Thank You...

Thank You To everyone who has supported The Artist Within
in the last year.
Without great customers-we never could have made it through such difficult economic times.
We are doing our best to offer new and exciting programs each month to encourage and inspire creativity for both youth and adults and hope that you will also continue to tell us what you would like to see.
Our glass classes continue to be a favorite and with the addition of "walk-ins" we have seen a huge boost in the number of people trying new things.
Jeff Metzger will be adding advanced stained glass at the beginning of the new year & a lead caming class as well- watch for these.
Our after school kids classes have been alot of fun and in January we will focus on sculpture- Andrea Fox will host the 6 week session (offered at two different times)- featuring a variety of mediums and Steve Acton will be offering a Hand-building with clay class for all ages.
PMC- Precious Metal Clay, will be on the calendar as well as Journal making with Peggy McDevitt-----LOVE-LOVE-LOVE these journals !
we also have watercolors(youth & adult), acrylic portait painting for adults, and oils with Barb Sewall slated for January.
it promises to be a busy month !!
So plan to keep yourself busy & in out of the cold
Remember you can also stop in and paint-your-own-pottery
or use the studio to work on projects for a small fee !
look forward to seeing you all soon.
Happy Holidays
Kathy.

VOLLEY FOR THE CURE

VOLLEY FOR THE CURE PENDANTS

$20.00 each
on sale @ all home volleyball games

PROCEEDS to benefit
VOLLEY FOR THE CURE
in memory of Mrs. Linardi

also available at
THE ARTIST WITHIN

Summers End

School has started-
Fall is here-
and with that many changes in my household.
Matt always says that according to eastern philosophy, you should try to
limit your life to one major "change" per year---well, apparently noone
around here is paying attention. We have about one major change per week.
Corinne has settled in and is doing well at Miami- loves college life.
She is working at the cafeteria nearest her dorm, plans to tutor with the
"America Reads" program,and is getting on well with her roommates.
Can't ask for better than that.
Ian, also settled in well - after a bit of a rocky start - seems to really
like the program at Eastland Career Center and has met some people there he
likes as well. Looking forward to getting out in the workplace. I think he
is doing a great job there.
Shelly is happy in the 10th grade at LU-doing fine.
We don't hear from Chelsey very often, but I think she is good- and I hope
she is happy-we miss her very much.
BIG NEWS--Robby is home from the Marine Corps. Plans to start college in jan.
looks good, feels good, we are very glad to have him home !
P.S. he's looking for a job...:)

The Last Day...

Today is the last day I will have three of my children living full-time in the house.
Today is the last day that Corinne will be "under-thumb".
Beginning tomorrow-she will live at Miami in the dorms.
Exciting-yes. Bittersweet-absolutely.
Today Shelly started the tenth grade at LU.
She is the last of my kids to attend the High school full time.
Ian will be going to the career center beginning Monday.
Wow- have things changed.
I better get ready.
more changes to come.
Happy first day of school.

Back to School

It's hard to believe that it's already that time again !
Summer has passed SO quickly--seems like it just started-
and here we go again--BACK TO SCHOOL !
This year, a little different for me-
instead of 5 in school- down to three.
Corinne heads off to Miami U. in Oxford- moving into the dorm
Aug 20th for her freshman year-- GO CORI !!
Ian will be heading to Eastland Career Center for his Junior year
in the Electrical Technology Program- I think this will be a great fit
for him and he seems excited to get started on a new path.
And Shelly will be starting her Sophomore year at LU-- the youngest of
the kids and the last at the HS.
hard to believe.
The clothes have been purchased.
The supplies in the bag.
Dorm Room crammed full.
The house seems quiet.
Missing my older kids.
Missing when they were all excited to start their first day of school- new lunchboxes in tow- the coolest "light-up velcro" Disney character shoes (had to have those),taking the 1st day of school photos....
wow-
time sure passes quickly-
enjoy while it's here.
have a safe "back-to-school"-
ENJOY !

Take a deep breath and relax...........

Now you can enjoy the addition of a relaxing massage
at The Artist Within. My husband- Matt, a licensed Massage Therapist
for 15 years has set up shop at the studio.
Offering 1 hour swedish massage appointments-
$5.00 off your first visit-
call to schedule.

Long time- No blog....

So summer is passing so quickly---
where has the time gone ?
Classes at the studio are full of fun and frolick-
lots of cool stuff going on.

we now have lots of new ceramic pieces in the studio to
add your own artistic touch to-
then we will fire them for you to pick up !!
Great afternoon activity with the kids.

More classes coming for the rest of July and into August for kids, teens and Adults
in all mediums-if there was a class that you missed because of vacation (or camp...whatever) and you don't see it offered- be sure to call---we will see what we can do- or if we have something close that would be a good substitute.

