3rd Friday this week

Yes, the studio will be open. It's been a while, hasn't it? I have an idea for the Art of the Evening...something fun and as silly or serious as you want to make it. It involves paper and more paper, maybe some found objects, maybe some ribbons or other trimmings. And you wouldn't say no to a little glitter, would you?  You can definitely finish one, maybe more. You can keep them or give them away. They are somewhat timely. Now aren't you curious?

This one will be a glue eater, so a donation of $1 to the Studio Kitty would be appreciated.

See you soon.

What's up with the building, anyway?

I am happy to report that the Shoreline School District has decided that the Shoreline Historical Museum will be allowed to remain in the Ronald Elementary School! But the building will not remain where it now stands, the school board has decided to have it moved to an adjacent piece of property which the Museum will buy for that purpose. This is going to be a huge undertaking and will take time, so the museum will be moved for the duration to the vacant Sunset Elementary School, about a mile from where it is now.

It looks pretty certain that I will be able to move the studio along with the museum to the interim location, less certain that I will be able to move back when the museum reopens in (we hope) 2012. I've always known that the long-range plan was for the museum exhibits and activities to expand into the second floor rental spaces; I've been in my studio a lot longer than I originally expected. I will be sorry to leave the Ronald School but this is a good time for the museum to make some change, and it may be a good time for me to make some changes of my own. Meanwhile, I plan to continue the twice-monthly Art Parties wherever I am.

The precise schedule for all this hasn't been set, but the move could happen as soon as this summer. It probably isn't too early for me to start packing -- I have a lot of stuff. But you already knew that didn't you?

I'll share details as they are they are available. It's going to be interesting.

Hey, there. It's (Prince) Tuesday the First and Groundhog Day as well.

I will not be in the studio tonight -- I'm reporting for jury duty tomorrow (again!) and have some things to get out of the way just in case I get chosen and my time is not my own for a while. PLUS I have to be there at 8AM and those of you who know me at all know how interesting that's going to be.

I need to get back here and give you an update on the Shoreline Museum situation. It looks as if we will be able to stay in the Ronald School (Yay!) but will be moving out temporarily while...some stuff happens. SO, I don't know if I will be able to have open studio evenings for a while -- a short while. I'll keep you posted, and those of you whom I am in touch with (you know who you are) maybe we can plan some Art Days on our own. For a while.

See you...