Hello Everyone!
I don’t want to keep you waiting any longer! Many of you have been so kind to ask for pictures from this weekend’s Painting with Fire workshop with Barbara Lewis. Let me tell you, Saturday ranked up there with one of the best days I’ve had in recent memory!
Just picture the dream day: learning a brand new technique you’ve been dying to try, meeting amazing people you’ve known through their blogs (and brand-new non-blogging friends too), good food, wonderful weather, and most importantly…..the perfect instructor! That is what I experienced on Saturday. Jeanette and I feel like our first event was a huge success, and really we owe that to one first-rate lady, Barbara Lewis. Now I have to tell you, Barbara came as part of a dynamic duo….her husband Jim helped run the show behind the scenes, and his knowledge of enameling was amazing as well – what a wonderful man! *sigh* Can you tell I had a great day??
It was really incredible to meet some people I’ve known from their blogs…and to meet them for “real” was just awesome. It really made my “online” world a reality…and I think many of you can understand what I mean.
Now what are we waiting for?! On to the pictures! And would you believe….I was the only one with a camera! Let’s step back in time, and you’ll feel like you were there too!
Enameling set-up, moments before the flurry of creativity began
Individual torch set-up
The master showing us how to enamel a bead
A demo before we began....
Barbara experimenting with Mike's old key
Lori of Pretty Things and the infamous Bead Soup Party hostess
Sue of Sue Beads and Debbie of A.W.E
Melissa of Melissa Meman Art, Life, Love
Christine of A Hot Piece of Glass
When it was time for lunch, Christine said, “Do we have to eat?” 🙂 That’s when you know you’re having fun!
Enjoying lunch outside!
What's this?? Didn't want it to end, so we had dinner...and dessert! Look at this yummy creme brulee!
....and chocolate cake, of course!
And now you’re wondering, where’s the beads??? Well, I’m proud of my first enameled beads, but if you really want to see some beads that rocked, check out these and these! 🙂
I painted with fire!
Thanks again to Barbara, and to everyone who traveled (as far away as Pittsburgh!) to come to the class – let’s do it again! I did hear Barbara mention an advanced enameling class……
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I can’t believe you spent a whole day with fellow bloggers and yet you were the only one with a camera. it must have been a wonderfully interesting day to meet so many of your fellow bloggers for the first time under one roof, and to spend it creating, doing something that is all so much of your lives, what a great day!
Happy to see this workshop with Barbara was a great moment. It seems in fact, looking at all these faces with smiles on them.
Your enamel beads are gorgeous dear Cindy, don’t worry, they ROCK !
Gosh you guys sure are lucky to be able to meet each other, can’t see myself getting that opportunity anytime soon being stuck way over in the UK.
What great fun you guys had and your beads turned out fabulously.
Thanks for sharing pictures and your impressions! Good thing at least you had a camera! Sounds like it was perfect. And I love your beads!
your pieces turned out great… and thank you for the pictures… am so very glad that everyone had such a wonderful time (and educational!)… looking forward to seeing what everyone does with this…
You did a fantastic job Cindy on those beads…I love them! And how great to share this with fellow artists and bloggers….so glad you took the pictures!! Now, let’s see a a new creation with these!
AAAGGGHHHH That looks like so much fun!!!!!! Oh oh oh how I wish I was there with you all. I was thinking of you gals all day. Your beads turned out great! I can’t wait to see what you make with them now.
thanks so much for posting the pics. it looks like a fantastic workshop. and what a wonderful set up for each work station. And the beads, how beautiful.
Oh man, there’s my mug! Notice the finger in the water from the burn, LOL. I had so much fun!!!!
What a 1st class Post Cindy!! I loved reading it. Your beads are wonderful! Aww man you must of had one heck of a time yall. Wow is all I can say! Thank you so Much for the pictures!!!
Oh my! Looks like you girls had a great time. I hope to take one of Barbara’s classes sometime this year.
Love your beads! They turned out great. I SO want to try this method of enameling.
Have a blessed day!
Cindy, Boy, I really look like I’m “staring down that bead” and you were supposed to say that the camera makes you look 40 lbs. heavier … not just the standard 20! And, btw, I did have a camera, but I was toooo busy having fun! Thanks for documenting this for us. If you check out paintingwithfire.ning.com you’ll see some of Christine’s work and she’s already made jewelry with it! Amazing group of people there on Saturday. Thanks to you and Jeanette for being the consummate workshop organizers!
