Mountain Ash Fiber Arts

Hey!
My family has just had a big relocation to support our daughter starting university in the fall.

In the move I sorted out some art pieces that I would love to find homes for...

"Chilling"
100% wool
Hand dyed, needle felted.
6.5" hoop
$75 CAD, plus actual shipping (TBD by location)

Comment or message.
Questions welcome ❤️
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Feeling green?

Wool & Silk
Wet & Needle felted, machine and hand stitched.
7.5" Hoop
$40 CAD, plus actual shipping (TBD by location)

Hey!
My family has just had a big relocation to support our daughter starting university in the fall.

In the move I sorted out some art pieces that I would love to find homes for...

Agate #1
Turquoise & blues
Wet and needle felted, hand and machine stitched. Silk and wool.
6.5" Hoop
$35 CAD, plus actual shipping (TBD by location)

Nebula #4
100% Wool
Wet & Needle felted
6.5" Hoop
$35 CAD, plus actual shipping (TBD by location)

Rainbow #1
100% Wool
Wet & Needle felted
7.5" Hoop
$40 CAD, plus actual shipping (TBD by location)

Nebula #6
100% Wool
Wet & Needle felted
7.5" Hoop
$40 CAD, plus actual shipping (TBD by location)

Nebula #8
100% Wool
Wet & Needle felted
7.5" Hoop
$40 CAD, plus actual shipping (TBD by location)

Comment or message.
Questions welcome ❤️
🐑🐑🐑

Hey!
I'm giving serious thought to doing a Playsilk pre-order...
would people be interested in some of our silks?

It's been a long time and I feel like there are lots of kids who haven't had the experience ❤️❤️

🌟🌟Nativity SALE🌟🌟

$175 CAD + shipping
Message to see specific sets available.

This is the first year in 15 that I have done holiday markets. I have always made to order for online sales. It was a big learning curve, stocking a whole shop without really knowing what to put in it! As a result, I have several nativity sets unclaimed.

As a handmade artisan I rarely do *sales* because my supplies don't fluctuate and it takes me the same time to do each item regardless of price point. BUT, I have these lovelies ready to go, I didn't make them to be stored for a year at my house. 😁

Let's help each other out!
I was retailing for $225 CAD and I would like to offer 4 sets at $175 CAD (+ shipping-- $18ish Canada and US).

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✨Are you looking for a safe, educational and hands on Nativity Set for your family?
Would it be even better if it was 100% natural, handmade and lovely to look at, too? ✨

🗺️A BTRT tradition for 15 years, found in homes around the world!

Your custom-made set will include:

• Mary with Jesus in arms.
• Joseph
• Angel
• Three Wise Men/ Kings
• Two Shepherds
Ranging 3-5" high.

It will come back in a cotton drawstring bag.

{Looking for something smaller? I will be listing 'Holy Family' sets (Mary, Joseph and Baby) later in the season.}

Made from 100% new, clean wool these sets are handmade completely with needle felting.
They are firm to withstand years of play and display, but soft and so touchable!
No frames or wires, mean no risks for toddlers.

All figures stand on their own and wool warms up beautifully in a child's hands for a natural and lively play experience. Children learn best when they can engage the story with their hands, and these pieces give them a chance to hold and imagine the story, and act it out, too. The figures have featureless faces (in the Waldorf tradition) so that children are open to all possibilities of emotion and experience when they play.

Not recommended for children who still mouth their toys (or not without close supervision).

Sets will be delivered no later than November 15th.

READY TO SHIP
Will arrive in time for Christmas, US and Canada.

((Message me and I will send you images of the four available sets.))

Payment by eTransfer or PayPal

Message me to discuss, feel free to ask questions here or by message 😍

Good morning ❤️

I have been working steadily to prepare for the holiday market season which begins this Saturday. 😳

I completed this piece as a center for my display. If you are interested in Christmas cards or a photographic print, let me know!

The Journey is the Gift
Original fiber art
Lori Campbell, 2022
Mountain Ash Fiber Arts

What's your favorite? Orange or white? I can't decide either!

Each pin is made from layers of wool, silk, and cotton fibers. These layers are felted together by hand and then embellished with machine and hand embroidery, as well as glass beads.
They are backed with hand dyed green felt and a secure locking bar pin.

Each is one of a kind.
Sizes are approximate.
Prices in CAD

Small: $16 (2.5")
Large: $18 (3.5")

Shipping:
Canada $3 for any number
US $5 for any number
Other, please inquire.

