learn more about each artist's talents and the collective art, soul and passion
including special guest...
Stacy Julian joins us as an inspired. student and shares her empowering keynote message
Inspired. Artist Workshop is a three-day immersion in cross-genre art and crafting. Our featured artist instructors share their vision and technique in an intimate, supportive environment, challenging students to expand their creativity through the exploration of new artistic methods and mediums.
As your host for the event, i hand pick each artist instructor with the goal of sharing what i find inspiring and current in world of art and crafting.
With a focus on artistic process, the core workshop program gives you three hours with each of the featured artists for two-days of horizon-expanding instruction. You will also be able to choose from a variety of mini workshops to fill in the third day of your workshop experience.
Inspired. Artist Workshop is all about the experience of exploring the artist in you, as you step out and broaden your definition of personal creativity. The goal of the workshop is to feed your passion to create and express yourself through multiple mediums. All levels of crafter's are welcome as the event celebrates the unique artistic vision each attendee brings with them.
If the idea of learning a new and inspired process and discovering new artistic methods to give a new platform to your personal artistic voice and vision appeal to you, this is the workshop for you.
limited to only 250 students
(for any questions concerning payment plan, event specifics, or general questions please feel free to call 704.948.4627 or email [email protected] or [email protected])
inspired. Jewelry ARTIST giveaway: Angela Bannatyne
Angela Bannatyne, is giving away one of her custom designed Avenue A jewelry kits today! Learn to make one of Angela's signature designs with this Avenue A Necklace & Earring Kit featuring Black Onyx, Pink Coral, Sterling, & Pewter anchored with Black Suede. The kit comes with full instructions and a photo to guide you through the process of creating your very own Avenue A original. This kit is basic enough for beginner's and detailed enough for experienced beaders. All of the Avenue A kits are limited editions to ensure the unique quality of your piece.
simply leave your comment by 10 PM (EST) and be entered to win!
and LASTLY...
congratulations to Lisa Maxwell, she is the lucky #1000 poster that wins my box of purge!
Would love to win the kit!! Can't wait for another year of Inspired!!
Posted by: Dawn Hobbs | August 25, 2009 at 08:34 AM
Ohhhhhh That kit is awesome and the inspiration needed to start on the jewellery making! Thanks for sharing!
Posted by: Claudia Feher | August 25, 2009 at 08:42 AM
Very nice. I really like the necklace and especially the colors.
Posted by: Traci Severson | August 25, 2009 at 08:47 AM
That kit is awesome!
Posted by: Jennifer B | August 25, 2009 at 08:52 AM
That is one awesome necklace kit!
Inspired 2010....I so want to be there!!
Posted by: Cindy D | August 25, 2009 at 08:57 AM
The workshop - going to be awesome - some great instructors! I love that necklace - what a cool kit. Thanks for another great giveaway!
Posted by: Sarah L | August 25, 2009 at 09:06 AM
Beautiful piece. Should be an exciting workshop.
Posted by: judi mh | August 25, 2009 at 09:07 AM
Would love to attend Inspired 2010, sounds awesome! It would be so fun to win the necklace kit, love it!
Posted by: Donna | August 25, 2009 at 09:10 AM
I am so excited for this, and can't wait to sign up ~ and the jewelry kit is gorgeous! Thanks for another fun giveaway and chance to win!
Posted by: Tristen | August 25, 2009 at 09:15 AM
i can't wait to sign up - I was a year 2 inspired attendee and wish we could register early too :-) but i'll be online Sept 1 from my vacation to register.
Posted by: chrys sills | August 25, 2009 at 09:28 AM
Beautiful jewelry kit! You are so loved and appreciated more than you know. Thanks for giving of yourself every day. And yes, I'm a note taker and love your quote about making little houses for them...
Posted by: Suetta | August 25, 2009 at 09:33 AM
The jewelry is really pretty - I love the combination of colour and texture! Thanks for the chance to win:)
P.S. Congrats, Lisa, on the box of goodies!
Posted by: StacyS. | August 25, 2009 at 09:35 AM
Beautiful kit, great artists
Posted by: Janaina | August 25, 2009 at 09:35 AM
This looks very exciting. I hope to be able to attend. The jewelry kit also looks very interesting. I haven't made jewelry so it would be a new adventure for me.
Posted by: Leslie McLaughlin | August 25, 2009 at 09:48 AM
The jewelry is very pretty. Thanks for the chance to win.
I know after I attend your class on the 5th in Wisconsin I am going to come home and tell me husband I NEED to go to Inspired this year.
