From Therese May Studio                       Where Every Day Something Good Happens

June, 2008 Quilted Portrait Workshops Do you often feel distracted by the fast pace of life?  Would you like a weekend to just focus on your creativity?  The Quilted Portrait workshop is the answer!  We'll be spending an entire weekend in the quiet atmosphere of my Willow Glen Studio playing with fabric and making wonderful face quilts.  Join me in this rejuvenating experience. Details  Are you unable to get away for a class?  Would you like to take the Quilted Portrait class in the convenience of your own home with the help of your computer?  It's not too late to sign up for my online class. This is just one corner of my studio.                                                    "Every Day Something Good Happens" Please come and see my solo show at Commuknity Expressions Fiber Art Gallery from June 1-July 31, 2008  I would love to for you to see this new work! 1345 The Alameda San Jose, CA 95126 408-293-9333                                                                                                    "NOW" If you want a visual treat go to my two person show with Donna Orme at the Gregory Kate Gallery from June 2-30 Open  Fridays  6pm- 9pm, Sat-Sun 11am-6pm Reception on Friday, June 13, 7-9pm You are invited! 925 The Alameda #101 San Jose, CA 95126 408-271-2626 go to http://www.artsopolis.com/ search for Therese May, Donna Orme leave a review or comment 866-292-3247 See my new website! www.theresemay.com A special thanks to web designer Patricia Major Inspiration Quilts Recent Work Puzzle Interchange Quilts Quilted Portraits Painted Quilts Embellished Quilts Prayer Quilts Drawings E-Books Power Patches Small Works Blog Free Stuff Hire me to Teach a Workshop for Your Guild or Group Lecture for Your Group Spirit Quilt Workshop Quilted Portrait Class Calendar I have been having fun making little videos.  Click this link to see the video for June: "It's all Good" If you would like to make your own video go to: http://animoto.com/   Arts Council Silicon Valley Artist Fellowship Recipients at the Triton Museum on May 29, 2008 That's me on the far right! read more... See and read a really nice article about my work by Mary Gottschalk click here Therese May Therese May Studio

FOCUS Sometimes I feel scattered and I think I am getting too many ideas.  But, really, I have gotten very very good at avoiding what is in my heart.  So, I calm myself down by putting things away, cleaning up my space, taking a walk, breathing and saying thank you for my very good life exactly the way it is.  read more... Artist of the Month Martha Sielman is a quilt artist, and executive director of  Studio Art Quilt Associates.  She is also the author of the new book, Masters: Art Quilts Major Works by Leading Artists  She has written a short introduction for each of the forty fantastic artists included in this gorgeous 414 page book.  This exquisite volume devotes 10 pages to each quilt artist and provides hours of enjoyment.  I hope you order a copy of this incredibly popular book.  Congratulations to Martha!