Keeping in touch

Well, I'm trying to keep you posted on the goings on.  My co-worker has had a beautiful baby boy and is now at home.  Work will go on without her and I will miss her more than anyone else will!  The load will be heavy and after only one week of experiencing that--I've come to the conclusion that there will be no Monday night classes until she's back in December.

I will keep doing my Faith Doodles and taking occasional classes.  I'll also occasionally through out a date that we can get together on Friday evenings.

I know it isn't a good idea to have this extended time without classes.  I also know that it is imperative to survive the next few months at work.  Please be patient while the little mother and new baby get their life in order.  Then when things slow down, we can find a way for our classes to get on board.

I have completed a set of cards from my Faith Doodles.  The cards will sell for $15.50 for a set of five.  I'll try to post pictures here as well.  They are posted on my Facebook page if you are a friend.

Getting in the swing of it again!

It has been a long rather unproductive summer for getting classes lined out.  I have gone to some great classes though!  Three days with JoSonja Jansen in Boise, Idaho in June and three days with Heidi England at Heidi's Heavenly Holiday in August.  I have one more class lined up with Maureen McNaughton in September.

Ideas for classes are beginning to gel but I am hesitant to set a date to begin.  Work is going to be very busy this fall as we will be short a therapist while she is on maternity leave beginning in early September.  As it is, I've not been getting away from work until late to try to get a handle on the paperwork.  Paperwork is the only down side of my job, but as you all know it is necessary.

I'll be getting back to regular posts so please check back often to see pics of projects.  I'll have information about classes listed here as soon as I can see feasibility.

As always, can't wait to paint!

See----it is the real thing!  JoSonja Jansen busy at work teaching our class and my in progress Cherries Jubilee tin pieces.  Mine are finished now and I love them!

Winding down on this series of classes

We are winding down on this semester of classes.  The Advanced Class is beginning a Veggie Tray on Monday, March 26th.  The Beginner's Class will begin their tin ornament April 2nd.  I have to thank all of you for hanging in there with all kinds of disruptions to our schedule, such as regular Monday night snowfall.  I almost thought I was predicting the weather if I scheduled our class.  See each of you soon!  As always, can't wait to paint!

New classes are forming!

I have new classes forming.  Beginner's classes will begin on October 24 and Advanced classes will begin October 31st.  Classes for Beginner's will be 1 hour, 30 minutes from 7:00 to 8:30.  Advanced classes will be 2 hours from 7:00 to 9:00.  I will be posting projects and fees very soon.  Keep checking back!

Heidi's Heavenly Holiday is over! It was FABULOUS!

We had such a great time and the 5 Heart Cross was certainly one that will become a class project here at Donna's Art Part.  I can't wait for you to see it in person.

Our Beginner's class will be held Monday, August 14 @ 7:00 p.m. The Advanced class will have to have some adjustment again due to more shots in my back on the 22nd.  I would like to meet  Friday evening, August 19th @ 6:30 p.m. to keep us on target.  Check your schedules and let me know if that is feasible for at least 3 of you, please!  As always, can't wait to paint!

Things are happening, like it or not!

So many of you know that since the death of my husband and my mother, I have found great peace in creating what I call my Faith Doodles.  I am beginning to make progress to having another element to Donna's Art Part.  My art is being offered for sale at Goodin's Jewelry in Amarillo.  I hope all of you will take an opportunity to view the art, purchase a print, and enjoy an visit at Goodin's to view their beautiful jewelry. They have been so gracious to showcase my work and work with me.

Now, the advanced class had tentatively rescheduled our class for July 22, 2011.  I will be having another injection in my back that day and it requires taking it easy for 24 hours.  I am thinking that we may be able to have our class on July 21st @ our usual time.  Check your schedules and we'll find a time to continue our ark.  I'm beginning to understand why the ark took Noah such a long time.  I just wish we were experiencing some of the rain.

Re-arranging Schedule for Beginner's Class

We have some members with great summer plans.  If we can, it would save us having to cancel a class or further postpone, if we could reschedule our class for June 24th @ 7:00 p.m.  Please let me know if this would work for everyone.

The birthday plate is really winning my heart and will truly be an heirloom piece to serve up cake for many birthdays to come for family and friends.  (Oh, I hope that doesn't mean I have to cook more birthday cakes.)  If you are needing to get the background colors taken care of, please give me a call so we can make those arrangements.  Hope you all can make it!

Hello, Spring!

So glad to say, "Welcome, Spring"!  It hardly seems fair that we are still trying to paint our winter projects because of all our winter weather mishaps.  Happy Painting anyway!