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Greetings from Maureen at Maureen's and Dan at Wee Folk
January 15, 2008
Volume 2 -  Issue 1
In This Issue
Closeout sale!
Quick Links
Play is for Real!
Barb Kobe Game Class
Open Fridays - Stop In ...
On sale!
NEW
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We're cleaning out some things from the shop in order to make room for new ideas and fun things to play with!

Includes videos and texture plates, plus miscellaneous items


Contact Info
Maureen Carlson
952-492-3260
maureencarlson.com
 
Dan Carlson
888-933-3655 (toll free)
local: 952-447-3828
QUICK LINKS
 
Artrepreneur/Judy Dunn
My apologies to Judy Dunn, of whom I said last month that she writes extremely!  I meant to say that she writes extremely well  about issues that relate to working artists.
 
There is still room in the very special Cabin Fever Clay Festivalin Maryland, February 17 - 20   Cabin Fever Clay Festival
as well as at the
National Polymer Clay Conference, called Synergy, February 21 - 23.   NPCG Conference 
Maureen's logo

I'll be teaching and/or presenting at both events.  Hope to see you there!
Polymer Clay Basics: Classes January 19 and 20

Need a quick pick-me-up and some new ideas?  Maureen has classes this weekend, Saturday and Sunday, at the Center for Creative Arts.

On Saturday, 9:30 - 4:30, it's 
Beads, Baubles and Bangles
Beads, Baubles and Bangles


Note: This collection of Skinner Blend canes and loaves is from Maureen's book, Clay Techniques with a Pasta Machine.  If you can't come to class, you'll find the basic info in the book:
Books at Wee Folk Creations.com



Maureen's logoOn Sunday,Jan. 20,  1:00 to 5:30, it's

Tool Troll Tool Caddy

and if you like the looks of the Tool Troll, it will be offered again in Maryland in February (see info under Quick Links, below).

I'm doing a "practice" class here in Minnesota before I head out to Baltimore!  Should be fun!



Playtime, Anyone?Hatshop Playshop

"When we "pretend" we can do something, and then go ahead and give it a whirl, it isn't long before we can actually do it! It's like magic! Play releases confidence, and real confidence is a door that no one can lock shut.

There are no failings when we play. There are no expectations - no disappointments - no mistakes that can't be fixed - nothing broken that can't be used for something else - when we play! The outcome is always good when we do it just for play!  SO LET'S PLAY!"
                                                          Maureen Martin

The above quote is from a delightful leprechaun of sorts that I met at the November 2007 open house at Maureen's.  Or perhaps it was a very enthusiastic fairy masquerading as a shopkeeper, artist and a teacher.  I'm not sure.  What I do know is that Maureen Martin, who came to visit from Illinois, carries a pot of gold within her.  It's magic is in her smile.  It's in her wit, and very much within her joyful can-do attitude.

Maureen came to Maureen's (see how the smiles just happen?)to see how we did things, as she was thinking of opening a fairy store in Michigan.  It turns out that I'm the one who ended up learning from her as she shared with me her current playful fashion business in Illinois, and her dreams for a gathering place for lovers of all things faerie in Michigan.  I was enthralled. 

Now you have a chance to play with Maureen Martin for a retreat weekend at Maureen's:


    THE "PLAY-SHOP" FASHION GETAWAY!
  6:00 PM on Friday, April 4, until noon on Sunday, April 6
See our website for more details.
 
If you have ever played "dress-up," dreamed of being a fashion designer, wore clothes with an artsy flair, had tea parties, or imagined yourself creating an entire ensemble for you to wear, this weekend is for you!

and if you can't make it to the weekend event, do take some time to play in the very near future.  Who knows, that might just be a leprechaun near by to help make it happen!


The JourneyAnother chance to Play!

 February 29 - March 2, 2008
Class: The Creative Journey,
A Personal Game-making Experience of Self Discovery

Instructor: Barb Kobe

This is a marvelous class for those of you who love  journaling, introspection and games.  You can find out more about this process on our website at
BK1 - The Creative Journey



Barb is also doing this as an on-line class.  Find out more about that at: http://www.barbkobe.com

Come and Visit our shop in Jordan, MN at 102 Water Street. 

Maureen's is open each Friday from 10:00 AM - 9:00 PM.  Other hours by Appointment, by whim and by fancy!

There is also  Open Studio at Maureen's on Fridays. Bring something to work on, some ideas to share, maybe a joke or two and how about something for pot luck supper???
 
Dan and Maureen