For the past several weeks, we have been sharing stories and photos from kumihimo artist Adrienne Gaskell as she took a month-long kumihimo-related trip down the west coast of North America, from Vancouver to San Diego. Her journey will took her to various bead stores and manufacturers, the Braids 2016 conference in Tacoma, Washington, and a 3-day workshop of her own, with lots of stops along the way.
Week One: Visiting Vancouver and Western Canada
Week Two: Washington and Oregon
Week Three: Sonoma County
Week Four: San Diego
Taking a month away from my studio is always a challenge, but it also gives me the opportunity to actually spend time doing something other than work. Since my studio is in my home, I tend to work long hours and I rarely take a day off. I love to travel and visit new places, but it also gives me some down time to reenergize.