Sandi
Posted by: Sandi D | August 25, 2009 at 09:49 AM
What a beautiful necklace kit. Please enter me in the drawing. Would love to attend Inspired 2010! It sounds like another wonderful group of teachers!!!
Posted by: Sue Krei | August 25, 2009 at 09:51 AM
Very pretty!
Thanks for the chance to win!
JennB in AK
Posted by: JennB in AK | August 25, 2009 at 09:52 AM
One day my dream will come true and I'll be able to join you at Inspired. But until then, I'll just keep on dreaming and being inspired by your blog and others.
The jewelry kit is beautiful. I'd be honored to try my hand at making it. Jewelry/beading is one of the crafts I've yet to tackle.
Posted by: Melody | August 25, 2009 at 09:56 AM
I would love to try jewelry, You have the most diverse amount of inspiration, I love that scrapbooking for you is only part of the art! Thanks for it all!
Posted by: Cheryl | August 25, 2009 at 10:01 AM
Favorite colors are black & Pink! This necklas was made with me in mind! LOL Thanks for all the infor for your event! I am trying to talk my hubby into it! Wish me luck!
Posted by: Elise Wisner | August 25, 2009 at 10:02 AM
Gorgeous necklace! Great colors!
Posted by: Melissa | August 25, 2009 at 10:13 AM
Wonderful kit...love the colors
Posted by: [email protected] | August 25, 2009 at 10:19 AM
inspire is on my wish list to attend :)
loooooooooooove the necklace absolutely gorgeous, what a great prize.thanks for the chance donna and angela.
jennie
Posted by: jennie cambarare | August 25, 2009 at 10:28 AM
LOVE the necklace -- I NEED to learn how to make jewellery! I NEED to go Inspired again! Can't wait!
Posted by: lisa campion | August 25, 2009 at 10:32 AM
Who would not love to win this!!!!!!!!
One day I will attend an Inspired event!
Posted by: wendy myers | August 25, 2009 at 10:34 AM
doing the math quickly in my head to see if it is feasable for me to go this year...love the mix of artists-thanks for the giveaway!
Posted by: Holly S | August 25, 2009 at 10:39 AM
I would love to win something, and it is so exciting to see so many talented people come together to share with each other !
Posted by: [email protected] | August 25, 2009 at 10:40 AM
Love the necklace, great colours.
Posted by: Marlene Moore | August 25, 2009 at 10:40 AM
Very pretty. Love the concept of jewelry kits.
Posted by: Stephanie Matlack | August 25, 2009 at 10:47 AM
Your art is inspiring! And the necklace is beautiful! I've never tried jewelry..this could be a whole new hobby! Hubby will have to take me out just so I can wear it! LOL!
Posted by: Scrapycandy | August 25, 2009 at 10:54 AM
thats beautifull!!
Posted by: janice | August 25, 2009 at 10:57 AM
Ooo I love that necklace! One of my fave color combos!
Posted by: Amber C | August 25, 2009 at 11:07 AM
Beautiful necklace!!
Posted by: Kim | August 25, 2009 at 11:12 AM
Thanks for the chance to win. Trying to work out some details so that I can be INspired.
Posted by: SB | August 25, 2009 at 11:12 AM
Exciting seeing the new artist line-up for Inspired 2010. Love this kit!
Posted by: Debbie McIntyre | August 25, 2009 at 11:21 AM
Love the necklace kit!
Posted by: SandyB | August 25, 2009 at 11:22 AM
WOOHOO - Inspired 2010 - Rock on !!! Beautiful necklace design and color
Posted by: Maureen F | August 25, 2009 at 11:24 AM
Lovey necklace!!
Pick me!!
Pick ME!!
Posted by: Casie | August 25, 2009 at 11:27 AM
you get to make it your self? fun!
Posted by: Jennifer W. | August 25, 2009 at 11:49 AM
Since losing 55# I'm am soooo into jewelry, this would be a grand addition!
Posted by: karin | August 25, 2009 at 11:56 AM
I love these colors! I would love to win!
Posted by: Melinda Wilson | August 25, 2009 at 11:58 AM
Wonderful kit!
Posted by: patti | August 25, 2009 at 11:59 AM
Glad to have all six teachers on the roster! :) And love that crazy happy Stacy Julian! :)
Posted by: Cameron | August 25, 2009 at 12:09 PM
I can not wait to meet Suze!!! She is hilarious and must be a hoot to be around ... and I have 'met' Pam and she is so very nice - every one of the teachers are extremely talented. Okay I am going this year. I am. One way or the other (the kids can just eat PB and J, right?) LOL!
