tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5157095593736922566.post7563263843109127723..comments2024-03-28T12:37:52.778-04:00Comments on Art Bead Scene Blog: Jumping Out of Your Comfort Zone -- Take a Class!Heather Powershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03555102264780529839noreply@blogger.comBlogger29125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5157095593736922566.post-30518253219829196162011-04-10T23:05:35.396-04:002011-04-10T23:05:35.396-04:00I can so relate to this post! I go in wanting so b...I can so relate to this post! I go in wanting so badly to make something beautiful, and realize that I have a little (read huge!) learning curve before that can happen. My fearless teenage daughter has talked me into taking a self-portrait class at Art and Soul. Your words have inspired me!Leslie Brier, Brier Design Studiohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00211371060651550049noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5157095593736922566.post-11344006622205912822011-04-09T15:19:18.874-04:002011-04-09T15:19:18.874-04:00This post had me laughing out loud! Loved how you ...This post had me laughing out loud! Loved how you infused humor into this lesson.<br /><br />I do not make jewelry, I craft other things, but I think this advice is great for any crafter!<br /><br />Thanks for the laughter & encouragement!<br /><br />Lady Bee<br />www.beecraftyblog.comLady Beehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01920960742098869024noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5157095593736922566.post-417764665388031052011-04-08T11:05:11.438-04:002011-04-08T11:05:11.438-04:00This was priceless. My first metalsmithing class I...This was priceless. My first metalsmithing class I took I nearly blew up the studio by leaving gas on. It took be 3 years to attempt the torch again. I have been asked to TEACH a class now, and it scares me to death!!Mystic Indigohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13819788891906071402noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5157095593736922566.post-56558122801289069052011-04-08T02:54:22.326-04:002011-04-08T02:54:22.326-04:00What a great post! I have been dying to do some ki...What a great post! I have been dying to do some kind of class involving fire (either lampworking or silver-smithing!) for some time now so perhaps this post will give me the push...I think it's great that you donn't get disheartened if you don't get it straight away - it's so easy to be put off when that happens (I know that both from being the student AND the teacher!) and it's advice I'll hang onto. LOVE the pendant you made in Tracy Stanley's class...it's just awesome!Rebeccahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14254291271007836270noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5157095593736922566.post-79133284441404905472011-04-07T18:38:03.022-04:002011-04-07T18:38:03.022-04:00Lori, you don't give yourself enough credit! ...Lori, you don't give yourself enough credit! Having sat next to you in class recently, I have to say you work efficiently and with confidence. You inspire your classmates around you. I hope we have the chance to be in class together again one day!Cindyhttp://www.sweetbeadstudio.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5157095593736922566.post-56282777288839487732011-04-07T15:49:27.175-04:002011-04-07T15:49:27.175-04:00I am so with you on this post only I haven't b...I am so with you on this post only I haven't been selling beautiful jewelry for 8 years. I worry what to wear, am the one with the dunce cap, but I am always happy I tried and it always works out(so far at least). Thank you for sharing your experiences. Your pieces are great.Susan Marlinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17341196299107653982noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5157095593736922566.post-12435917404402554712011-04-07T11:31:01.777-04:002011-04-07T11:31:01.777-04:00I already have once this year - I took a tai chi c...I already have once this year - I took a tai chi class and had a blast! Hmm - I should try to do this again at some point...roseworksjewelryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15221186638823662696noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5157095593736922566.post-9293593374028058392011-04-07T09:28:20.940-04:002011-04-07T09:28:20.940-04:00Thanks for sharing this Lori! I took a class with...Thanks for sharing this Lori! I took a class with Tracy Stanley on the Bead Cruise and it was eye-opening to experience the classroom as a student again. I forgot that pressure and uneasiness that goes with learning something new. After I got into it, it was fun to learn the 'right way' to do a few things. :)Heather Powershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03555102264780529839noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5157095593736922566.post-88832234505478287702011-04-07T08:30:59.673-04:002011-04-07T08:30:59.673-04:00I know this feeling well!!! I felt so bad for my ...I know this feeling well!!! I felt so bad for my pottery instructor during class 1. Everyone else seemed to be doing fine and I was struggling with the wheel and getting stressed out! The great part about classes is when you get the hang of whatever it is you are doing....that creates a proud moment! ~ValMiss Val's Creationshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11200441034267532187noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5157095593736922566.post-66099964379724231632011-04-07T00:15:35.997-04:002011-04-07T00:15:35.997-04:00What a lovely sentiment, Lori. I haven't taken...What a lovely sentiment, Lori. I haven't taken any jewelry classes yet, but I started working on a master's degree last year to keep my mind agile, and I love everything about it -- not just the content of the classes but being around much younger people and seeing how they think, having homework and caring about getting an A on an assignment!Torque Storyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08905279885337380201noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5157095593736922566.post-24994547336132586112011-04-06T23:53:50.075-04:002011-04-06T23:53:50.075-04:00I have never taken a class, not for lack of wantin...I have never taken a class, not for lack of wanting too, but could never find the money to do it, but now with no job to go to, and a small inheritance, I have both time and money for it, so I have signed up to take the painting with fire class with Barbra Lewis, in September.......and I can't wait, I already have the kit she offers on her web site, but I want to learn from her in person, before I attempt it on my own!moonlitfantaseashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17591455624346910583noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5157095593736922566.post-14538225372335365802011-04-06T22:37:15.748-04:002011-04-06T22:37:15.748-04:00I've never made a piece of jewelery in my life...I've never made a piece of jewelery in my life (except maybe a macaroni necklace in kindergarten). <br /><br />I am so grateful that artists like you keep expanding your talents. It's the rest of us that benefit!<br /><br />Your work is always lovely.Deb Legghttp://www.dedanotions.com/blognoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5157095593736922566.post-76316041663287459182011-04-06T19:59:19.070-04:002011-04-06T19:59:19.070-04:00Besides the short basic beading class I took, I...Besides the short basic beading class I took, I've only done one online. Still, I was nervous about the rest of the class getting way ahead of me, and showing their lovely work, while mine never seemed look the way I wanted.<br /><br />I do wish there were more classes in my area, but then I would just be more nervous. <br /><br />Great post Lori! It's good to know others have similar anxieties.Alicehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07545020113679133121noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5157095593736922566.post-84376213151401350692011-04-06T18:36:45.014-04:002011-04-06T18:36:45.014-04:00Oh goodness Lori, this post certainly touched a ne...Oh goodness Lori, this post certainly touched a nerve...with a lot of people! And I'm right there with you - I'd be the rank beginner, nerves exploding, worrying to beat the band. But after all, isn't anything new and different out of our comfort spot? And aren't we really here to learn? I like to think so atleast.Hollyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08120271813052938238noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5157095593736922566.post-1627700928366827042011-04-06T16:17:41.990-04:002011-04-06T16:17:41.990-04:00This is such a good post, I took my first class la...This is such a good post, I took my first class last Saturday and whilst I was really nervous, I was so proud f myself after xGreen Shoot Jewellery Designshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10917684058157319409noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5157095593736922566.post-70445662555697685142011-04-06T15:45:52.621-04:002011-04-06T15:45:52.621-04:00I agree sometimes we have to get out of our comfor...I agree sometimes we have to get out of our comfort zone and take a class. I love learning new things! I recently took a wire ring class and I'm so glad I did!Sherrihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11955995520615536271noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5157095593736922566.post-80293480680095426132011-04-06T13:09:17.514-04:002011-04-06T13:09:17.514-04:00Never compare yourself with others!
