It has been a couple of weeks...but my, how I wish it were that special weekend in March again, when I welcomed into my studio the most amazing, silly, generous, artful, sharing, and friendly women for a weekend workshop. It wasn't the first group of girls to come play with me...and I am truly blessed that each and every weekend workshop that I've had has been filled with such amazing ladies. Some (bless their hearts) travel from as far as Florida, Virginia, Rhode Island, etc. Some bring loads of goodies to share with their fellow artists... some bring their fellow artists! A few (6) were named SALLY (great name)! A few were named SIS-TAH! A few pet Stinky (most just made fun of his big belly and little legs). Some made a mess at their hotel (you know who you are!). Some made a mess here AND their hotel! And one special girl brought vintage U2 memorabilia for me to make into art (my headphones are warming up!) We laugh. We cry. We wear dozens of bandaids when we go back home! Oh, if you all could just move in, stay, play, and make art! Thank you for bringing JOY to my little studio...I treasure the memories and look forward to the chance meetings again someday (maybe for THE pajama party!)
I am now just a few weeks away from the ART & SOUL - ASILOMAR WORKSHOP (in Montery, California)...one of the most lovely places. This time I will actually walk on the beach! My classroom has a fireplace in it, I believe...I hope those of you that are attending like the ambience of a fire! Ha!
Then, next month, off to ART & SOUL - HAMPTON, VIRGINIA (yet another beach nearby!). I love the atlantic coast in particular...the waves just move differently. I'm so looking forward to seeing my friend Rodney, who helped me immensely at the Hampton Inn last year. Rodney, if you're reading this, the boxes WILL be blue and white again! All 17 of them! I just can't wait to make new friends and re-connect with my art pals! "YIPPIE" to whoever invented workshops!
All this excitement...just as ARTFEST kicks off in Port Townsend, Washington! I won't be there this year...but hope those of you that are making the trek have a fabulous time!
That being said...for those of you that want to play with me here or there...I'm thrilled to let the birdie out of the bag about my 2008 Workshop Schedule!
July 19 - 23
Ann Arbor, Michigan
Returning to FOUND
Workshop & Trunk Show details coming soon
August 9 & 10
Portland, Oregon
STUDIO WORKSHOP
Totally Tiara - 2 days (there are just 2 spots left)
August 23rd
Pleasanton, California (near San Francisco)
THE BELLA GALLERIA EVENT (workshop details to be announced soon)
September 6-13
Cortona, Italy
CANDELABRA DI CORTONA - A chandelier of Scavenged Fragments
(just a few spots left)
October 1-6
Portland, Oregon
ART & SOUL
House of Style - 2 days (still open)
and for those VIRGINS that didn't make it into SOLDERING FOR VIRGINS...
THE LAST WORKSHOPS OF THE YEAR:
Tuesday, September 30
SALLY JEAN STUDIO SOLDERING FOR VIRGINS
and
Tuesday, October 7
SALLY JEAN STUDIO SOLDERING FOR VIRGINS
I'm not sure what 2009 will bring, but if you have any ideas and/or suggestions...be sure to let me know!
Happy Creating!
The Sally Jean Christmas Collection 2009 is NOW AVAILABLE!! Jingle-icious!
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Just on your website. I once saw, on the site... soldered buttons under glass. They are no longer there. Have you sold or discontinued them? Loved them...
linda
www.pbase.com/lindasolan
Posted by: Linda Solan | September 11, 2008 at 08:31 PM
SALLY JEAN STUDIO SOLDERING FOR VIRGINS....
Bring it Virginia Beach, Virginia...
Virgins in Virginia...perfect, eh?
hugs-Peg Graham
Posted by: Peg Graham | July 10, 2008 at 07:58 AM
Oh my I am just now seeing this post - and it is bringing back many happy memories - I have made many more charms - and have enough pebbles to cover my patio! Love what you shared with us - Loved your spirit and soul - and absolutely love my lamb who has a place in my bed even when it is warm. Hope Brad and family are well. Hope to take another class with you - I really think I need the Tiara! Di
Posted by: Diana | May 09, 2008 at 06:19 PM
Your workshops sound glorious. I only wish I lived closer. Enjoying your blog immensely.
Posted by: Jessica @ SilkFair | April 10, 2008 at 08:45 AM
I am so excited to meet you in May at Art and Soul in Hampton, VA. I can't wait to create some lovely things. I am taking one of your classes.(Bottle-icious Brooch)
Posted by: Courtney | April 05, 2008 at 07:52 PM
I too wished you would come to Australia or at least do a class online for all of us poor unfortunate souls that can't make it to your goregous little get togethers.
I am green,red adn even blue with envy at those that can be part of your workshops.
Posted by: tammy | April 02, 2008 at 07:43 PM
glad to hear you're still considering the pajama party...i can be there in twelve minutes!! wonderful to have been a virgin at your Feb workshop...looks like many more will get to learn fun stuff at all your upcoming events. LUCKY them!
Posted by: maggie | April 02, 2008 at 01:19 PM
girl- you have been busy- ! looking forward to seeing you at asilomar ....is brad joining us ? i will have to take your class in CA in august...not too far from here- how about a class in wine country ??? love you, k
Posted by: kristine | April 02, 2008 at 06:19 AM
Wish You could teach in Australia
Jen
Posted by: Jen crossley | April 01, 2008 at 11:02 PM
oh how i wish you would come to melbourne australia and do a class- with the ya yas- id let you have a sleep over at our house and id feed you lilac fairy cakes while you sip lemonade from a champange glass- oh how divine would that be- love jo anderson.
Posted by: oldflowers4me | April 01, 2008 at 03:05 PM