Thanks to Bev Kenney and her 4-Hr's for coming into the studio to work on their fair project--we made a beautiful FUSED GLASS PENDANT - this is alot of fun.
you can try this too at our walk in on the 25th of July between (11am-3pm) $20-create a pendant.

we have welcomed several new artists into the gallery as well-
Welcome Kathleen Leppert- she has a very nice display of primitive oils and also has delivered beautiful new jewelry pcs designed with precious stones.

stop in soon--
see whats happening
have a great summer
kathy.

SUMMER CLASSES

summer class schedule is available in the shop for kids & adults
stop in to register
740-862-8222
LESSONS IN:
ART
GUITAR
PIANO
DRUMS
YOGA

THE TIME IS NOW....

GRADUATION---JUST A FEW DAYS AWAY....
AM I READY ?
PROBABLY NOT- YET PROBABLY AS READY AS I WILL EVER BE.
THIRD CHILD TO GRADUATE IN AS MANY YEARS- I SHOULD BE USED TO THIS BY NOW.
BUT SOMEHOW IT HASN'T GOTTEN ANY EASIER.
FIRST TO GRADUATE- CHELSEY. I CRIED HER ENTIRE SENIOR YEAR.
NOT READY TO LET HER GO.
WE ADOPTED HER AT AGE 9 AND AT EIGHTEEN- I FELT CHEATED SOMEHOW- WE HADN'T
HAD ENOUGH TIME.
BUT NEVER-THE-LESS, THE TIME CAME - AND SHE WAS READY - AS ALL 18 YEAR OLDS ARE-
WHETHER WE LIKE IT OR NOT.
I LIVED THROUGH IT.
THEN CAME ROBBY--AND YES I CRIED THROUGH HIS SENIOR YEAR AS WELL -- ALTHOUGH FOR
VERY DIFFERENT REASONS.
GRADUATION CAME AND WE THANKED GOD THAT HE MADE IT-- AND THAT WE HAD TOO--
AND THE REAL TEARS CAME WHEN HE LEFT FOR BASIC TRAINING A FEW MONTHS LATER.
THEY HAVN'T STOPPED YET. WE ARE VERY PROUD. SEMPER FI.
NOW COMES CORINNE.
FIRST BORN- YET THIRD OF FIVE IN THIS MIX OF BIOLOGY AND CHOICE WE LOVE AS ONE-
SHE IS STRONG AND CAPABLE, YET FRAGILE AND FEMININE. SHE IS SO VERY SMART AND YET INCREDIBLY NAIVE. SHE IS SO BEAUTIFUL I CANNOT BELIEVE THAT SHE IS REALLY MINE.
SHE IS 17 GOING ON 30- SOMEDAYS STILL 12.
AND THIS SUNDAY SHE WILL GRADUATE
7TH IN HER CLASS
LIBERTY UNION THURSTON HIGH SCHOOL - CLASS OF 2009
ATTENDING MIAMI UNIVERSITY OXFORD- FALL 2009
MAJOR- PRE-MED
CONGRATULATIONS
CORINNE MARIE MCINTIRE

BELLYDANCE OFFER

BELLYDANCE OFFER
*****************
1 CLASS= $10.00
2 CLASSES IN SAME WEEK (MON/WEDS)= $15.00

$50.00 per month UNLIMITED
MON & WEDS WEEKLY
INSTRUCTOR: Tamarra Castillo-Parker
*******************
CALL TO REGISTER
740-862-8222

Great Class @ Shaws Inn

Had a great class today at Shaws Inn In Lancaster Ohio.
Susie Cork, general manager at Shaws invited me to participate in
one of her awesome "cooking & craft" classes.
We had a full house with 16 participants-
we created FUSED GLASS PENDANTS.
Everyone seemed to have a super time- the pieces were beautiful.
Next event planned at Shaws--
PAINTED BISQUE WARE BOWL- CHERRY DESIGN
SEPTEMBER 2009
Watch for details..
thanks Susie !!

SUMMER WORKSHOPS

we are getting the schedule ready for our summer workshops-
we are all very excited about the great things we will be offering
for children and adults-
we have artists coming in with terrific new projects and ideas-
hand-made paper & book making-
fabric workshop- that will include- batik, sun-dying, tie-dye, mono-printing and more,
an "Art in your Enviroment" workshop--FUN FUN FUN !
recyclable-renewable art-all eco friendly style,
clay classes
and a whole lot more !
keep checking back for updates !!!!!!
COMING SOON !!!

Today is the day....

