{"id":3348,"date":"2010-05-21T00:58:27","date_gmt":"2010-05-21T04:58:27","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.sweetbeadstudio.com\/?p=3348"},"modified":"2010-05-21T00:58:27","modified_gmt":"2010-05-21T04:58:27","slug":"announcing-artbliss","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.sweetbeadstudio.com\/?p=3348","title":{"rendered":"Announcing ArtBliss!"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Calling all East Coast artists!\u00a0 A\u00a0brand new<\/em> retreat is coming\u00a0to the DC Metropolitan Area<\/span>!<\/span><\/h3>\n

It is\u00a0really the culmination of a little dream<\/strong> to make that announcement.\u00a0 There has been a whole lot of planning, discussing, wishing, and collaborating that has gone on for months around here.\u00a0 Jeanette Ryan <\/a>and I both noticed the lack of national caliber workshops in the DC area, and dreamed about how wonderful it would be if our favorite instructors would teach right here<\/em>.\u00a0 Along the way, those little “what ifs” turned in to an idea – why not <\/span><\/em>make this a reality.\u00a0 Fast forward to today, and what we had imagined is now a real event.\u00a0 Jeanette and I are so excited to announce that we are the cofounders of ArtBliss<\/a>,<\/strong> and we plan to bring you inspiring one-day jewelry and mixed media workshops\u00a0as well as retreat-weekend events.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Some of you will be joining us for our sold-out workshop with Richard Salley on the 24th.\u00a0 And just wait and see what we have in store for you this Fall!\u00a0 We have an incredible grand-opening event scheduled in September .\u00a0 The cozy and new venue location\u00a0is easily accessible to the airport (with a free shuttle service!),\u00a0 right here in centrally\u00a0 located Northern Virginia.\u00a0 The Inaugural Event <\/a>\u00a0will feature a Meet and Greet Reception that you won’t want to miss (imagine meeting some of your favorite instuctors while nibbling on what I consider the best brownies<\/span> in the DC area!).\u00a0 Our debut event will feature some of the most sought-after instructors in the field.\u00a0\u00a0 We are thrilled to welcome Deryn Mentock <\/a>for her first<\/em> East Coast teaching event.\u00a0\u00a0 If you love lampwork, this will be the first opportunity to learn from the popular artist and author, Kerry Bogert<\/a>.\u00a0 If metalwork has been calling your name, come take a class with a metalsmith\u00a0whose classes are always in demand, Melissa Manley<\/a>.\u00a0 For those of you who love to work with vintage ephemera, paper and inks, the well-loved Lesley Venable <\/a>will be here to teach you the techniques you always wanted to learn.\u00a0 Here are just a few of the classes that will be available at The Inaugural Event:<\/span><\/p>\n

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Crowned Gems by Deryn Mentock<\/p><\/div>\n

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K.reating A.rt B.eads with Kerry Bogert<\/p><\/div>\n

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Hard Candy by Melissa Manley<\/p><\/div>\n

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Inside the Vintage Album by Lesley Venable<\/p><\/div>\n

We hope our retreats are just what you were wishing for as well:\u00a0 a place to come and be inspired, to learn from your favorite\u00a0 instructors, and to create new friendships with like-minded artists.\u00a0 Oh, and did I mention that both day and evening<\/em> classes will be available?\u00a0 \u00a0Lunch is included with the a full-day workshop… you’ll have plenty of opportunity to visit with your art friends, new and “old”!<\/span><\/p>\n

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We need YOU<\/span>!\u00a0 With ArtBliss being a brand-new event, we could sure use your <\/em>help spreading the word.\u00a0 We realize the best way to share the\u00a0 news about the The Inaugural Event is through our friends in the jewelry and mixed media communities.\u00a0 If you could share the event by posting information on your blogs, Facebook, or Twitter, we’d really appreciate it.\u00a0\u00a0 We have a few blog badges for you to use if you are so inclined\u00a0(\u00a0see them here<\/a>).\u00a0 \u00a0As a little Thank You, Jeanette and I would like to offer a give away, with 3<\/strong> chances to win!\u00a0 The winners will be drawn in one week.\u00a0 Just look what you can win (click on the photos to learn more details about the prize):<\/p>\n

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The new Europunch tool! You can punch 7 different sized holes in sheet metal with this one!<\/p><\/div>\n

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A premium leather sandbag for hammering!<\/p><\/div>\n

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Ceramic beads and pendants by Jangles<\/p><\/div>\n

To recap, to enter this give away, please help us to promote ArtBliss on your blog, Twitter and\/or Facebook.\u00a0The deadline to enter is 10:00 p.m. EST on Thursday, May 27th.\u00a0 The winners will be announced on May 28th.\u00a0 First place will win the Europunch tool and case, second place will win the leather sandbag for metalwork, and the 3rd place winner will win the beautiful ceramic beads by Jennifer Heynen<\/a>.<\/p>\n

I cannot close without giving credit to some wonderful designers who helped behind the scenes in creating ArtBliss’ face to the world.\u00a0 We were so grateful to work with\u00a0an incredibly talented web designer.\u00a0 She was receptive to one revision after the other, all the while working her magic with coding and web design.\u00a0 She will open her own web design site soon and we’ll be sure to promote it then (stay tuned!).\u00a0 Our sweet event blog button was created by Vintage Susie’s Custom Blog Design<\/a>.\u00a0 When I saw the recent work that Susie did for Diane Cook, I just knew I that I’d love for her to create an image for us.\u00a0 And lastly, our super cool vintage\u00a0 Uncle Sam logo was created by the\u00a0fantastic graphic designer, Amber Brien.<\/a>\u00a0 You’ll want to consider these amazing ladies when promoting your own businesses.\u00a0<\/p>\n

THANK YOU for celebrating the ArtBliss grand-opening with us!!!<\/strong><\/p>\n

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