Mixed media journaling class

'time to blossom', watercolor journal, 6x8 (12x8 open)

'And the day came when the risk to remain tight in a bud was more painful than the risk it took to blossom....--Anais Nin

Edit: most of this original post got deleted (oops!) so I improvised as to
what was written here. My sincere apologies to all those who left
such sweet, kind comments - I was only able to retrieve 3

and listed them at the end of the post...
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This past week has been a whirlwind of activity and happenings

- some good, some not so good:>

I got the not-so-good stuff out of the way last weekend on Friday nite (hey I like to get those over with as quickly as possible, ya know? lol) after a day trip to get last-minute art supplies resulted in car trouble on the way home.

The good parts? Teaching my mixed media journaling class on Saturday to some wonderfully creative and supportive students!

Then relaxing, lazing around on Sunday.

This was the first class I had ever taught so although I tried to keep things fairly structured, I left some room open for spontaneity and student 'discovery' moments. I would like to thank my students for a truly amazing and FUN time - I learned something from you too!

I also want to share a nice surprise from Monday, I got some really good PR

about my class in our local newspaper (thanks Karen!!)

Whew! is all I can say at this point - how's your week shaping up?
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Comments:

Sandy K. - This is beautiful. I am trying to figure out how to do it, and liven up my photography. I love the ideas on your blog.

Kris - Laura, loved your workshop. I learned so much. I've started to gesso the pages for the life event journal I want to make. Thanks again for being such an inspiring teacher.

Tracy - your journal pages look amazing! i love the colors in it!

Publicity and productivity!

Just catching up here - I've been very BUSY this past week or so, not much time for drawing, painting etc. as I've had much to do. I so MISS visiting everyone's blogs and posting!!!

As some of you know, I had a lot of questions last year as to which direction my creative life was heading when we made our move to the Southwest and so this year I hoped some answers would come my way. I have to tell you, I am continually amazed by this soulful, art-filled journey and all the AMAZING people that are stepping into my life this year - and it's only the end of March!!!

Anyhow, my friend and I, the super lovely and talented Vanessa of Colorful Creations 4u (she is just the sweetest Southern Belle thru and thru let me tell ya, hugs my friend!) and I went in on a space at a local Arts & Crafts Mall here, Just Us Chixs. We had no idea they just happened to be doing an article in the local paper last weekend and found out we were going to be one of the new featured vendors!





Here's a shot of our small booth, and actually our space is a nice size for what we were looking for. This mall in general is quite spacious and varied with approx. 45 vendors offering original art, antiques, pottery, wrought iron and handmade crafts.

Excited about this new venture - stay tuned for updates!!