Today is our anniversary.
Married 21 years ago-
THEN:
May 1, 1988.
Central College Presbytarian Church,Westerville Ohio.
Reverand Ellsworth-officiant.
I was 21.
Matt was 27.
My brother gave me away.
It was a beautiful day.
NOW:
May 1,2009.
Baltimore,Ohio.
I am 42.
Matt is old.
My brother lives in Missouri with his wife and kids.
WE have 5 kids--ages 20,19,17,16,& 15.
Life is BUSY...

It is a beautiful day.
Happy Anniversary Matt

YOGA--YOGA--NEW DAY & TIME

OKEY DOKEY YOGA FOLK--
HEADS UP !!
Yoga has a new day & time at the studio--
we are moving Heather and the crew to
**********************
WEDNESDAYS @ 7:30PM
**********************
still a 1 hour session
$10 bucks
bring your mat (if you have one-call ahead if you don't)
a blanket
a water bottle
dress comfortably
740-862-8222

My daughter the movie star...

Prom night was a beautiful night to remember--
perfect weather-
a beautiful venue-
the decorations were lovely.
Corinne had a nice prom date and another fun couple to attend prom with.
So after a hot-dog BBQ in her friends backyard (???) in their prom attire-
off to prom they go...
Chelsey had come to the house early in the day to perform a "beauty make-over"
and the girls were absolutely gorgeous !
Off to Bry-Mar Mansion in Granville for the "red carpet event".
She took my breath away.
Stunning.
Elegant.
Couldn't believe she was MY daughter.
view her photo at www.lancastereaglegazette.com under prom photos / LU prom
PROUD......

Be Thankful

there are times in your life when -
for one reason or another-
you are forced to take a strong look at the things that are
REAL and Important.
This week we have all experienced that with the
passing of our friend Nick Byers.
As much as his death saddens all of us it also should give
cause to each and every one of us to stop and reflect about
our daily lives and experiences.
What are we really upset about ?
Why do we bicker/argue & fight ?
Why all the stress and the worry ?
What is the big deal ?
Appreciate one another- appreciate our time together-
ENJOY LIFE-
it is so often
too short.

Sympathy

Sending deepest sympathies to the Byer's family
as they mourn the sudden loss of son Nick.
Our thoughts and prayers go out to you
and to the kids at Liberty Union as they
work through these next few days and struggle to
come to terms with this great loss.
Rest in Peace Nick.

Looking forward to some sunshine

So glad to see the signs of spring...
the grass is green-
the tree's are in bud-
the birds are singing-
and ofcourse all of the idiots are out driving 35mph in a 55mph zone
in the middle of the afternoon when THEY don't have a thing to do but
drive around and enjoy the sunshine.
WELL---
some of us do have JOBS.
We have to go to work.
We have places to be...and it is difficult to get there when you're
going 35mph....
Enjoy the sunshine.
Tomorrow it looks like rain.

LOTS OF NEWS!!!!!

so much is going on.....
tonite is the big opening night performance of Liberty Union High Schools
Seussical the Musical
lots of schools put on this type of performance each year--but for us -this is quite the event- I think the last time there was a musical/play/drama performed at the high school--it was atleast three- maybe 4 years ago.
so for these kids- a great opportunity. they have worked very hard and are extremely excited.
personally, I can hardly wait to shove my BIG hind-end into one of those very small, old wooden theatre seats that we have in our very out-dated auditorium.
oh yea.
and....
Robby is well- lovin' the surf and sun of Hawaii. although wished his work-time was more "military"--less "boring"-- not alot to do as a new marine until his unit returns from Afghanistan in april--then he will return with them(to AFGH) in november. but until then-- "HURRY UP AND WAIT"--welcome to the military,rob.

Ian is good. a man of few words. not much to say. healthy. happy. good.

Shelly...Shelly...Shelly...we sure do love Shelly.

Chelsey -- now 20-- made the decision to move in with her boyfriend-- and his parents.He is currently unemployed. nuff said.

Corinne just received word that she has rec'd enough scholarship/grant money to pay for her first year at Miami Univ. with $ to carryover to her 2nd-- with more interviews yet to go ! good job Cori ! now she doesn't have to stand on the sidewalk and wave at the "real" students inside the classrooms--she can be one too.

and on we go--
hope you are having a good week.
kathy.

New Dates For CREATIVE KIDS CLUB !!!!!

KIDS CLUB HAS BEEN SO MUCH FUN !
WE HAVE ALREADY SCHEDULED OUR NEXT SESSION

START DATE:

APRIL 14th TUESDAYS FROM (4-5 pm)
$75 for 6 weeks
drop-ins are $15 per session

REGISTER EARLY !! SPACE IS LIMITED

ALL NEW PROJECTS
LOTS OF FUN !!!

