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.