The first day, I was lucky enough to get into Nina Bagley's book class called "Journey - Destination" by being on the waiting list, when my name came up I snagged it pronto. I was thrilled to be in the class and learn from Nina in person.
I sat next to Kim - she was working on some fabulous pages and had lots of great imagery going.
Isn't this beautiful? And there were lots more, too - she may show them on her blog.
I took some photos of Nina working with folks and we are all having a great time, as you can see from the laughter and happiness in the faces.
Nina (pronounced like "NINE-AH") is a very generous and knowledgeable teacher, very funny and witty, I enjoyed the class and meeting her in person so much. I had some little mementos that I gave her, as a thank you for sharing so much of herself in her classes and to take home the feeling that she went home with something of mine, tucked away with her. I made two covers, front and back, and two inside pages. I didn't get them all done during class but finished the back page inside and out later in an evening session with some other folks in the dorm, working away on projects.
I'll show more about the book and explain it's destination, if you follow my blog you'll see what became of some of my carpe diem charms, and why they didn't end up in the Etsy shop.
I feel a bit like a voyeur, but, oh my, I wouldn't want to miss out! I am looking forward to seeing your book and just wish I had the opportunity to attend also! But I am loving the way you describe everything, so keep it coming, please! Pretty please!!
Hi Lynn, found your great great blog through Art Dog's Life and am having a ball re: ArtFest. I had to drop out unfortunately and hope to see you there next year... your site is simply wonderful -- lots of Art Shenanigans going on! take care Candace in Athens
Hi, Candace .. is that Athens in Georgia, Athens TEXAS, or Athens Greece, LOL? Thanks for dropping by the blog and letting me know you are reading along, I don't know if I'll go back to Artfest next year but maybe our paths will cross somewhere, some day! I hope so!
YAY, looks like the comments are working now ... please feel free to comment away, I love it.
Hi, Kim ... are you all recovered from the trip? If so, please share your secret, I'm barely moving yet! And yes, I was very happy to share the little scarves with Nina, and have the photos as a reminder. Do you have Artfest photos on your blog yet?
It was eleven years ago, on April 9, 2010, that we closed on the house here in Central Louisiana, leaving a Midwest middle management corporate day job in the big city for a small town life with family
I have been known as a creativity-craving
left-brain / right-brain blended
artsy type native Texan
Sometimes mixed up in creativity using paper, acrylics, inks, watercolors - an expression of the mental landscape finding its way into handmade cards and coloring pages
Sometimes seeking a creative solution to aging gracefully
Currently in the 9-to-5 world at a small casual law office, enjoying the fact that family is close, the pace is slow and there's time for gardening, cooking and sewing again
- Enjoying LIFE...
With a 10-year old grandson!
And an almost 13-year old granddaughter!
And the most wonderful daughter in the world!
Artfest was a concept that consumed my every thought roughly 10 years ago. It was right after I went through a period of asking the universe “What am I here to do”. When the visions started unfolding, I was excited and scared a little. But I knew that until I set the wheels in motion, my thoughts would not leave me alone. So I stepped through the first door and 10 years later, all the rest of the doors have been flung wide open for me.
It is one way of knowing I am on the right path. The other way of knowing is the warmth and love that emanate from so many of the attendees year after year.
I am realizing in this day and age, this is needed for so many reasons. I feel truly blessed to get to be at the helm of such an exciting adventure that has made a difference in people’s lives. I was an artist with no training but a deep desire to help others be artists too. Thankfully I had a troupe of really great teachers and friends and family who were willing to stand behind me and all pulled together to make Artfest what it is today.
We work hard to create a nurturing event where everyone feels accepted regardless of where they are in their creative journey and also to show each person just how much capacity they have for creating.
Taking time out for yourself is one of the best things you can do in this busy, crazy world. Everyone needs time to just be in nature, play, be silent, gather ideas, commune with other artists, and get away from your everyday lives for a few days.
It allows you to refresh and pinpoint directions you want to go in your life. The whole experience of Artfest from the drive up, the beautiful Fort on the beach, the inspiring workshops, the caring teachers, the groups that form, and your fellow attendees makes it the perfect place for this to happen.
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I feel a bit like a voyeur, but, oh my, I wouldn't want to miss out! I am looking forward to seeing your book and just wish I had the opportunity to attend also! But I am loving the way you describe everything, so keep it coming, please! Pretty please!!
Hi Lynn, found your great great blog through Art Dog's Life and am having a ball re: ArtFest. I had to drop out unfortunately and hope to see you there next year... your site is simply wonderful -- lots of Art Shenanigans going on!
take care
Candace in Athens
Hi, Candace .. is that Athens in Georgia, Athens TEXAS, or Athens Greece, LOL? Thanks for dropping by the blog and letting me know you are reading along, I don't know if I'll go back to Artfest next year but maybe our paths will cross somewhere, some day! I hope so!
YAY, looks like the comments are working now ... please feel free to comment away, I love it.
love those beautiful scarves nina was wearing...hmmmm....wonder where they came from!!xo
Hi, Kim ... are you all recovered from the trip? If so, please share your secret, I'm barely moving yet! And yes, I was very happy to share the little scarves with Nina, and have the photos as a reminder. Do you have Artfest photos on your blog yet?
Renata, please use your commenting skills frequently, that way I know you found your way here!
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