Message me with the code for the brooch(es) of your choice. (ie. H2)

Poppies are for remembrance.
If they are cut back or removed from a garden, they have the ability to lie dormant in the soil until it is disturbed even years later... When they will push through and display their beauty and strength once again.

Each pin is made from layers of wool, silk, and cotton fibers. These layers are felted together by hand and then embellished with machine and hand embroidery, as well as glass beads.
They are backed with hand dyed green felt and a secure locking bar pin.

Each is one of a kind.
Sizes are approximate as each is a different shape.
Prices in CAD 🇨🇦

XS Single: $16 (1.5 - 2")
Small Single: $18 (2.5")
Large Single: $20 (3")
Double: $24 (4-5")

Shipping:
Canada $3 for any number
US $5 for any number
Other, please inquire.

Message me with the code for the brooch(es) of your choice. (ie. B3)

Good morning!
I've been working away on a number of projects and I'm hoping to list some things on my new website (also a work in progress!) soon.

Here is a peek at one of the new poppy pins 🏵️❤️🏵️. Silk & wool, beads & hand stitching... All or nothing, I say 🫣🤣

NATIVITY SET PRE-ORDER
Six sets available.

✨Are you looking for a safe, educational and hands on Nativity Set for your family?
Would it be even better if it was 100% natural, handmade and lovely to look at, too? ✨

🗺️A BTRT tradition for 15 years, found in homes around the world!

Your custom-made set will include:
(you may indicate preferred color scheme ie. earth tones, jewel tones, pastels or brights, skin tones are always diverse, open to requests)
• Mary with Jesus in arms. Jesus can be made separately as a swaddled baby by request.
• Joseph
• Angel
• Three Wise Men/ Kings
• Two Shepherds
Ranging 3-5" high.

PLUS 2 SHEEP 🐑🐑

It will come back in a cotton drawstring bag with a sachet of lavender for year round protection. I will confirm that you want lavender before I send as I know some people are sensitive. :)

{Looking for something smaller? I will be listing 'Holy Family' sets (Mary, Joseph and Baby) later in the season.}

Made from 100% new, clean wool these sets are handmade completely with needle felting.
They are firm to withstand years of play and display, but soft and so touchable!
No frames or wires, mean no risks for toddlers.

All figures stand on their own and wool warms up beautifully in a child's hands for a natural and lively play experience. Children learn best when they can engage the story with their hands, and these pieces give them a chance to hold and imagine the story, and act it out, too. The figures have featureless faces (in the Waldorf tradition) so that children are open to all possibilities of emotion and experience when they play.

Not recommended for children who still mouth their toys (or not without close supervision).

Sets will be delivered no later than November 15th.

Pay now: $240 CAD + shipping
(Shipping will be billed when your set is ready to go. Tracked and insured)
Subscription: $255 paid in 3 monthly installments of $85 (September 1, October 1, November 1 + shipping)

SIX custom spots available.
Your set will be made for you, these are not ready to ship.

Photos are examples of past sets.

I try to make a couple of sets ready to ship every year but I can't promise I will get there.

Every year I custom dye a few colorways in a gorgeous Merino top wool to create one of a kind sets. ❤️

Payment by eTransfer or PayPal (up front or subscription).

Message me to discuss, feel free to ask questions here or by message 😍

❤️

I did a thing! I have uploaded a small collection of my original fiber art images to http://mtnashfiberarts.redbubble.com

That means they are now available as stickers and buttons, stationery, art prints and wearables!

Hey folks!
After a long break, I'm looking at returning to making things :). I miss it.

Beneath the Rowan Tree was named for my daughter in 2007 (she was two). She is now a remarkable young woman, and at 17, would rather I not use her name... oh, but I love the BTRT legacy. So many friends, so many connections, and fond memories!

As I'm moving more to creating fiber art (rather than artful toys) , and sharing in my local community, BTRT is becoming 🌿Mountain Ash Fiber Arts🌿.

See what I did there? Mountain Ash is the North American version of the Rowan ;) and the teen approves!

I hope you will follow along and see what emerges in this new stage.

(( For the summer, I'm doing a little tie-dye for some local artisan markets ❤️))

Shop open!
Was a little delayed by our first winter storm & power outage! ❄️❄️

Http://beneaththerowantree.etsy.com

Beneath the Rowan Tree is re-opening after a break ❤️

I will not be offering custom work at the present time.
In January, I will begin to offer a very limited number of custom crown slots per month.

