The class Bernie taught was called Secrets of the Burnt and Bound and basically we were creating a dimensional collage ... there was a bit of torn paper, some paint, some stamping, foil tape and alcohol inks, a bit of shimmer, some string and lots of gel and self levelling medium ... not to mention we left our thinking minds in park and just went for it. A thoroughly enjoyable day and class with a mad rush at the end to get to the airport ... I think next year I'll stay over one night in Melbourne!
Bernie in action.
My final creations from Bernie's class.
Some more creations and fellow artists - Liz, Deborah, me and Joan.
Here's a picture of a very excited me with Bernie when I won her painting.
Here's a very excited (and sheepish) me with Stephanie Lee winning her prize.
The gorgeous Kelsey O'Mullane.
The highly entertaining Eva.
Maryse, Me and the lovely Sue.
... now I'm going to have to figure out what I can do to raise $40 per week to get there ... mmmmm ..... any lovelies out there wanting to send some donations!!! (LOL).
"Formulate and stamp indelibly on your mind a mental picture of yourself as succeeding. Hold this picture tenaciously and never permit it to fade. Your mind will seek to develop this picture!"
~Dr. Norman Vincent Peale, 1898-1993, Author of The Power of Positive Thinking~
~Dr. Norman Vincent Peale, 1898-1993, Author of The Power of Positive Thinking~
7 comments:
loved your comments Diana... nice to know you had as nice a time as I thought you did LOL
was so nice to meet you and I look forward to seeing you next year!!
Di! Thanks so much for sharing your artistic adventure!! I really enjoyed reading every bit of it. I too would have been very excited to have worked with Bernie! Her's is the first book I read when I began making ATCs! I hope some day, I'll be able to attend a retreat like this! And I hope the funds come in for you so you can attend the next creative soul retreat. What a wonderful experience you had!!
Kathy
Di ... I have to say ... you were (are) a delightful person and I personally felt as though I'd known you for a very long time from our first conversation/meeting.
It would be an absolute pleasure to have you return for the 2010 CSR Retreat! Thanks for your contribution in making it a success. People, such as yourself, make a huge impact on the 'positive atmosphere' at such a gathering.
Eva :-)
Glorious colors and layers in your collages !! I enlarged them to look closely at the details. Fabulous work.
Sounds like the retreat was great fun !! So cool that you got to learn from such talented instructors and meet so many wonderful new friends.
:-)
Shelly
Your work is amazing Di as are you
Jen
Me again could you email me Im teaching up in Brissie in May I have lost your email address.
Jen
PS my addy is on my blog
Great to read your post and see al those smiling faces again. Love those finished pages you did wth Bernie!
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