Happy 2011!

The Green Mountain Creative Collective kicked off the new year on 01/01/11 with an event at the White River Craft Center.  Barry Vermont invited everyone to come share their creative work, from art to music to writing to storytelling to leading an activity.  There was a little bit of everything and a lot of great food packed into the first afternoon of 2011.

Bonny Willet provided these photos of some of the amazing music that was made that day by Barry Miller playing with John Mahan (both pictured), Chris Martin, Spencer Lewis and John Zuefle.

Malia Timmerman brought a candy sculpture project to share, and in collaboration with the Zimet family's mini-marshmallow building materials, it yielded some very creative structures (some more structurally sound than others!).  Malia built a spirit house for her brother, which she completed decorating at home and liberated in a bonfire the next day (click here for "liberation" photos).

 As it left the Craft Center

"Spirit House for Sean", completed on 1/2/11

Many thanks to Barry for a great inspiration, to the White River Craft Center for providing the space for it to blossom, and to everyone who participated in whatever way.  This may need to be an annual event!