2024 Events
No show & sale this season. Looking forward to seeing you again in 2025 (Sunday, September 14th)
Passport to the Arts in the Garden Show and Sale is held every September in Calgary. (10:00 – 4:00) The Show and Sale features Calgary Artists, Authors, Musicians, and much much more. Admission is free. Refreshments served.
Naested Studio and Gardens, 1124-15th Street N.W. Calgary, Alberta. Mark the date. Looking forward to this event. Further information on the Artists, Authors, Musicians that will be showing and selling their work will be posted on this page.
Light is Falling
Great autumn weather and colours in Calgary this season! Lots of changes in the works, both here at this house and in nature…
Single Onion is Hosting a Poetry Open Mic Night at Munch
Open Mic Night hosted by Single Onion is happening on September the 5th at Munch Restaurant at 7pm. Hope you’ll join Irene!
Stroll of Poets — Afterparty: Music and Poetry at the Ironwood
The Ironwood is hosting The Fragments and poetry readings on September 8th at 7pm. Join Irene
Still Life – The Life of Dying of Flowers
Even in dying, the flower is still life.
Celebrations in July
July is filled with many happy occasions at the Naested Studio! We begin with a 53rd wedding anniversary, 76th birthday and a 52nd birthday in July. We enjoy the company of many friends with celebrations also in July.
Reaching for the Sun: Importance of Natural Environment
Coming home has helped with my recovery. Take a look at some interesting quotes from one of the books on my shelf.
Reschedule Show & Sale to 2025
Rescheduling of the 2024 Passport to the Arts in the Garden Show and Sale: the show has been slated for September 2025–Save the date!
Poetic Narrative in the Park
A couple weekends ago, on June 23rd, Mary V invited five poets to read at Fish Creek Park under the Poet Tree. The event was called "Poetic Narratives in the Park". The event was well attended and such a beautiful, sunny day. Each poet read from their works of both...
Remember Me, Create the Day, Create Everyday
Reflecting on my childhood summers and moulding clay – the smell, image and sounds evoke thoughts of leaving an impression, an impression “I was here”. I endeavour to Create the My Day, and to create every day!