Now taking Registrations- Please

Last week I told you about the Winter Felt Folk workshop. In response, I heard from Salley Mavor, the author of the book!! She said it sounded like a fun class, so if the author thinks its great, you'd better not miss it. Your Little People can be put on pin backs, hung on the tree, look great on wreaths and in centerpieces, and more. Once you make one, you will want to make a whole crowd. They are super fun and easy enough for just about anyone. Give a copy of the book and some supplies to your favorite crafter for a great holiday treat, you could even make one before you give the gift, to use on the wrapping instead of a bow.


There are many of you out there who are checking your calendars for upcoming workshops- including Winter Felt Folk. Please let us know asap if you are planning to attend. We need to know to plan accordingly. There is sometimes pre class homework, or fabrics that need to be pre-washed or cut to size before class, and although I try really hard, I cannot yet send out that sort of information psychically. It is not a big deal to call, email, or simply tell us when you are shopping anyway. We have had a class postponed because we didn't think anyone was coming, and found out later that we were wrong and we had students but no teacher. Not good for any of us.

This weekend, the special is 10% off of Fusible Magic, the book for 2011 Block of the Month. I have the sample of Magic Garden nearly finished. Come see it and get signed up! This is going to be so much fun!! There are a hundred blocks in the book, with more possible. The set of basic shapes makes so many fun designs, our twelve are all floral and a bit retro. The sample I made has a bunch of embellishment and is definitely meant to hang on a wall, but with just a little modification and fewer beads the very same kits make a more traditional sampler. This is so versatile that there is really something for everyone. Class sets of surface design materials and templates allow you to experiment if you want to without investing in a new thing until after you have tried it out. There are additional small project directions at nearly every meeting. Get the book on sale this weekend and sign up early. We are going to keep our winter bright and cheerful with this one!!

The Art Club will meet on Tuesday, we are discussing working from Photographs. Bring one if you want, you will need it printed, it's too hard to work with it in your phone. I will have some to demo with, but using one you have taken yourself is so much better from copyrite and expression standards. You will need some paper including trace if you have it and pencils, coloring materials are really helpful here too but optional. Of course if there is something else you are working on bring it. See you then.