Another Pear

Been struggling to pick a needle of late.  Been busy with other ventures.  I spent 4 days at the Stitches & Craft Show at the Paverpol exhibtion stand and helping out with workshops.  Had a great time meeting lots of like minded makers and people interested in craft generally.  It was a bit of a culture shock being on the other side table but had a great (if exhausting time).   Got to hand out flyers for my workshops too.

Yesterday I spent the day at Marrickville Market as a stall holder - well part of the day.  It thundered, lightening and poured and I packed up and left at 1:30.  The stall haolder next to me said they had been coming for 2 years and it was the first time they had to leave early.  

Anyway - it was a beautiful autumn morning and I got to chat to folk, make a few toadstools and a little lady and listen to reggae.  Can't ask for much more pleasant morning really.

On the stitching side of things, it seems to me the more I should do something (in this case start my part of a joint work for Stitchers Plus group in the upcoming Guild exhibition later this year) the more I procrastinate.  Have done a bit of  crochet and watched quite a few DVD's.  Watched The Artist  a little while ago - an absolute non stitching movie - black and white, no words and a few speech bubbles.  It was good but long - not sure I would have made it through the entire film at the cinema without a few serious wiggles.

Last night I still hadn't prepared any sewing and was not up to crochet so I finally picked up a pencil and drew ... some more pears :-)

GARDEN ART WORKSHOPS STARTING IN INNER WEST SYDNEY

This is Bess - my bronze girl who quiertly watches over the birds in my garden.  I thought I would share this photo with you before telling you my exciting news.

I am starting workshops to encourage you all to make garden statues like Bess.   No special skills are required.  Just a can do attitude and a willingness to have fun :-).  

I have put workshop details below and on the Goddess & Diva page and will be promoting the class at the Stitches & Craft Show in Rosehill - 6/2/14 to 10/2/14,

Workshops are being offered on 2nd and 4th Tuesday and 2nd Saturday of each month.  I have saved the 4th Saturday for a play day where we can play and experiment with small projects that can be completed in a few hours.

I can be contacted donna@watw.com.au or 0407 820 416.  Looking forward to you joining me.

Donna

Workshop  venue:

Dean Callaghan McCarthy Hall

St Patrick's Catholic Church

Gale Street, Mortlake 2137

Workshop schedule - March and April 2014

Tuesday 11 March	SEATED LADY  Sculpture approx. 60cm tall. Seated on a wooden post Completed in a 5 hour class.	Class fee - $135.00
Saturday 22 March	PLAY DAY Play, experiment and have fun in the company of liked minded souls – small project ideas can be completed in a few hours	Play day fee - $10 per hour (min 2 hours) plus materials
Tuesday 25 March	NOMAD Sculpture approx. 60cm tall. Completed in a 5 hour class Options are available for 90 cm tall sculpture or duo – allow approximately extra 90 minutes	Class fee - $135.00
Tuesday 8 April	MOTHER & CHILD Sculpture approx. 60cm tall. Seated or standing options Completed in a 5 hour class	Class fee - $135.00
Saturday 12 April	ELEGANT LADY Sculpture approx. 60cm tall. Completed in a 5 hour class Options are available for 90 cm tall sculpture	Class fee - $135.00
Tuesday 22 April	NOMAD Sculpture approx. 60cm tall. Completed in a 5 hour class Options are available for 90 cm tall sculpture or duo – allow approximately extra 90 minutes	Class fee - $135.00
Saturday 25 April	PLAY DAY Play, experiment and have fun in the company of liked minded souls – small project ideas can be completed in a few hours	Play day fee - $10 per hour (min 2 hours) plus materials