Two years ago, Hutch Studio opened it’s doors to the public. It was the Annual Arts Alive weekend in La Conner & Hutch Studio celebrated the opening with art demonstrations all day- I happened to have been one of them. Saturday, Hutch Studio is celebrating it’s 2 year anniversary much in the same way. It’s Arts Alive weekend again & Chris will be doing a whirligig demo from 12-2pm & I will do a demo in how I draw with thread, from 2-4pm
If you are in the area, pop on by, we would love to see you! Chris has been working on some new pieces for a show that will be going on this weekend as well. Stop by Maple Hall in La Conner to view his new work (details here). The piece below is made with cardboard & is a peek into the world of Hutch Studio.
If you aren’t able to come visit us in person, you can enjoy free shipping all weekend at the Hutch Studio etsy shop! Just use “hutchfreeship” during checkout. Hope everyone has a creative weekend!
Last week, Chris made our family our first whirligig & put it up in our backyard. To me, this was somewhat symbolic of the news that we had received the weekend prior. I had mentioned in the last post that I was a bit distracted lately. Well that can all be sort of tracked back to whirligigs. Why you ask? Let me explain- I’ll give you the short version.
Two weekends ago, we learned that hutch studio (the studio & shop that my husband designs for & runs – home of the whirligigs) can no longer keep it’s doors open on a daily basis. Chris is going to still be working for the same company, but just in a different capacity now. While it’s really sad news because of how special hutch studio & it’s loyal customers are- Chris & I are going to do the best we can to maintain hutch studio’s online presence including a shop, continuing whirligig workshops, special events, & being open by appointment – with hopes of eventually working out a way to be open a few days a week until Fall.
So, in the last week, we have been adjusting to our new schedule, brainstorming, & creating a new etsy shop for hutch. It has been a bit overwhelming at times, but I’m excited about the new possibilities. The hutch studio shop will continue to have the “Make- It Yourself Kits” that Chris designed & that have become hutch best sellers, along with special vintage finds (including books & toys), fabric bundles, one of a kind art, & a scatter of klt:works items as well.
One day at a time is my motto lately. I know I have written about hutch studio a lot in the past, but there might be a few more blog posts about it in the future given my new involvement. Stay tuned… it’s bound to be an intersting ride. Our whirligig is spinning in our backyard as a symbol of the new hutch studio headquarters.
Here’s how to keep up with the hutch studio progress if you are interested:
Thanks to all of you that have been so amazingly supportive & kind over the last few weeks (well always really). Your support is very appreciated!
In a nutshell, this is what has been occupying my brain – along the side of trying to figure out the mysteries of toddlerhood & new products for klt:works…
Last week, Chris made our family our first whirligig & put it up in our backyard. To me, this was somewhat symbolic of the news that we had received the weekend prior. I had mentioned in the last post that I was a bit distracted lately. Well that can all be sort of tracked back to whirligigs. Why you ask? Let me explain- I’ll give you the short version.
Two weekends ago, we learned that hutch studio (the studio & shop that my husband designs for & runs – home of the whirligigs) can no longer keep it’s doors open on a daily basis. Chris is going to still be working for the same company, but just in a different capacity now. While it’s really sad news because of how special hutch studio & it’s loyal customers are- Chris & I are going to do the best we can to maintain hutch studio’s online presence including a shop, continuing whirligig workshops, special events, & being open by appointment – with hopes of eventually working out a way to be open a few days a week until Fall.
So, in the last week, we have been adjusting to our new schedule, brainstorming, & creating a new etsy shop for hutch. It has been a bit overwhelming at times, but I’m excited about the new possibilities. The hutch studio shop will continue to have the “Make- It Yourself Kits” that Chris designed & that have become hutch best sellers, along with special vintage finds (including books & toys), fabric bundles, one of a kind art, & a scatter of klt:works items as well.
One day at a time is my motto lately. I know I have written about hutch studio a lot in the past, but there might be a few more blog posts about it in the future given my new involvement. Stay tuned… it’s bound to be an intersting ride. Our whirligig is spinning in our backyard as a symbol of the new hutch studio headquarters.
Here’s how to keep up with the hutch studio progress if you are interested:
Thanks to all of you that have been so amazingly supportive & kind over the last few weeks (well always really). Your support is very appreciated!
In a nutshell, this is what has been occupying my brain – along the side of trying to figure out the mysteries of toddlerhood & new products for klt:works…
Chris just left for work this morning- he’s on his way to hutch studio. Would you like to see a snippet of how he spends his day? (Sayer would like me to point out that you can see the library that he goes to with his grandma, in the background of the video still shot.)
Aside from making & occasionally wearing things out of cardboard, Chris also makes whirligigs. They are displayed out in the front of studio & spin in move in the breeze. They are made from cool found & thrifted objects & set hutch studio apart from the other shops on the street. Chris holds whirligig workshops in the studio as well – which are always a lot of fun. So there you have it- a little peek into my other half’s day. Hope everyone is having a wonderful weekend!
Chris just left for work this morning- he’s on his way to hutch studio. Would you like to see a snippet of how he spends his day? (Sayer would like me to point out that you can see the library that he goes to with his grandma, in the background of the video still shot.)
Aside from making & occasionally wearing things out of cardboard, Chris also makes whirligigs. They are displayed out in the front of studio & spin in move in the breeze. They are made from cool found & thrifted objects & set hutch studio apart from the other shops on the street. Chris holds whirligig workshops in the studio as well – which are always a lot of fun. So there you have it- a little peek into my other half’s day. Hope everyone is having a wonderful weekend!