CALL 862-8222
FOR MORE INFO OR TO REGISTER

Today

Today was a great day for family.
My oldest daughter Chelsey came home today and
Matt, Corinne, Ian, Shelly, Chelsey and I went to see
Grandma at the nursing home for lunch.
It was a really nice visit.
We laughed.
Mostly because Grandma was always talking about
something other than what the rest of us were talking about and
it made for really funny conversation-
but it was also nice to be
together even if it was for a short time.
So tomorrow is another day-
back to work and school.
Everyone is so busy.
But hopefully they will all remember
today.

NEW CLASSES//NEW INSTRUCTORS

Be sure to check out our calendar for the month of March/April for all of the new classes that have been added
we have added a new clay handbuilding-sculpture class with
local resident Steve Acton - you have to see his work it is amazing !

We are also offering a great workshop in wire wrapping cabachons--
this is a perfect tie-in to our fused glass - learn to finish these pieces in a unique and beautiful way !
Jackie Martin will offer this one time class in April-
she is a visiting artist from the Dayton area.

yoga has been a BIG HIT !
Heather Sharb,a Baltimore native-
offers adult classes on Saturday mornings at 9:30 for 1 hour
and is planning a storytime yoga session for children based on interest- call for more information.

Keith Pickens-Drummer extraordinaire-of American Dog-fame, offering private instruction on drum kit and snare- call to schedule your appointment.

We are preparing our calendar of Summer offerings-
if there is something you are interested in and you have not seen it- let me know- we will do our best to offer you what you want-

have a creative day!

ON WE GO....

SPRING HAS SPRUNG-
WELL - SORT OF, IT IS OHIO.
WHAT DO YOU EXPECT ?
ANYWAY--BETTER THAN SNOW...& ICE....& SLUSH...
NOW WE HAVE RAIN....& WIND...AND RAIN....
BUT IN BETWEEN WE HAVE A WEE LITTLE BIT OF SUNSHINE- THOSE ARE THE DAYS WE LOVE.
SO- BE SURE TO ENJOY THE WARMER WEATHER,
BREATH THE FRESH AIR-
TAKE A MINUTE TO APPRECIATE THE BIRDS SINGING IN THE TREES
NOTICE THE BUDS ON THE TREES
AND REMEMBER....
IN JUST A FEW SHORT WEEKS -
WE'LL ALL BE COMPLAINING THAT IT'S TOO HOT...

Columbus Dispatch Metro/Mike Harden

A BIG Thank You to The Columbus Dispatch and Mike Harden for the wonderful column that was featured in todays paper. I really appreciate the story and the time that was spent at the studio to get to know the people and what we are about. I hope that more people realize we are here and come out and take a look-- many thanks-- hope to see you again.

OPEN MIC NIGHT

So again we celebrate the end of the month with our OMN--
the gang's all here-
the joe/joe duo pickin' the guitars --
and Savannah lighting up the room with the voice of an angel.
Andrea read some poetry--nice, nice...
some music from joe alone, and a classical piece from the little joe-
he tells me it's "Dee"-
Libby sang a gospel standard-beautifully.
--**
then-Billy and Jamiee arrive lots of fun-
they really are-
love them both-
some drummin' some singin', some guitar playin too-
all was good and then Billy ripped out his infamous
Adam Sandler lick from the Wedding Singer and i though that
the grandparents in the room were going to have a heart attack...
what can i say-
we are all aboout good taste...
Havin fun at The Artist Within.
see you next month for OMN.
March 28th 7pm

Congratulations to an old friend

An old friend stopped by the studio yesterday
some of you may know her
Sandy McCabe
she was my children's preschool teacher
THE BEST ever
she is celebrating 5 YEARS CANCER FREE
If you see her
give her a hug.
CONGRATULATIONS SANDY !!
We all love you !

THANK YOU MIKE HARDEN

Yesterday- a big day at the studio-
I was interviewed by- none other than Mike Harden, of the Columbus Dispatch.
We all have read Mike's columns for years-
he writes about people and places around the state-
happenings,
things that are "off the beaten path"-
and-- yes---
he visited Baltimore-
and The Artist Within !
It was alot of fun to talk with him-
he is a very down to earth guy, shared stories of his own, photo of
his grandchildren (beautiful), and was just good company.
However, I don't think that I did so well.
The interview thing is just not for me. I always say the wrong thing
no matter what the circumstance-- and then to think that someone is actually going to QUOTE me ??!!
Dear Lord-- now we have trouble !
so when you read the article - remember please- that I am an artist-
artists tend to live in another world-
a world where sanity is rare-
reality-somewhat skewed,
and basicaly,
I'm an idiot.
Don't hold it against me....
Thanks again Mike.
Look for the article in Sundays Columbus Dispatch.

