Joan Slack Artist

06/10/2025

Hard copy of Madeline Island, A Guide to the Place and its Stories

A great guide to the history of Madeline Island, with a guide to hiking trails and things to do

04/11/2025

I've written a new book! Mooningwaanikaaning Minis Madeline Island A Guide to the Place and its Stories

Discover the fascinating history of Madeline Island, from
the formation of the ancient bedrocks billions of years
ago, the paths of the glaciers, and the people that came to explore and dwell in the
islands. Included is information on self-guided tours, hiking trails, and places where history comes alive with the help of this guide.

Available on Madeline Island in hard copy at Woods Hall Gallery and Studios, the Madeline Island Library, and the Chamber of Commerce, with more sites coming soon.
A downloadable copy is available at www.joanslack.com

04/09/2025

Madeline Island Guidebook available

Take along guide to exploring and hiking on Madeline Island. Learn about the formation of the bedrock billions of years ago, how the glaciers shaped the land and lake, how people came to inhabit the islands, including the migration of the Ojibwe. Includes self-guided walking tours to see historical

09/21/2024

The Ireland and Scotland tours are almost full,so don't delay if you are thinking about joining the adventure! The trip information is at

Unique eco tours and workshops

09/13/2024

Have you always wanted to experience Ireland? We have a couple of spaces left in the May 2025 tour! Small groups make all the difference for an in depth, authentic adventure. One of the many highlights of this trip is walking across the ocean floor when the tide has retreated, with renowned archeologist Micheal Gibbons, who reveals the evidence of prehistoric inhabitants to medieval culture.
If you're interested check the brochure at www.authentictravelandtours.com
Past participants are happy to talk about how much they enjoyed the trip too!

09/03/2024

I'll be participating in the Bayfield Art Escape! Stop by my studio on
Madeline Island for demonstrations, artwork for sale, and lively discussions about how I create in clay, felting, and mixed media!

Saturday and Sunday, September 7th and 8th, 10-4:30
Look for signs for Hand, Heart and Spirit Studio and Gallery, located at 1185 Sunny Slope Road.

I will also be demonstrating felted landscapes at Woods Hall on September 11th, 1:00-4:00

See you then!

08/22/2024

I have some exciting news! I will be leading 2 tours this next Spring to Ireland and the Outer Hevrides of Scotland! My tours incorporate archaeology, history, meeting artists, and exploring the landscape. WE also sample music and local cuisine! Local guides add their expertise and stories.
You can see the tour information on my website

www.authentictraveland tours.com

or send me a messge and I will email you one!
I hope you can join in the adventures, and please share!!

09/04/2023

A love for teaching:going on-line!

Om-line felting classes beginning in November!

03/22/2023

Pop over to me website www.joanslack.com to see my latest blog about how symbols and spirals have influenced my artwork!

03/21/2023

my daily ritual mixed media sketches...read more on my blog at www.joanslack.com !!

In winter, when the pace of life seems slower, I try to allow time to create a small artwork to start the day. These are little sketches that follow an idea I am thinking about. When I sit down to the organized chaos of my desk, with papers, pens, paints and colored pencils , my mind goes to another

03/19/2023

Welcome to my new page dedicated to my art and classes! I will be sharing new creations in felt, clay and mixed media, and announcing developments in my online classes and upcoming in-person workshops. I hope to offer felting, eco-printing and clay classes in person this year...so be sure to go to my new website www.joanslack.com and sign up for my newsletter. I will be sharing my blog on my website called "Art & Life, Reflections of the Artist's Process", and am excited about going deeper into this aspect of creativity.

Please share my website and page with your friends.!