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I send out an occasional email update of the schedule -- if you want me to include you, please write to me and let me know, or add your name via the news subscription page. Most recent messages at the top... older messages here. 01-19-12 -- I've been invited to attend RavenCon in Richmond, VA, and to teach workshops in Toledo, OH, so I'm going to make a swing through the northeastern states to take care of those stops. This puts me in a position to teach in Boston again, so I'm hoping to manage that and a few other stops as well, so there are possible workshops around the DC area, and visits to other locations. I don't have a plan for the trip back from Ohio, so I'm open to suggestion if anyone would like workshops during May, between the Great Lakes region and Florida. 2012 Schedule: March 23-25 -- MidSouthCon in Memphis, TN April 13-15 -- RavenCon in Richmond, VA Workshops in Maryland (Near DC) -- April 21-22 (In planning) Workshops in Boston, MA -- April 28-29 (In planning) Workshops in Toledo, OH -- May 5-6 July 24-29 -- KFest, in Kansas City, MO August 3-5 -- MuseCon in Itasca, IL Workshops in Minneapolis -- Aug ?? August 30 - Sep 3 -- (WorldCon), in Chicago, IL This just takes me up to September. There are definitely further plans to be made, and I would like to do as many workshops along the way as I can find the time for. Please send me suggestions and requests, I'll do what I can. 01-12-12 -- For those who have wondered about my abrupt cancellation of travel plans for the first quarter of '12, a bit of information. I've been experiencing severe pain in my arms, which has now been (at least as far as I know at this point) traced to degenerative arthritis in the cervical vertebrae; i.e., it's technically a pain in the neck... nothing to be done, other than alleviate the pain and carry on, so that's what I'll do. This makes it possible for me to make some plans. I'm still not going anywhere for the next couple of months, but I'll resume traveling in March. Tentative Early 2012 Schedule: March 23-25 -- MidSouthCon in Memphis, TN April 13-15 -- RavenCon in Richmond, VA I'll be adding some more, since I have still some solid commitments for later in the year, returning to most of the SF conventions that I have frequented in the past, and (I hope) doing workshops wherever I end up along the way. Much thanks to those who have expressed concern and sent their good wishes. 11-22-11 -- Due to some health and financial issues that have come up, I'm going to have to cancel any long trips for at least the first quarter of 2012. This makes me very sad, and I will miss the folks that I would have been seeing at the conventions and workshops that were, or could have been, scheduled for that period of time. I'll let folks know if things change. I will have to decide whether to attend the few conventions that are close enough to reach within a day or so on a piecemeal basis, and I'll entertain requests for workshops in the Southeastern US, starting in March. I think I'll be able to conduct workshops in Florida without any problems, should anyone be interested. I hope to be able to continue filling online orders for DVDs, tools, and custom jewelry for the foreseeable future. 10-13-11 Please check the show schedule and the workshop signup page for updates. [Show schedule] [signup] Fall Schedule: October 21-23 -- Necronomicon in St. Petersburg, FL November 11-13 -- WindyCon in Lombard, IL November 18-20 -- PhilCon in Cherry Hill, NJ I'll be happy to adjust my schedule to spend a little time along the way, showing or teaching, as long as I get to the conventions on time. Due to the frequency of requests to see me demonstrate my work, versus the relative rarity of filled workshop rosters, I'm considering offering demonstrations to small groups, between ten and twenty individuals. For a small fee, everyone gets to look and touch and ask all the questions they like, while I make a fine silver ring or a fine silver bracelet, from beginning to end. The completed jewelry will be a door prize for which the attendees will draw lots. In the case of a silver ring not being the right size for the winner, I'm sure that an exchange could be made, since I generally have a good range of sizes in my prototype collection. If you're interested, call or write for details. I'm looking to set up workshops along I-10, between Florida and California, in February. I'm hoping to make a trip out to Tucson for the gem shows there, and to continue out to San Diego for workshops at Whaley Studios, as shown below. The more workshops (or demos) I can line up, the more likely I'll be able to afford to make the trip. Tentative Early 2012 Schedule: January 1-8 -- Swing Dance Cruise January 13-16 -- Arisia in Boston, MA January 21 -- Workshops? January 27-29 -- Snowball in St. Petersburg, FL Early February -- Workshops along the way as I travel west on I-10 February 18-19 -- Workshops in San Diego, CA, (Whaley Studios) More workshops along the way, out west... March 23-25 -- MidSouthCon in Memphis, TN April 5-8 -- NorWesCon in Seatac, WA (unlikely, though...) April 13-15 -- RavenCon in Richmond, VA The more workshops I do, the better I like it. I've been doing art shows at the conventions, and teaching short sessions for anyone who has the time and interest, but it's really more fun in groups. Anyone who would like to set something up with me, please get in touch. Hosts, or even just movers and shakers who get things going, will earn my gratitude and some perks, either extra teaching, extra tools, or both. If you register with me and pay me in advance, you get a free copy of my DVD. All attending students get discounts on DVDs and tools. 09-26-11 Please check the show schedule and the workshop signup page for updates. [Show schedule] [signup] Fall Schedule: October 6 -- Workshop in Indianapolis with IGKT members October 7-9 -- ConClave in Romulus, MI October 15-16 -- Workshops in Northampton, MA October 21-23 -- Necronomicon in St. Petersburg, FL November 11-13 -- WindyCon in Lombard, IL November 18-20 -- PhilCon in Cherry Hill, NJ I won't be able to do more than greet a few friends at the IGKT-NAB meeting in Indianapolis, since I'm committed to the ConClave convention in the Detroit area, but I'm getting there on the 6th and will be teaching my ring workshop to a group of folks there. ("International Guild of Knot Tyers - North American Branch", in case you wondered.) I was looking forward to the workshops in Northampton, after ConClave; it was a lot of fun the last time I stopped there. Right now, though, there are very few students signed up, so I'm worried that it won't be possible to make that stop. It's going to be odd, but I'll be making the same trip, almost, twice in a few weeks, since I have a convention in St. Petersburg (Necro) before WindyCon and PhilCon. It's going to be hectic. I'll be coming down the I-95 corridor after Thanksgiving, so maybe I'll make some workshop stops along the way. Here's a look at next year's plan: Early 2010 Schedule: January 1-8 -- Swing Dance Cruise January 13-16 -- Arisia in Boston, MA January 21 -- Workshops? January 27-29 -- Snowball in St. Petersburg, FL Early February -- Workshops along the way as I travel west on I-10 February 18-19 -- Workshops in San Diego, CA, (Whaley Studios) More workshops along the way, out west... March 23-25 -- MidSouthCon in Memphis, TN April 5-8 -- NorWesCon in Seatac, WA (unlikely, though...) April 13-15 -- RavenCon in Richmond, VA The more workshops I do, the better I like it. I've been doing art shows at the conventions, and teaching short sessions for anyone who has the time and interest, but it's really more fun in groups. Anyone who would like to set something up with me, please get in touch. Hosts, or even just movers and shakers who get things going, will earn my gratitude and some perks, either extra teaching, extra tools, or both. If you register with me and pay me in advance, you get a free copy of my DVD. All attending students get discounts on DVDs and tools. 08-15-11 Please check the show schedule and the workshop signup page for updates. [Show schedule] [signup] Some repeated information, some updated. I'm on the road and will just do minor tweaks to keep it current. Updated schedule: August 17-21 -- Renovation (WorldCon), in Reno, NV August 23 -- Swing dancing at the Mercury Cafe in Denver, CO August 24... -- Journey home, no officially scheduled stops. The workshops in Pocatello, ID, are canceled for now. Next time I come through the area, perhaps there will be more committed students, or maybe it won't be so far off my track as it is this time. After I finish up in Reno I'm heading home. I'm thinking I might teach in Denver if there are one or two students there, but I'm definitely planning to make it to the Mercury Cafe for swing dancing on the 23rd. The rest of the way home is pretty direct, but since I'm a week early and off the clock, I'd be happy to entertain requests for other stops along my route. The more workshops I do, the better I like it. I've been doing art shows at the conventions, and teaching short sessions for anyone who has the time and interest, but it's really more fun in groups. Anyone who would like to set something up with me, please get in touch. Hosts, or even just movers and shakers who get things going, will earn my gratitude and some perks, either extra teaching, extra tools, or both. If you register with me and pay me in advance, you get a free copy of my DVD. All attending students get discounts on DVDs and tools. 08-01-11 Please check the show schedule and the workshop signup page for updates. [Show schedule] [signup] Some repeated information, some updated. I'm on the road and will just do minor tweaks to keep it current. Updated schedule: August 5-7 -- MuseCon in Itasca, IL Driving to Minneapolis (Ham Lake) 7 hours, 400 miles... August 9-11 -- Workshops in Minneapolis, MN Driving to Sioux Falls, SD 5 hours, 300 miles... August 13 -- Workshops in Sioux Falls, SD Driving to Reno, 28 hours, 1,700 miles... August 17-21 -- Renovation (WorldCon), in Reno, NV August 22-26 -- Not sure... visiting around? August 27-28 -- Workshops in Pocatello, ID August 29... -- Journey home, south and east My journey home is still not mapped out, but I'm not likely to get to So. Cal. this trip, since there aren't enough students there to pay my fuel costs. I'm planning to be there in Feburary, after the Tucson gem shows, (which I'm also planning to attend) so anyone who is interested in workshops in California, please let me know where you are and I'll try to map something out for you. Anyway, there is still a hiatus between WorldCon in Reno and the workshops in Pocatello, ID. I have no idea where I'll be or what I'll be doing during that time, and I'm open to suggestion. Special offer: I will make a custom silver ring for anyone who can set me up with six students along my route or within a day's detour. After Pocatello I'm heading home, as directly or indirectly as circumstances dictate. I'll either take I-80 or I-70. I'm leaning toward the latter, as I could probably manage to get to Denver by Tuesday and go dancing at the Mercury Cafe. Stopping for workshops would be better, but dancing is sufficient justification... South from there? Or East? I haven't decided. The more workshops I do, the better I like it. I've been doing art shows at the conventions, and teaching short sessions for anyone who has the time and interest, but it's really more fun in groups. Anyone who would like to set something up with me, please get in touch. Hosts, or even just movers and shakers who get things going, will earn my gratitude and some perks, either extra teaching, extra tools, or both. If you arrange to take a workshop and pay in advance, you get a free copy of my DVD. All attending students get discounts on DVDs and tools. 07-17-11 Please check the show schedule and the workshop signup page for updates. [Show schedule] [signup] Some repeated information, some updated. I'm on the road and will just do minor tweaks to keep it current. Updated schedule: Driving to KC, 9 hours, 551 miles... July 19-24 -- KFest, in Kansas City, MO Driving to Chicago, 9 hours, 530 miles... July 30/31 -- Workshops in Chicago, IL August 5-7 -- MuseCon in Itasca, IL Driving to Minneapolis (Ham Lake) 7 hours, 400 miles... August 9-11 -- Workshops in Minneapolis, MN Driving to Sioux Falls, SD 5 hours, 300 miles... August 13 -- Workshops in Sioux Falls, SD Driving to Reno, 28 hours, 1,700 miles... August 17-21 -- Renovation (WorldCon), in Reno, NV August 22-26 -- Not sure... visiting around? August 27-28 -- Workshops in Pocatello, ID August 29... -- Journey home, south to L.A. and then east I'll be traveling through a number of places along the way. Here is a link to a Google map: http://goo.gl/bEf9C Take a look at the map, and if you are nearby and would like to have me stop, please feel free to get in touch. Time and distance are limiting factors, of course, but I'll be happy to spend as much time as I have in teaching and demonstrations along the way. If you want to take a workshop, the more people in a given area that ask, the likelier it is that I will be able to detour to meet with you. As such requests come to me, I'll update the map and send out the changes. (It's already out of date, but it's a start...) There's a gap of several days after WorldCon in Reno before I go to Pocatello, ID. Might visit a few spots further northwest, but I'm open to suggestion. After those workshops I'll be heading south, probably to L.A., then east from there by way of I-10, probably; I'd love to do some workshops in Arizona, New Mexico, Texas, etc, coming home. The more workshops I do, the better I like it. I've been doing art shows at the conventions, and teaching short sessions for anyone who has the time and interest, but it's really more fun in groups. Anyone who would like to set something up with me, please get in touch. Hosts, or even just movers and shakers who get things going, will earn my gratitude and some perks, either extra teaching, extra tools, or both. If you arrange to take a workshop and pay in advance, you get a free copy of my DVD. All attending students get discounts on DVDs and tools. 