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Ready, Set, GO: it’s time for Art & Soul

adm1n — Sun, 27 Sep 2009 23:29:33 +0000

I know, I know. I promise to be a better blogger and then a month or two will go by without a word from me. I have the very best of intentions, especially as I write a post or add something to the site but then life creeps in, okay sometimes it blows in like a tornado. As I sit in my studio, typing on my laptop with the sound of the Seahawks vs Bears game in the background I find that I love many things: kittens, best friends, making art, meeting with friends, playing Mafia Wars on Facebook…the list goes on and on.

Do I “love” blogging? I think the simple answer is no. I’m not used to anyone (besides by best friend, Dabby) much caring about the thoughts that roll around in my head. Perhaps if I were younger I would feel differently, but each time I post I find myself asking the following questions. 1) “Did you offend anyone with this post?” and 2) “Who is going to care about what you’ve written?” I think this is why I haven’t publicized my blog. That isn’t to say it’s stopped me from blogging. I just don’t do it on a regular basis. Enough about my blogging angst let’s talk about something fun: Art & Soul!

I am SO excited to be teaching at Art & Soul Retreat. No only do I get to teach with my dear friend Stephanie I get to reconnect with friends from across the country. If you’re attending Art & Soul, please make a point to stop by our table at vendor night and say “hi”! I can’t wait to reconnect with old friends and make some great new ones as well! There are still classes available. If you live in the Pacific NW, I encourage you to check it out! Until next time (and we both know there’s no telling how long that will be) have fun and laugh often!

Art & Soul | Registration Open!

adm1n — Tue, 17 Mar 2009 18:26:27 +0000

Online regirtration for the fall Art & Soul retreat in Portland opened on Sunday, March 15th. The retreat runs September 30th through October 5th. There are hundreds of workshops that span the entire spectrum of art and craft.

To learn more, visit Art & Soul Retreat and select Portland workshops. Our class, Little Shop of Memories, is sure to be a fun day of creativity, learning, and sharing. We hope you’ll join us!

If you have any questions about our class, please e-mail us.

Art & Soul 2009 | Teaching Update

adm1n — Tue, 17 Feb 2009 04:19:25 +0000

At long last, the classes for the Portland retreat were posted at Art & Soul Retreat on Sunday. There are wonderful classes available representing many different mediums and skill levels. Instructors include: Louise Duhamel, Stephanie Lee, Michael deMeng, Richard Salley, Jane Wynn, Helga Strauss, Lisa Kaus, and Dj Pettitt.

Our class, Little Shop of Memories, is a both a technique and methodology class. Students will learn techniques (wood preparation, painting, adhesive, and crackle techniques) and overall project methodology (at least the unique way we approach design). To view additional sample photos, please visit the Little Shop of Memories gallery.

Class sign-up begins on March 15th.

Art & Soul 2009 | Instructors Announced

adm1n — Sun, 14 Dec 2008 19:52:37 +0000

2009 Art & Soul Theme

Cottage Craft Productions announced the instructors for Art & Soul in Portland. I am thrilled that my good friend, Stephanie Rojas, and I will be teaching at this event again (for the first time since 2005). We are thrilled to be a part of Art & Soul along with a stellar lineup of nationally recognized instructors that includes: Stephanie Lee, Michael deMeng, Daniel Essig, Helga Strauss, and Louise Duhamel just to name a few.

Additional details of our class, Little Shop of Memories, will be forthcoming soon.

Art & Soul began in 2003 with one retreat held in Portland, OR. Today retreats are held annually in Portland, Hampton, VA, Asilomar, CA, and other destinations. To learn more about Art & Soul, visit www.artandsoulretreat.com.