Today we welcome Tatum from Waldorf on Etsy Team Shop:
Waldorf Inspired, Knit With Love
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| Soft Wool Flower Baby Teether |
I craft
natural, Waldorf-inspired items for my own family and friends, and for
yours. These are pieces which can last generations and will inspire
hours of creative play. It is my hope that each piece I create and send out into the world will add at least a drop of joy.
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| Waldorf Birthday Crown |
My personal journey with Waldorf Education began in
kindergarten and spanned 12 amazing years. Little did I know at the
time, but I was immensely fortunate in having revered Waldorf teacher,
Jack Petrash, as my primary instructor. As all students of Waldorf
schools, or those experiencing Waldorf/Steiner homeschool guidance, my
soul was enriched and nurtured through the holistic environment I spent
so much time surrounded in. However, it was not until I had children of
my own that the true beauty of the Waldorf lifestyle and education
process became apparent.
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| Insulating Water Bottle Cover |
Not having spent much (or any) time around
young children as an adult, I had no real idea of how lacking in warmth
and nurture our general environment is. I had the naive expectation that
the experiences which nurtured my childhood were more or less the same
as everyone else's. Further, I thought my children would be welcomed
into the community in the same gentile and loving manner. Instead, I
found myself surrounded by more plastic and battery operated gizmos and
special contraptions to control or encourage every new developmental
shift than I care to remember. None of it felt authentic or comfortable,
and it wasn't until I reached back out to the greater Waldorf community
that I truly found my footing as a mother.
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| Celebration Ring |
Life has offered my family the opportunity to homeschool my children and truly incorporate Waldorf rhythms into every nook and cranny of our lives. It has been an unexpected joy to be able to share the crafts I'm inspired to create for my own children with the Waldorf community at large via Etsy. The items I offer are pieces I care deeply about. Loving focus and energy are poured into bringing beauty and durability to each offering. It is my hope that my small creations inspire you and bring alog a drop of joy into your home!
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Tatum, I am so impressed that Jack Petrash was your teacher! I love his work and saw him speak once. When I was writing about Waldorf education, I often referred to his work.
ReplyDeleteMany thanks for sharing
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