My cheeks are still hurting from all the smiling at The Ink Pad yesterday, where I taught "Stencils & Silhouettes" to 20 fabulous women. The smiles started as I unloaded my car - Robin Amy Bass - a "regular!" caught me as the wind whipped me around and threatened to topple my carton of class kits. Luckily, my mom was along to help me out!
And the finished works were beautiful! Here's a sampling as I did not get around to get individual photos of everyone:
I am so grateful to all the students in the class, for making it such a joyous experience, and to The Ink Pad - fabulous hosts as always!
My next few teaching gigs are in my home studio. You can join in the fun at Mixed Media with Jessica Sporn at Meetup. You have to join Meetup to see the info - but it's free to join and then you'll get news of upcoming home studio classes.
And then in October, I'll be at Art is You in Stamford, CT.
If you haven't been to Art is You before, you must check it out. It is fun, supportive, nurturing, inspiring and more! I'll be teaching two workshops - one on Thursday, October 9th with tons of gelli printing and stenciling culminating in a citiscape or skyline, called "The Sky's the Limit:"
and another on Friday, October 10 where we'll make an altered book memory keeper:
Your comments make me so happy and let me know you were here. I read and treasure every comment and will happily answer any questions as soon as I can.
Looks like a great day with amazing results in the journals. So colorful. Wow. I bet the ladies all walked away so happy. Great job and congrats on all the upcoming "gigs", my friend.
ReplyDeleteFantastic group....looks like you are a star lady! xox
ReplyDeleteJessica, thank you so much for such an amazing class. Your hands-on instruction really helped so much and I love not only what I created but what the other ladies created. A day of inspiration!
ReplyDeleteThanks so much Ava. It was wonderful having you in class and watching the progression of your beautiful piece. It was a great group of women and I'm so happy to have met you.
DeleteI always smile when I read your posts! How fun the class looked and the art pieces that the gals all created- stunning! One of these days Jessica, i am going to come play artsy with you!(it's on my wish list!)
ReplyDeleteYou and your mom look completely alike! Both beautiful women- and how wonderful that she was there with you! Huge hugs! ")
What a fantastic day you and your students experienced. The work is lovely and the "hands on" class is such a rewarding experience for those wanting to learn all the knowledge involved in your artistic work.
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wow look at all those glorious, colorful pages AND very happy faces!! Makes me wish I lived closer to the city. How wonderful that your Mom was able to accompany and help you out too. I know that all the classes you will be teaching throughout the year are going to be just as successful!
ReplyDeleteSore cheeks from smiling = a very good thing! Love how you did the collage pics from class... everyone looks thrilled and their papers are gorgeous. How fun your Mom was able to help. She must've enjoyed seeing you in action!
ReplyDeleteJessica you are certainly in your element as a teacher...you are simply beaming with joy! You are wearing your inner beauty....Love your adorable outfit too....it's says ARTIST all the way. Stunning colorful work everyone did! Looks like so much fun!!
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