Absolutely Awesome

Just a really quick post because it is late and I want to try and get some more work done on my book! To day I had the extreme pleasure of doing a workshop with Judy Wilkenfeld, based on this beautiful book. This photo really does not do any justice to this masterpiece, there is so much detail and texture and depth, that can only be seen in real life.
Judy is a fantastic teacher, so sharing of her knowledge and passing on so many hints and tips that you walk away so inspired and wanting to try them all!


Our extremely gracious hosts, Sharon and Steven Manning opened up their beautiful home for the workshop and I tell you, their place is absolutely beautiful, just check out this view!!


And here is where we toiled away the day, having so much fun. The other workshop participants are all lovely ladies, and we are all having so much fun!!!

Thankyou Judy for a fantastic workshop that I am thoroughly enjoying, can't wait until tomorrow for more.
Thankyou to Sharon, your gentle welcoming manner puts everyone at ease and I have been so glad of the opportunity to get to know you a little better.
And a big thankyou to Steve for looking after us all so well and the delicious lunch!!
More tomorrow!!

Always running out of time

Aaaargh! I have so much to show you, the work I have been doing of late but I have run out of time and am totally unprepared!! Very frustrating! I am trying to get all my materials compiled for Judys class on the weekend too, very disorganized!!
So, I will give you a little preview of Keith Lo Bues classes at the retreat.





And finally, because you enjoyed the last clipart sheet, here is another, just click on for enlarged image.

Thankyou for all of you who left comments, I have been visiting your blogs and I am awestruck by the talent out there, and the amazing lives you all lead.
Thankyou!! xoxo

Helloooo?? Are you out there???

I had a bit of a winge to the girls at the class today. They said they had read about the retreat on the blog and I asked why they hadn't left a comment.
I know people are visiting, but you are not leaving comments.
I would love to chat to all of you from around Australia and the world and to visit all of your blogs, but I don't know who you are!!!!!!!!!!!!
If you drop by, say hi!

Okay, on to matters at hand. Work on the retreat is coming along nicely and we are really excited as to next years line up of teachers and classes. You are all going to love it so much.
We are also planning evening activities, as the Academy is quite far away from anything, we wanted to plan some fun arty things for you all. Any suggestions?
The website should be all completed by next week with registrations opening very soon after. You will be very pleased with the pricing structure!
I wish to thank each and every one of you who has offered support and encouragement to us over the past few years, you are all the most amazing people!
And to all you girls reading this from other countries, come along and join us at the retreat! What a fantastic opportunity it would be for you to visit another country and have the chance to learn from some of Australia and Americas top artists! You will love Sydney, I promise you!!

Well, dinner is almost ready and I am still recovering from the whirlwind adventure to Sydney. Slept like a log last night, but still feel tired today. Those red eye flights can really take it out of you!

Have a great night and please, leave a comment and say hi!
Click on the above image for a full size version that you can print off!

Busy, busy, busy...

Although this poor old blog has been rather neglected of late, I have been very busy. There is so much going on behind the scenes, all very exciting stuff. We can't wait to reveal all to you, but will have to wait a little while longer to let the cat out of the bag.

I am jetting off to Sydney with my sweet husband, who is accompanying me on this business trip, a search for the 2009 retreat venue. I am very excited about this, we want to find the most amazing, relaxing and functional venue for '09!! Also, my husband and I have never had a honeymoon, so this is a very delayed vacation for us!

I have also been having so much fun making artwork for bezels and filling them, then crafting them in to necklaces. The 'Nina Knots' are beginning to feel more natural now, after much practise and I find myself totally engrossed. I completed four necklaces today and am so thrilled ith the results!

Well, off to my wire and beads again!

Have an awesome weekend, I'll be back Tuesday...