Folk Wisdom... Folk Arts... and words that want to be shared

Ninth Wave Arts welcomes Zacciah Blackburn of Sunreed, an accomplished and gifted intuitive, teacher, and sound healer, trained in classical healing, shamanic traditions and sacred sound cultures. He teaches internationally and practices in Vermont, USA, at Sunreed Center. 

We are...

Poetry from Claire Sylvan’s book, Turnings

Reclaiming

Even pavement has its lifespan, and one day,
Milkweed knows:
It is time.

Tiniest fragile root finds a crack in hard conglomerate,
Fingers down to softness, soil, moisture, O happy day!
Sends more and more roots grasping deep,
Then begins,...

I see very few apple pies made like this anymore. It’s a shame because this is my favourite way by far. This comes compliments of grannie Sally.

1 - 10 inch deep dish apple pie shell (unbaked)
8 apples
2 Tbsp packed brown sugar
1 1/2 tsp cinnamon

Custard:

1 cup milk
1 cup whip cream
1/4 cup...

The Autumnal Equinox is a natural time to celebrate harvest. One way of doing that (besides feasting with others - grin) is to create an Honouring Bundle.

Bundle-making is part of many wisdom tradition practices from around the world. Despachos, Prayer Ties, Blessing Bundles, etc. are all...

Penny is called and guided by Spirit to create. She is a multi-media artist who weaves the healing powers and beauty of plants and crystals into sacred art. She also loves to forage and harvest plants and conjure a variety of herbal remedies. Her Art is inspired and created from nature itself....

Volunteer Spotlight

Laura has been volunteering with Ninth Wave Arts from the early days. At one time, she would offer her chainsaw to clear trees off trails and her trailer to pick up many items of use. She has helped out at our spring and fall Artisan Markets, joined in on clean-up days, and...