Kelly is so good... she beat me to the punch. I was going to write about her upcoming class at Zinnia but she already did in the previous post with pictures and lots of details about her "Bloom" Book... make sure you scroll down and read about the class, it's a gorgeous book. Now all I can do is say how excited we are about the re-start of our classes after the holiday break. Kelly will teach the first class of 2010 but to add to our excitement is the fact that she will be teaching it in our new store in the new classroom. We really hope that you find the new space comfortable and that being away from the goings on of the store is relaxing and easier to open up your imagination. I guess I speak from experience. I am guilty of having difficulty being creative when there is a lot going on around me. I use to get so distracted at the old Zinnia that I often got stuck.
We all have our own quirks to unleash our creative spirit. I live with my two beloved cats and I guess I have become accustomed to creating and crafting alone, well not alone the cats are always present. Don't get me wrong; my creative spirit likes loud music and multi- tasking. When I am home working my magic with clay, paint, paper and more I am often doing several things at once; anything from laundry to cooking. It helps that I don't have kids and sometimes I wonder how I would ever find time if I did. I love kids, they just require so much attention and entertaining. A big high-five to Zinnia friends that are also parents, my hats off to you. Before you say anything, I love kids and have worked with them for the past 15 years or so. My favorite are 3rd graders, they are hilarious. I just don’t have any of my own.
Okay back to the original thought. Yeah new class schedule starts this weekend. Tamara has spent many hours trying to tweak the calendar on the website to open up easily, work for everyone and look pretty. Some of the troubleshooting she has been trying to address is that her MAC won't talk to PC's. Please take a look at the calendar and check out the upcoming classes. If you are unable to open it or you are unable to read the information about the class please call the store for details. You can also send me your questions or comments here by clicking the comment link at the bottom of the post, or my email: sukimoonpie@gmail.com. I know that Tamara's goal is to have the calendar up and working but it is still a work in process. We appreciate your patience as the quirks get worked out.
January 25, 2010
First class of 2010 in the new classroom this weekend...
Bloom Book 1/30/10
Saturday, January, 30th
Bloom
This is one of my most favorite books. Bind a paper covered journal from scratch. We will then dive right in and work on the pages. Learn how to layer both paint and paper together onto the page. Create your own unique and personal mixed media tome.
Supply list: Scissors, small selection of favorite collage ephemera, bone folder, cork back metal ruler, roll of waxed paper, roll of paper towels, permanent black inkpad, container to hold water, 3 1" brushes to glue and paint (I like chip or bristle brushes)
Kelly's BlogJanuary 24, 2010
January 20, 2010
No people they sky is not falling... it's rain.
I really hope that if you are experiencing the rain we are having that you can stay warm and dry. Please Please be careful and take of you.
P.S. Did you read the previous post? That crazy cat got herself an account and she will sharing her stories from her perspective. Check out her profile she spent a lot of time learning to type so please make sure to take a few minutes and read what she shared.
January 16, 2010
It's Me the Shop Cat
I am so excited. I didn't know how exciting it would be to fill out my profile. I guess I had too much to say and the thing said I could only have 1200 characters, whatever that means. So here is the profile I wanted to share... The shortened version is on my profile.
I was born in South Pasadena and ran away at 6months old to find a better place to live. Who knew that all I had to do was walk down an alley and smile at that lady Tamara who I now call feeder-person, no I'm kidding I call her mama. I have to tell you, when I found her she was carrying something and I guess my luxurious coat was irresistible. She picked me up and it made motor go. She squealed so loud I got confused because she didn't look like any rat I'd seen. She started talking a million miles a minute. Next thing I knew I was eating something she had called, this-is-all-have-chicken salad. I considered taking off because I thought she had confused me with a dog, they eat anything... the chicken salad was yummy. The next few days are kind of a blur.
I decided to let her keep feeding me since it seemed to bring her and the other feeder-people I got to know (MamaSuki, PapaJoe and Uncle Paul) so much joy. After about 10 minutes I decided to let them stay and let them feed me and play with me and introduce me to the most amazing non-cats; I think the word is huu-man. I let my feeder people know that if I was going to let them stay they would have to make sure that I was given my shots and cared for, or I'd leave. I had no idea what shots were I just remember my fur-mom telling me when I left that I had to make sure to adopt a few non-cats that would give me my shots and take care of the other business I needed to be healthy adorable me. I also didn't know taking care of me really meant. I am glad that I adopted them, they are my family.
I look forward to sharing my two cents every now and then. Let me know what you think.
Toodles Non-Cats!
January 12, 2010
Bread is gooooood!
I can't wait. Bread is my crack and that's just it. I am excited about bread. They will be serving Peet's Coffee and Tea. I like Buster's but a variety will be nice.
Another reason I am so excited is because I have lived in the South Pasadena area for almost 20years and it so nice to watch the city blossom as it has through the years. I've seen the business district on Mission Street as a quiet little city, few cars almost no traffic and a ghost town of sorts, then come to life with the arrival of the Metro Gold Line. In fact I was one of the die hards that did not want the metro. I freaked when the 1st Starbucks came to town and spent endless hours going through the antique stores that lined Mission Street. I am history geek so I researched the new Zinnia location as much as I could. I found out that in the 1930's the building was the local grocer, Model Grocery Company. Their claim to fame was the arrival of the first delivery truck. I couldn't confirm this little nugget but it was shared by a very reliable source... the grocer had cows in the back to provide fresh milk. Have you seen the walk-in safe that we use as a closet at the store? It's pretty cool. Surprising that the location was one of the numerous Ostrich farms that South Pasadena is also known to have had.
Ooookay then, la la la. In short; The Great Harvest Bread Co. will open on Mission Street on Friday. Bread is my crack..and I am truly excited about bread. Be sure to stop by and get you nibble on.
Their address is: 1019 Mission Street, South Pasadena and their number is: 626.441.4786 Monday to Friday 6:30am to 7:00pm, Saturdays 7am to 4pm and Sunday 7am to 3pm
January 09, 2010
How much for the loaf of Alley?
is using to rest in?
January 05, 2010
The Class Schedule Is Under Construction!
We also have cool ideas for upcoming art shows but nothing I can report on at the moment. Sadly, we will not have another "Heartbreak Show" this year. I say sadly because it was my favorite show last year and for what ever reason I was able to relate with heartbreak, Aaaaah... no worries. I'm over it.
So for now we ask that you be patient with with us as the calender of classes is under construction. We are excited about the plans we have developing behind the scene.
As always we thank you for your enthusiasm and hope to see your happy shiny faces in 2010