I enjoyed all my classes.
The locations were fun, sometimes the light was better in one room than in another. But the buildings were quaint.
Linda and Opie O'Brien gave their "Set in Stone" class in the Chapel. That's Linda walking through the classroom before everything got started.
Lots of good information on patinas and soldering with a small torch to create a bezel.
The ceilings are very high, the building is very open inside. The tables set beside the tall windows helped bring in the natural daylight. Fortunately it wasn't a rainy, overcast day.
Everyone got attention and demonstrations, a lot of great useful information was shared and practiced.
Linda and Opie really know their metalworking, and can share that information, even to novice learners.
Not everyone who comes to Artfest for the first time has a lot of prior experience.
But everyone gains a lot, even those who come with previous creative backgrounds.
Some are more organized, and do a lot of preparation.
I tend to jump right in, and let things go with the flow, especially with a one-day class like these, where you must grab and experience all you can during the time available.
At vendor night I bought one of their two-hole punches, I managed to blunt one side of the Wizard hole punches I brought with me. They have them on their website. I also want to order a nibbler from them for making windows in copper.
And see the little mermaid from a trade with me? This is the lady that made all the lampwork fish for trades. Gorgeous!
Linda and Opie are quite a team, they work together to support their students, and each other, to ensure success for everyone. It was fun to hear them speak during the presentation for all the teachers in the little theater building, they are very funny. And knowledgeable, too.
If you get a chance to take a class with them - grab it!
Here are the photos of my two projects from their blog ...
- and if you follow the link you'll see other students' work there, too.
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