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*photo by Elaine A. Russell


So--- I am on a small roadtrip. We went from Albuquerque down to Socorro for a Fundraiser for the Performing Arts Center. There were hands-on arts and dance workshops, Brazilian music by the group "Saudade" and a silent auction with tons of gorgeous art available for purchase.

I had the pleasure of assisting with teaching & demonstrations on the making of ATC cards. Amongst the other demonstrations there were: tye dying, beading, wire-work, embellishing sunglasses and other accessories, egg decoration, gourd painting, clay work, tin work, book binding, Polish paper cutting, weaving, printmaking, making fruit sushi, origami, crocheting, pastel drawing, watercolor painting, pottery, and making stained glass mosaics.
Combine that with great food and great music... It was pretty cool.

Tonight I am staying in a lovely log home out in the wilds of "Hop Canyon"... just outside of Magdalena.
Deer, snow, winding roads and mountains.
More to come tomorrow....

the Tome Gallery


so-- this past weekend I got to go to the Tome Gallery for it's Dia de Los Muertos celebrations.
The Tome Gallery is home to over 40 artists. It is a co-op gallery, which means the artists have the opportunity to work, consign or become an active member.... with different levels of membership available.
The gallery features art from a broad range of mediums.... weaving, pottery, wood carving, fused glass, paintings, jewelry, mixed media and more!
While there, I had the pleasure of meeting Pati Woodard, one of the co-op managers and featured artists. She was teaching a short class on Shrinkie Dink jewelry making, and I got to make a cute Catrina pin.
For more info on the gallery -- look here: http://tomegallery.net/index.htm
In the meantime... I hope you enjoy lots of photos from my visit.








*all photos by Elaine A. Russell

overcast

photo by Elaine A. Russell

It's been raining off and on for a couple of days now. Unusual weather for Albuquerque. It is sunny almost every day here.. and already people are wishing and waiting for the sun.
Myself, I like rainy days. I like the sky being overcast and cloudy. I like the chill in the air. I like the feel of the moisture on my face. I like any excuse to stay warm in a quilt and read or laze about, drinking hot tea and eating toast.
Today the daughter made pancakes. And not just any pancakes... each one had a different flavor. One with nutmeg, one with orange zest, one with poppy seeds.... and so on. What an adventure.
The hubby is due back from his work-trip tonight. It will be good to have him home.