05 Apr Stephenson Showcase: “Where Do Faeries Live?- Woodland Dwellings for the Fae” by Anita Strauss
Anita works with natural elements such as branches, acorns, pine cones, and moss. “Creating a house is like working a puzzle. The pieces tell you where they go if you listen.”
When Anita couldn’t find exactly what she was looking for in a faery house, she took it upon herself to remedy that problem. As she became proficient with power tools like the band saw, belt sander, pneumatic pin nailer, jigsaw, and lots of dremel tools, her skills improved. “I still have many ideas that I’ve yet to try and that keeps me pushing the limits of what wood can do.” Her personal creativity and skills with various power tools have attracted attention of those from the Indianapolis Art Center, inviting her to teach and empower others to try their hand in the wood shop. “I didn’t think they were serious, but it’s definitely something I’m considering.”
Anita’s exhibit will be like stepping into her booth at a fair with a wide variety of styles of faery dwellings including free standing, tree houses, faeryscapes and even hanging designs. “My hope is that people will be inspired to create their own faery garden and open up to the magic that is around us everyday.”The full exhibit, Where Do Faeries Live?- Woodland Dwellings for the Fae, can be seen in the Stephenson House April 5th through 27th. You can meet Anita during our Welcome to Fairyville event!
