Silver Bee wakes up and it's 2010!

First I'd like to wish everyone a Happy New Year, and second how did it get to be January 3rd already! So far this year is flying by. But that is what happens when there is so much to do and so little time to squeeze it all in. I just wish I didn't enjoy so many different things. Actually I take that back. I would rather be busy with too much to do than time on my hands and wondering what to do. So enough with the preamble.

As you can see from my list in the photo I have a lot planned for the next few months. I'll briefly fill you in on everything with details for each as we get closer to the event.

It's that time of year again when all the new classes start up. I am teaching again this term for Vanterra Education. Linda has once more come up with a great line-up of classes. If you have taken my class before you will notice the format is different. I'm no longer teaching the beginning class, instead I'll be teaching Silversmithing - Level 2. Follow the above link, scroll down to the middle of the page to find my class.

Details:

Date: Monday, January 11 - March 1 (8 sessions)
Time: 6:30-9:30pm
Location: Lucas Centre
Instructor: Brendalee Astells
Course Fee: $185

Further develop the skills you learned in the Introductory class. This is primarily a studio-based course where students work on their own projects. With the help and instruction of the instructor you can get the guidance you need to improve your skills. Brendalee has taught several levels of Silversmithing including the 'Intro' class, and specialized workshops. (Prerequisite: you must have completed the 'Intro' class or equivalent).

It was a bit difficult to give up the beginning classes because I love it when a new student has an 'ah ha' moment when learning to solder. That said I am really excited about teaching this new class. The ante will be upped for those 'ah ha' moments and the thrill will always be there for me when someone learns something new. 

Okay so what next...oh yes, it's the Fraser Valley Bead Show! It's making an early appearance this year, and Barrie is busy putting together an amazing line-up of classes. No details yet other than the dates which are, Friday, March 12 to Sunday, March 14th. There's a new location as well, Executive Inn Coquitlam, 405 North Road, Coquitlam, BC. I'll post again when things are more definite around the classes. Barrie has added  three one-day classes  named "Master Classes". I'm teaching one of them so the name sounds a bit grand, but hey who am I to turn down such a prestigious sounding title?

I am also working on  "Part 2 of Lost Wax Casting" post which somehow got lost in the Christmas rush. 

So I guess that's all that is new. Well there a couple more items but I'll wait until they are closer. Now I'm going to set up a mailing list and let everyone know this post is here. Thank you if you received my email and are reading this.  Thank you.... well you get my drift.

Here's to a wonderful, exciting, creative and full 2010. Let's get started!