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Every month a local artist is invited to sell their handmade objects in The Little Shop. Artists donate a percentage of their proceeds to Saint Philip’s.
Pop in the store each week before or after worship services to see what gifts you find—for yourself or others.
October will feature items created by Chotard Doll. New creations will be available this Sunday, October 8.
A bit about Chotard
Chotard considers her life one big adventure. She started out as a PK (preacher’s kid), then worked for the NSA (which she dubs her “spy years”), and was one of the first women ordained in the Episcopal Church. After 44 years as a priest, she laid aside her collar and took up weaving.
The varieties of colors, the different textures, the endless possibilities for patterns Chotard finds exciting and a source of joy. She also likes to create things that are useful: scarves, dish towels, and shawls, for example. She says that even the free-form tapestries she creates are useful because they brighten any space they hang in.
Chotard uses three different looms: an 8 shaft, a 2 shaft, and a tapestry loom.
When not sitting at her loom, Chotard participates with Saint Philip’s in two other ways: she provides a monthly reflection for the Daily Bread and delivers the homily at the worship service at the Fountains Retirement community where she and her husband live.
Artists have been scheduled through April 2024. If you are interested in sharing your creativity please contact Kiki Cheney at kiki.cheney@stphilipstucson.org.