I'm loving Pink's relatively new video, I see she didn't win a VMA, but I won't do a Kanye and spoil it for anyone else. :D
NOW onto the crafty stuff...
Newly added September and October classes (and more to come), but the line up right now is:
SEPTEMBER
18 - TNT Night's Race to Witch Mountain 7pm-9pm ($5 for food plus cost of project)
19 - Pirates of the Caribbean Day (or I love Johnny Depp Day). Free popcorn all day, we'll watch all the Pirates of the Caribbean movies. It's also Talk Like a Pirate Day (I have GREAT timing!). Feel free to dress up. All Day.
24 - DIVA Night! You know, we're gonna keep this one like Vegas, you know, 'what happens in..." Just be there. (Elvis impersonators welcome!) 7pm-9pm.
29 - Learn to Crochet, Part 1 ($30* for two classes, inc. materials) 7pm-9pm.
OCTOBER
6 - Learn to Crochet, Part 2 (See Pt. 1) 7pm-9pm
16 - TNT Night - PAJAMA PARTY! Wear your PJs and fuzzy slippers for free popcorn, pizza and drinks. Movie TBD.
17 - NEW! ACRYLIC PAINTING ON CANVAS (BOTTLES & BRUSHES) BYOB! Adults only. Call for reservations (Cost $35*)
20 - Learn to Crochet, Part 1 ($40* for two classes, inc. materials) 7pm-9pm.
22 - DIVA Night! Silpada Designs will be our Guest. The rest is Vegas baby!
31 - Family Fun Day! Wear your Halloween costumes for goodies! We'll be watching Monsters, Inc., Monster House, Goonies and more!
* Classes are new, and so are the instructors -- the first classes will be discounted a bit so that you will be a bit more understanding if we aren't running perfect. Prices will increase slightly once we have our system running smoothly. As well, you MUST have reservations and pre-pay for all classes.
Tuesday, September 15, 2009
Saturday, September 12, 2009
Out on the town in Germantown!
Wow, I'm exhausted. It's not often that I get to leave the studio and actually put in a day's work, but I was at the Germantown Volunteer Fire Department this morning at 9am (just across from the movie theatre) for their annual Open House. They gave me a great spot (since I was there so early) and I spent the entire day handing out $5.00 Gift Certificates to the attending families. We also collected donations for the fire department in exchange for cute little thumbprint pendants (that I need to get off the computer for a bit and go dip them in glaze so I can fire them tomorrow).
If you've never been to a fire department's open house it is a very enlightening experience. From my table I got to see the tower truck in action (water hose working and all), saw a helicopter land and take off (and had to hang onto the awning so it didn't take off with it), saw a car extraction and just plain had a good time talking to all the folks. I'm hoping to do it again next year (oh, and I met Carson Daily of 107.3 -- did you know he cooks? He said he has a few videos, I don't cook but I think I'll check them out anyway.
Now - to the new stuff at the studio -- we've got a couple of new classes on the calendar. First is one that I never thought I'd be offering, but think will go over pretty good...
STITCH AND B*TCH - We're gonna teach crocheting. I learned how to crochet at about four years old and still have a blanket that I finished in my hope chest (although I don't know how much hope is left in the chest, now it's more of a memory chest). Anyway, I had two visits to the library and found a bunch of great books, but one that really looks great for those beginner projects (and I think would make a great reference book once you find out that you are enjoying the craft). Anyway, I'm going to use a few of the patterns in this book because they do a couple of things...
...they are relatively simple using the basic stitches.
...you will see the results of your hard work much faster than in other projects I've seen.
...the patterns repeat making these items something you can do while you watch television or sit and watch your kid's practice.
I'm going to start the classes off at $30.00 for TWO - two hour sessions. This includes a crochet hook and yarn to get you started. After that you'll have to pick up your yarn and hooks at Michaels, WalMart, AC Moore or another store that carries craft supplies so that you can pick the colors and materials you like best. The initial classes are inexpensive because as you are learning how to crochet, I will be learning how to teach. I've taught both of my boys, a few very young ladies (5 & 6), and a friend or two -- but never "professionally." So, we'll be learning a few things together on this venture.
Our first class is on September 29th from 7pm to 9pm, with part two on October 6th from 7pm to 9pm.
THEN, we're also starting our Saturday Canvas Crew with our first painting. I'll be posting the sample soon, just waiting for the artist instructor to get a picture to me. This will be lots of fun and easy too. Since it's Saturday night you'll be able to BYOB and snacks too. This class will be held downstairs -- all you need to bring is something that you can get paint on and yourself. Acrylic paints DO NOT COME OUT OF CLOTHING...so please dress appropriately.
ALL FORMAL CLASSES REQUIRE RESERVATIONS AND PAYMENT IN ADVANCE. Space is limited, so make sure to reserve your spot early! Call us during open hours at 240-207-3641 with any questions.
