Happy New Year and a big fat welcome to 2021 !!!
I've got 3 new workshops coming via Zoom. Sign ups will begin later this month. Check back here or watch for updates via Facebook and Instagram.
Saturday, January 2, 2021
New Workshops coming...
Friday, March 23, 2018
2018 happenings....
Where I will be in 2018
Come play in a workshop or stop in at a show.
I would love to see you!
Americana Art Fest
Saturday, May 12, 2018
9am-3pm
Hermann Sons Hall
860 Western Avenue
Petaluma CA
Americana
Art Fest is a star spangled celebration of Americana Art &
Antiques.
Shop one-of-a-kind Americana themed art, and antiques!
Art~Folk Art~Antiques~Jewelry~HomeD
Country~Rustic~Farmhouse*
Ephemera ~Industrial
2019 Americana Art Fest will be Saturday, May 12
Art~Folk Art~Antiques~Jewelry~HomeD
Country~Rustic~Farmhouse*
Ephemera ~Industrial
2019 Americana Art Fest will be Saturday, May 12
All Hallows Art Fest
Saturday, September 29, 2018
9am-3pm
Hermann Sons Hall
860 Western Avenue
Petaluma, CA
Halloween workshop
Sunday, October 21
The Islands Creative Escape
Los Gatos, CA
Details to follow
Christmas Workshop
"Waiting for Wings"
Saturday, November 3,
Sunday, November 4
Culver City, CA
Details to follow
Christmas Workshop
Sunday, November 11
The Islands Creative Escape
Los Gatos, CA
Details to follow
Christmas Workshop
"Waiting for Wings"
Saturday, December 1
Sunday, December 2
Danville, CA
Details to follow
**limited seating**
Thursday, June 8, 2017
2017 Happenings....
Where I will be in 2017
Come play in a workshop or stop in at a show. I'd love to see you!
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"Joy" workshop
Saturday, July 8, 2017
11am-5pm
Tustin CA
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Halloween Show
Saturday, September 23
9-3pm
Hermann Sons Hall
860 Western Ave
Petaluma CA
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"Bewitched" Workshop
Saturday, September 30
10am - 5pm
Danville, CA
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Veterans Memorial Hall
400 Hartz Ave, Danville CA
(across the street from Starbucks)
Saturday, October 7
10am-4pm
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"Bewitched" Workshop
Sunday, October 22
10am-5pm
The Island's Creative Escape
14090 Blossom Hill Rd
Los Gatos, CA
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"JOY" workshop
Sunday, December 3, 2017
10am-5pm
The Island's Creative Escape
14090 Blossom Hill Rd
Los Gatos, CA
Sunday, November 22, 2015
Tuesday, March 24, 2015
2015....Where will I be?
Here are the exciting things I have going on this year.
Hope to see you somewhere down the road!
Petaluma, CA
Tinsel and Treasures
Saturday, October 3, 2015
Danville, CA
Glitterfest
Saturday, October 10, 2015
Anaheim, CA
GOAT HILL FAIR
Saturday, November 14
Sunday, November 15
Santa Cruz County Fairgrounds
Tinsel and Treasures
Saturday, October 3, 2015
Danville, CA
Glitterfest
Saturday, October 10, 2015
Anaheim, CA
GOAT HILL FAIR
Saturday, November 14
Sunday, November 15
Santa Cruz County Fairgrounds
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2016
Bun Bun and Belle Workshop
Friday~Saturday~Sunday
January 15-17
happening at
Femmage
Benicia, ca
Bun Bun and Belle Workshop
Friday~Saturday~Sunday
January 15-17
happening at
Femmage
Benicia, ca
Friday, November 21, 2014
Winter Web Sale
Yup, it's been a while...
But I'm back with a
Winter Web Sale
Sunday, November 23
4 pm PST (that's California time)
It's happening over in
Thursday, October 30, 2014
Hitting the road....
Goodness Gracious where has the time gone? I can't believe I haven't posted since June. Facebook is just too quick and easy and I seem to be posting there instead of here. Technology!!
I'm getting ready to hit the road....
Next week I head off to Spellbound in Pasadena, CA and then I will be teaching a class at a private little get together that will be with the most wonderful ladies.
I can't wait to see them all!
I'm so excited that I won't be heading down to SoCal all by my lonesome! I've got this sweet little thang that will be accompanying me. When I asked her if she wanted to go...she hollered "SHOTGUN"....I did have to warn her that we will be singing 99 bottles of beer on the wall, talking about boys and stopping every so often for french fries and Diet Coke.
That's what I love about road trips.
Fast food is justified !!
Friday, June 13, 2014
Mark your calenders....
The website has been updated.
