Musings

While visiting an artist friend for a class. My eyes immediately fell upon a little "being" similar to the ones you see here. I picked it up...held it close to my heart...and said "I Love Her"..."I want Her". I said "she will be "My Muse", for inspiration, creativity, and give me permission to just be me"
I made my first "Musing" Then started to give them to friends who needed encouragement, inspiration, or just to let them know they are loved.  You can see them in my Etsy Shop.

This Guy was created by Maureen Carlson, with polymer clay.    Cool Huh! 
Looks like it was carved in wood. 
Nope, polymer clay.
It is such a versatile medium.
He is called Standing Watch.
I love the tenderness in his expression, along with strength and wisdom.

I had such a good time at Cabin Fever Clay festival.  Here are some photos of  the instructors and other student artists
that are incredibly talented.

                                                                      Art   Instructors

                                 Alice reminds me of myself
                                             in the future.
                                          Very Cool lady!
 

           Maureen Carlson   Can you tell I like her?



WHY CAN'T I CLICK AND DRAG
THE NEXT PHOTO INTO THIS SPOT!!!!!

       We learned to create faux  Raku
         in Lisa Pavelka's class
        She is so beautiful, inside and out.
Did you know she is Julia Robert's stunt double?
Her book The Complete Book of Polymer Clay
is really good.  She has clear concise directions
and good photos to follow. You can purchase
her book here on the right side of page. 
      I promise,   you won't regret it!      

                                           Lisa Pavelka demoing her Smoush Cane technique.
                                                        She'd kill me for posting this photo,
                                                            not the most flattering!

The most talented and adorable
       Jana Roberts Benzon.
She had three DVD's I had to have,
of course.  She creates incredible
canes and dimensional work.

We had our charm swap, I made 90
little prim birdies.  I will post photo
next time.   

This is the longest post I've ever done.
                                                                             I am intentionally typing very slowly at this point
                                                                             so I don't mess it up.  I think I'm done. Whew!

Cabin Fever Clay Festival 2010

Recently, I attended Cabin Fever Clay festival, in Maryland.
This was my first year.  It is their third year, and a success!
I was part of a  group of polymer clay artists attending classes with some very well known
polymer clay artists, who offered classes.  I can't remember all their names, and I'm too lazy to get up and find the literature from the workshops.  I will include it soon. They were all fabulous, and so gracious to instruct, give tips, little secrets, and always laughter!
 This doll was created by Minnesota's own
Maureen Carlson.  I  took her class she offered in Maryland, on HOW to make your
own doll, where she encourages one to use their own gifts and talents to make a version of the doll, the class was called "Stackables" each piece is placed on a metal rod, that runs through the middle of the piece. So, each piece rotates on this rod.  As you spin her dress around, it says
 "TRUST, LOVE,PEACE, HOPE, FAITH" and if you look closely, you'll see the words "BE" all around the bottom of the piece, COOL HUH!
The festival was a lot of fun, I met a lot of incredible artists attending the classes, who were very warm, welcoming, and made me feel like I belonged!  That's important to me.
I will post photos of the charm swap soon, they are all so special.
A great big Thank you, goes out to Kathryn Ottman for organizing this huge event, she did an excellant job!
Thank you all for the wonderful memories.

Pretty little things

Welcome

Today, I was trying to come up with an idea for a charm swap. 

They are for Cabin Fever Festival that  starts in two weeks. 

I never been before, 

so I don't know what to expect.  

There are many well known polymer clay artists 

that are holding classes.  

  I'm pretty excited.

I will be making 90, YES 90 charms.  that's a big swap!

So, when I get some done, I'll take a photo.

In the mean time, with Valentine's day coming soon, 

I put this pretty little thing together.

So Sweet