06-30-11 Please check the show schedule and the workshop signup page for updates. [Show schedule] [signup] Updated schedule: Driving from Florida, 13 hours, 735 miles... July 16-17 -- Workshops in Nashville, TN Driving to KC, 9 hours, 551 miles... July 19-24 -- KFest, in Kansas City, MO Driving to Chicago, 9 hours, 530 miles... July 30/31 -- Workshops in Chicago, IL August 5-7 -- MuseCon in Itasca, IL Driving to Minneapolis (Ham Lake) 7 hours, 400 miles... August 9-11 -- Workshops in Minneapolis, MN Driving to Sioux Falls, SD 5 hours, 300 miles... August 13 -- Workshops in Sioux Falls, SD Driving to Reno, 28 hours, 1,700 miles... August 17-21 -- Renovation (WorldCon), in Reno, NV I'll be traveling through a number of places along the way. Here is a link to a Google map: http://goo.gl/bEf9C Take a look at the map, and if you are nearby and would like to have me stop, please feel free to get in touch. Time and distance are limiting factors, of course, but I'll be happy to spend as much time as I have in teaching and demonstrations along the way. If you want to take a workshop, the more people in a given area that ask, the likelier it is that I will be able to detour to meet with you. As such requests come to me, I'll update the map and send out the changes. (It's already out of date, but it's a start...) On my way home from Reno, I'd like to do some workshops on the west coast. I've got requests for L. A. and San Diego, and have several other places in mind, but I'm also hoping to swing back around and visit Pocatello, ID first. If anyone has any suggestions, please get in touch. I'll be coming back by way of I-10, probably, especially if I teach in San Diego, and I'd love to do some workshops in Arizona, New Mexico, Texas, etc, coming home. The more workshops I do, the better I like it. I've been doing art shows at the conventions, and teaching short sessions for anyone who has the time and interest, but it's really more fun in groups. Anyone who would like to set something up with me, please get in touch. Hosts, or even just movers and shakers who get things going, will earn my gratitude and some perks, either extra teaching, extra tools, or both. If you arrange to take a workshop and pay in advance, you get a free copy of my DVD. All attending students get discounts on DVDs and tools. 06-22-11 Please check the show schedule and the workshop signup page for updates. [Show schedule] [signup] Updated schedule: Driving from Florida, 13 hours, 735 miles... July 16-17 -- Workshops in Nashville, TN Driving to KC, 9 hours, 551 miles... July 19-24 -- KFest, in Kansas City, MO Driving to Chicago, 9 hours, 530 miles... July 30/31 -- Workshops in Chicago, IL August 5-7 -- MuseCon in Itasca, IL Driving to Minneapolis (Ham Lake) 7 hours, 400 miles... August 9-11 -- Workshops in Minneapolis, MN Driving to Pocatello, ID 22 hours, 1,219 miles... August 15? -- Workshops in Pocatello, ID Driving to Reno, 10 hours, 572 miles... August 17-21 -- Renovation (WorldCon), in Reno, NV I'll be traveling through a number of places along the way. Here is a link to a Google map: http://goo.gl/CmHvj Take a look at the map, and if you are nearby and would like to have me stop, please feel free to get in touch. Time and distance are limiting factors, of course, but I'll be happy to spend as much time as I have in teaching and demonstrations along the way. If you want to take a workshop, the more people in a given area that ask, the likelier it is that I will be able to detour to meet with you. As such requests come to me, I'll update the map and send out the changes. (It's already out of date, but it's a start...) On my way home from Reno, I'd like to do some workshops on the west coast. If anyone has any suggestions, please get in touch. I'll be coming back by way of I-10, probably, especially if I teach in San Diego, and I'd love to do some workshops in Arizona, New Mexico, Texas, etc, coming home. The more workshops I do, the better I like it. I've been doing art shows at the conventions, and teaching short sessions for anyone who has the time and interest, but it's really more fun in groups. Anyone who would like to set something up with me, please get in touch. Hosts, or even just movers and shakers who get things going, will earn my gratitude and some perks, either extra teaching, extra tools, or both. If you arrange to take a workshop and pay in advance, you get a free copy of my DVD. All attending students get discounts on DVDs and tools. 