This year, I found only one class that seemed somewhat interesting and that
I'd like to learn. Last year, there were absolutely gobs of classes that I
wanted to take even though I couldn't go. And since their fees went up a
LOT for the classes, well... I'd better learn something really good if I'm
going to spend that kind of money.

Tip: My friends (I used to) live in Racine, WI - about 40 min. south from
Downtown Milwaukee. There's a bead shop there by the name of Funky
Hannah's that has a lot of the big-name people who show up there to give
classes right before (and after) B&B takes place. The downtown area of
Racine is gorgeous, totally revamped, with a wonderful museum and everything
is within a 6 block walking area of a Radisson hotel. I mentioned to my
friends that we might be better off taking classes at Funky Hannah's this
year and making our own Mini B&B.

But my friends and I might pay the entry fee and just go up one day this
year for the shopping. I always like to look at lampwork row. I had the
best time there the last time I went, talking to the artists.

Take care!
hugs,
Linda

"Barbara Forbes-Lyons" wrote in message
...
: Thanks, Linda! The frog was actually sculpted by Diana (remember her?),
: but I've been having lots and lots of fun with clay.
:
: I probably won't make B&B this year - I can't really find a class or two
: that I'm dying to take, unfortunately.
:
: Good to be posting again, if only a bit.
:
: Love,
: B.
:
:
: Barbara
:
: Bead & Polymer Clay Votary
:
: There is a very fine line between a hobby and mental illness. (Dave Barry)
:
: http://www.penguintrax.com and http://www.backseatgrammarian.com
: NEW! http://www.polymerclayworkshops.com
:
:
:
: bluemaxx wrote:
: Hi, Barbara! COOL zipper frog!! I would love to make things
with
: Polymer clay, but my fingers and hands don't like it. I like your B&B
pics
: from last year too... I didn't make it last year. Birth-Daughter's
wedding
: took precedent. I was kept busy making all of her jewelry for the
wedding
: and it turned out pretty gorgeous, if I do say so myself. )))))
Nice
: to see you post!
: hugs,
: Linda
: Tucker-cat photos: http://www.picturetrail.com/bluemaxx
: Cat Surgery Fund eBay auctions:
http://search.ebay.com/_W0QQsassZtwolegs
:
: "Barbara Forbes-Lyons" wrote in message
: ...
: :I have a bunch of new things up in my gallery online, including beads,
: : pendants and bottles of hope.
: :
: : http://www.penguintrax.com/gallery/v/Latest-Work/
: :
: :
: : --
: : Barbara
: :
: : Bead & Polymer Clay Votary
: :
: : There is a very fine line between a hobby and mental illness. (Dave
Barry)
: :
: : http://www.penguintrax.com and http://www.backseatgrammarian.com
: : NEW! http://www.polymerclayworkshops.com
:
: