Upcoming Workshops...

When November 1-3, 2013 Add to Calendar Where Danville, CA

Come join me as we create whimsical and lovely heirloom holiday pieces you will treasure for years to come. Accompany me in my home and studio as I   welcome you to my winter workshop.  Learn the skills of doll making as we create unique holiday creations together.  Friday, November 1, we will embark into the wonderful world of Santa.  Sculpt, paint, antique and sew your way to a jolly old soul that is sure to steal a smile. Saturday, November 2, a Snow Angel tree topper (or shelf sitter) will be on the agenda.  She can adorn the top of your tree or be included in your holiday displays throughout your home. Finish off the weekend with a shopping trip to the Alameda Pointe Antiques Faire on Sunday the 3rd.  Alameda is one of the best Antique Markets in the country.  We will meet at Alameda or in Danville and caravan to Alameda. Admission to the flea market is 10.00. Register for 1 class or the whole weekend! Seating is limited and lunch is included. ~Santa Workshop Friday, November 1, 9-4pm, $115. ~Snow Angel Tree Topper Workshop Saturday, November 2, 9-4pm, $115. . Register Now!

Fall Workshops

My Fall schedule is filling up.  One of the things I will be doing is teaching at Terri Brush's Art Camp.  I'm so excited about this as I have wanted to attend as a student for quite some time.  Now I get the best of both worlds....teaching and participating!  There are still a small number of spots available.  

Go to Terri's for all the info

 

Fall Workshop Class Sample

This snow girl is a tree topper or she can be placed on a shelf where she is beau-ti-ous all on her own.  

I will be teaching this at Art Camp and in my home studio workshop this Fall.  I will also be teaching a Santa workshop.  

Watch my blog for all the details. 

Home Studio Workshop Dates-Danville, CA

Friday, November 1
Santa Workshop

Saturday, November 2
Tree Topper Workshop

Sunday, November 3-Caravan to Alameda Flea Market

It's all about choices....

In an art workshop there are 2 things that are never wrong, they are always good and always right.  

1.  There are no mistakes in art. 

2.  It's all about choices.

 When I teach a class my goal is not to teach you what I do so your work can look just like mine.  My goal is to teach you the basics of doll making and have you take those skills and turn them into your own works of art.  Often times I hear

"oh I don't like her nose"

or

"her forehead doesn't look like yours"

or 

"her feet don't match perfectly"

and what I ask is

"if you weren't comparing your work to the class sample, would you like them on their own?  Hold them out and look at your sculpted piece from slightly afar.  Is it pleasing to your eye?  Does it make you happy?"

That is what truly matters. 

There are no mistakes in art.  What a student may view as a "mistake" because it isn't an exact comparison to the class sample is a perfect example of the student taking the information they have gained in class and making it their own. 

Their  own style.

If they accomplish this then I have done my job. 

 The second thing that is never wrong...always good and right.

 Choices

2.  It's all about choices.

I love when a student brings a wide variety of fabrics, trims, threads, flowers, laces, etc. to class.

It truly gives them the freedom to play.  

I have seen works of art go from Edgy to Classic, from Bright and Bold to Shabby.  

It all depends on what they bring in their bag of tricks.  

The more pieces and parts you have to choose from the more creative you can be.

 And it's also a great reason to go shopping!

 Come join me on an Artful Adventure where you will sculpt, paint, antique and stitch your way to your own one-of-a-kind masterpiece.

 An Artful Gathering.

An Online Workshop.

June 6-July 17

In the comfort of your own home.   Just you...your computer...in your pj's with a lump of clay...and me....to walk you through the process and answer all your questions.

Clearly my choices are mostly about pearls!  I love 'em.

Click here to read about me on the Artful Gathering site.

The doors have opened....

 The Artful Gathering front doors have swung open and you can now view all of the Ah-Mazing classes being offered by incredible teachers.  Pop on over to the Artful Gathering site and click on "session one schedule" and "session two schedule" to view all the workshops available.  It's so exciting to see such a variety of art being offered and you can experience all of these classes in the privacy of your own home...in your pajamas and slippers if you want!

I will be teaching Briley the Birdie, as featured in the Spring 2011 issue of Prim's magazine.

Come join in the fun!

January EHAG Emporium

 I am tickled to say I am now a proud member of EHAG.  What is EHAG you ask?  

Eclectic Halloween Artists Group.

People who love Halloween and love to celebrate it all year!!

 Each month the artists of EHAG offer their artistic wares in the Emporium.  You will find some of the best Halloween art available. 

Since I am just getting my toes wet I decided to offer a wee bit of a piece this month. 

Make sure to pop on over to visit the artists of EHAG where you can celebrate Halloween all year long too.

~Witchy Wandella~
One of a kind, handmade with vintage laces and trims
9 1/2 inches tall from her base to the tip of her pointed witchy hat!
78.00 which includes airfare to the Continental US
 Colleen.Moody@Yahoo.com to purchase.

 

A Fresh Start....

Happy New Year!

I absolutely love the New Year's holiday.  I always feel like it's a fresh start.  I don't know why.  In reality it is just the day after December 31, right?  But something about it makes me happy.  Maybe it's the prospect of new adventures, new friends and new opportunities.  One thing I am especially excited for this new year is that I will be teaching an online class!  Yup...finally.  I am giddy to say that I'm taking the plunge. 

 You can find more information about my online class at
The Artful Gathering.  

Here is a little diddy about Artful Gathering:

Artful Gathering Online Art Retreats is an annual online event. Each year, we proudly present internationally known artists who teach a variety of mixed media arts. Each of our workshops are specifically tailored to suit busy schedules and mobile lifestyles so that students can enjoy the feeling of being at an actual art retreat without ever having to leave their home studios.

We offer our online video workshops in a virtual classroom setting where our wonderful instructors are available for questions, critiques and constructive input for the duration of the workshop.

Our premier workshops encompass a wide variety of art mediums which include jewelry making, watercolor, acrylic painting, drawing, collage, assemblage, and more.

Created by Zinnia, Artful Gathering is a great way to learn and make art all in the comfort of your own home....in your pj's even!

You can pre-register on the blog and that will keep you informed of all the happenings that are soon to be here. 

 You don't want to miss a beat.

Web Sale Today!

6pm PST

You can find it at The Doll Studio....