New Friends...new faires...it's all good!

So I just finished up my 5 weekend run at CTRF - Robinhood Springtime Festival in Guilford, CT. While I was there, I had the pleasure of being placed next to a wonderful harpist, Kathleen Finnegan! As the weeks passed, I was able to get to know her, her husband Bret, and her children. They were a fantastic bunch that loved to come by, chat, get some henna, and just get to know one another. I have to say that I'm happy to have gotten to know them. We've been o the same circuit for a few years, but never "knew" one another.

It really was a pleasure to just sit back some days and listen to the lovely sounds of the harp. I've always appreciated live music and am just enthralled by people talented enough to play musical instruments.

Being that this faire this year, also exposed me to the possibility of working at another faire - Midsummer Fantasy Renaissance Fair in Ansonia, CT. It's three weekends long, but I'm only doing the middle one (June 25-26) as a trial. Depending on how it goes, I may pick it up next year for the full run.

Also, I gave a few pieces of my jewelry to Pacita and Dan to try and sell for me at the The Steam Punk World's Fair. I haven't heard from them yet (it was this past weekend) and I'm curious if they sold anything.

Anyway...that's a quick update on what's been going on with me the past few months. I hope all is well with everyone.

I love making jewelry...and am having a blast!!!

I'm super excited about some upcoming workshops that I'm taking!

In addition to the 15 week Jewelry I class that I'm taking (for the third time - not that I don't "get" it, but I felt like I haven't learned all that I can learn from my fav teacher) at the 92Y, I also signed up to take 3 workshops at the Beadfest event on April 7-10 in King of Prussia, PA! I got an email today from one of the instructors on things to bring with me to class...I can't wait!!!

I'm looking forward to having fun taking these workshops, and then using this knowledge to enhance my current working knowledge...so many possibilities.

3 more weeks!!! Whoo hoo!!!!

update

Howdy all,
I just wanted to drop a note to let you know that I'm doing henna at the Medieval Festival at Fort Tryon Park (the Cloisters) on Sunday, 10/3, 11:30am-6pm. Please come on out! Check out my Henna Blog for more details.

Also, I should have some updates soon...I just started my 15 week jewelry class last week! I'm so psyched!!!!

Stay tuned!

G

so much to do...

There is so much that I want to do...it almost seems like there's not enough time in the world to accomplish it all =) In any case, I can only do one thing at a time...so...just to update you on a few things...

I love making jewelry! I made a necklace and earring set for my mom for her birthday and she LOVED it =) that made me really happy because she's so hard to shop for...so now I know what I can do for her!

So...I took a PMC (precious metal clay) workshop and loved it! I made 2 pendants, a ring and 2 charms...from one 25g package! It was cool...I was pumped because I looked into it before I went...and had an idea for what I wanted to do...so it all worked out!


PMC lotus pendant with cubic zirconium


PMC ring - texture from a sea urchin

So...I'm looking into taking the next workshop in April.

And...since I've been dating a celiac, I've been cooking wheat free...and I have to say...I made the best off the hook stew a couple of weeks ago...Pork and Apple Stew that I saw on a Bon Appetit magazine! This week...I'm thinking of making him some stir fry...BUT...do you KNOW how hard it is to fine soy sauce with no WHEAT in it...nearly impossible...EXCEPT...if you ask your dad who make Chinese food...he recommended "Thick Soy Sauce" which is what the restaurants use...no wheat...so...when I saw my parent's today for my mom's birthday...I asked if we could go to the Chinese market...so I got some...and some wheat free oyster sauce, fish sauce, chili paste and bean paste...I am all ready!

Anyway, I'm excited because tomorrow I'm going to Home Depot with some friends and I'm going to get new faucets for my shower!!! Getting new stuff for the house is always fun!

G'night!!