Book Binding this Saturday...

I've managed to teach myself soft cover book binding. I love paper, and now I REALLY love paper! I am obsessed with binding books now, I've given 6 away as gifts already. If anyone would like to watch this wonderful process you can hop on down to the shop on Saturday 11am & 1pm.

It will be fun, I'll have a few chairs set up for those of you who really want to get lost in the process. Hopefully I won't curse too much when my thread knots, cause it will happen. It always does!

Mike's classes are underway!

What a wonderful group we got in for Mike's first set of classes! Everyone set up and jumped right in, and Mike didn't skip a beat! He is a natural teacher. He is so proud of his first class! He is planning another Drawing I class for Thursday March 20th, for those of you that missed this opportunity call ASAP. He will be making the classes 1 1/2 hours... and he's keeping the rate at $20 for the three weeks. 4 1/2 hours of drawing for $20!!! Call the shop if anyone is interested to get on the waiting list & get the materials list.

WOO-HOO! We did it!

We had a wonderful reception on Friday! Food, fun and wine... we had a great time. Chad did such a good job with the commentary on the video, and he still had his voice at the end of the evening. It was really nice to see the shop so full. I tried to count at one point and there were more than 20 people!

Thanks to everyone that was patient with the shoulder to shoulder crowds. I couldn't have had a better crowd, you were all wonderful!

The food was to die for! No, I didn't cook, thanks to good neighbors! The Wine House did a fabulous job with the 6 selections of wines they had offered, as usual.

If you missed it, no worries, we'll be doing it again really soon!

Classes Starting

Drawing Basics I Wednesday Jan. 17th, 24th, 31st
Cost: $20 6:30-7:30 PM
Teacher: Michael Carson (BFA- University of Delaware)

Learn drawing basics for beginners is a relaxing way to get your creative energy flowing. Learn to develop your skills in measuring, transferring angles, perspectives, drawing a straight line, and principles of shading. Three one hour sessions make lessons manageable, to be followed up with Drawing Basics II.

Sign up now… only 4 spots available!
Call Sally @ 920-550-2098

Origami is here!

Classes starting Tuesday January 15th, 6:30 PM. Sign up quickly, only 4 spaces available. Learn to make a star box, cup, and a $ bow tie! The star boxes make a great little gift box for treats for Valentine's Day! Nothing says love better than handmade! Materials are provided, $5 per person... you get $1 back when you make your bow tie ;) Call Sally to register, 920-550-2098.

Preparing for our first big event!

To whomever thought up self adhesive stamps... thank you! I've completed & sent 250 postcards for the upcoming reception featuring glassmith, Chad Jorgensen! I am really looking forward to a great turnout & a wonderful time. I'm getting giddy with anticipation :)

Friday January 18th 6pm-9pm, 602 Detroit Street, Sheboygan Falls, WI.
...be there or be square!

We are restocking current work & adding new talent as the date grows closer. The next few weeks I can focus on the menu & get the shop looking perfect for the event to kick off a new year! Chad will be chatting with everyone and it is a great chance to get to know him. I'm not sure what type of music we'll have... you'll just have to show up to find out!