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I write more when I travel....

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 I think pictures motivate me to write, so consequently, no pictures, no blog.  I have some new ones Doug took of my work.  I'll use them for Open Studios (Nov. 19 & 20) and maybe for new business cards.  I'm not sure about them as yet.... Do they show enough?  too much?  The yellow necklace is part of my tribal series, but yellow is so not my favorite color.  They'll definitely work for the upcoming show, but not sure about cards.   I recently took a Zentangle class, which was so much fun.  I then signed up for a daily Zentangle to be sent via email, so have been drawing designs almost daily.   They're quite addicting, but then again, what isn't?  I  seem to find more things to do with my time that I enjoy.  This is not a bad thing...  Our CoCA group is getting ready for Open  Studios in November.  I'm showing at Chris Ridgway's home in HMB.  He's an architect and his home is very unique.  Jane and Thom, more jewelry artists, are also showing t

Back in the classroom next month!

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KUMIHIMO CLASS                                                                      Kumihimo Braiding and Beading   Date:  Oct. 1  Time:  Noon-3  Cost:   $50   Where:   Connie Andrews’ Studio              103-1 Harvard Street,  Princeton- by-the-Sea   Contact:   Patt Sheldon        patt.matt@comcast.net              650-726-9142     Japanese Samurai warriors used Kumihimo braids to lace their armor together; we use it to embellish our necks and wrists, but the possibilities are endless.  In this class, you will learn the step-by-step basic braiding technique and how to add beads for a unique, colorful bracelet.   Materials fee:   $20.   You will leave with a Kumihimo disk, bobbins, a finished or mostly finished beaded bracelet with findings, and the ability to make necklaces, bracelets,   and more.