Flight

Flight
Originally uploaded by LadyBrook

Welcome Autumn! Summer's heat to lots of rain! Still working on studio, sheet rock is almost done! then there's wainscoting boards to prepare for 2 walls.... so it's getting there!( will post pics soon).
In the meantime, with my projects all over and everything unsettled...I did manage to create this necklace, feels so wonderful to be creating jewelry with some of the new clay pieces I have been making. I know soon we will hear the honks and wings of the geese going south leaving us to await the coming cold and long winter.
The new American Craftsman Gallery in New Paltz is busy and hearing great feedback on my jewelry & whimsy! In the future, I will be teaching a small class on making Porcelain beads. Lisa Martinez, owner is now forming jewelry making classes on Thursday nights! What better way to spend an evening sharing & creating with like minds! Beads of Clay is growing and expanding, check out what's going there! I have much to catch up on, but my true priority is to get my studio done and organized... living a bit crazy here until...

I send light, love & good thoughts! Do what makes you happy & share!

Hugs

New Gallery!

Happy Summer!
I am so excited & thrilled my Ladybrook Designs Jewelry & Whimsy are showcased in a new gallery 'American Craftsman Gallery' in New Paltz, NY along with many Hudson Valley studio artisans....it's up on facebook for starters, check out some unique American made Art!
To celebrate, there will be a wine & cheese reception on August 14th from 4-7PM Everyone is invited! So, keep the date! and come share & celebrate American Artists!

Hope you are all keeping comfortable & enjoying your summer! This has been a real HOT one so far! It has been awhile since I last posted...I know, been busy with studio plans inside & out, creating new jewelry pieces for the gallery.
After years of doing Fine Art & Craft Shows, I have decided to get off the road, build my dream studio (it's coming...), be shown in galleries & special shops with other Artisans & eventually teach small fun classes in my studio, along with more involvement in BoC group & local Art avenues. Sounds more like an affirmation! but I guess it really is!lol
Still much to learn & explore! Garden needs tending to, so I shall return.
Have a splendid day & find room for a little play!
Hugs

Getting Wired!

I am so into wire right now... of the electrical kind ! Our local friendly, patient, professional, courteous and innovative Electrician, Robert Hamm owner, High Falls Electric & son Rob Hamm are gems & a great team...not only expert Electricians, but so patiently working with me, sharing their expertise, answering all my questions & mostly making sure I am comfortable with the whole layout electrically where things will go...the kilns, vent fan, outlets (everywhere!), track lighting, spot lights, switches & all the details... & offered great ideas I did not even think of! They are not done yet, but it's great to see such progress! So, I just wanted to share where I am so far in the process! Even hubby Bob helped! In the Hudson Valley, Ulster County and in need of an experienced & professional Electrician, e-mail Robert Hamm rlhamm24@yahoo.com
we are so pleased with the neat work they do! So, as the studio progresses....

Daisy has become a Bead Dog! These are some of the beads bought at the bead show in NYC.
I love making jewelry with my Ladybrook beads & pendants and fashion them with natural stones, vintage glass & new Czech glass, crystals, Sterling Silver & solid Brass chains, beads & charms! Will post new work soon, I know, I keep saying that! So much is going on here studio wise, but also work, and the outside yard is need of attention and the rake keeps calling me!
Will be back soon... much to do!!
Bead Happy ~Create ~ Love~ Laugh~ Share
Sending light on your path with a touch of fairy dust!
Hugs ~