Yesterday I hosted a ‘Ladies Day Out’ workshop at the Woodberry Designs Studio.
The lovely ladies who attended, braved Melbourne’s horrendous weather conditions to fill an afternoon with painting fun and relaxation. Janine who visited for the first time at last months Friday night pizza workshop, revisited to face the painting challenge. She did really well and went home with her first project 90% finished. She even picked up a new friend with my studio buddy Gypsy taking a real liking to her. Everyone had a most enjoyable day despite the bitterly cold weather outside.
With gale force winds and horizontal rain bearing down on us we couldn’t hold the afternoon tea outside on the deck, so settled on tea served in the dining room. We feasted on homemade scones with jam and cream, a selection of apple, berry and chocolate danishes, fresh strawberries and assorted sandwiches…mmmmmm.
t was a quieter and more relaxed group that waddled back out to the studio for the remaining hour of the workshop. I think I can safely say everyone went home with a full belly and a happy smile on their face….not to mention all the painting that got completed!
I look forward to holding more of these workshops in 2009 – they are the ultimate way to spend a relaxing craft afternoon. Don’t forget I am having some guest teachers also in the New Year. Kris Meares from Tag Along Teddies will be teaching a weekend workshop early in the year. Although we have yet to set a date or show the bear project I already have bookings – numbers will be limited for this workshop so if you are interested in knowing more about it, please let me know.
Back to the sewing machine now for a change of pace.
Hugs,
Kerryanne
It truly does sound like a lovely way to spend an Arvo.
The weather really was horrondeous.
We had hail,sleet and abit of snow!
But could’nt think of a better way to warm up than a cuppa and a scone…Yum!
I made Lemon butter for the first time ever yesterday…so easy and delicious…In the microwave!
It is meant to be de-lish on a scone with cream…
Alright enough already!!!!
dear kerryanne…firstly thank you soo much for my little pressie..
it is the FIRST thing I have ever won…and I honestly dont know how to work awards etc…I am a BASIC computer person..
so this award MEANT soo much to me..thanks again..
those scones LOOK divine!! what is your secret recipe to get them to rise soo nicely?? a bit of lemonade??>
I know it probably spoilt your evening…BUT HOw good WAS IT TO HEAR/FEEL RAIN??
i read your last blog re surgery..so am sure all will be fine…surgeons are a MARVEL!
THANKS AGAIN..take care..
xx andrea
now i am jealous about not living closer to you… but i think linda hinted at holding some workshops in the new year so all will be fine. we baked some m&m cookies today yum yum yum. they were cut from a pre made dough in the fridge section of the supermarket. really yummy. xxrosey
Hey Kerryanne! Hasn’t the weather been icky!!! Don’t mind the rain cos we need it so much, but today was beautiful and sunny, but we couldn’t go outside – gale force winds and COOOOOOLD!! ICK!! What happened to my warm weather!! Hmmm … and I’m planning to come to MELBOURNE?!?! Will have to pack my winter woolies! Tee! Hee! Hee! Looking forward not only to playing in your wonderful studio, but meeting some of your friends, too! Let the planning commence! Tee! Hee! Hee! Bear Hugs! KRIS
Hi Kerryanne,
Sounds like a fun workshop, the jam scones look yum.
Cheers Linda
Sounds like a fun workshop.
I have missed so many of your posts while I have been away from blogland
Alison
Oh how I wish I could go to your workshop! Those scones look so yummy. It’s funny cuz afternoon tea is not an american or canadian tradition….and yet I grew up with it and continue it today. I guess it’s because it was just passed down through the generations. My great grandmother was from scotland and another was from england.
Oh another thing to tell you…my sister saw your faux cupcake you sent me in the swap and just fell in love! I guess the pictures didn’t do it justice..lol. (she’s visiting from Canada)
What fun, that workshop sounds great, I plan to go to one one day.
Hey I have an idea why don’t you come to Toowoomba and host the workshop then Chris won’t have to travel and I can come:) lol
Hope the weather is getting better for you.
Bek
Glad your workshops have been succesful Kerryanne. We didn’t have rain here, in fact the sun was shinning all afternoon. I bet you’ll be glad when your surgery is over with, will be thinking of you!
sounds wonderful (and looks yummy!) xo
Ohhhh I wish I lived closer to attend one of your workshops.It sounds absolutely devine.
Take care Lucinda
How lovely.
Happy Thanksgiving
You sound soooo busy! Hope you’re taking time to rest. Thanks for stopping by to see my yard sale bargains. I’m hoping a creative idea will come my way when I’m ready to start the blue table frame project!