It's almost spring (Boy, are we ready!) and we are having beautiful
weather that is inspiring us to restock and straighten, clean up piles
of junk, finish up old projects and get ready for another year of
classes and fun. We just hosted the GAPCG(Atlanta guild) for their Shop
Hop. They had lunch at Aqua Terra and then spent the afternoon with us.
Ellen demoed a bunch of wonderful products we carry in the store and had
the ladies' heads spinning. Make yourself a promise to come for a visit
and get the grand tour!
Be
sure to look at the upcoming classes page for the latest class news. If
you see something you like, don't hesitate until there is no space.
Give me a call and get your name on the list before the class fills.
Your check or charge holds your spot so you won't be disappointed. We
have students from all over the country flying in to attend, and we only
have ten spots, unless we are able to schedule a second session, so
heed the warning...."she who hesitates, is lost!".
Bettina
Welker's class is coming up....actually two sessions in April. Both are
full but I am taking a waiting list. Next up is Meisha Barbee, who has
come up with a fresh new look to expand your polymer knowledge.
We
have a nice display of Meisha's work in the gallery if you are not
familiar with her wonderful pendants and earrings. I know once you have
seen her work, you will want to take her class. (more pictures on the
"upcoming class" page).
In June, we are very excited to have
Melanie Muir coming in for two sessions. She is expanding on her Shards
Necklace class with a personal design clinic to help you with your own
design decisions and construction problems thrown in, along with her
special mokume gane variations.
Next,
in July, we have a visit with Julie Picarello. Julie was one of our
first instructors, way back when!, so we are very excited to offer her
amazing expertise.
August will see Ellen Prophater
(with twisted arm!) offering two weekend sessions of her small (limited
to 5 students) class on Mokume Gane variations. Ellen likes the class to
have room to spread out and to get lots of attention. She has a lot to
share and the classes will be jam-packed!
Lindly is busy
developing a new class for us and will be down in September to help us
celebrate our birthdays and teach an exciting class. We'll post a
description as soon as it is available.