ArtBLISS Update!

by Cindy on September 15, 2010

 

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With just a little over a week away, every spare moment in my life seems to be focused on the much anticipated ArtBLISS Inaugural Event!

Before I go any further though, for those of you who CANNOT make this event, we have more good things to come!  Jeanette and I are already planning next year’s big retreat and if you can’t wait til then, we have a few fantastic late winter/early spring workshops penciled in too!  We hope to bring a little something for everyone to metropolitan DC area!

Our marvelous instructors have been hard at work, preparing for their classes.  Deryn Mentock recently shared a few beautiful class project pictures over on her blog.  I’ll be working with metal and vintage tintypes in Deryn’s  Crowned Gems class myself!  And stop over to Kerry Bogert’s blog today….you’ll be in for a visual treat!  Kerry shares a peek at the INCREDIBLE limited edition beads she has created just for the ArtBLISS event.  Her students will be happy to find these fabulous beads are a part of her Bang-a-rang class kits!  And lucky for us, she’s bringing extra sets to sell at the Meet and Greet reception!  Hey Kerry, hold a set for me!!

Beads and Photo by Kerrry Bogert
Beads and Photo by Kerry Bogert
We have a special guest visiting us at the Inaugural Event!  Angela Finet from our extremely popular local stamp store, Angela’s Happy Stamper will be present.  Angela will bring loads of papercrafting goodies for sale at the Meet and Greet.  On Saturday afternoon, retreat participants will be treated to a demo and Make-and-Take.  Angela will be showing us how to decorate tags with the new Shimmer Sprays from Tsukeniko.  We have a weekend full of fun and creativity planned!  If you don’t hear from me much in the next week or so, you’ll know why! 
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Thank you for stopping by and saying Hi!

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diane cook September 15, 2010 at 12:41 pm

Ahhh…..sounds like so much fun! I wish you all the best my friend =)
Great news about all the workshops for 2011! You will be one busy lady!
Those beads of Kerry’s are such beautiful shades of blue & lime green~yum!
xoxox

vintagesusie September 15, 2010 at 5:04 pm

Oh my Miss Cindy…I am sooooooo excited for you & Jeanette!!! It really is almost here, I can’t believe it. Back in May when I was working on your badge it seemed like a long way away & here we are with it just days away…amazing!
You must be a little overwhelmed with getting everything ready, I know I would…in fact I’d be stressing like crazy & with 3 little boys to still get off to school everyday, you are amazing! {plus you make the most phenomonal jewelry in your free time…you are my idol}
Friend the greatest success to you both & remember to live in the moment & truly enjoy your wonderful event.
Big hugs to you both,
Susie

Shelby September 15, 2010 at 6:33 pm

I SO can’t wait until ArtBliss! It’s a lot of work heading up an event like this…but I hope that you and Jeanette will be able to enjoy yourselves next weekend. Thank you for all your hard work!

I can’t believe it’s next weekend!! WooHoo!!!

Beth Bricker September 15, 2010 at 7:46 pm

Oh how I wish I had more vacation time! DC is a day and night drive for me, but maybe next year………….
Good vibes headed your way for an absolutely fantastic retreat, have fun! Can’t wait to hear all about how it goes.

Alice September 15, 2010 at 9:22 pm

Sounds like a lot of fun. Sigh. Big sigh.

Renate September 16, 2010 at 1:34 am

Hoping this event will be all you and Jeanette have dreamed of – and more! I really don’t know how you even find the time to blog – you must have so many details to attend to. I wish you much success for this event (but seriously, I know it will be a success) and don’t forget to have fun. So wish I could join you.

Sally September 16, 2010 at 1:15 pm

Oh! I’m soooooooooo excited!!! I can’t wait until next week!! It’s going to be such a great time!
I wish you and Jeanette much success!!!

P.S. Kerry’s beads are so FUN!

Janet September 16, 2010 at 11:05 pm

Ohhh you will have Wonderful times!! I can only envision! hey I need to move back to Virginia! Stuff Texas lol…ox

Linda Sinish September 18, 2010 at 12:49 pm

Hello Cindy,

I am thrilled to hear that you have more workshops scheduled for late winter – early spring. I won’t be able to attend your inaugural event on Sept. 24th, because I am having my first house and studio guests on the same weekend. As soon as I see your schedule for the future events they will be added to my calendar and nothing will keep me away! Even if I have to leap tall buildings in a single bound, err leap tall mountains. I know that everyone who attends will be thrilled with the workshops and the friendship. They will all come away with remarkable and wonderful skills and memories.

I am hoping that you will come visit me here – perhaps after the snow season :^)

Love, Linda

Leslie Zabel September 18, 2010 at 6:00 pm

Wow, already planning the next big event! Super excited about next weekend. I hope things go smoothly for you and Jeanette and all the instructors. See you soon!

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