Hello again Folks. After looking forward to my day spent at a workshop by Finnabair, aka Anna Dabrowska,. it's now been and gone as if it was all a dream. This was Anna's first time in Scotland. The class itself was fabulous, from 9.00 am till after 6.30 at night, but what a day it was. Anni and Yvonne at Damselfly Crafts could not have done it better. They provided us with lots of Tea, Coffee and cakes and a really tasty lunch as well. Thank-You ladies. We started in the morning with a canvas collage and I learned so much from this very talented young woman. Lots of techniques that I heard about ,but had never used. She made it such fun and actually created a canvas along with us, taking us through every step as she went along. I could not believe I could create anything like this. Just goes to show how wrong we can be about our own work. I would definately recommend a class with Anna, if ever you get the chance.
We had an hour for lunch, and that also gave us time to browse at Anna;s wonderful creations and have a look around the shop itself. Then we had the afternoon class to look forward to too, and it was really more intense than the morning one as it was a mixed-media page. I loved every minute of my day and Annie and I went home ,very tired ,but very happy, with the result I have only done the neccessary chores today as I felt really tired.
The first picture is my Canvas Collage using a photograph
This is Anna and I showing our Mixed Media work.
I still have some bits to complete on my second piece ,so I'm sorry it will have to wait till another day., Thank-you for looking
29 comments:
Hello Rita, your collage is just stunning, what wonderful elements to it and the vintage look is gorgeous.
So pleased to hear you had such a marvellous day, looking forward to seeing all you've learned, take care, hugs Kate x
Good evening Rita, so glad the day went well if a little to quickly.
I love your canvas, lots of great textures colour, and wonderfully put together.
Since you first mentioned this young lady I have viewed her wonderful creations. Must keep my eyes open or her next visit to Scotland. Although not really my style, I would love t have a go at something like this. As you said we can amaze ourselves and often doubt our own abilities.
Enjoy a lazy evening
Hugs
Patricia xxx
Hi Rita,
so glad you had a good day yesterday. What a super canvas great tchnics in this gem.
Have a wonderful crafty evening.
Lots of crafty love. Jenny L.
That looks like the most fabulous day Rita and your canvas collage looks fantastic. Can't wait to see more. Jenny x
Wow Rita looks like you had an amazing day and your canvas is stunning!! cant wait to see the rest huggles hun Sue xxxxxxxxxxxxx
I knew you'd have a great time with Finn. She is really a wonderful person and great teacher. My daughter and I took classes with her this summer and had a fabulous time and learned so much. Your canvas is fantastic! Can't wait to see the second project!
How fantastic! I knew you'd love Anna - isn't she just a complete delight? And such a great teacher. Stunning canvas collage, and I'm really looking forward to seeing your other piece once you're ready with it. Hope you've had a fabulous weekend.
Alison xx
Wow great collage, its fabulous!
Groetjes karin
Sounds like a fabulous day Rita, love your canvas - you've done a fabulous job. Carol x
Yippee, so glad it all went well and you enjoyed it! Anna is just the most lovely person isn't she? Your collage looks totally fabulous, well done you!!! Can't wait to see the other piece when you are done with it.
this really does look amazing Rita - so glad you had such a good day - can't wait to see what else you did - fabulous xx
Fabulous Rita, I love your photo and so glad you enjoyed her class and style. It's wonderful when you come home feeling so tired and happy with your successes and new learning. Looking forward to seeing your pages.
hugs {brenda} x0x
Looking good! You put some great things together; a nice collage! Greetings, Gerrina
Hi Rita, it is simply gorgeous! So glad that you had such a wonderful time with the very talented Anna. Hugs, Anne x
Hi there that's fabulous. What a brilliant day. Anne x
How wonderful that you were able to be a part of this wonderful workshop! Your piece is wonderful and I love all the details. Just goes to show you what you can do it you are taught how!
Amazing!! Absolutely gorgeous piece of art!
Another wonderful piece of art work. I am so happy you and Annie could get away and have such a fun day. Looking forward to seeing your next piece.
That sounds like a fabulous day out Rita and with such stunning results. Fab work of art. x
Your creation is gorgeous Rita. So glad you had a super day.
Hugs
Cathy
xxxxx
Hi Rita, your piece is gorgeous, I'm delighted that you are having fun, it shows in your smile:)
Have a wonderful week,
Your blogging sister, Connie :)
you are a busy lady...how fun is to learn and from the pros, right? She has come to my store here in Ca too but could not take her class :(...It is being a while that I can not take classes...I miss just going out there and learn and play...ok my dear rita thanks for sharing and keep in touch, hugs from Ca, Usa
bibiana
This is lovely, and looks like it was SUCH fun! I'm glad your friend got to visit Scotland (lucky lady!Wish I could). Sounds like a very long day, even though you were having fun. I can identify with the feeling tired at the end of this kind of class. You're riding too high at the time to feel the fatigue, but for me, my brain just can't absorb & remember all that we do. Can't wait to see your other finished project, and I bet we're going to be seeing a lot of these new techniques in your work. Good for you that you had a chance to have a fabulous class like this! TFS it with us.
WOW...Rita This sounds as you had a fabulous day...if she ever comes anywhere near Eastbourne I'll be there...Your collage is amazing can't wait to see your other piece...Love the pic of you both too....Hugs May x x x
It's fabulous Rita and see you are using your apron :-)
Sounds like you had a fun day Rita and what a fabulous result...
Anne
Fab make mammy and definitely better in reality. It was such a great day.
Hugs Annie x
It is wonderful that you are managing to attend all those incredibly, inspirational workshops and having the most fun and meeting new friends.
Rita this is a stunning creation, so much of interest and I can imagine what those textures look like up close and personal!
Thank you for sharing with us.
Wishes
Lynne
Such a treat! I had the wonderful good fortune to take her classes in July and I know just how lovely your class must've been. Your pages are beautiful!!
Post a Comment