i wanted to give a little excited nod to my close friend lesley riley (who happens to also be my creative coach, bless her heart); her brand new creative vision, The Red Thread Retreat, has an up and running website, including a space for registration... which opens on february 21. participants are limited to 15, in a beautiful rural environment, so if you have the chance to sign up, don't tarry; i'm sure it will fill right away. lesley, our friend claudine hellmuth, and i will all be teaching - one day per instructor - to all who are there. it's in late october, near the potomac and shenandoah rivers in the state borders of west virginia and maryland, so i can only imagine how lovely a time that will be. be sure to watch the sweet little video that lesley created for the website - i'm reminded of the nostalgic feeling of Amelie. i'm very proud of lesley and all of the hard work that she has put into this wonderful endeavor!
i also wanted to mention my excitement about returning to valley ridge art studio in wisconsin to teach this coming june. my workshop - "All Wrapped Up" - filled immediately, and there were enough people on the waiting list that a second workshop is now being offered for june 11-13. there is a limit of 15 students, and nine from the waiting list have already signed up - this leaves six more spots, for anyone who is interested (go here for info). i'm absolutely thrilled, and honored, for the chance to teach this brand new "wrap" workshop twice at valley ridge!
i'd love to see you there....xo
Oh ***heavey sigh*** I live in the U.K. and I just can't easily do these things in the US. I wish you could come on over to this side of the pond. :)
Posted by: kim | February 16, 2012 at 01:22 PM
i adore that first photo...the workshops sound wonderful for some lucky lucky folk....note to self: purchase lottery ticket(s)... :) hugs to you....xo
Posted by: Tina in McLeansville | February 16, 2012 at 02:13 PM
I immediately phoned my most delicious-est friend in the US and said 'LOOK!' and 'IT SEEMED SO LIKE YOU!' Thank you for posting news of this xoxo
Posted by: Di | February 16, 2012 at 02:15 PM
oh I am with Kim (1st reply), I wish I lived close enough for this retreat... one day she says wistfully! I am sure everyone will have a fun time.
Posted by: Shiree | February 16, 2012 at 05:49 PM
The Red Thread Retreat looks like such a wonderful time for the lucky ones who go! I'd love to be there - if only.
And I love the wrapped bracelets/necklaces workshop that you'll be teaching at Valley Ridge - your pieces are so lovely!
Thanks for sharing this.
xo dusan
Posted by: susan | February 17, 2012 at 05:51 PM
I wish, I wish - but I have been lucky enough to sign up for your Fit For A King workshop at Art & Soul in Portland. I am so excited to have teh chance to take a class from you - your art is so inspiring!
Posted by: Jillayne | February 17, 2012 at 09:38 PM
oooohhhh. layering luv.
Posted by: sandra | February 17, 2012 at 09:54 PM
I'm so glad to see so many fabulous teaching opportunities are coming your way Nina! I'm off to check out the Red Thread website...if I can't join in this year, I hope the retreat will take place again next year =-)
Posted by: Monica | February 17, 2012 at 10:54 PM
I'm so excited I will be one of your students at Valley Ridge!
Posted by: Kathleen Hayslett | February 18, 2012 at 04:03 PM
Lucky me will be attending the Red Thread Retreat and getting to meet you Nina and learn from you!! I wish I could come to Valley Ridge, but Red Thread will have to do me for now!
blessings
~*~
Posted by: Laura | February 19, 2012 at 09:52 PM
Oh ugh! I guess there was special register - it's only Tues and it's all full :(
Posted by: Lori Burek | February 21, 2012 at 03:04 PM
I wish! Maybe next year. It sure does sound divine though. Your work is so beautiful.
Posted by: Mystic Blue Creations | February 21, 2012 at 10:04 PM
I wish I could go to either or both Nina. But unfortunately they fall right smack during class time for me. I don't know if I told you but last spring I went back to college. Haven't taken any fun artsy classes since and I'm missing having an art fix in the worst way. Nobody seems to hold classes during the summer which is a real bummer because that's when I have time off. :-(
Posted by: Gena | February 22, 2012 at 10:02 PM