FACEBOOK---I HAVE ARRIVED !!!!

Okay---
so anyone who knows me at all, knows that I am about the most computer illiterate
person on the planet over the age of two--
still a paper and pencil kinda girl--
carrying around a sketchbook/notebook everywhere I go--
barely able to send an e-mail without, causing some kind of computer melt down that makes my husband spew out words that contain the power of a nuclear bomb.
BUT---
then...
Jeff sends me this thingy called Facebook some-kinda-crap and wants me to look at it.
that was the beginning of the end.
I am so there.
I Love this thing.
I am the person who has never felt that I would re-connect with anyone from High school- no reason- it just wouldn't happen. I have never gone to any sort of reunion or gathering. never looked anyone up.
But how cool is this !
They're all here !
it is so much fun to hear about husbands, wives, kids, jobs---LIFE !!!
They are the same---they are so different.
They are my past-
some may actually become a part of my present- future?
thanks to Jeff-
I might actually learn how to use this thing---
just a little.....just enough.

KIDS CLUB

WE ARE HAVING SO MUCH FUN
WITH THE KIDS WHO HAVE JOINED US FOR THE AFTERSCHOOL GROUP ON TUESDAYS.

IT'S NOT TOO LATE !!

YOU CAN STILL JOIN US-CALL TO REGISTER--

OR

STOP BY THE STUDIO ON TUESDAY

WE START AT 4:00----DON'T BE LATE !

GO JEFF !!!!!

THE STAINED GLASS CLASSES HAVE BEEN SUCH A HUGE SUCCESS THAT WE HAVE SCHEDULED A SECOND SERIES !!
WE WILL BE OFFERING ADVANCED (2ND LEVEL COURSE)
AS WELL AS ANOTHER SESSION FOR BEGINNERS
SPACE IS LIMITED-
YOU WON'T WANT TO MISS OUT ON THESE
CALL TO REGISTER

VISITING ARTIST**JACKIE**

WELCOME TOP JACKIE
VISITNG FROM THE DAYTON AREA IN THE MONTH OF MARCH TO SHARE HER SKILLS IN
WIRE WRAPING FOR THE JEWELRY ARTISTS IN THE CROWD..
THIS IS A GREAT WORKSHOP FOR THE BEGINNER.
A TERRIFIC TIE IN TO THE FUSED GLASS CLASSES-
WRAP THOSE CABACHONS !
WATCH THE CALENDAR FOR DATES !

NOW FORMING NEW CLASSES

EXPRESS YOURSELF
A NEW SERIES OF CLASSES DESIGNED TO ENGAGE
CHILDREN OF ALL LEVELS OF ABILITY.
GEARED ESPECIALLY TOWARD THE SPECIAL NEEDS CHILD-BUT-
OPEN TO ALL
CHECK THE CALENDAR FOR DATES AND TIMES OR CALL THE STUDIO FOR
MORE INFORMATION

***news update***A CONVERSATION w/ TY WRIGHT Artist & Photojournalist

PLEASE JOIN US
ON MARCH 28th FROM 3 TO 5 PM
FOR AN INFORMAL AND ENTERTAINING
CHAT WITH THIS PROLIFIC PHOTOGRAPHER
ABOUT HIS WORK AND HIS TRAVELS.
HE WILL SHARE PAST AND CURRENT WORKS-
WHILE ENGAGING IN CONVERSATION AND
ANSWERING QUESTIONS.
PLEASE PLAN TO ATTEND.
FREE & OPEN TO ALL.

CREATIVE KIDS CLUB STARTS TODAY !

DON'T FORGET----
CREATIVE KIDS CLUB STARTS TODAY AFTER-SCHOOL
FROM (4-5pm) FOR THE NEXT 6 WEEKS--
EACH WEEK WE WILL FEATURE A NEW PROJECT

MOSAIC FRAME
CANVAS/MUSLIN TOTE BAG
MONO-PRINT STATIONARY
SCRAPBOOKING
CLAY SCULPTURE
COLORED PENCIL DRAWING TECHNIQUES
WATERCOLORS
HAND PAINTED GLASSWARE
..........
WHO KNOWS WHAT WE MIGHT THINK UP ?