If you've never been to a fire department's open house it is a very enlightening experience. From my table I got to see the tower truck in action (water hose working and all), saw a helicopter land and take off (and had to hang onto the awning so it didn't take off with it), saw a car extraction and just plain had a good time talking to all the folks. I'm hoping to do it again next year (oh, and I met Carson Daily of 107.3 -- did you know he cooks? He said he has a few videos, I don't cook but I think I'll check them out anyway.
Now - to the new stuff at the studio -- we've got a couple of new classes on the calendar. First is one that I never thought I'd be offering, but think will go over pretty good...
STITCH AND B*TCH - We're gonna teach crocheting. I learned how to crochet at about four years old and still have a blanket that I finished in my hope chest (although I don't know how much hope is left in the chest, now it's more of a memory chest). Anyway, I had two visits to the library and found a bunch of great books, but one that really looks great for those beginner projects (and I think would make a great reference book once you find out that you are enjoying the craft). Anyway, I'm going to use a few of the patterns in this book because they do a couple of things...
...they are relatively simple using the basic stitches.
...you will see the results of your hard work much faster than in other projects I've seen.
...the patterns repeat making these items something you can do while you watch television or sit and watch your kid's practice.
I'm going to start the classes off at $30.00 for TWO - two hour sessions. This includes a crochet hook and yarn to get you started. After that you'll have to pick up your yarn and hooks at Michaels, WalMart, AC Moore or another store that carries craft supplies so that you can pick the colors and materials you like best. The initial classes are inexpensive because as you are learning how to crochet, I will be learning how to teach. I've taught both of my boys, a few very young ladies (5 & 6), and a friend or two -- but never "professionally." So, we'll be learning a few things together on this venture.
Our first class is on September 29th from 7pm to 9pm, with part two on October 6th from 7pm to 9pm.
THEN, we're also starting our Saturday Canvas Crew with our first painting. I'll be posting the sample soon, just waiting for the artist instructor to get a picture to me. This will be lots of fun and easy too. Since it's Saturday night you'll be able to BYOB and snacks too. This class will be held downstairs -- all you need to bring is something that you can get paint on and yourself. Acrylic paints DO NOT COME OUT OF CLOTHING...so please dress appropriately.
ALL FORMAL CLASSES REQUIRE RESERVATIONS AND PAYMENT IN ADVANCE. Space is limited, so make sure to reserve your spot early! Call us during open hours at 240-207-3641 with any questions.
Friday, September 4, 2009
Survey Says...
Closer to my promised updates, I wanted to let everyone know that my survey is still open for responses and I'd love to hear back from as many of my customers as possible. So, if you haven't yet responded, please do -- and if you don't want to respond to the surveys ten tiny questions, how about you drop me an email with any suggestions you have to enhance our offerings.
The name of the studio, FireWorks ART CAFE, was created with the idea that there would be a menu of artistic and creative things to select from when you walked throught the door. I have tried to limit this to the kiln fired arts (glass fusing, pottery, and soon lampworking), but my customers tell me they want more choices -- they want to take crochet, knitting and needlework classes, acrylic painting on canvas as well as on bisque, mother/daughter classes, jewelry making classes and more. The best way to make sure I both create and continue to have these types of classes is to 1) participate in the survey and show your interest and 2) attend the classes once they are offered. All classes will need to be paid in advance, non-refundable to cover instructors, supplies and equipment -- refunds only if the class isn't held.
So, please, let me hear from you! Tell me what you'd like to see at my studio and I'll see if we can get it incorporated into our business.
With the school year starting, don't forget that we can help with Brownies, Girl Scouts and Cadets in getting badges and in just plain having fun too. We are also ready for those late Fall birthday parties, baby and wedding showers, and other friendly gatherings.
Just remember -- this is the place where getting fired is fun! See you soon.
The name of the studio, FireWorks ART CAFE, was created with the idea that there would be a menu of artistic and creative things to select from when you walked throught the door. I have tried to limit this to the kiln fired arts (glass fusing, pottery, and soon lampworking), but my customers tell me they want more choices -- they want to take crochet, knitting and needlework classes, acrylic painting on canvas as well as on bisque, mother/daughter classes, jewelry making classes and more. The best way to make sure I both create and continue to have these types of classes is to 1) participate in the survey and show your interest and 2) attend the classes once they are offered. All classes will need to be paid in advance, non-refundable to cover instructors, supplies and equipment -- refunds only if the class isn't held.
So, please, let me hear from you! Tell me what you'd like to see at my studio and I'll see if we can get it incorporated into our business.
With the school year starting, don't forget that we can help with Brownies, Girl Scouts and Cadets in getting badges and in just plain having fun too. We are also ready for those late Fall birthday parties, baby and wedding showers, and other friendly gatherings.
Just remember -- this is the place where getting fired is fun! See you soon.
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