06-13-11 Please check the show schedule and the workshop signup page for updates. [Show schedule] [signup] Updated schedule: Next trip: June 17-19 -- Hypericon in Nashville, TN July/August trip July 19-24 -- KFest, in Kansas City, MO July 30/31 -- Workshops in Chicago, IL August 5-7 -- MuseCon in Itasca, IL August 9-11 -- Workshops in Minneapolis, MN August 17-21 -- Renovation (WorldCon), in Reno, NV ?? Workshops in California and along the way back... September 16-18 -- Con*Stellation in Huntsville, AL September 30- October 2 -- Archon in St. Louis October 7-9 -- Conclave in Romulus, MI October 15/16 -- Workshops in Northampton, MA October 21-23 -- Necronomicon in St. Petersburg, FL November trip November 11-13 -- WindyCon in Lombard, IL November 18-20 -- PhilCon in Cherry Hill, NJ The Reno trip is looking a bit more organized. I'll be spending some time in Chicago before MuseCon, so I'll be able to do some workshops there, and then I've got workshops in Minneapolis on my way west from there. In Reno, I imagine I'll have time to do workshops on an ad hoc basis, because I'll have work in the art show and possibly some panels during the convention. Not sure how that will pan out. I think this will be a good opportunity for me to get some western workshops in, rather than hurrying back for Dragon*Con in Atlanta. I figure that I could stop in Sacramento again, and maybe the San Francisco area, then down to San Diego, before heading east and hitting a few stops in Arizona, Texas, etc. If there's interest, maybe a swoop north into Oregon or Washington, first. Remember that I drive everywhere, so time and distance are factors. The more workshops I do, the better I like it. I've been doing art shows at the conventions, and teaching short sessions for anyone who has the time and interest, but it's really more fun in groups. Anyone who would like to set something up with me, please get in touch. Hosts, or even just movers and shakers who get things going, will earn my gratitude and some perks, either extra teaching, extra tools, or both. If you arrange to take a workshop and pay in advance, you get a free copy of my DVD. All attending students get discounts on DVDs and tools. 05-10-11 Please check the show schedule and the workshop signup page for updates. [Show schedule] [signup] Updated schedule: May 27-30 -- Oasis (Orlando) Longer trip: June 15-16 -- Workshops in Nashville, TN June 17-19 -- Hypericon in Nashville, TN Longer trip July 19-24 -- KFest, in Kansas City, MO August 5-7 -- MuseCon in Itasca, IL August 13 -- Workshops in Thedford, NE August 17-21 -- Renovation (WorldCon), in Reno, NV September 2-5 -- Dragon*Con in Atlanta, GA September 16-18 -- Con*Stellation in Huntsville, AL September 30- October 2 -- Archon in St. Louis October 21-23 -- Necronomicon in St. Petersburg, FL Longer trip November 11-13 -- WindyCon in Lombard, IL November 18-20 -- PhilCon in Cherry Hill, NJ I'm not sure how the route is going to work out for the Reno trip -- looks like a bit of zig-zagging, and some large gaps that I'd like to fill with workshops. It's very possible that I'll stay out west after Reno and do some workshops out there instead of heading east for Dragon*Con in Atlanta. I need to establish times and locations for those, but Oceanside, CA and/or San Diego are strong possibilities. Right now there are very few workshops in the works. I've been doing art shows at the conventions, and teaching short sessions for anyone who has the time and interest, but it's really more fun in groups. Anyone who would like to set something up with me, please get in touch. Hosts, or even just movers and shakers who get things going, will earn my gratitude and some perks, either extra teaching, extra tools, or both. Again, the convention dates are solid, though my attendance may not be. I will try to keep this page, and my scheduling and workshop pages, up to date. I'll be happy to detour to teach groups, or stop anywhere along my path to teach singles and pairs, time permitting. Email or call me to arrange things. If you arrange to take a workshop and pay in advance, you get a free copy of my DVD. All attending students get discounts on DVDs and tools. 02-19-11 Please check the show schedule and the workshop signup page for updates. [Show schedule] [signup] Here is a hypothetical line-up for this year: March 25-27 MidSouthCon in Memphis, TN May 27-30 -- World Steam Expo, in Dearborn, MI (maybe) Longer trip: June 15-16 -- Workshops in Nashville, TN June 17-19 -- Hypericon in Nashville, TN June 23-30 -- Beantown Lindy-Hop Camp in Boston, MA(maybe) Longer trip July 19-24 -- KFest, in Kansas City, MO August 5-7 -- MuseCon in Itasca, IL August 13 -- Workshops in Thedford, NE August 17-21 -- Renovation (WorldCon), in Reno, NV September 2-5 -- Dragon*Con in Atlanta, GA September 16-18 -- Con*Stellation in Huntsville, AL September 30- October 2 -- Archon in St. Louis October 21-23 -- Necronomicon in St. Petersburg, FL Longer trip November 11-13 -- WindyCon in Lombard, IL November 18-20 -- PhilCon in Cherry Hill, NJ I'm not sure how the route is going to work out for the Reno trip -- looks like a bit of zig-zagging, and some large gaps that I'd like to fill with workshops. Right now there are very few workshops in the works. I've been doing art shows at the conventions, and teaching short sessions for anyone who has the time and interest, but it's really more fun in groups. Anyone who would like to set something up with me, please get in touch. Hosts, or even just movers and shakers who get things going, will earn my gratitude and some perks, either extra teaching, extra tools, or both. Again, the convention dates are solid, though my attendance may not be. I will try to keep this page, and my scheduling and workshop pages, up to date. I'll be happy to detour to teach groups, or stop anywhere along my path to teach singles and pairs, time permitting. Email or call me to arrange things. If you arrange to take a workshop and pay in advance, you get a free copy of my DVD. All attending students get discounts on DVDs and tools. 12-30-10 Please check the show schedule and the workshop signup page for updates. [Show schedule] [signup] Thanks to everyone who's been so kind to me this year, and good wishes to all for a wonderful New Year. Still struggling to keep things together, planning-wise. Here's what I think the first part of 2011 will look like: January 14-17 -- Arisia, in Boston, MA March 25-27 MidSouthCon in Memphis, TN April 21-24 -- Norwescon in SeaTac WA (maybe) May 27-30 -- World Steam Expo, in Dearborn, MI (maybe) June 10-12 -- Hypericon in Nashville, TN June 17-19 -- DucKon in Naperville, IL Since I'm going to be in Reno, NV, in August, I very much doubt if I can manage to make it to NorWesCon this time, but I loved being there in '10 and will be keeping it on my list for now. Likewise, scheduling issues may make the World Steam Expo impractical, but I sorta like the idea. If I had a lot of workshops along the way, I'd probably be able to do it. Workshops... you might've noticed that I haven't entered any of them into this schedule. Right now, I have no idea where I'm going to be teaching. My current lack of organization has bottomed out, I think, and it should begin to improve. (Could it get worse? I doubt it. :) I've got a couple of students interested in a stop here and a stop there, but no groups at the moment. Anyone who would like to set something up with me, please get in touch. Hosts, or even just movers and shakers who get things going, will earn my gratitude and some perks, either extra teaching, extra tools, or both. Again, the convention dates are solid. I'll be happy to detour to teach groups, or stop anywhere along my path to teach singles and pairs, time permitting. Email or call me to arrange things. If you arrange to take a workshop and pay in advance, you get a free copy of my DVD. All attending students get discounts on DVDs and tools. 10-25-10 Please check the show schedule and the workshop signup page for updates. [Show schedule] [signup] A long dry spell in my notifications -- sorry about that. It's late October, and I have a few things lined up for the near term: October 30-31 -- Workshops in Manatee, FL November 9-10 -- Workshops in Shelbyville, IN November 12-14 -- WindyCon in Lombard, IL November 16?-18? -- Workshops in Michigan November 19-21 -- PhilCon in Cherry Hill, NJ November 27-28 -- Workshops in Philadelphia, PA December 4-5 -- International Guild of Knot Tyers, in St. Michaels, MD Some of the workshop dates are "squishy", but the convention dates are solid. I'll be happy to detour to teach groups, or stop anywhere along my path to teach singles and pairs, time permitting. Email or call me to arrange things. If you arrange to take a workshop and pay in advance, you get a free copy of my DVD. All attending students get discounts on DVDs and tools. 08-24-10 Please check the show schedule and the workshop signup page for updates. [Show schedule] [signup] I have a few conventions coming up this fall and winter, and will try to get some workshops lined up along the way. I'm already trying to plan some for next year, since I'd like to go to NorWesCon (Seattle) in April, and will probably make a nice long trip out of that. September 17-19 -- ConStellation in Huntsville, AL October 1-3 -- Archon in St. Louis, MO (maybe) October 8-10 -- ConClave, in Romulus, MI October 22-24 -- Necronomicon in St. Petersburg, FL October 30-31 -- Workshops in Manatee, FL November 12-14(?) -- WindyCon in Lombard, IL November 19-21 -- PhilCon in Cherry Hill, NJ I try to arrange things to minimize detours when I'm driving around -- larger groups justify larger detours, but I won't hesitate to stop for a day to teach very small groups along my intended route, as time permits. I've been known to do one-on-one classes in very casual situations, so don't hesitate to suggest a stop if I'm likely to be in your part of the country. 07-12-10 What with the economy in such doldrums, I'm having trouble mustering larger groups of students, so I'm happy to stop for any workshops along my route, assuming there's time for them. I can usually get one to three students through any workshop in a matter of a few hours, or through both the two- and three-dimensional workshops (bracelets and rings, respectively) in six. The advantage of a small group is that I can give particularly detailed attention to each student, and the resulting work is often far better than even I expect, though I'm used to seeing my students do fantastic work. July/August 2010 Trip: July 20-25 -- KFest in Kansas City July 26/August 1 -- Workshops between KC and Raleigh, NC August 5-8 -- ReConStruction in Raleigh, NC Instead of going home to Florida between KC and Raleigh, you'll note that I'm going to be remaining out of town, traveling. My route is not fixed, and I've got a week and a half, so I could do several workshops. I will probably travel through Missouri, Kentucky, (maybe Tennessee) and the Virginias, along the way. As I've said before, I strive to arrange things to minimize detours when I'm driving around -- larger groups justify larger detours, but I won't hesitate to stop for a day to teach very small groups along my intended route, as time permits. I've been known to do one-on-one classes in very casual situations, so don't hesitate to suggest a stop if I'm likely to be in your part of the country. September and beyond: September 17-19 -- ConStellation in Huntsville, AL October 1-3 -- Archon in Collinsville, IL October 8-10 -- ConClave, in Rumulus, MI October 22-24 -- Necronomicon in St. Petersburg, FL November 12-14 -- WindyCon in Lombard, IL November 19-21 -- PhilCon in Cherry Hill, NJ 06-14-10 The June trip is still in progress. June 2010 Trip: June 18-20 -- DucKon in Chicago, IL June 22 -- Workshops in Columbus, OH June 23-27 -- Origins Game Fair in Columbus, OH I'll be doing an interesting demonstration for the convention folks. The plan is to go from string to silver, showing the planning and execution process of turning a knot into jewelry. I'll be in Columbus, OH from the 22nd to the 27th, but the main part of my time will be volunteering and teaching at the convention, and my students there have to have convention badges. I plan an open workshop the day before (the 22nd). I'll be going to Kansas City in July, then probably travel to Raleigh with workshop stops along the way before I attend ReConStruction, August 5-8. July/August 2010 Trip: July 20-25 -- KFest in Kansas City July 26/August 1 -- Workshops between KC and Raleigh, NC August 5-8 -- ReConStruction in Raleigh, NC Instead of going home to Florida between KC and Raleigh, you'll note that I'm going to be remaining out of town, traveling. My route is not fixed, and I've got a week and a half, so I could do several workshops. I will probably travel through Missouri, Kentucky, (maybe Tennessee) and the Virginias, along the way. As I've said before, I strive to arrange things to minimize detours when I'm driving around -- larger groups justify larger detours, but I won't hesitate to stop for a day to teach very small groups along my intended route, as time permits. I've been known to do one-on-one classes in very casual situations, so don't hesitate to suggest a stop if I'm likely to be in your part of the country. 06-01-10 New policy, beginning this trip and, depending on the response, possibly continuing thereafter: Anyone who signs up for a workshop and pays in advance will receive a copy of my DVD at no charge. I will still give a discount to folks who wait and pay at the door, of course, but I want to encourage taking care of the registration fee beforehand. I'm starting the June trip to the Midwest tomorrow. June 2010 Trip: June 4-6 -- Hypericon in Nashville, TN June 8 -- Workshops in Louisville, KY June 12-13 -- Workshops in Minneapolis/St.Paul, MN June 18-20 -- DucKon in Chicago, IL June 22 -- Workshops in Columbus, OH June 23-27 -- Origins Game Fair in Columbus, OH I'll be doing an interesting demonstration for the convention folks. The plan is to go from string to silver, showing the planning and execution process of turning a knot into jewelry. There's a contra dance in Louisville, KY, on the 7th of June, and I'm hoping to have a few students for workshops on the 8th, there. The group in the Twin Cities area looks to be growing, but there are still some openings left. Origins Game Fair in Columbus was so much fun last year that I have to go back again. I'll be in town from the 22nd to the 27th, but the main part of my time will be volunteering and teaching at the convention, and my students there have to have convention