Busy Saturday

Today was a busy day at our gallery and studio.  We had a bus tour from South Dakota this afternoon, inquiries about Girl Scout fusing and fiber art classes, guests from several different cities in Nebraska and people just stopping in because they saw our unique birdhouse display outside. Glenn used to make birdhouses for fun and we still have a few left. Birds really use them for their home too so that is a great thing. FYI:  We also have felted bird pods....very environmentally friendly.

Great Sunday!

Pheasant Stroganoff prepared by hubby, r and r on my day of rest....Love it. Yesterday was a fantastic day.  Had many visitors at the galleery, did a demo on making a felted vessel for some seniors, had a visit from an excited teen ager who is going to study international studies at college who loves the Japanese culture. It was so much fun sharing stories with she and her Mom and sisters.

Birds are chirping...they must be very happy.  Thinking of making felted bird houses so mama bird can lay her eggs safely and keep them warm til they hatch. I am not sure what size the holes should be...if anyone has some suggestions, please let me know.

Girl Scout artVenture project at Springfiled Artworks

Four girls are participating in the artVenture project at Springfield Artworks. The girls get an opportunity to work with an artist in designing and creating a project for a fund raiser at the University of Nebraska, Omaha on March 23 to benefit the local Girl Scouts.

The girls spent time designing and creating a needle felted beret and will be creating a felted flower for themselves using the same wool and yarn in the second session.

Great Day Today....motor coach tour from DesMoines,IA

We had great visitors today from Iowa.  It was a mystery trip for them.  Think they had a good time also. I really get into it when explaining about felting with wool.  I did a "dog and pony show" when I stepped on the bus before they came inside.  I took my olive oil soap, part of a wool fleece, tupperware seal, silk cacoon and silk hankies and explained what they would be encountering once they stepped inside.  I think they liked it.

GrowNebraska CEO visits our gallery and studio

Great visit with Janell Anderson Ehrke at the gallery and studio a couple of nights ago. Janell lives across the state and just has not been able to stop in until now.  It was great having her visit and share ideas.  Incidently, she loved our place. Janell snapped this shot of me in front of Kitt's lovely scarves and Sharons art quilts.

Always Learning More

Fun day yesterday at University of Nebraska, Omaha.  Great presentation on doing business with the government and also socialeconomics presented by two very capable representatives of GrowNE, Heidi and Erin.  I continually need to brush up on different aspects of social media.  Today I have some of our wearable and glass art available for purchase at the GrowNE booth at the National 4-H Extension Agents Conference in Omaha.

GREAT NEWS! Nomination as one of the new or emerging businesses

Whew, just got off the phone with the Sarpy County Chamber of Commerce. We have been nominated along with 4 others as the new or emerging business of the year. This is very exciting...just to be nominated!