"I’m a community artist, celebrant, and cultural creative, collaborating in creating a world of respect, joy, and beauty. I want to make art accessible to everyone. Creative expression is a part of our human nature, it is a gift everyone has to create beauty and bring inspiration to the human heart." ~ Janice Walrafen
Puppet Studio and Classroom
In her studio, Janice creates larger than life puppets, masks and costumes and more. She began with the All Species Project which is founded on the principles of ecology, and the interdependence of all life.
"When we create masks and costume representing another species of life, and imagine seeing thru their eyes, we find we can learn to be earthlings and not just human beings. Puppet theater is a powerful way to build community and narrate stories to inspire respect for all of life."
Often you can find the classroom filled with projects; Puppets are made from paper maché, cloth, wood, and fibers retrieved from the waste-stream creating magical dancing puppets for community performances.
In the Summer the classroom is filled with happy campers from the ATN summer camp program.
To learn more about Janice's year-round art classes click here.
"When we create masks and costume representing another species of life, and imagine seeing thru their eyes, we find we can learn to be earthlings and not just human beings. Puppet theater is a powerful way to build community and narrate stories to inspire respect for all of life."
Often you can find the classroom filled with projects; Puppets are made from paper maché, cloth, wood, and fibers retrieved from the waste-stream creating magical dancing puppets for community performances.
In the Summer the classroom is filled with happy campers from the ATN summer camp program.
To learn more about Janice's year-round art classes click here.
Art Tiles Clay Studio
In the basement clay studio, handmade tiles, sculptures and clay vessels are created and sold to provide a livelihood for Janice. Students of all ages, and apprentices are a part of the clay studio’s learning and creative environment.
Art Tiles are installed in kitchen, bathrooms, fireplaces, and hung on the wall as a decorative accents, enriching hearth and home. www.jravenarttile.com
You can find Art Tiles at:
Art Tiles are installed in kitchen, bathrooms, fireplaces, and hung on the wall as a decorative accents, enriching hearth and home. www.jravenarttile.com
You can find Art Tiles at:
- The Capital City Farmer’s Market in Montpelier during the summer season. capitalcityfarmersmarket.com
- Artisan Gallery in Waitsfield,VT vtartisansgallery.com
- NorthEast Kingdom Artisan's Guild in St Johnsbury, VT nekartisansguild.com
