The whirlwind of glass fusing is coming to a close for the time being as I gear up for Eco art classes. I will be at three schools again exploring Eco art-Upcycling with students...Getting creative with 'trash' (glitter is usually involved)- and in general having a great time transforming the discarded into treasure.
Classes at Coleman start on 11/4 (Wednesdays) and classes at Glenwood start 11/5 (thursdays)
Vallecito begins 11/17 (Tuesdays)!
Please sign up soon.. Here is the link: eplay.livelifelocally.com
There are just a few spots left! you can go to the my calendar page for more information as well.
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| checkers! bottle caps and carboard |
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| unicorn plastic bottle |
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| earrings made from veggie netting |
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| cork bride and groom |
Over the last few weeks I have been teaching 3 glass fusing workshops a week at three different elementary schools. Sometimes when I am packing all my boxes and loading and unloading the car, loading and unloading the kiln and continually cleaning up, I get to feeling a bit physically exhausted and fatigued. I start to wonder if this is the right thing to be doing. Am I where I want to be? Here I am, the traveling art lady with all these supplies trying to fit everything into my not so big car. However, once I get to class I am recharged. The creativity and enthusiasm of my students fuel me up. Also, sitting in my studio with all their wonderful creations, thinking about how they put their pieces together gives me such a feeling of joy and amazement. I love the creative process. I love the way each person comes to their creative zone in class. That special time when the dust settles and all the focus goes into project. I believe that is called 'flow'. I think I have also been in the 'flow' zone as well during these classes- connecting to the collective flow! I know I am kind of getting cheesy here, but I just wanted to share my gratitude for the last few weeks. Being able to just do this- no second job to distract, has been eye opening. I've been excited and revitalized in so many ways the last few weeks. I am doing what I want to be doing and this is causing a wonderful chain reaction of positive actions in my life. The opportunities and choices that have been coming my way right now seem to flow right to the center of where I want to be headed. I am feeling so much more open, willing and brave enough to meet myself in that center. As in...keep on going Nikki, just do what you love!
So...take a look at some of the wonderful glass work that students have been making...
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| student bowl |
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| student earrings |
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| student vases |
Halloween also was a big theme this session....
Other News and Events...
In my last few posts, I mentioned the wonderful training experience I had at Senior Access. Senior Access is a social club for folks with memory loss and their caregivers here in Marin county. The training explored how art can help create space for enhanced communication and quality of life for those living with dementia AND their caregivers. Senior Access is hosting an event on 11/5 (thursday 5-7pm-). ART, WINE AND GRATITUDE... Join me for an evening of art fun and wine and an auction of wonderful artwork done by club members as well. I will be leading an art project ...Come check it out. 70 Skyview Terrace, San Rafael RSVP at Senioraccessmarin@gmail.com Check out their website for more info as well www.senioraccess.org
I think that is it for now..I could go on about my jewelry classes that I have going on now as well, the girl scout badge parties, the oranament workshop in December and some of the art parties that I have booked that are super fun but I will save that for my next posts. Although, I do want to say...book your parties now! Come make amazing gifts for yourself or your loved ones for this holiday season and have a fun night of creativity, laughter and maybe a little wine!
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| Halloween designs |
Other News and Events...
In my last few posts, I mentioned the wonderful training experience I had at Senior Access. Senior Access is a social club for folks with memory loss and their caregivers here in Marin county. The training explored how art can help create space for enhanced communication and quality of life for those living with dementia AND their caregivers. Senior Access is hosting an event on 11/5 (thursday 5-7pm-). ART, WINE AND GRATITUDE... Join me for an evening of art fun and wine and an auction of wonderful artwork done by club members as well. I will be leading an art project ...Come check it out. 70 Skyview Terrace, San Rafael RSVP at Senioraccessmarin@gmail.com Check out their website for more info as well www.senioraccess.org
I think that is it for now..I could go on about my jewelry classes that I have going on now as well, the girl scout badge parties, the oranament workshop in December and some of the art parties that I have booked that are super fun but I will save that for my next posts. Although, I do want to say...book your parties now! Come make amazing gifts for yourself or your loved ones for this holiday season and have a fun night of creativity, laughter and maybe a little wine!