CALL THE SHOP FOR MORE INFO
OR STOP IN
740-862-8222

LOOKIN' FOR SOME LOVIN'

SO WITH VALENTINES DAY RIGHT AROUND THE CORNER-
I'VE BEEN THINKING.....
I LOVE CHOCOLATE.
NOT MILK CHOCOLATE.
NOT WHITE CHOCOLATE.
DARK-DARK CHOCOLATE.
LOVE IT.
SO THIS IS FOR MY FAMILY----
MY HUSBAND----
MY CHILDREN----
I KNOW YOU ALL READ THIS EVERY SINGLE DAY....RIGHT ????D
MOMMY LOVES DARK CHOCOLATE.....
JUST A LITTLE REMINDER.
OH --
AND HUGS & KISSES.
THOSE ARE EVEN BETTER.
(i don't get enough of those anymore from teenagers....:( )

BLUE SHOE ARTS

WE ARE PLEASED TO WELCOME BLUE SHOE ARTS
TO THE GALLERY THIS MONTH.
BLUE SHOE IS A DIVISION OF FAIRFIELD INDUSTRIES/MRDD.
FOR THOSE OF YOU UNFAMILIAR WITH THE BLUE SHOE STUDIO-
THIS IS A GROUP OF TALENTED ARTISTS,
ALL WITH VERY UNIQUE STYLES-
WHO ARE BROUGHT TOGETHER UNDER THE GUIDANCE OF DIRECTOR
CHERYL FEY.
THESE INDIVIDUALS ARE ALSO UNIQUE TO THE
TYPICAL "ART" WORLD IN THAT THEY ALSO HAVE ASSOCIATION
WITH MRDD AND ARE IN SOME WAY "DISABLED".
HOWEVER, AFTER VIEWING THEIR VARIED AND ECLECTIC WORKS-
YOU WILL FIND THAT THEY ARE INFACT VERY "ABLED" IN THEIR
CHOSEN FIELD OF ART.
THE STORIES BEING TOLD, THE FEELING BEING SHARED, THE USE OF COLOR, COMPOSITION,
AND CRAFTMANSHIP IS SECOND TO NONE.
WE ARE PROUD TO BE ABLE TO SHARE THESE BEAUTIFUL WORKS OF ART WITH YOU
AND HOPE THAT YOU WILL FIND ENJOYMENT IN THESE PIECES AS WELL AND SUPPORT THE
BLUE SHOE ARTISTS.

CORINNE IS COLLEGE BOUND !

CORINNE- middle daughter-
rec'd her acceptance letter from MIAMI UNIVERSITY of OHIO
CONGRATULATIONS CORINNE !!!!

**donations are currently being accepted for tuition and all related expenses including the inevitable hospitalization of her father when he gets the first bill....

ENGAGEMENT CONGRATS MAYOR KALISH

CONGRATULATIONS ARE IN ORDER TO OUR OWN
BALTIMORE MAYOR BOB KALISH AND HIS BLUSHING BRIDE TO BE KATHY
WE LOOK FORWARD TO THEIR UPCOMING
APRIL NUPTIALS !
CONGRATULATIONS TO YOU BOTH !

SOUPER BOWL SUCCESS--

Shelly, Corinne and I enjoyed lunch at the Family Life
Center at Christ United Methodist on Sunday.
Great Soup-Great company-BEAUTIFUL bowls....
what a nice gathering of support for much needed
community resource.
Job well done.

Welcome KEITH PICKENS

LISTEN UP------
WE HAVE A NEW ADDITION-
KEITH PICKENS of BALTIMORE
ACCLAIMED DRUMMER
WILL BE TEACHING DRUM KIT & SNARE
ALL AGES
ALL LEVELS
$20 per 1/2 hour lesson -- $25 1 hour
CALL TO REGISTER
SPACE IS LIMITED
LESSONS WILL BEGIN IN APPROXIMATELY 3-4 WEEKS
MORE INFO ABOUT KEITH TO FOLLOW

HAWIIAN LAVA DOG

Today is the day---
Robby graduated from infantry training yesterday-now a trained Sharpshooter for the
United States Marine Corps
and today at 9:00am he leaves for his first official
duty station in Hawaii--"K-Bay" as it is known to the Marines- is a huge
military base housing nearly 10,000 enlisted men & women near Honolulu.
he is very excited.
we are very proud.
Semper Fi.

UUUUUGGGHHH !!!!!

THIS STINKS !!!!
snow days from school---cool when the kids are little--BUT now....
my kids are teenagers....
GRUMPY-
LAZY-
STINKY-
NOISY- and-
MEAN.
those would be the names of the dwarves who live in my house....
although they are all much taller and eat much more than the fabled 7 dwarves
we are all familiar with.
SO....NEEDLESS TO SAY....it has been a VERY LONG week....
i hope spring arrives soon...

NEW CLASSES//NEW INSTRUCTORS

be sure to check out all of the new classes we are offering on next months calendar
LOTS of great stuff for kids and adults--
all $$ ranges
all ability levels
STAINED GLASS/beginner--4 weeks/FEB--thurs (6-8)
colored pencil
collage for adults
Poetry workshop FREE
fused glass
jewelry basics
scrapbooking
JUST TO NAME A FEW.....
TAKE A LOOK--

YOGA--YOGA--YOGA !!!

