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Dan's Good Garden Gifts
The possibilities are endless!
Order a stone now for Mother's Day or Father's Day.
Spring isn't far away ... |
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Consider a class at Maureen's in 2011 ....
Simmons, Lauer, Keeler, Doroshow, Haunani, Kobe, Carlson ...
We even have a few scheduled
"Do Your Own Thing" weekends ....
CLASS LIST
It's not too early to
Sign up for FALL classes!
The October Carol Simmons class is already full. We're now accepting names for the waiting list.
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WHAT PEOPLE SAY:
Here's what a few of Dayle Doroshow's past students have said about her classes (Dayle will be at Maureen's the first week in November):
From Allyson:
"I have taken many classes over the years, but Dayle's classes are the ones that inspire me to continue creating objects and jewelry long after the class is over. "
Stephania said:
"We didn't have much time to talk this weekend but it was truly a couple of incredible days for me! Let me tell you what I noticed about this particular workshop. I looked around the room and everyone was working -- on wonderful pieces. You brought out the best in a room of what I consider to be a group of wildly talented women artists. There wasn't much "teacher, I need your attention", which may have been harder for you, but it really is a compliment. Your style is so easy-going, no one I came in contact with felt pressure, other than that we placed on ourselves. (I still have to sit with "little plums of clay" and work on my faces. : ) )) A number of us are so grateful we had the opportunity to spend the time with you."
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Outside Our Back Door ...
Spring is on it's Way
This photo is for our warm-weather visitors, those who've not experienced our backyard in winter.
Those of you who have visited us or taken classes at Maureen's in Jordan, MN probably recognize this photo as Sand Creek, the friendly little waterway that passes by less than 100 feet from our classroom door.
Right now the creek isn't so friendly, but it's beautiful and awesome in its power. The ice is in the process of breaking up, which some years it does quietly with nary a notice, and at other times comes with a force and fury that bangs and crashes, carrying people-sized ice floes and half grown trees and wonder in its wake. And sometimes, just sometimes, the legs of our riverside deck!
The creek is why we purchased the property, as one of Maureen's stipulations for a retreat center was that it had to be on water. She loves Sand Creek, it's changeable nature, the overhanging vines, the mystery of what just might be floating downstream the next time someone looks out, or the chance finding of mythical river rocks when the summer-time flow becomes a mere trickle.
Winter is also a time for reflection and interior growth, which we've managed to do a bit of this winter. We've even carved out some time to create new products, including SOME NEW MOLDS, which we'll introduce in our March newsletter. Stay tuned!
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Join Maureen as She Visits the Mythical Land of
Sweet Swine County ...
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| | Our Story /The Women of Sweet Swine County Highlights of Episode # 20 |
Do you ever wonder what just one person, a few employees and a whole lot of volunteers can do? We found out earlier this month when Maureen was asked to appear on a segment of Our Story Productions called The Women of Sweet Swine County. Check out OurStoryMN.com , home of Our Story Productions, to see what happens when you mix together a fertile imagination, a love of stories, a boatload of energy and a creative marketing campaign.
The goal of Our Story Productions is to show small-town living at it's best, featuring towns in Minnesota, Iowa, South Dakota and Wisconsin. The show is available to 1,000,000 households via public-access TV stations. |
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Art-Making as Self-Discovery
Interested in art and creativity classes that help you get in touch with the ???????? of
Who you are?
Where you're going?
Why? and How?
If so, scroll down on our CLASS PAGE to
April 1 - 3 class:
Creating a Sanctuary for your Soul
Jean Lauer and Maureen Carlson will be
co-teaching this class which will involve a variety or art experiences and explorations, including some journal writing and gentle self-discovery exercises.
The project will be for each student to create a box, safe place or "Sanctuary" which will contain images and/or writings that honor individual stories and "Soul".
Note: Both Jean and Maureen approach this class with a spirit of honor and respect for each person's spiritual and/or personal belief system, and we ask that the students also enter into this class with honor and respect for each of our varying journeys and stories.
For a printable PDF file, click here:
Sanctuary for Your Soul PDF file
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 Techniques! Techniques! Techniques!
And Then What????
So you've learned a lot, but now WHAT?
What do you DO with what you've learned?
How do you make it YOUR OWN?
Come for a Week-Long Retreat with Dayle Doroshow!
October 30 - November 5, 2011
There's no one better than
Dayle
to help you get from techniques to individual voice.
Combine that with a week at Maureen's and it's nearly PERFECT! |
| Contact Info
Maureen Carlson
952-492-3260
maureencarlson.com
Wee Folk Creations
952-447-3828
888-933-3655
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