Pop on over to see who will be scaring up some incredible piece of art.
I can't wait!!
Tuesday, April 15, 2014
Treasure Hunt!
Come Play!
Artful Gathering Treasure Hunt!
We are having a treasure hunt and it is really simple to play along. Find the secret Big Red Square somewhere on my blog to get the secret word! It is a red block that has a
crown in it!
Then go to www.artfulgathering.com to read all about the rules and prizes.
Most of the Artful Gathering artists have donated really wonderful prizes for you to win.
You don't want to miss it!
I will be teaching 2 online classes with Artful Gathering this summer.
Visit the Artful Gathering site to learn all about it.
There are tons of incredible classes being offered in all types of mediums.
Thursday, April 10, 2014
Sittin' around...eatin' bon bons
That's what it looks like!!
I've been away from my blog for so long that it looks like I've been just sittin' around, watching tv and eatin' bon bons!! But that is far from my reality. I would definitely love a day to do that though. That would be heaven.
Here is what I have been up to and what I am going to be up to for the rest of the year.
I'm pretty darn excited about all of it!
At the end of February I hosted 20 incredibly talented women for my Boudoir Lamp Workshop.
It was the most amazing weekend and I have lots to share about it, but that's for another blog post. I just had to include it here so you see that I really haven't been lazing about!
Here are the things I've been working on for the rest of this 2014! I am so excited about what this year has in store.
Artful Gathering
First of all....I'm just giddy that my Artful Gathering 2013 class, Briley the Birdie, is now available on DVD.
Words cannot express how thrilled I am with the quality of the DVD, the jacket and just everything about it. A big shout out to Artful Gathering for making Briley look so good!
Secondly, I've been working hard on my 2...count 'em TWO online classes that will be offered for the 2014 season of Artful Gathering.
Workshop #1
Ava Angel
This workshop will be in Session 1 and will run from June 6-July 17.
Workshop #2
Rosaleen Rabbit
You can make your own Rosaleen.
Big or small, standing or sitting...you decide.
As seen in the Winter 2014 edition of Prim's magazine.
This workshop will be in Session 2 and will run from July 16-August 26.
Registration for the Artful Gathering Event is now. There is a $5 registration fee which will allow you access to the site and to view all the ah-mazing art classes and instructors. You can also participate in the Treasure Hunt that is currently happening. There are LOTS of great prizes to win.
Registration for individual workshops begins May 1.
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Super excited and honored to be teaching at this year's Spellbound Event. What a line up of instructors! I am over the moon (and frankly ~ quite out of my league) to be in this beautiful frame with all of these gals.
This years instructors include
Terri Brush, Riki Schumacher, Beth Quinn, Pamela Huntington, Suzie Blu, Shea Fragoso and Debbie Murray.
Yikes!!
What talent these gals are.
For more information go to
www.SpellboundEvent.com
November 6-9
Pasadena, CA
Information on shows I will be participating in in 2014 to follow.
Sunday, February 2, 2014
Artful Gathering 2014
Registration is open for Artful Gathering 2014
I am so excited to be returning this year to teach 2 online classes
this Summer.
Click on the link below for more information on Artful Gathering.
Can you guess that one of my classes will be a bunny?
Artful Gathering Sign Up!
Artful Gathering Annual Online Art Retreat 2014 is in action behind the scenes, busily preparing for our Amazing Summer Event!
Faculty
are currently in production creating brand new, never before seen art
workshops, created just for you! We have such a diverse gathering of
amazing artists, teaching a wide variety of arts and crafts. We are so
excited to share each step with you and appreciate all the wonderful
e-mails we have been receiving in anticipation of our 2014 event!
Right now you can Sign up & Register to Attend our 2014 Event. Enrollment is $5 for full summer access to our private event.
Thursday, January 16, 2014
Prims ~ Winter 2014
The Winter 2014 edition of "PRIMS" is now available in store and online at Stampington.
This is a wonderful publication full of bears, dolls and rabbits!!
I am delighted and honored that my bunnies were chosen to be featured in this issue.
The article is near and dear to me as it is about how I got started in doll making....some 20 years ago!
Sheesh, it's been that long?
Thursday, January 2, 2014
Boudoir Lamp Workshop
Announcing my
Boudoir Lamp Workshop
Friday, February 28
and Saturday, March 1
9:30-4pm (both days)
In my home/studio in
Danville, CA
I absolutely love the old chalkware boudoir lamps that you can still
find in so many antique stores today.
Come join me as we make our own
lamp that mimics those of yesteryear.
Sculpt a half-doll
We will use a really ~ really old spindle and
rusty old lamp shade
as a the base...
and create a wonderful dress for her with layers of fabrics...
then add a light!