Join me Friday, November 1
Http://beneaththerowantree.etsy.com

Art prints, note cards, holiday cards & more (aiming for a few ready to ship fiber pieces, too! 💚

I have the Day of the Week Cards in my hands! And I am able to offer better pricing than anticipated, too 👏👏

💚 Day of the Week Postcards 💚
New! from Beneath the Rowan Tree

Introductory Price: $10 USD includes Shipping to US/Canada

Includes: 7 Day of the Week Cards

Each card professionally printed on a matte 4 x 6" postcard. Handmade original pen & ink art (these are not digital compilations).

The Day cards show the traditional Waldorf mineral, grain, tree, planet, colour, and a summary of Rudolf Steiner's "thought for the day". The headline font is the anthroposophical font, used with permission from the designer.

Excellent for building rhythm in your home 🍄
Wonderful for nature tables & table displays. ❤️

((Pictured on Ikea mini-easel, not included.
Toys/quartz not included.))

Comment SOLD and include (or message me) your Paypal address.
Ready to ship.
Payment within 24 hours, please.

I'm tentatively looking at re-opening the shop for November 1. ❤️

I won't be offering custom work at this time, I'm still undecided on that front. I plan to have new art -- prints, cards, postcards... and some ready to ship winter/holiday felted work.

The long version 😁 because it's good to know the people involved, right? And I'm so grateful that some of you have been with me for more than 12 years!

I'm still trying to puzzle out new directions & ways of working, so I appreciate your patience & interest. The demanding nature of custom orders (ok, and customers!) has become difficult for my anxiety, while endless felting is wearing at my joints (I have connective tissue issues and chronic pain). So I need to change things up 😁 Add that Etsy is no longer a good space for the small handmade artist business and my child is in high school (no longer homeschool) and my creative thoughts are less and less in children's things... but several months off hasn't really made a clear path for me. I'm still trying to do art most days and just let myself explore this new season!

But I'm going to start back in with some new things in November and see how it goes! 💚

Creating a little something for Michaelmas (Sept 29). It will be available as a digital download in the next few days ❤️

Eek! September!
Between summer stuff and home renos, I've been working on some art. I'm deep into inspiration by the colours and forms of the natural world.
Here's a peek at a few pieces...

My goal is to re-open the shop this month 💙

Hey! I hope your summer is going well!! We're dropping into "prep for school" gear as my daughter leaves homeschool for high school in September. I'm aiming for a shop reopening mid-September with some new art and felted faves. I'm on a bit of a geology kick right now, inspired by Rowan's work at Crystal Cave Canada this summer. So many colours in nature!

I'd love some feedback about how *you* like to buy art... prints (size?)? PDFs? postcards? originals?
If this piece called to you... what format would you prefer to buy it in?

Thank you for your input!
I've made "functional" items for so many years I'm having a hard time getting my head around fine(r) art 🤗

I've been dreaming about Day of the Week cards for years... these will be postcard sized, perfect for your learning space or nature table. 💚
Pen & inks, hand drawn & coloured.
Waldorf font used with permission of designer.

I'm working in a project I've had in mind for years... I just hadn't found my way to the right skills and tools to implement it. I think I've got it now! ❤️

Remaining in stock sale items have been further reduced :)

Check it out at: https://www.facebook.com/BeneathTheRowanTree/photos/?tab=album&album_id=10157421978015990

REMAINING ITEMS: Further Reduced on June 11
Sold Items Moved to Album "Super Duper Sold"

BTRT just celebrated *12 YEARS* as a 100% natural, handmade business.

We are in the midst of lots of changes. This has necessitated the first shop closure in a dozen years, and we're feeling the crunch, even as the break is truly needed to restore our balance. I'm using this downtime to deal with chaotic life stuff, but also re-vision BTRT for the fall -- lots more art!

This is the *last chance* for many of these items I've loved making for so many years.
All are ready to ship.
Prices are up to 70% off.
{{Please read the instructions in the very first image "HOW TO SHOP" for full details.}}

My summer goal is to become a better draw-er and get a handle on watercolours. I looove a new art challenge and I'm looking forward to using some of my felting designs & dyeing chops in new ways on paper & fabric, too.
This is my first original piece emerging from lots of experiments!
What do you think?

SUPER DUPER SALE!
On now! Ready to Ship
Shop the album at https://tinyurl.com/BTRTSuperSale

Just sent this banner out 💚
It is hand dyed wool with needlefelted letters, on organic cotton. Approximately 7 feet long.

Coming soon 💚
Felted wool pendants!

From our home to yours, however you celebrate, may it be with joy & love. Our shop is closing up for our holiday hibernation, see you in 2019!