Scenes from a Workshop

The first workshop of 2011 was Saturday in my studio.

There was a lot of learning and sharing going on. I love these smaller workshops - seven students in my studio. The syllabus is looser which allows us to respond freely to questions that come up. All my supplies are right here at my fingertips. We shared thoughts and materials.

Here is a page Laura (top R) finished when she got home. Thanks for the nice words, Laura.

Kathy Nesi brought along the journal she had made in my Rescue Book Journal class at Art-Is-You. I'm offering a similar class this year in Danbury but using a coptic stitch to bind it. Here is a pic of her book! I was so thrilled to see it worked in. Kathy is teaching a woodburning class this year at Art-Is-You.

Kathy is using her journal for the Sketchbook Challenge. Here is a peek inside showing the Highly Prized theme proposed by Jill Berry. Thank you, Kathy.

A good day, a swell group of women.

The Art Is ... Report

Dateline: Danbury Connecticut, Art Is You October 2010 Retreat.

Oh my yes, the prep work is SO worth it when I finally get to teach. The folks here have opened their arms, minds and hearts to meeting new friends and absorbing new ideas. As usual, I learn as much as my students and am so grateful to Sallianne and Ellen for their tireless enthusiasm and excellent instincts in putting together an altogether top-drawer art retreat experience for all of us.

The Colorwheel Journal Quilt class. We spent the morning splashing around watercolors and exploring color theory to create papers.

WIP ColorWheel Journal Quilts

Sewing

The Rescue Book class deconstructed an old book and then rebound them into a journal ... Second Rescue-er from the left is Sallianne's mum, Kareene all the way from Australia!

The Book Rescue Team

Am having a GREAT time. 

Art Is You

I'm getting all ready for Art Is ... You in Danbury, CT. This is my first time there so am feeling a bit - OHMYGOODNESS - by all of the fun stuff these planners have in store for participants. 

But look at this, will ya'?

East Coast Art Trunk

and

The Miracle of You Art Auction
Saturday 9 October, 2010
7:00pm - 11:00pm
The Danbury Plaza Hotel
18 Old Ridgebury Road
Danbury CT

Over 45 unique pieces of handmade art up for auction to benefit The 
Little Baby Face Foundation plus over 30 vendors selling art papers, 
kits, beads, frippery, collage sheets, fibers, yarns, fabrics, unique 
vintage and contemporary items plus all your supplies for rubber 
stamping, scrapbooking, art dolls, collage, assemblage, art quilts, 
steam punk jewelry and altered art. Entry is free to all, with a
donation to the Little Baby Face Foundation encouraged.


I strongly encourage anyone in shouting distance to come on down!