Workshops

Wire Designs

Hello! So nice of you to visit my little corner of the world. We’ve been off enjoying summer – travel to exotic places (pictures to come), the beach, and just soaking up my favorite season for as long as possible. I hope you’re enjoying summer too! Before I wait another day, today I’m posting pictures […]

Won’t you join us? artBLISS 2014 has a jewelry workshop just for you!

We’re excited to announce the artBLISS doors are open for registration. artBLISS jewelry workshops is celebrating its 5th anniversary and we would love for you to join us! It’s hard to believe 5 years have gone by since we hosted the Inaugural Event, a gathering of top-notch instructors and fellow jewelry designers and friends. We […]

Boots & Bliss coming to artBLISS!

Jeanette and I are excited to kick off the new year by offering a new artBLISS mini retreat. We’re welcoming our two favorite Texans, Diane Cook and Deryn Mentock – designers who are known for their big hearts and big talent (they say everything is big in TX!). The round-up will take place over two […]

artBLISS 2013 – a weekend of bliss!

In a flash, our long-awaited weekend of art bliss has come and gone. I heard several times afterwards that artBLISS 2013 was the best one yet. I have to agree – it just keeps getting better. Artists, bloggers, jewelry designers, friends – we all gathered for a weekend of camaraderie and workshops. We came with our hopes […]

Final Countdown: artBLISS & an interview with polymer clay artist Christine Damm

The final countdown is here! In a little over a week we’ll be packing our tools and heading to artBLISS for a weekend full of workshops and socializing – enjoying the camaraderie of being among like-minded artists. Does this sound good to you? You’re in luck because there are a few seats left […]

artBLISS 2013 {Registration Open + Giveaway!}

2013 artBLISS logo designed by Amber Brien with embellishments by Susie Hibdon We’re excited to announce that registration is open for artBLISS 2013! Please join us for 3 days of workshops and activities. Dates and Location: September 27 – 29, 2013 Sterling, VA We have an incredible line-up of instructors again this year. You’ll […]

Opening the door to business {for jewelry designers}

Hello + and welcome to my studio! I’m participating in the weekly photo challenge, Focus on Life. For Week #9, our photo prompt is Knock, Knock! Here you see the doors that open into my studio. This room is my little slice of heaven. Along one wall, my collection of Victorian albums are stacked on […]

Focus on Life – Week 2 {Your Word}

Week 2 prompt: Your Word (of the Year). I’ll admit I’ve never chosen a word of the year before 2013. In the past, I thought it seemed like the trendy thing to do so I stayed clear of joining in. I had a change of heart this year after reading this post by Stephenie Zamora. Stephenie […]

Creepy Cakes, a Quick Class, and Rust

That about sums up the past week around here! It’s birthday week – my oldest son’s was last week and my youngest son’s birthday is in a few days. My oldest wanted to a sleep over party and we combined it with a trip to the movies for the opening of Frankenweenie (3D). What a […]