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Hi Everybody
Rain, rain go away. I think
we have all had enough now. My wellies are leaking and I am having a
problem finding replacements. The grass is growing too long and we
cannot get it cut. But the good side is that I have been having a bit
of playing time - what else can you do when it is raining? So watch out for
some piccies. Hopefully Joanna will be playing with the camera next
weekend.
Now, there is a little bit of bad
news - as a result of the rain. I am cancelling the Crafters Car Boot Sales that was booked
for the 19th May. Sorry
about that. Not only is the rain causing a problem, but the builders
are still working on the barn renovation and they won't be finished before
next week, so the yard will still be a bit of a mess - not condusive to Car
Boot Sales!! I will try to get it re-scheduled for later in the
year - possibly August or September.
Now, while I am giving you that bit
of bad news, I am going to carry on - but don't worry it gets followed by
some good news!!
The other bit of bad news is that
there will not be any of the regular daytime workshops on the week
of the 28th May. Sorry, but we will have a lovely lady visiting (more
of that in a minute) and she will be busy teaching various different groups
during the course of the week...........more about that in a minute.
So that is the bad news over with -
now here is the good news.
Over the past couple of years we
have had some painted glasses on display in the shop - I have put the picture
of them at the top of the page, just to remind you.
The lovely lady, Vicki
Nicholson, that painted those glasses will be visiting England, from
Australia, from the end of May through June. And she has agreed to run
a workshop on the 2nd June, teaching painting on glass!!
This
is a one-off special workshop and will not be repeated!! There will
only be 10 places. It will be run from 1pm 'til 4pm and will cost £25
per head (all materials and refreshments supplied). Payment due at time
of booking.
How exciting is
that? It will cost less than Hubby's weekend round of golf and you will
have a stunning glass to show him and a technique learnt for life!!
Vicki is an amazing artist, crafter
and teacher. It has taken us 4 years to persuade her to make the
long journey to visit us - it could be another 4 years before we get her
back. So make the most of her visit!
If there are any woodturners or
carvers amongst you - Vicki will also be running a workshop, on June 1st -
6pm til 8.30, dedicated to using the Jo Sonja's Paints and Mediums on your
wood.
Vicki will be teaching such things
as:
Smoked Marbling
Iridescent Crackling
and Tortoise shell
Again,
places will be limited to 10 people and will cost £25 per head (all
materials and refreshments supplied). Payment due at time of booking.
This picture is a
sample of Vicki's carving and use of Jo Sonja's. The original is
currently in the shop - come and take a look. It is gorgeous.
Remember, if you
are a member of UKDP - Vicki is teaching a range of workshops around the
country. We are having some here, at Flutterby Crafts on the 16th, 17th
and 18th June. More details are available through the UKDP. If in
doubt give me a call.
Now, for all of you that have been
avoiding us while the building works have been going on (and on, and on, etc)
- I have been told that all the builders will be gone by the end of the
week!!! I am not holding my breath, but I am hopeful. This means
that the yard will be cleaned up and re-gravelled!!
Yippee!!!
We might even be able to put some
pretty flowers in border at the front of the shop.
So make sure to come and see
us. We have loads of new gorgeous papers, buttons, beads, flowers,
wools and all sorts to inspire.
Lets hope the sun shines this
weekend and the grass starts to dry out. It has two weeks to chirp up
before I have to don the fancy dress & hat for my visit to London!!
Right, now, I think I am going to
have to go.........I have just seen the mess that Buzz and Kite have made of
a stuffed sock -------- how far do you think the stuffing from sock can be
spread? The answer is A LONG WAY! And will they be clearing it up
- No. They are fast asleep without a care in the world.
Have a good weekend and
remember to get your name down for that glass painting workshop.
Lynn and the Girls.
Look at our beautiful new
roses. They are gorgeous.
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