Hello, everyone! I just returned home from a fun filled retreat in Ashland! I had such a wonderful time getting to know all the wonderful gals who came and shared with all of us. Everyone was so creative and sweet the right mix for a perfect retreat. Thanks again Mama Hata and Anahata for all of your hard work! I especially loved the double decker bus! I thought I would share some memories of visiting old friends and playing with new ones! You may recognize this deer that watches over Papaya land!
Here is a photo of Anahata, Pam and myself the opening night!
This is a picture of our pretty little Miss Pam sporting her famous smile and here are some photos from Pam's amazing journal class...........
It was so fun to watch new friends, old friends, mother and daughters create together!
I wish I had a picture of all there finished products the journals turned out beautiful!!
Here she is miss Anahata, don't you just love saying her beautiful name it fits the beautiful person that she is! And here are some pictures the wonderful collages from Anahata's class.................
Here is a photograph of one of Anahata's paintings and here are some more from everyone else............
And here are some snap shots of my class. It was so fun to look at everyone's goodies and see how they used them in there personal pieces! What a blessing to be able to hang out with each one of you and hear your stories and see you shine. Thank you again for choosing to share your time with the Anahata, Pam and myself we all had such a wonderful experience.
Here is a picture of our fun loving Brenden giving all the girls a hand at drilling there goodies. Thanks Brenden for doing such a great job!!
Here are the super models modeling their new jewelry creations!
Clever Miss Sally
I think I am going to end this post with this photo and I will return with more photos of the closing party at Prize..................... xoxo amy
Amy: What a marathon post...no wonder you were limp when you called! I loved all the pictures, though. Thank you for posting so many...almost as good a being there myself! N
Posted by: Nancy Jamar | August 07, 2008 at 04:36 PM
Amy, your class was so fun. It was so nice to get a chance to meet you and see your beautiful work up close and in person. Thanks for being such an inspiration to all of us vintage AND jewelry lovers out there!!
Posted by: Cassondra W. | August 07, 2008 at 05:00 PM
Hi Amy,
So glad to see you have started a blog. Looks like you girls had a lot of fun!!!!! That's so cool.
Posted by: Cindy Forrester | August 07, 2008 at 05:38 PM
Well, you've just made my day. I wasn't able to make it to Ashland, so it's wonderful to see all these great pix. Thanks :)
Posted by: Lilli | August 07, 2008 at 06:46 PM
Amy, thank you so much for posting all the beautiful art and craftsmanship. This is something I wanted to attend, but was unable to because it was our happy 25th wedding anniversary, but this event would have been the icing on the cake for me! :) Thanks again!!
Teresa
xo
Posted by: Teresa Sheeley | August 07, 2008 at 06:50 PM
someday...somewhere...i will get into your classes...amazing work! i just adore your look and by the class results... your an inspiring teacher too! just beautiful...
Posted by: keli | August 07, 2008 at 07:05 PM
Thanks for posting so many wonderful pictures Amy. I am so sorry I missed it!
Posted by: Violet | August 08, 2008 at 12:21 AM
looks like fun was had by all. Wow. Jamie
Posted by: jamie | August 08, 2008 at 08:03 AM
The pictures are so lovely. Still can't believe I had to miss it but there will be more fun down the road -- I just know it!
Posted by: Kim Caldwell | August 08, 2008 at 09:31 AM
These pictures are just marvelous Amy. What a delight it was to meet you, learn from you, and see your creations up close. Your light and creative energy are brilliant. And I adored your sense of humor too - oh and getting fondled by you wasn't too bad either! LOL! :-)
Take care and I wish you all the best!
Posted by: m i c h e l l e | August 08, 2008 at 01:05 PM
OH DARLING GIRL-THANKYOU FOR TAKEN ALL THESE PHOTOS-IT ALL TOOK MY BREATH AWAY-WHAT FUN-WE DONT HAVE THIS WHERE I LIVE IN AUSTRALIA-SINGING AND SKIPPING-JO
Posted by: oldflowers4me | August 08, 2008 at 08:41 PM
amazing photos of such an incredible event, it was so fun to look through your posts. such lovely things created in your class! what a wonderful way to end the summer.
i am still waiting on news of your book. . .
julie
Posted by: julie collings | August 10, 2008 at 03:37 PM
thank you so much for your inspiration! I had the most wonderful time with you and get more compliments on my little funky chunky necklace! thanks for helping me cross the line from plain jane to fun and funky! and thanks for the tip on paris to the moon... oooh, aaah!
xoxo
~gina
Posted by: gina g | August 12, 2008 at 11:56 PM
Wow! what a wonderful post filled with lots of eye candy!! By the way.....when are you going to teach a class here, local in the OC for us girls??? Count me in!!!!
Posted by: stacey | August 13, 2008 at 08:27 AM
your class looks like so much fun! I wish you would come to Ohio :)
Posted by: trish | August 17, 2008 at 12:40 PM
this is such great work. my mother inlaw does this type of work. it looks very fun to do.
Posted by: watch friends online | March 31, 2009 at 09:22 PM
this is were my journey began...thanks to you and the other great artists who attended and made this so special.
it is 2012 and i am headed to anna corba's workshop @ chateau dumas and then on to paris. i am so greatful...
Posted by: Lana Kloch | October 06, 2012 at 02:41 PM
Lana, you are such a sweet heart!! I hope you have a great time at your next adventure!! xoxo amy
Posted by: Amy Hanna | October 23, 2012 at 06:26 AM