As we move into the new building and start camps, we are also working on a deal for publishing equiptment. I may have found the equipment for perfect binding from someone who is willing to make a deal. Since my local publisher retired, I have been unable to find anyone able to bind my children's books. We may be able to do it in the new shop. I am excited by the possibilities.

camp classes offered

 Some of the art and craft camps being offered. (Remember this list does not include specialized classes, this is the camp list only.) A catalog of activities, costs, and descriptions will be posted soon. Registration starts Monday.

June17-21       

Fairy Camp

2:30-5pm

June 24-28th

Costume Class

2:30-5pm

July 1-5

Masks Camp

1-3:30pm

Henna Camp

4-6:30

July 8-12

Clay Camp

Part 1

2:30-5

July 15-19

Doll Camp

9-11:30

July 22-26

Puppet camp

9-11:30

 Painting like the masters camp

12:30-3

Clay Camp Part 2

3:30-6

July 29-August 2nd

Dragon Camp

9-11:30

Drawing camp

12:30-3

Weaving camp

3:30-6

August 5-9

Instrument camp

9-11:30

Basket Weaving

12:30-3

Print making camp

3:30-6

August 12-16

Henna Camp

9-11:30

Scultpy Doll Making

12:30-3

Book Making Camp

3:30-6

August 19-23

Jewerly making camp

9-11:30

Illustration

12:30-3

Puppet Camp

3:30-5

We leased a building and are opening soon. While the shelving is not in yet, we are taking registration  starting Monday, for summer camps . This is not the complete list of classes, just the list of camp classes. Each class will have multiple projects every day. For instance, our henna camp will start out with a watercolor henna design painting, for students to learn about the patterns and routes of henna design. The next day they will practice their techniques while using the designs decorating gourds. The next day we will work on space and composition while painting (?TBA). The fourth day they will use craft henna (henna paste without essential oils) to stain wood boxes with their designs. On the last day they will practice henna on each other. There will be mini lessons throughout, and hints about the tricks I have learned. Each of our camps will build up the students skills, until the student has the opportunity to show what they have learned in a final project. Each camp has limited space. So let me know if you see one you want. We will be adding a regular class schedule later on in the month. Make sure to check back often because we have teachers coming to teach all kinds of fun things! From Polly teaching sewing, crafter Karen Ledbetter traveling from Idaho to teach doll making in our doll camp, to several local jewelry makers and illustrators each teaching their own classes it is going to be a full summer of arts and crafts.

Busy

I have been really busy, finishing projects, teaching, and launching new business ventures. Vending Magazine is currently in the last stages of production and editing. It was placed on hold because we were hoping to launch it with our moving into a new building. As that did not work out, we have put it back into production but I am adding another 10 pages, of really fun projects and information that I have gathered since then. I just want it to be really great before I publish it.

In the mean time another project has snuck up and started to finish itself and is also almost ready to publish. It is so strange how that happens with me. I will start a book and put it aside for something more exciting at the moment, and then it becomes exciting to me again and I can't stop working on it till it is done. I may be publishing both projects in the next few weeks.

If you want a sneak peek at some of what I am working on I started three new blogs today. Two are book blogs, set up just for the two books. The other blog is for my business. I found out in a book writing conference that it is a good idea to have blogs for your books to help advertize them. So I am going to try it out. Check them out and see what you think.

Maybe a store front of our own

WOW! A lot has happened in two months. Production of Vending Magazine is on hold due to the possible opening of Dragon Arts Gallery and Craft Store. We will keep you posted if everything goes through. Cross your fingers. This may be really fun!

I am not ignoring art and writing this week, I am just super busy. After school I am going straight to the Florence Event Center to paint faces for the Holly Jolly Follies play. Opening night is tomorrow night. Dan is playing sax in the pit. Tonight we were done by nine thirty, but last night we were there till eleven. Tomorrow will be really fun. I have art and writing club in the afternoon and we are giving the students their loom kits, and then opening night. Busy but good. I did a terrible thing today at school. I was trying to announce my presence to Mark. He was vacuuming and I didn't want to startle him, so I stamped my foot to get his attention. Yes, the one that I just got out of a leg brace. Ow.

I will be at the casino tomorrow glittering, face painting, and peddling books. I can't wait to do fairy makeovers. The kids get so excited when we paint their faces and braid their hair.