REMEMBER ---
YOGA--
JANUARY 31st
11:30 am 1 hour//$10
bring a mat or blanket-
wear comfortable clothes
PLEASE CALL TO REGISTER
740-862-8222

THANK YOU TO THE GREAT FOLKS AT CHRIST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

TONITE WE HAD A BOWL PAINTING PARTY AT THE STUDIO--
MORE THAN 30 PEOPLE OF ALL AGES CAME TOGETHER TO "GET THE JOB DONE"
FOR THE UPCOMING "SOUPER BOWL" AT CHRIST UNITED METHODIST ON
FEBRUARY 1st--
lunch will be served from (11am-2pm)
FOR A SMALL DONATION OF $6.50 AT THE DOOR --$6.00 IN ADVANCE
YOU WILL RECEIVE A BOWL OF DELICIOUS SOUP ***AND***
A BEAUTIFUL
HAND-PAINTED
BOWL !!!!!
THERE IS STILL TIME TO JOIN IN THE FUN--
PAINTING AT THE STUDIO -NOW TILL THURSDAY NIGHT
$5.00 AN HOUR-
CALL OR STOP IN FOR INFO--
740-862-8222

REMEMBER THIS IS FOR A GOOD CAUSE-----
ALL PROCEEDS FROM THE LUNCHEON WILL BENEFIT THE BALTIMORE FOOD PANTRY

COUNTING DOWN FROM 500......

THE BOWLS ARE BEING PAINTED.....
499...498....497....496....
WE NEED YOUR HELP TO REACH OUR GOAL !!!!
ANYONE CAN HELP !!!
NO EXPERIENCE NEEDED!!!
STOP BY ANYTIME THE SHOP IS OPEN--
PAINT AS MANY AS YOU LIKE FOR $5.00 AND HOUR--
TICKETS FOR THE "SOUPER BOWL" LUNCHEON ALSO ON SALE
$6.00 AT THE STUDIO
740-862-8222

MOVIN' ON !

OKAY--
SO TODAY WE WELCOME OUR NEW PRESIDENT--
WHAT A HISTORIC EVENT TO WITNESS-
A BLACK MAN FOR PRESIDENT-
SWORN IN THE DAY AFTER WE CELEBRATE MARTIN LUTHER KINGS BIRTHDAY-
BEFORE A CROWD OF MORE THAN 2 MILLION AMERICANS...
AFTER SO MANY MONTHS OF NEGATIVE NEWS AND INFORMATION--
HOW NICE TO SEE OUR COUNTRY COME TOGETHER TO WITNESS THIS VICTORY-
NOT FOR BLACK AMERICANS- BUT FOR ALL AMERICANS-
AND AS WE ENTER THIS NEXT YEAR -- LOOK FORWARD TO THE GREAT THINGS THAT
WE CAN --AND WILL--ACCOMPLISH UNDER THIS NEW LEADERSHIP.
CONGRATULATIONS AMERICA--
PUT OUR REPUTATION OF HATRED AND BIGOTRY BEHIND US--
MOVE FORWARD AS A NATION OF ADULT LEADERSHIP READY TO FACE THE CHALLENGES HERE
AND ABROAD WITH NEW STRENGTH AND RESOLVE.

C'MON PEOPLE !!! EMPTY BOWLS !!!

LET'S GO BALTIMORE--
WE HAVE 500 BOWLS TO PAINT TO BENEFIT THE "SOUPER BOWL"--
FOR THE LOCAL FOOD PANTRY.
SHOW YOUR SUPPORT
STOP BY THE STUDIO AND GET CREATIVE-
$5.00 FOR AN HOUR OF PAINTING
THE BOWLS WILL THEN BE FIRED AND DELIVERED TO THE
FAMILY LIFE CENTER AT CHRIST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
PRIOR TO FEB 1ST.
TICKETS FOR LUNCH ARE ALSO ON SALE AT THE STUDIO
FOR $6.00--THIS BUYS A BOWL OF SOUP, BREAD AND A HAND PAINTED BOWL
WHAT A GREAT DEAL--
AND
A GREAT CAUSE.
FOR MORE INFO CALL 740-862-8222
OR STOP BY

2008 BUSINESS OF THE YEAR !

CONGRATULATIONS TO US !
TONITE WAS THE BALTIMORE AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE ANNUAL AWARDS DINNER
AND --SURPRISE--
THE ARTIST WITHIN WON BIG !!!!
2008 BUSINESS OF THE YEAR !
A NICE INTRODUCTION BY JEAN G. FARMER 2009 PRESIDENT FOR THE BACC
AND AWARDS PRESENTED BY REPRESENTATIVE TIM SHAFFER, MAYOR BOB KALISH AND TONY CAITO 2008 BACC PRESIDENT
THANK YOU EVERYONE !

