i'm thrilled and honored to announce that i've been invited to teach a couple of workshops this fall at the splendid French General of los angeles. kaari meng, who owns the business, and i have been connecting and reconnecting through, of all things, good old Instagram; and now that she is back from a month in france, and the dust is settling a little from my upheaval of a move two weeks ago, we've been able to finalize the details and dates.
go to the french general website here, or better yet - read a blog post here that kaari posted today. i can't begin to convey just how excited i am to be teaching there, to be meeting kaari finally in person, to be heading back to beloved california, to be seeing treasured friends there. the dates are October 17 for a short evening technique workshop, and October 19 (day after my birthday! what a way to celebrate, yes?!) for a full day of learning and play. thank you, kaari, and thank you my friend holly (who "introduced" kaari to my work and to me - and who came to montreal with kaari's sister molly to take a workshop i taught ten years ago), for waving the magic wand and helping this to become a reality...xo
Not just a bit excited are we? ;) All those four leaf clovers are paying off!
Seriously, you amaze me! xo
Posted by: Tina M. | July 17, 2013 at 06:29 PM
Please let this be the first workshop you offer when your studio is finished! Sadly, I can't make California, but I will walk to NC if necessary!
Posted by: Mary | July 17, 2013 at 09:23 PM
Congratulations! I hope there will be some NC workshops in the future. :-)
blessings
~*~
Posted by: laura | July 17, 2013 at 11:26 PM
I'm hoping to make it to the workshop,(I'm just an hour or so away),I would so love to see you again.
Posted by: Sabrina | July 18, 2013 at 12:00 AM
Isn't just wonderful Nina, when things are coming in to your life in a most magical ways? I am happy for you!
Posted by: delila | July 18, 2013 at 12:35 PM
Things are sure popping! Congratulations!
Vickie in kc
Posted by: Vickie | July 19, 2013 at 09:52 AM
Yay!! Sadly...California is even further from England than the Carolinas. Boo :(
One of these days I'm going to enroll in a workshop given by you. One of these days. My hands might be totally arthritic by then but we'll just work around that. I'll make jewelry with my teeth.
Posted by: kim | July 20, 2013 at 02:15 AM
Wooded Way is as nice a name as Firefly Road.
My good wishes to you in your new digs. It looks wonderful! One day, one day, I will visit.
Posted by: Martha | July 20, 2013 at 10:02 AM
So excited can't wait! Hope I can go...woo hoo!
Posted by: christinaB | July 21, 2013 at 02:52 AM
Catching up on all your doings Nina and I'm happy to hear that you are teaching in California! The name of your new home sounds as magical as your previous location and it looks wonderful as you begin to settle in - I can't wait to see how your studio evolves!
Posted by: Monica aka The Creative Beast | July 21, 2013 at 07:17 PM
Squeee!!!! I CANNOT think of a more awesome place for you to be!!! Plus Kaari too? And all the deliciousness of French General??? Gives me chills and wished I wasn't already booked that weekend. I'd be there in a heartbeat. Have a blast!!! xoxo, Lis
Posted by: Lisa Brians | July 22, 2013 at 10:35 PM
Love your bracelets.....inspiring work!
Best wishes,
Ruby
Posted by: Forest Dream Weaver | July 23, 2013 at 05:44 AM
I just signed up for your Saturday class at French General! I am so excited to meet you and for the class.
Posted by: Denise | July 23, 2013 at 11:52 AM
I am so so excited. I was able to get into both classes that you are teaching at French General AND my mom & dad have agreed to watch my son for me while I take them. I am so very blessed. Can't wait!
Posted by: christinaB | August 03, 2013 at 12:24 AM
I have not been here in such a long time and so glad to read that you have such a wonderful new home! I am sure it was difficult but then you could never have imagined how wonderful it would be!
Your class looks wonderful.
Posted by: Denise Morrison | August 03, 2013 at 10:09 PM
What an amazing workshop this will be. If only I could be there. So dreamy just to think about it. I will be there in my heart.
Posted by: Katey | August 12, 2013 at 03:34 PM
Heartrock Hill is absolutely fabulous - Rachel and I (from RTT) have decided that you need to start teaching/hosting workshops! Isn't that good to know? ha.
So glad for your upcoming opportunities! Stay well.
Posted by: patti edmon | August 17, 2013 at 01:51 PM
when instagram posts are far and between, ornamental is the nina fix for me
amazing what you have done in such a short time
Posted by: Constanza | August 20, 2013 at 12:14 AM
Looks absolutely wonderful. happy creating!
Posted by: Anna Maria | August 22, 2013 at 05:58 AM
So bummed the class I really want to take is sold out😢 any other class Pitt here in CA that you will be giving in the future??? I LOVE your work. So much!!!!
Posted by: susan Stitt | September 02, 2013 at 02:52 AM
You'll love Kaari. She's a gentle, kind, lovely person. She teaches for us at Quilt Festival and so calming and beautiful.
Posted by: Judy Murrah | September 07, 2013 at 01:26 AM