this week is all about getting ready for my workshop on saturday at the lavender farm.. when i
first started planning, it all seemed soooo far in the future and now – voila –
the time has come! i’m printing lots of
info, putting folders together and planning the details of the agenda.
also making some small lavender-based mixed media pieces to
offer for sale. and cards.
oh, and i baked some yummy coconut banana bread with lemon
glaze for my guests.
lots of other details – hoping i get them all done in time!
i’m beyond excited that this is actually happening. i came very close to pulling the plug…. while i have some lovely participants signed
up for the class, it’s not enough to actually “pay the rent” for the
space. i’ve been pretty stressed about
this and figured it was a done deal. not
going to happen.
but i so hated to give up something i have dreamt of and planned for for so long… so last week i had a little heart-to-heart talking to with myself. do i want to teach the class? absolutely! is it a good class? i'm confident of that. will i still be able to put food on the table if it doesn’t turn out to be a “money maker”? yea, i guess so. are there people signed up who want to attend? yes again. will i benefit from the experience? no doubt in my mind
so, i dropped my initial expectations and moved full-steam
ahead. the fact is that i love teaching
and always learn right along with the students.
perfect weather predicted and i know it’s going to be a fabulous day!!
What fun - wish I could come. And good for you - rock on and do what you love. I think it leads us places - and you never know where it will end up. Good luck - you have wonderful product and the cake looks - well -- send me a piece! xoDonna
ReplyDeleteI'm so glad for the participants that you didn't call it of! I've written this before, so you know that I would have loved to be there with you all and yea, that cake would have been just perfect!
ReplyDeleteDear Patty: I am so glad you are going ahead with your workshop-I know how much it means to you. I also have no doubt that it will open doors.Both for you and your students. If I were there I would SO take it!!! Lavender farm, photography and coconut/banana cake???
ReplyDeleteP.S. Tara and I have been collecting all sorts of recycled items. did you know that a cardboard tea box is just perfect to turn into a circus car???
xxx Big hugs for you big day on Sat.!!!
OOOPS!!! I was thinking next Sat.!!! Did it happen yesterday??? Can't wait to hear about it:)
ReplyDeleteHello patty,
ReplyDeleteHope your workshop went well-good on you for convincing yourself to go ahead with it. Your artwork looks beautiful. I just stopped by because I just received my first liberate your postcard mail &it was from you. A beautiful sea shell, such gorgeous colours- I love it. Thank you.
Leanne
Love your mixed media pieces...my favourite medium.
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