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My Trip to Sonoma

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Well, I’ve been back for 2+ weeks and finally getting to posting. I had an amazing trip and a very busy 2 weeks since I’ve been back. Not busy with work unfortunately- I came home with some California germs and was busy sleeping and getting better. Plus some other family “busy”. But finally…

This is the view from where I sat before everything started. Across the pool is the classroom/studio. I haven’t taught since before Covid so I was nervous but it couldn’t have gone better! Working with Robert was a dream. He is so organized and makes everyone feel welcome and special. These little vases of flowers had each person’s name and cabin on a little tag.

Here is the classroom on the first night. We are getting introductions and a warm-up project.

My view at dawn from my cabin door. BTW, dawn was at 7am :-)

And we got to work on the Tiny Worlds- Gorgeous felt and other supplies from Benzie Design– thanks so much to them for the supplies! Highly recommend!

And this is what was made-

This isn’t all but my video wouldn’t upload so sorry about that. Check out Roberts video for a fantastic overview of the project.

And here is the other project I led- the Makers Hand, and some people got very creative with it!

I had a wonderful time, met so many wonderful crafty people, and if you want to have an amazing crafty spa/retreat/vacation, I would highly recommend!

California Dreaming

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As I have mentioned before, I will be teaching out in Sonoma, California next October. Check out the Well Crafted Sonoma retreat if you haven’t already. It is going to be awesome! There are just a few spaces left. I have been thinking about California landscapes to put into tea cups. My first idea was a winery since Sonoma is known for being wine country.

I attempted to make the roof look like the red tiles that seem so common in California.

I’ve got more to show. It is fun to work with a theme!

I’ve got some news!

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My friend, Robert Mahar, has invited me to teach at his creative retreat in Sonoma, California, next October. I’ve known Robert since the early days of blogging and he was tremendously encouraging when I was at a stage of my dollmaking, wondering if anyone would really be interested in my creations. He has been doing cool things for the last 20 years and I have no doubt that I will have a blast at his retreat! Check out Well Crafted Sonoma 2026 and maybe add it to your Christmas list :-)

In the meantime, Thanksgiving is over, dishes are washed, Christmas carols are playing and I am back in my studio. I am currently working on a pile of kitties and foxes. There is snow in the forecast so I will snuggle in and get some work done!