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Spring Follows Winter

Well, it's been about six weeks since The Whole Nine Yarns shuttered its doors. In that time, winter has loosened its hold and spring is steadily unfolding. March was an opportunity to teach at two different (and new to me) shows. When I put in proposals last year, I figured I would only get into one of them, so it wouldn't matter they were only a week apart. Sometimes you need to prepare for success — and be able to turn around from one show to another in under 72 hours. Pittsburgh Creative Arts Festival was a delightful show. The venue was a DoubleTree hotel with a gangly plan. I like to think this building was added on to over time rather than designed that way from the start by someone who was maybe not the best architecture student? Also, being in Pittsburgh, the building is sort of clinging picturesquely to the side of a hill. In spite of the unusual layout and the opportunity for lots of walking, the venue had the necessary facilities. Shopping was divided across th