Art in the Rough 2011

Art in the Rough 2011 has gone live! Registration is now open for next summers event. If you remember reading about last years event, you'll remember how much fun we had! This years teaching line up includes myself, Pamela Huntington, Lesley Venable and Robin Betterley.

I will be teaching a mixed media type of art journal using an old record holder. do you have a drawer (or two) full of papers that you have accumulated? Well, we will be putting all those old papers, scraps, collage stuff, saved letters, photos, tidbits, art work, etc. and learning a variety of techniques to turn them into an art journal. You don't have to be a journal to enjoy this. it can even turn out to be a scrapbooks of sorts and then we go from there!










Be sure to visit the site to see what the other instructors are teaching!

-----------------------------





Also, this Friday is the first Friday of the month, so i will be doing Flea Market Friday. Feel free to join in with your flea market finds. this might be the last one till the weather warms up a bit!

whatcha doin in August?

This summer i have been invited to Charleston, Maine to teach at Art-in-the-Rough. "Art in the rough" is the brainchild of my friend, Taryn Reece, of Naval Jelly Studios. It is 2 days of classes. The retreat is held on their property and is a camping retreat. Do not fear, though, you will be provided unique & elegant amenities. It's successful debut last year earned a new nickname of "glamping" (glamour camping!) here's what to expect:

"imagine bunking in a large tent house, snuggling into an oversized, comfy cot with crisp linens and warm blankets. You will be surrounded by special, luxurious touches including a complimentary welcome basket brimming with goodies, fresh towels & sundries" - I'm sold!

the minute i read about this retreat, i wanted to go. it reminded me of my sweet childhood memories of girl scout camp. I was so lucky to be a girl scout when i lived in Guam (yes, Guam!) and have the fondest memories of camping out with girlfriends and wonderful women full of encouragement and leadership. here is the other reasons i want to go:
facilities: private hot water outdoor showers, wash up stations, changing areas and bathrooms, accented with cool decorative touches & funky- junk! surrounded by picturesque gardens and breathtaking views of the mountains woods & fields. Be prepared for the treat of taking at shower outdoors! you can go on a nature walk or lounge by the pool. there is an art barn open 24 hours and campfire, twinkling lights and lanterns complete the magical setting.

go check out this page to see the fun lineup of how we will be spending our time. seriously, i just can't wait!

here is where you can see the workshop line up. it 'll be me, Taryn and Robin Betterley. Now i have just have to figure out how to be in 3 places at one time, since i really want to take both Taryn and Robin's classes! the dates are August 13- 16th. seating is limited, so be sure and register early! feel free to email me at keeshagirl4@aol.com or taryn at njs@naveljellystudios.com if you have any questions. hope to see you there!

jellystudios.comnjs@naveljellystudios.comnjs@naveljellystudios.com