Beryl's Workshop was so much fun

Here are some pics from Beryl's workshop at the Valley Ridge Art Studio.
Although this is a photo of the "little bits" in progress, it gives you an idea of what we covered in the workshop. I wasn't pleased with this layout or the background fabric. I now have it almost complete, so I'll post a pic when I get it finished. When I go to a workshop, I like to focus on learning and experimenting with new techniques. I'm not concerned about finishing a piece to take home. I find that I like to experiment with the techniques - make them my own. And yes, it may take me several weeks or sometimes months to finish something depending on my schedules otherwise.




Above - Beryl in action 
Below - Me (left) and Beryl Taylor (right)


On the drive up to the workshop, I had to stop my car and take this photo of one of the most beautiful sunsets I've ever seen. I stayed at a lovely B&B in the area and met two wonderful ladies who were also there for Beryl's workshop. We had a lot of fun and as Beryl says she will be back next year for another workshop and the three of us plan on meeting up at the same B&B.



I am now looking forward to the upcoming "The Book" workshops that will be at Create in Chicago in August. Beryl will be the Artist Instructor. I've not taken a book workshop before - this is an altered book workshop. It should be very fun. I was lucky enough to get in as this workshop sold out quickly.

I will post in a day or two about the Susan Lenart Kazmer workshop.

Enjoy,

registered

another snow storm today. we are expecting up to five inches of fluffy white stuff. my enthusiasm for winter is waning quickly. it doesn't help that i'm feeling under the weather myself. many people at my work have colds and i feel like i may have the start of one. for one thing: my left ear is clogged. this is most annoying! sinuses are going crazy. i've certainly had enough of that this year! with any luck this will just drag on and not get even worse. work is absolutely nuts. i won't even go there... and it is going to get worse before it gets any better. (just like everything else in life.) this blog and my art work are my sanctuary as is my life at home with marc, the doggies and our cat, bean. an evening in front of the fireplace next to marc with a great stamp/art magazine and i'm all set. of course, there is always two dogs and a cat on us too.

a very positive thing: i finally decided on a workshop at the valley ridge art studio. i'm going to take the class by lisa engelbrecht. i had wanted to attend one of her workshops before and just couldn't do it for various reasons. the timing on this one wasn't perfect, but nothing in life ever is so i took the plunge and signed up for it. i can't wait! it's not until october. wish i could take many, many more workshops there. someday, maybe. i had such a wonderful time at the last workshop i attended there. i know this one will be wonderful. i have heard great things about lisa. i think her workshop will be fun - even though it could be a serious subject. you can check it out if you're interested.

as for me, i'm working along on my board book and some large tag cards. they are quite fun, actually. i found envelopes to fit them from stampin' up. i got my stampin' up order last friday. love stamps, inks, papers and all those supplies! don't get me started on punches. i love punches. two weeks ago we went to madison with marc's mom and we stopped at a scrapbook store there. she had never been to one before. she was amazed at all the paper and stuff, but she just loved all of the punches (they do have a lot of punches at that store)! i will have to have her over to punch and make little things with me sometime i guess. she and i have so little in common - taste wise. but, she gave birth to marc, so that makes her tops in my book and she& his dad did an excellent job raising him. she's a wonderful lady. very nice. we just don't have a lot in common. i'm sure you know what i mean. we are very much NOT alike. I guess that's a good thing?!

i hope this busy time before the holidays finds you and your families all well. peace.