Workshop Runway Class

I finally got the video uploaded to YouTube that was taken by my friend Joanna at Art Unraveled.  It really was a fun time and you can see the video here.  Thank you so much Jo for doing this for me.

As I said previously I was so happy and honored that my friend Pamela Huntington helped assist me in class.  She took these pics of garments.  Thanks Pamela!

I will be teaching this garment construction class at Art Is You Petaluma next month and there are still a few openings.  I'd love to have more people join us so take a look and perhaps I'll see you in class?!!

A Good Kind of Tired

It seems like such a long and exhausting journey of traveling via car to Phoenix and back.  It's about 750 mile trip each way.  I left on Tuesday, spent the night in La Quinta, CA. and then drove on into Phoenix the next day to attend Art Unraveled.  As soon as you arrive the creative adrenaline hits you.  Seeing dear friends, meeting new ones, and gearing up to teach lifts the spirits and at times makes it hard to sleep at night.  I often feel like a little kid anticipating Christmas morning.

I taught a reconstructed clothing class complete with a runway show at the end of the day during Happy Hour.  It was such a hugh success and I was blown away by the garments the students created.  I only have this photo that Angie took of me with her and Fran, but a close friend, Joanna, took a video of the show that I will post as soon as I get it from her after she returns from a trip she's on.

Thank you to Chuck and Linda for letting me do the runway show and to Michael DeMeng for emceeing!

Angie's garment

I will be back to post more about the class and fashion show when I get the video.  I love teaching this class and look forward to future classes one of which will be September 27th in Petaluma, CA at Art Is You.  Check it out and I still have a few openings if you want to join me.

I also did some shopping and gifting while at the vendor day event (I'm suppose to be selling and making money right" lol!).

A fabulous necklace from Diane Cook.  I love her work and tried on several different necklaces but this one spoke to me.

Pamela Huntington canvas utility bag I LOVE!  Yes we all have those canvas totes to carry but this one is over the top beautiful and fits all my items needed for vending.  psst, she may be listing more in her Etsy shop.

And not the least of gifts is this little dolly telling me to create from Joanna Pierotti.

I got to spend a whole day with my friend Fran and purchased this little cell phone purse from the gallery she is part of On The Edge in Old Town Scottsdale.  I use it as a money purse, perfect!

I am so blessed to have such dear and creative friends!

On my way back home after the retreat I stopped a few days to visit friends in Sedona, AZ and had lunch with a friend, Emily, I had known when I lived in Texas.  A great way to unwind in a beautiful spot on Earth.  View from Jan & Dave's.

In my last posts I mentioned a project I had worked on and now that the owner has the book in her possession I want to post some pics for you.  I was truly honored to be asked by Cheryl to make this art book for her.  This was created using botanical dye prints and other hand fabrics I dyed using mostly natural dyes.  I have not made a lot of books so this was a challenge for me but I thoroughly enjoyed making it even with those learning curves.  The book is 12" x 9" and is to be a guest book for a fabulous house on Current River in Missouri.  I want to make some more books now with the botanical print dyed fabrics that I love creating.

I can't begin to mention all the instructors I learned techniques from that I used in this book but I hope they know!

Until next time I'll be busy getting ready for upcoming workshops and shows.

Hope your summer has been fantastic.

Further on Down the Road

Yes that will be me driving once again to Palm Desert and down I10 to Phoenix for Art Unraveled.  I leave Tuesday morning to drive south and spend the night then finish the drive on Wednesday.  Looking forward to meeting up with friends and teaching and vending.

The garment in the photos is a sample of what can be created in my "Workshop Runway" class.  I believe there are a couple of openings left.  Check out the info here,

There's also an opportunity to take this reconstructed garment class at Art Is You Petaluma in September. Take old, unloved shirts and make them into a fun and arty new one!  After the basic shirt is made there are so many possibilities to embellish it and make it your own creation!  I hope to see some of you in my class.

Here's a message from the promoters of Art Unraveled about vendor day.

Won't you join us? A day of shopping fun awaits you in only a week! Yes, that's right the 11th annual vendor day at Art Unraveled is going to be here before we know it. We'll be at the Embassy Suites again on Saturday, August 3rd from 10 am to 4 pm. Artists & Vendors are coming from around the U.S. to tempt you with their hand-made art, jewelry, dolls, books, journals, paintings - and also vintage jewelry, fabric, doo-dads, trinkets and so much more. Check the list of vendors to see if your favorites will be with us.  We're excited that there are quite a few new vendors with us this year - you're sure to find something that sings to you! Tatum's Restaurant in the Embassy Suites will be open for lunch serving their full lunch menu and Oscar's coffee bar will be in the lounge serving your favorite coffee drinks to keep up your energy level cause it is going to be that kind of day - shop til' you drop! Tickets will be available at the door. Plan to arrive early and stay til' 4 for the grand prize drawing valued at $500 retail. We'll have drawings throughout the day at approximately 20 minute intervals. Print this email and bring it along to the event, we'll give you $1 off the price of the $7 entry fee. Forward it on to your friends - they're welcome to the discount too! Hope to see you there! Linda and Chuck www.artunraveled.com info@artunraveled.com P.S. There's still time to register for a workshop. We'll be accepting walk-in registrations at the hotel beginning on the evening of July 29th  following Meet the Artists and every day during the event. Come join us for learning, fun and camaraderie won't you? The Embassy Suites is located at 4415 E Paradise Village Parkway S in Phoenix. Take Cactus Rd.  to Paradise Village Parkway and turn South - near the Paradise Valley Mall. If you'd like a list of vendors email me and I'll pass that on to you.  lasfibers@yahoo.com  Of course I'll be there!

I'm off to the studio to start making piles of what I need to load my car with tomorrow.

Have a great day everyone!

Less than 3 Weeks and a million things to do

While in Wisconsin the mosquitoes were fierce and ticks were out but I found some great insect repellent by 3M, UltraThon 12 hour.  The main ingredient is DEET, is that good for us?  Downside was it made me a little sticky but hey no bugs.  Fireworks at Jump River were fantastic and seeing family friends is priceless.  We scattered my mother-in-law Rose's (fondly know as Rosita) on various parts of the farm.  In the field of shasta daisies, down by Skinner Creek, and a little behind the bee house where her father had the bees hives while she was growing up.

(thank you Jeff for the photo)

After getting home I found myself back in the studio finishing up a special project I mentioned in my previous post.  It was a commission piece, not wearable, so it stretched my creativity.  As soon as I mail it out and am sure the friend has received I'll be back to post images and a bit more about it.

Now I am frantic to make a few more things to sell on vendor day at Art Unraveled, finish up my class prep, ponder and work on samples for upcoming show applications, and fitting in appointments and daily life in between.

Here's a little needle and supply case I made as a possible class I'll give in the future.  It's nuno felted and sewn with manmade felt pages, pockets for button, needles, or small bead case, and embellished.

I gotta run now, peace out.