***SOUPER BOWL***SUNDAY***

BE SURE TO STOP BY THE STUDIO---SOON---
AND PAINT A BOWL...OR TWO, OR THREE...
FOR THE LOCAL "SOUPER BOWL"--
PAY JUST $5.00 FOR AN HOUR OF STUDIO TIME
AND YOU CAN PAINT AWAY,
THE BOWLS WILL THEN BE TAKEN TO CHRIST UNITED METHODIST
CHURCH AND ON FEBRUARY 1st FILLED WITH DELICIOUS
SOUP--
ALL PROCEEDS FROM THIS EVENT WILL BENEFIT LOCAL FOOD PANTRY/
CHARITIES
TICKETS WILL ALSO BE ON SALE AT THE STUDIO FOR THE DINNER EVENT.
THE DINNER WILL BE HELD AT THE FAMILY LIFE CENTER
ON FEBRUARY 1ST 11:00AM-2:00PM
TICKETS ARE $6.00 PRESALE//$6.50 AT THE DOOR (BOWL INCLUDED)

CALL THE STUDIO FOR MORE INFO
740-862-8222
OR STOP BY
SUNDAY-MONDAY--(CLOSED)
TUESDAY--(3-7)
WEDNESDAY-(1-7)
THURSDAY--(1-7)
FRIDAY----(1-5)
SATURDAY--(11-4)
OTHER HOURS AVAILABLE BY APPOINTMENT

I LOVE LOLA

WHO IS LOLA ?
That I am sure is a question many of you are asking yourselves right about now.
no- not a relative or even a very good friend.
not a "movie-star idol" or singer.
LOLA is my car.
a 1994 Volvo which is completely devoted to my personal comfort.
leather HEATED seats, a sweet little moonroof, perfectly adjustable mirrors, lumbar support.....i just love LOLA.
but today LOLA had to visit the doctor- a trip to Kreager in Millersport-
tie rods, tires and a ball joint-- and a hefty bill but she was in good hands....
Dan and the guys there took exceptional care of her.
she's good as new-
and Dan owes us his best Tina Turner rendition at the next Open Mic....
need a repair for your baby--
check out Kreager Tire in Millersport-- ask for Dan-- tell him kathy sent you.

YOGA IS HERE !!!!

SATURDAY JANUARY 31st
11:30 am /1 hour session
$10.00
BRING A MAT OR BLANKET
WEAR LOOSE FIT COMFORTABLE CLOTHING
ALL LEVELS WELCOME
NO EXPERIENCE NECCESSARY
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CALL TO REGISTER
740-862-8222
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WE'LL SEE WHAT KIND OF INTEREST WE HAVE- AND GO FROM THERE FOR FUTURE OFFERINGS-
PLEASE TAKE ADVANTAGE OF THIS GREAT OPPORTUNITY.
INSTRUCTOR: ROBIN CUMMINGS

DRUM CIRCLE

WELL--
DRUM CIRCLE--
WHAT A GREAT TIME !
OUR FACILITATOR, ROBIN- DID A FANTASTIC JOB OF OPENING THE GROUP AND GETTING US STARTED ON OUR "RYTHMIC JOURNEY"-
ONCE EVERYONE FOUND THEIR GROOVE-
THERE WAS NO STOPPING US !
THIS IS REALLY FUN !~
THIS COMES FROM A GIRL WITH NO RYTHYM!
I HAD A BLAST !
EVERYONE LOOKS FORWARD TO THE NEXT TIME WE CAN GET TOGETHER--
YOU WON'T WANT TO MISS THIS-

HAPPY NEW YEAR 2009

SO ANOTHER NEW YEARS EVE-
HERE AND GONE-
A GOOD TIME HAD BY ALL....
TIME FOR A NEW YEARS RESOLUTION.....
HMMMMMMM.....
TO BE MORE CREATIVE ?
TOO VAGUE...
TO BE MORE FLEXIBLE ?
WHAT ?
I WILL WORK TOWARD BEING MORE OPEN TO NEW IDEAS AND EXPERIENCES IN BOTH MY PERSONAL AND MY CREATIVE LIFE.
THAT SOUNDS REALLY GOOD.
I MIGHT EVEN ENJOY MYSELF.
OH- AND -
I'M GOING TO LEARN HOW TO USE THIS COMPUTER...
MAYBE.