Space is limited
Wednesday, December 4, 2013
Artful Gathering DVD's available!
Some very exciting news!
The 2013 Artful Gathering classes are now available for purchase on DVD.
Just visit the Artful Gathering site at
There are lots of classes to choose from and they are all from wonderfully
talented artists such as
David Everett-Chicken Lips
Riki Schumacher
Diane Cook
Mary Jane Chadbourne
Pamela Hungtington
Kecia Deveney
And More!!
My Briley the Birdie class is also available.
Order now for delivery to your mailbox in February, 2014.
Pre-Order any of the 2013 DVD’s today and your copy will deliver on February 1st. 2014!
Would you like to order one for a holiday gift? With each pre-order,
you will receive a downloadable e-card that you can e-mail to your
recipient! (An e-card is included in every pre-order receipt). See DVD descriptions for details.
Monday, November 25, 2013
Holiday Time...
I'm a huge fan of the holidays....but who isn't?
There is something so wonderful and just plain happy about Thanksgiving and Christmas.
Don't get me wrong ~ I like Halloween ~ a whole lot!
But the November/December time frame is just pure
goodness!
If you live in the San Francisco Bay Area you have probably
heard of the
that takes place in in downtown Danville the day after
Thanksgiving.
It's a huge gathering of friends, family and community
and it is a magical event.
These snowman picture/place card holders, along with lots of other
holiday pieces, are headed down to
(100 W. Prospect Ave)
to celebrate the lighting of the Old Oak Tree and
to participate in all the merriment that ensues.
Won't you join in?
There will be refreshments, music, wonderful vintage and antique pieces along with
original art from 8 artists.
Hope to see you there.
Friday, October 18, 2013
Down Memory Lane....
Just a memory....that is what my first Art Camp experience is now. Lovely thoughts in my head and memories in my heart.
A time I won't ever forget.
What took me so long to get there?
was Terri Brush's 10th Art Camp.
Spring and Fall is when they happen each year and they sell out
in the blink of an eye.
A whole bunch of women
creating art together
eating together
sleeping in 3 beach houses
literally ON the beach.
40 creative souls spending 4 days together
It doesn't get much better than that.
No cooking
No cleaning
Terri has the most ah-mazing gals that look after everything
The food is deeelish and there is LOTS of it...
The service is incredible.
Your every want and need is covered.
And the art sisters camaraderie is fantastic.
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| The 3 houses |
The house on the left is the art house. The middle one is the most charming cottage style and there were 10 friends that stayed together there. They must have been really good friends because there was only 1 1/2 bathrooms and we never heard any fighting! The house on the right is known as "the quiet house". Not much activity going on there so if you needed some quiet time and space, that was the place to go.
It's also where the beloved Billie conducts her massages.
Yes!
You read that right.
Massages!!
A walk along the beach....the weather was unbelievable!
Besides the beautiful views and incredible weather, food and friends...there was art. LOTS of art. This was Terri's class kit, complete with carmel apple for munching on in between meals and snacks and more snacks. Terri's class was your choice of a stacked triple bracelet or a wonderful soldered frame.
I chose the frames.
I really wanted to personalize them.
Some did vintage photos which were to die for....
I chose the family.
One of our classes was taught by Natalie Hansen. It was a fun witches hat. Some of us decided to go with more of a Christmas theme. The hat's (or in my case a tree type structure) actually lit up and light shines through the photo that we soldered. Really wonderful.
Thanks to my friend Sylvia for making us lovely vintage style star pieces to decorate our cones with.
Some of my table mates. They can be trouble makers so watch out for them!
A couple more mates!
I had the privilege and pleasure of being one of three instructors for camp. I taught my tree topper angel. These Art Camp gals are so talented that we ended up with snow angels, pumpkin angels and this girl on the right. The sculpting and hand sewing work on her dress....TO DIE FOR! I was so impressed with what everyone did. Oh darn....the crow. I didn't get a picture of the crow. Unbelievable! The variety was so much fun!
Here are some of the girls working on their sculpting.
By the end of our Art Camp experience poor Joy was just conked out. Thelma and Louise had her clucking throughout the whole trip!
The last evening of camp I came back to the quiet house and found this on the counter. Sweet Billie left me a little gift and it brought tears to my eyes. It's incredible how women who were complete strangers just a few days earlier can touch you so deeply.
As we headed back to the airport (thanks Kerry, for the ride)
there was a rainbow behind us. I truly believe that pot of gold at the
end of it contained all the laughter, joy and happiness left behind by
all the Art Camp sisters.
***To read more about the Art Camp experience, please visit Diana Frey's blog. She did a wonderful post on it and she has a photo of the crow!! **
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