotte, NC., rising singer and songwriter Amanda Pollard is no stranger to music. Singing since she learned to speak, Amanda was formally introduced to music as a child and found her passion for performance while attending Northwest School of the Arts in Charlotte, NC. She majored in vocal music becoming a classically trained first soprano and combines her impressive classical training with extensive jazz and musical theater techniques to create a dynamic range of vocal abilities. With an all-American, fun and flirty style, this southern glamour girl is more than meets the eye. Amanda is a two time Carolina Music Award winner for Best Female R&B Artist and was nominated for a 2011 Southern Entertainment Award for Slept on Artist of the Year. We will talk to Amanda about her upcoming schedule, get a behind the scenes look at her music, feature her latest songs, and ask her to share her message for the troops. Please be sure to visit Amanda Pollard at http://www.reverbnation.com/amandasmusiconline and spread the word. Fans are welcome to call in and chat live with Amanda during the show. If you would like to participate in the live chat during the show, you must sign up on the show site first and then log in during the show. More great music for a really great cause! And as always we will give shout outs to our deployed military listeners. This is sure to be a terrific show so be sure to join us, Sunday March 10th 2013 at 4:00 PM EST! Our message to the troops....WE do what we do, because YOU do what you do.