The inaugural HATCHfest is approaching quickly and it will be a festival experience unlike any other. HATCHfest is a mentoring festival for the creative industries featuring world-renowned artists. Hosting panels, workshops, keynote speakers, exhibits, performances, receptions, networking parties and more.
Detailed HATCHfest Schedule: www.musicallies.com
For more details, See MountainXpress Article: Hatch Asheville rolls out guest list
Below, a list of the mentors for each of the disciplines:
At the beginning of this experiment, I have to admit I had my doubts! Thinking: “there is no way this is going to work…” however it did work, and probably will work even better on my second attempt.
On this first batch, I did not use vinegar, or the second layer of white cloth; Both of which would probably make for better pattern transfer and brighter colors. Nonetheless it was fun, here are a few quick photos showing how the trial run turned out:
Tutorial by OurBestBites.com
Materials and Tools:
1.) Remove seaming from ties & any lining inside. All you want is a piece of silk. Cut into a square (or any shape piece that will fully cover raw egg.
2.) Wrap an egg with a piece of silk, making sure printed side of the material is facing egg. Silk can still be used if it doesn’t fit perfectly around egg. Just try to make as much smooth contact with the fabric as possible. The pattern will transfer much better if it is right up against the egg. Any part that is folded or wrinkled will leave kind of a tie-dyed pattern (which is still cool – see my photos). Secure the cloth with a twist tie or string. (if you do not mind tie dye effect just tie cloth around the egg)
3.) Place the silk-wrapped egg in a piece of white sheet, pillowcase, or old tablecloth and secure tightly with another twist tie or string. (I skipped this step)
4.) Place the eggs in the pot. Fill pot with water to cover eggs completely. Then, add the 1/4 cup of vinegar. (I forgot vinegar)
5.) Bring water to a boil, turn down heat, simmer for 20-25 minutes.
6.) Remove eggs from water with tongs/spoon and let cool on paper towels or in colander.
7.) Once eggs are cool enough to handle, remove the fabric.
8.) Freak Out – Because they look so AMAZING!
9.) Add a bit of luster by dabbing vegetable oil on paper towel and rubbing eggs.
Have fun and post some pictures of your Easter Eggstravaganza!
Luckily for those of us in Asheville there are ample opportunities for the kids to join in some Easter Egg Fun! From community park egg hunts to Train Rides with Snoopy you can have a blast this weekend, joining the fun of Traditional Easter Egg hunts.
One year our family visited the Biltmore Estate for our Easter egg extravaganza, and I have to admit it was pretty fun. Although the organized egg hunt proved to be only somewhat entertaining, we had a blast hiding and rediscovering our own eggs hidden strategically throughout the beautiful tulip gardens that are blooming this time of year!
Asheville Citizen Times: Guide to WNC Easter egg hunts:
April 11, 2009
Community Easter egg hunt, 10 a.m.-noon, St. Paul’s Church, 32 Rosscraggon Road, Building B, Skyland. Inflatables, activities, refreshments, more. Third grade and younger. Call 277-7730.Fletcher Easter egg hunt and parade of hats. 12:15 p.m., Fletcher Community Park. Visit www.fletcherparks.org. The fields will be covered with over 8,000 eggs full of prizes and candy for everyone participating, and the Easter Bunny will be there to officially start the Easter Egg Hunt!
Grovewood Gallery and Caf
No matter what else you have going on, take some time this week to dye a few Easter Eggs.
Thanks to the numerous farmers nearby and the Asheville City Chicken movement, it should be easy to find some inexpensive fresh local eggs.
Keeping with the healthy theme this Easter, here are some great organic Easter Egg coloring recipes:
Crush ingredients and Boil in water for ~5 minutes:
(the longer eggs remain in dye the brighter the colors will be)
Orange: Paprika
Dark Orange: Chili Powder
Yellow: Orange/Lemon Peels, Shredded Carrots, Onion Skins, Cumin, Curry Powder, Turmeric
Blue: Blue Berries, Blackberries, Grape Juice
Green: Try spinach, Kale
Red: Organic Rose Hips Tea or Pomegranate Juice
Brown: Organic Coffee grounds or Used Tea Bags
Pink: Fresh Organic Beets or Cranberries
Lavender: grape juice + lemon juice + red onion skins
For the regular food coloring method, try these Easter Recipes for more exotic coloring. Following each color listed below, add the number of drops of each food coloring to about 2 – 4 ounces of vinegar for dipping:
Lime – 24 yellow, 4 green
Purple – 15 blue, 5 red
Cantaloupe – 24 yellow, 2 red
Jade – 17 green, 3 blue
Plum – 10 red, 4 blue
Spearmint – 12 green, 6 yellow, 2 blue
Raspberry – 14 red, 6 blue
Maize – 24 yellow, 1 red
Watermelon – 25 red, 2 blue
Teal – 15 green, 5 blue
Grape – 17 blue, 3 red
Fuchsia – 18 red, 2 blue
Orange Sunset – 17 yellow, 3 red
Jungle Green – 14 green, 6 yellow
Have fun and snap a few photos of your Easter Egg Masterpiece!
I’d love to see how they turn out.
Last night the UNC Tar heels defeated Michigan State University 89 / 72.
UNC took the lead fast; 21 / 7 in the first few minutes of the game. By half time the Tar Heels were leading 55 / 34, which is both the highest number of points ever scored and the largest lead ever seen in the 1st half of any NCAA Championship game! They continued to held on to this lead the entire game. Although it wasn
The bear that was in my yard a few weeks ago returned again yesterday and visited with us for a few hours around lunch time; peacefully munching old apples that are buried under our leaf pile. We were able to snap a few more photos, ~Enjoy:
We watched in total amazement as she enjoyed her lunch. These creatures are truly incredible; we are so blessed to live in such a beautiful area rich with native wildlife. These photos were taken in Haw Creek, East Asheville near the Blue Ridge Parkway.
It seems I am not the only one with a Black Bear story. When Governor Bev Purdue visited Asheville, not too long ago, she had a run in with a bear outside the Western Residence. Security footage shows a Black Bear family exploring the property, even walking along her back porch on that very same weekend:
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