There has been a lot going on lately - and a lot in the form of CraftEdu!

CraftEdu is a faculty-based teaching platform with a gathering of artists whose talents span many, many mediums yet brings everyone together with the one common thread of teaching. Every artist involved is a very reputable, giving and nurturing teacher in their given field.

My little niche is metal clay, wire and jewelry design. There are others in these same categories but it only spreads from there - polymer, fabric, paint, color and on and on. Each artist will have a gallery of their work available for viewing as well as will be posting classes, workshops, etc. Some classes will be available for all and some will be for purchase. There will be a basics 101 type of course in each medium that will only grow as we all figure out what else needs to be covered.

This is a ground-breaking platform that brings the teacher to you in your home or studio and in accordance with your schedule!

Visit CraftEdu.com to sign up for e-mail notification for when the site will be launched and take a minute to view the initial presentaion of (some of) the "who" will be offering classes soon:

Week in review -
hurdles: shingles blown off; basement flooded; front window leak; home after a long week away; need to trade in leased car
Progress: adjuster out for review; wonderful week catching up with family; contractors in to clean up the parts and pieces; putting pieces of the house back together; getting a new leased vehicle
Summary - I am so, so thankful for so many things. Good insurance, jobs, work, family - not in that order!

Bronze & Copper metal clay bracelet workshop at Bead & Button
June 7&8, 2010 - Milwaukee, WI
Kit supplies provided by Fire Mountain Gems and Beads