The NAME Portland Houseparty, “Rain, Wine and Roses” was this last weekend, with Preconvention on May 1st, and actual convention starting on Friday, the 2nd, ending on May 4th.
Thursday- was a full day of Preconvention Classes,
Thursday- was a full day of Preconvention Classes,
Stephanie Engeseth taught the “Vintage Rattan Chair and Ottoman Set”. If you haven’t seen her creations up close and personal, you are in for a treat… they are wonderful.
Bruce and Judy Steinke taught their “Wine Cellar in a Dome”. Their classes as well as their creations are of the highest quality and detail.
Bruce and Judy Steinke taught their “Wine Cellar in a Dome”. Their classes as well as their creations are of the highest quality and detail.
Karen Benson offered her “Wine and Roses Shop” class, as all her kits- they are cut precise and so easy to put together. When finished you have a delightful little shop.
Lynn Hamel is well known for her “Room in a Room in a Room” kits, this one was based on a Country Inn. I not only love her concept but have been inspired that I have incorporated this concept into some of my own art pieces. (see Heart of the Home).
Jean Sweazea’s class gave life to a plain doll and turned her into “The Rose Gardener”. The students were guided in dressing, wigging and hat making for a doll in 1/12” scale. They made a beautiful doll who reminds me of Anne of Green Gables.
Eve Karoblis’s class planted a tree and it bloomed into a stunning “Magnolia Tree”. I continue to be fascinated by life’s reality in miniature, it is magical.
Georgia Queen and Jean Lierman (GJ’s) taught the 1” scale “Ye Olde
Portland Wine Shop”. Trust me- no one in the class was whining. If one could shrink to scale, it would be the place you would hang out in.
Lynn Hamel is well known for her “Room in a Room in a Room” kits, this one was based on a Country Inn. I not only love her concept but have been inspired that I have incorporated this concept into some of my own art pieces. (see Heart of the Home).
Jean Sweazea’s class gave life to a plain doll and turned her into “The Rose Gardener”. The students were guided in dressing, wigging and hat making for a doll in 1/12” scale. They made a beautiful doll who reminds me of Anne of Green Gables.Eve Karoblis’s class planted a tree and it bloomed into a stunning “Magnolia Tree”. I continue to be fascinated by life’s reality in miniature, it is magical.
Georgia Queen and Jean Lierman (GJ’s) taught the 1” scale “Ye Olde
Portland Wine Shop”. Trust me- no one in the class was whining. If one could shrink to scale, it would be the place you would hang out in.My own class of the ¼” “Seaside Beach Hut” was so much fun. The people who took the class were full of energy and fun. Creative ideas were exchanged, techniques were shared and old friendships were strengthen and new friendships forged. I am looking forward to hearing about the progress and ideas they continue to have and I will share their pictures of their huts on this blog when I receive them.
Thursday Evening Workshop
As if a full 8 hours of class wasn't enough, the Thursday Evening Workshop alias “PJ party” was attended by approximately 100 members. The project was created by Cathy O’Brien. She not only brought it to existence with her imagination but she made all of the actual room boxes for each student.
Among the popcorn and cookies, the box was plastered, decorated and lighted. At the end of the evening the blank box was transformed into a villa overlooking a vineyard.
Many generous presents were given, many laughs were shared, and a few strange looks were given to a few of us as we walked thru the hotel lobby in our “PJ’s”…. my thanks and admiration to Cathy for all of the work and effort she put in to making this a great night shared by so many.
More of “Wine, Rain and Roses” to come…
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