First off, thank you for all the sampler orders. There will be more in the shop soon. I had a little thrill when I saw the sales counter roll forward to 1000 sales! Yay!
Back to the workshop at Mary's - seriously amazing! Being there in the studio inspired each of us with color, design, pattern galore. We savored the hours spent inside her Cute Wonderland and it shows in the work we did. Actually it was play. Lots of it.
My first day's class was two sessions of the painted and decoupaged plate. Favorite part was watching the painted papers appear as foundations for the designs. We carpeted the hall with gorgeous colorful creations! Kind of wanted to frame some of those.
First they painted.
(Never underestimate the power of black and white, saturated color and polka dots!)
Then they carved, stamped, decorated and doodled.
Cut, tore and collaged.
And assembled their designs into fantastic finished plates.
Hmmm. What else? How about party hats and cake!
Lovely, unique creations made at home especially for this day, the hats were over-the-top (pun intended). Cherie cut up some window screen and made this!
Pam and Amy!
When it seemed impossible to squeeze an ounce more cute-ness into the day, we scooted back to the studio kitchen to sing happy birthday to Mary and gobble up party cake like little kids. Phew, that was a daylong sensory work-out.
And then .... we rushed back the next day for more!
Taking a breath. Okay, did the stitching (2 nights!) and now I've gotta finish that pillow up for the wedding tomorrow. It's going to be so sweet!
What is M E H C?
Posted by: s. siatta | June 10, 2011 at 12:52 PM
Mary Engelbreits Home Companion
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Posted by: charlotte | June 10, 2011 at 12:53 PM
I wish I could go to one of these! They would be soooooooooo much fun. Thanks for sharing.
Posted by: Jend222 | June 10, 2011 at 05:31 PM
Hello Charlotte,
Love those plates your talented students made!
~ Gabriela ~
Posted by: Gabriela | June 10, 2011 at 07:42 PM
How much fun! I want to make a plate, too!
Posted by: maya | June 10, 2011 at 09:27 PM
What fun you all had!
Posted by: Lorrie | June 10, 2011 at 11:30 PM
Oh how I LOVE all the colors and designs! Makes my heart so happy and wanting to go create!
Posted by: JS | June 11, 2011 at 09:02 AM
Looks lovely.
Posted by: Angel Jem | June 11, 2011 at 10:49 PM
wow charlotte these are fabulous!!!
Posted by: connie freedman | June 12, 2011 at 11:30 PM
What an inspirational post! The plates and art play was amazing and so cheerful. I wish you lived closer. I sure do love the magic you create! Thanks for sharing with us. Can't wait to see what you made the second day"
Posted by: Teah Barrow | June 13, 2011 at 04:00 AM
It was just so fun! Thank you for your sweet and generous classes dear charlotte! Loved them both!
And your new wedding sampler......and those dear words. Have got to get stitching on Josie's Garden before I move on though! XO
Posted by: Cherie Wilson | June 21, 2011 at 08:22 AM
What a lot of fun to be with people who want to play!
Posted by: patsy | June 27, 2011 at 05:28 AM