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<\/a><\/p>\nThere were mushrooms and assorted fungi everywhere. I’ve restrained myself and am only posting a few of my pics.<\/p>\n
There was music and art making.<\/p>\n I worked with 2 people on Tiny Worlds and we had loads of fun. How amazing are these?!<\/p>\n After my class, I was able to sit in on some of the other classes. The other teachers were amazing. I made a diorama with Rachel Blumberg<\/a>.<\/p>\n It is a wish altar in a transformed cigar box. I cover the outside with birch bark.<\/p>\n I took an encaustic class with Susan Schwake<\/a>. I didn’t love it so I’m not showing. I’m vain like that ;)\u00a0 And on the last full day, Saturday, I painted on the beach with Mati Rose<\/a> and a wonderful creative group of fellow retreaters. Sigh. Paradise!<\/p>\n That is my painting at the bottom. Here is what I brought home. I might work on it a little more.<\/p>\n The retreat was wonderful. I let myself play with unfamiliar materials and get involved in projects that aren’t part of my “biz”. I never have time for that when I’m home. I am keeping my fingers crossed that everything will work out and I can go back next year! Here<\/a> is the info from this year if you are curious.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" and here are way too many photos! We were on an island in the middle of a lake in New Hampshire. There were mushrooms and assorted fungi everywhere. I’ve restrained myself and am only posting a few of my pics. … Continue reading <\/a><\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n