The people i...Never compare yourself with others!<br /><br /> The people in those classes, who are not making mistakes, do not need to be in those particular classes, learning that particular skill. They are keeping themselves back for whatever reason. <br /> Because we all should be making mistakes, messing stuff up and making things look really ugly. <br /><br />That is how we learn.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11963424365699253864noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5157095593736922566.post-83957814250715054372011-04-06T13:01:05.399-04:002011-04-06T13:01:05.399-04:00Beautiful work Lori! Im a hammering girl at heart!...Beautiful work Lori! Im a hammering girl at heart!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18212476952833501895noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5157095593736922566.post-31687388268321201992011-04-06T12:32:08.612-04:002011-04-06T12:32:08.612-04:00Great post Lori! I needed something uplifting tod...Great post Lori! I needed something uplifting today and your provided. Thanks so much!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5157095593736922566.post-43023453352461336952011-04-06T11:39:05.289-04:002011-04-06T11:39:05.289-04:00This post actually made me giggle. You are so righ...This post actually made me giggle. You are so right. Books and magazines sit on my shelf too. I have also downed show time to two very good shows a year. After 30 years of shows I am pretty much done. Slowing down and finding a new avenue it is so much fun.<br />Nicole/BeadwrightDVArtisthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18389131898875955178noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5157095593736922566.post-71175687448880417472011-04-06T11:23:23.595-04:002011-04-06T11:23:23.595-04:00I had this exact experience 3 years ago when I too...I had this exact experience 3 years ago when I took a book making class at Volcano Arts. I was the only person in the class who had never made a book. I had That Look for 5 days!<br /><br />I'm going back there in a few weeks for a class in cold connections and I can't wait!Orion Designshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11931362806311746160noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5157095593736922566.post-54216425017589524212011-04-06T11:19:33.951-04:002011-04-06T11:19:33.951-04:00LOVE it! You are so good at encouraging us all!
T...LOVE it! You are so good at encouraging us all!<br />Thanks Lori!stacilouisehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14337978880639296378noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5157095593736922566.post-91405608745406426362011-04-06T10:41:33.320-04:002011-04-06T10:41:33.320-04:00i'm not a class goer for the most part..howeve...i'm not a class goer for the most part..however, the class i took at our local beading shop set me on the path to making my own ceramic beads :-)<br />now i'm considering a class in pewter casting and learning how to work PMC this summer.Spirited Earthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05177223122928766532noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5157095593736922566.post-22424419237500742412011-04-06T10:35:50.032-04:002011-04-06T10:35:50.032-04:00Taking classes would be really silly if we already...Taking classes would be really silly if we already knew what we were doing....<br /><br />I have taken several classes and can honestly say I've never given a single thought to what type of jewelry I was going to wear. Weird, huh? I guess because I am more worried about being comfortable (who can concentrate with a giant rope of beaded bliss around their neck anyway? Not me!)<br /><br /> I have only been nervous about one class and that was the one I took with Susan Lenart Kazmer last June at Bead and Button. It was the class I most wanted to take in the world, but the one I was horribly nervous about. The nerves were completely unfounded because she is the nicest most down to earth person who laughs and jokes. a lot. We had to use several skills I didn't have (sawing sheet metal among them) but I think most of us were in the same boat and she never once made us feel stupid for not knowing something. Or needing to be shown again. Or when one of the students laid the kiln on top of the kiln's cord without realizing (not me, but I was the one who smelled it, moved the kiln and put out the fire. LOL!) <br /><br />Classes are an adventure ;o)Jennifer Cameronhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17470332267386141926noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5157095593736922566.post-62323236137869202632011-04-06T10:29:03.120-04:002011-04-06T10:29:03.120-04:00What a great post! I stress about what to wear bef...What a great post! I stress about what to wear before a class too - but in my case it's with knitting. I think it's so important to keep learning. Every winter I take a class to learn something new. I have more than enough hobbies to fill 3 lifetimes but I enjoy the challenge of learning a new skill. And in the process of learning how to make something (and realizing that it's WAY harder than it looks) I've gained an immense appreciation for those that can create something and create it well.kjramstackhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06159351218324359096noreply@blogger.com