Posted by: Melanie K. | August 25, 2009 at 12:11 PM
Crossing my fingers the dates work with my schedule this year!!!
Posted by: Lori N | August 25, 2009 at 12:14 PM
Fabulous!
Posted by: Kathy C. | August 25, 2009 at 12:20 PM
What an absolutely gorgeous necklace....I would LOVE to have the kit !
Posted by: Marnet McCann | August 25, 2009 at 12:28 PM
Gorgeous necklace! Thanks for the chance.
Posted by: Michelle W. | August 25, 2009 at 12:34 PM
I love the idea of making my own jewelry...too cool!
Posted by: bev | August 25, 2009 at 12:39 PM
Can't wait for May to come. I am very excited. Awesome stuff...
Posted by: Crystal Schaar | August 25, 2009 at 12:50 PM
Fabulous colors!
Posted by: Laura K | August 25, 2009 at 12:56 PM
I would love to ... be inspired... The necklace kit is awesome. I am one who has yet to venture into the world of beads, this would be a great start!
Posted by: KimB | August 25, 2009 at 01:01 PM
Looks like something fun and beautiful to make!
Posted by: Tagyn | August 25, 2009 at 01:11 PM
Awesome necklace. Thanks for the chance to win it, Angela. I am so hopping to be able to attend inspired 2010.
Posted by: Janie T | August 25, 2009 at 01:20 PM
I am sooo excited for Inspired.2010! Woo Hoo! The kit rocks and so does that lineup of teachers. THanks, Donna.
Posted by: KateinCleveland | August 25, 2009 at 01:24 PM
Simply Gorgeous!
Posted by: Janet Ang | August 25, 2009 at 01:31 PM
Wish I lived closer so I could attend the workshop... Love the jewelry kit...
Posted by: Wendy M. | August 25, 2009 at 01:44 PM
lovely!
Posted by: laura stewart | August 25, 2009 at 01:48 PM
Wow! I have wanted to learn to
make jewelry. Looks fun!
Posted by: Amy Mo | August 25, 2009 at 01:52 PM
So pretty! I'd love to win!
Posted by: Megan Hawkins | August 25, 2009 at 01:55 PM
Love the kit. Congrats to the last winner on winning your purge!
Posted by: Debra | August 25, 2009 at 02:08 PM
I hope it's me!!
Posted by: Huyen | August 25, 2009 at 02:12 PM
Lovely necklace - pick me! pick me! LOL
Posted by: Theresa Merkling | August 25, 2009 at 02:18 PM
Inspired looks like a wonderful line up of awesome teachers. The necklace kit is so pretty and classy with the pink and black colors.
Thanks for the chance to win this great giveaway.
Fran H
Posted by: fran heupel | August 25, 2009 at 02:21 PM
What a beautiful necklace. I always love pink and black together.
Posted by: Bianca | August 25, 2009 at 02:23 PM
I would love to win this!! thanks for the giveaway..
Posted by: mary bartolotta | August 25, 2009 at 02:26 PM
Oh my, if I didn't live on the other side of the world I would surely register, definitely sounds inspiring! GOOD LUCK!
Posted by: Anat Dvir | August 25, 2009 at 02:34 PM
it all looks good to me!
Posted by: jill | August 25, 2009 at 02:36 PM
Hey Donna... love the necklace kit - I keep wanting to make my own! Have a great day!
Posted by: Karen | August 25, 2009 at 02:43 PM
Gorgeous Kit!
Posted by: Eva Birdthistle | August 25, 2009 at 02:44 PM
Would so love to attend Inspired next May. I'll have to save my pennies. That necklace is stunning--would be a perfect gift for my niece as I try to have a 100% handmade Christmas. Thanks for the chance to win it!
Posted by: Michelle | August 25, 2009 at 02:44 PM
I registered for Inspired this morning, as soon as I saw that my direct deposited paycheck hit the bank! This will be my 3rd year going and I can't wait!!
Posted by: Christine Hickey | August 25, 2009 at 02:48 PM
Love the necklace....and making it myself, what a great thing!
Posted by: Barb | August 25, 2009 at 02:52 PM
i would love a free jewelry kit.....something very inspirational to get me psyched about inspired 2010~
Posted by: Juli | August 25, 2009 at 03:00 PM
I've been oggling over this stuff and wondering how I can swing going to this amazing event... here is to winning
Posted by: Erika Taylor | August 25, 2009 at 03:10 PM