That looks like so much fun! I am a bit leary of the fire part, but if you can do it…why can’t I? I sure hope that this class pops up someplace I could actually travel to… I would have loved to be there and meet such wonderful blogging pals! Thanks for sharing, Cindy. Your enthusiasm is contagious. Enjoy the day! Erin
lovely beads!!! super!!!
Cindy, thanks so much for sharing the pictures. It sure looks like everyone had a great day. Your beads are wonderful!
Cindy how truly wonderful and full of memories.I cant help but smile at the thought of meeting blog friends…for REAL!! And to have a creative lesson too…Gosh!! Congrats to you and your beads…but honestly I treasure your memories a wee-bit more…Warmest Regards,Cat
That class looks and sounds like it was so much fun. How did you get all those torches together? Did Barbara furnish them. Are they surface mix like for lampworking. Oh,, I want this class. I’m way too far away!!
Loved the pictures to put with some of the internet names I now know.
Thank you
Oh man, from the very tips of my toes to the top of my head just turned a very vibrant, envious shade of green!!! LOL
It looks so incredible-Seriously, I would have LOVED to have been there. Those pictures are so fun and amazing and those beads-Forget about it!
You did a fantastic job for your first try 😀
I can’t wait to see what you create with all those!
Fun Fun Fun! You are so lucky to have been able to attend such a wonderful class with so many great artists!! Your beads look awesome!
I was wondering if the water bottles were to drink for putting out fires….
big sigh…. how I wish I was there but man am I SO SO HAPPY for all your gals who got to be…
It looks like you all had such a wonderful time and I just LOVE your new beads Cindy. Such wonderful work!
Oh WOW! I want to play with fire now too! So happy this turned out even better than expected. Hope to be a part of future endeavors! Enjoy your bounty!
oh my gosh! oh my gosh! waaaaaay too cool!! I’ve got to add this to my list of things to try! your beads turned out awesome!!!
Cindy, looks like you all had a great time! Wish I could have made it. Too cool that most of you “knew” each other before you ever meet.
Ooh, so pretty! I love all the colors. Classes are so fun, aren’t they?
What a great post, Cindy! Thanks again for facilitating a fantastic day! And by the way, your beads came out really great! I especially like the big blue one in the middle, and the heart pendant. 🙂
Well! Congratulations on a job well done, Cindy! Looks like you put on a terrific event. I’m so happy for you!
beautiful beads Cindy!!! So funny to see all these ladies.. we only know their name, and now their beautifuls faces!!! they have beautifuls jewels too!! a great week -end!! thanks for sharing!
Cindy! Thanks again for making Saturday so much fun! I had a blast 🙂 It was so great meeting you and Jeanette and everyone else! I look like I am completely spaced out in concentration on that bead! Can’t wait to do it again!
Cindy~
How I wish I were there with you ALL! I love your beads =)
Perhaps EARLY next year (when I am RETIRED)……a two day retreat making beads with Barbara….and then using them in a Princess or Rhinestone Creation????
Think about it! I am game =) And, I get to learn how to enamel from the master!!
P.S. I saw a beautiful lady from Virginia at AM! Gosh, I wish I had asked her for her card!
diane
xoxox
Cindy,
I love the beads you “painted with fire”! It looks like everyone had a wonderful time! Being able to get together with everyone like that must have been just fabulous! Talk to you soon.
Sally
Cindy, You all look like you had SO much fun! All that talent in one room. WOW, thank you so much for sharing the smiles and the beautiful creations you all made. OOo and that chocolate cake picture 🙂 num!
Congratulations Little Mama!!!!
You should be very proud, you did a fantastic job putting together a fab workshop, play day, and meet your kindred art sisters day!!!!!! And if that wasn’t enough you have really picked up the fire painting techniques and are on your way to mastering and making them your own!!!! You Rock Little Mama!!!!
Pattie 😉
Mazatlan Mx.
Oh wow, that looks like a ton of fun. Would love to try that some day. It looks organized, and full! Way to go. The beads are wonderful, great eye candy. Take care Cindy! Riki
So neat to see everyone trying out the enameling. Barbara is amazing and how great to have her share her craft in person. It looks like loads of fun!
Hey Cindy…looks like you had an awesome class!!!! Congratulations, I am so happy for you and I hope you hold many more classes!!!
xoxo Cindy