Molly Best

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Molly Best

04/22/14

Molly (l) and Lisa (r)

Molly Best has opened Thistle Meats with Lisa Modica in Petaluma, CA. They are featured in an article Sharp Edged in the Mar/Apr issue of MADE LOCAL magazine.

"Molly and Lisa, two mothers who love their community and have a passion for good quality, local food decided that they should open a fine quality - but down to earth butcher's shop. Offering locally raised, aged beef, lamb, pork, and select poultry from farms and ranchers they know and trust. They have a charcuterie program, offering unique pates, salumi, terrines, and other cured meats as well as local produce and eggs, and prepared foods."

I have learned so many skills and habits that have made me a better person throughout my time here. To name a few: I have learned how to be a good roommate, how to communicate, and how to trust myself. I have learned the importance of staying hydrated, getting good sleep, and having a clean work space. I have learned how to share space both in the studios and dorms. Lastly, I have learned that it’s okay to advocate for what you need and that there is no harm in asking for help or support.

— Grace Reynolds, Fall 2023

Artistically, I learned a lot of new techniques and mediums while here. I had access to much more than before and I made the most of it. I tried everything I could and always talked to my teachers and peers about new ways I could make art. Every so often, I completely stepped out of my comfort zone. Experimenting with technique and testing my artistic boundaries has helped me realize how many paths I have to choose from in the art world and that makes me excited for the future.

— Macy Manning, Fall 2023

The art that goes on in most high schools is usually relatively skill-based. At Oxbow, there is more emphasis on looking and seeing and more critical thinking about what you are doing, the human connection, that personal element. Through art you can begin to understand yourself better. That may be the biggest eye-opener for students. It is almost a preview of college. Get out of the mechanical factory high school education and get into something open, new, and invigorating in a small environment.

— Bill Barrett, Former Oxbow Board Member, Former Executive Director of the Association of Independent Colleges of Art & Design (AICAD)

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