badges. I could do some teaching the day before (the 22nd) or for a day or so afterward, but I've got to get home for some commitments in early July. July/August 2010 Trip: July 20-25 -- KansasFest in Kansas City, MO August 5-8 -- ReConStruction in Raleigh, NC Looks like I'm going to be heading home between the KC and the Raleigh stops, but I'd be happy to arrange stops along the way, or, especially, further north after my visit to Raleigh, NC. Note that the above dates and locations don't rule out other stops at other times, but I strive to arrange things to minimize detours when I'm driving around -- larger groups justify larger detours, but I won't hesitate to stop for a day to teach very small groups along my intended route, as time permits. I've been known to do one-on-one classes in very casual situations, so don't hesitate to suggest a stop if I'm likely to be in your part of the country. 05-18-10 Please check the show schedule and the workshop signup page for updates. [Show schedule] [signup] Planning for the Midwest trip in June June 2010 Trip: June 4-6 -- Hypericon in Nashville, TN June 8 -- Workshops in Louisville, KY June 12-13 -- Workshops in Minneapolis/St.Paul, MN June 18-20 -- DucKon in Chicago, IL June 22 -- Workshops in Columbus, OH June 23-27 -- Origins Game Fair in Columbus, OH I'll be doing an interesting demonstration in Nashville, for the convention folks. The plan is to go from string to silver, showing the planning and execution process of turning a knot into jewelry. There's a contra dance in Louisville, KY, on the 7th of June, and I'm hoping to have a few students for workshops on the 8th, there. The group in the Twin Cities area looks to be growing, but there are still some openings left. Origins Game Fair in Columbus was so much fun last year that I have to go back again. I'll be in town from the 22nd to the 27th, but the main part of my time will be volunteering and teaching at the convention, and my students there have to have convention badges. I could do some teaching the day before (the 22nd) or for a day or so afterward, but I've got to get home for some commitments in early July. July/August 2010 Trip: July 20-25 -- KansasFest in Kansas City, MO August 5-8 -- ReConStruction in Raleigh, NC I have no idea what I'm going to do for the two weeks between KFest and ReCon. It's not enough time to go home, and too much time to just hang out in highway rest areas... would anyone like to set up workshops between Kansas City and Raleigh, NC? I'll be posting this question a few places, and will update my schedule as I get more information. Note that the above dates and locations don't rule out other stops at other times, but I strive to arrange things to minimize detours when I'm driving around -- larger groups justify larger detours, but I won't hesitate to stop for a day to teach very small groups along my intended route, as time permits. I've been known to do one-on-one classes in very casual situations, so don't hesitate to suggest a stop if I'm likely to be in your part of the country. 05-12-10 Please check the show schedule and the workshop signup page for updates. [Show schedule] [signup] Planning for the Midwest trip in June June 2010 Trip: June 4-6 -- Hypericon in Nashville, TN June 8 -- Workshops in Louisville, KY June 12-13 -- Workshops in St. Paul, MN June 18-20 -- DucKon in Chicago, IL June 22 -- Workshops in Columbus, OH June 23-27 -- Origins Game Fair in Columbus, OH I've got a nice group in the Twin Cities area, but I'm looking for more students there and elsewhere. I'm not sure what's going on in Louisville, KY, but I'll be there on the 8th because I'm dancing there on the evening of the 7th, and I have a host for the workshops, last time I checked. There may be some workshops in the Columbus area, but I'm not sure about that. I'll be there from the 22nd to the 27th, but the main part of my time will be volunteering and teaching at the convention, and my students there have to have convention badges. Note that the above dates and locations don't rule out other stops at other times, but I strive to arrange things to minimize detours when I'm driving around -- larger groups justify larger detours, but I won't hesitate to stop for a day to teach very small groups along my intended route, as time permits. I've been known to do one-on-one classes in very casual situations, so don't hesitate to suggest a stop if I'm likely to be in your part of the country. 04-21-10 Please check the show schedule and the workshop signup page for updates. [Show schedule] [signup] The current tour is winding to a close, with Conestoga in Tulsa Oklahoma being the last event. 2010 Spring Trip: April 23-25 -- Conestoga in Tulsa, OK June 2010 Trip: June 4-6 -- Hypericon in Nashville, TN June 8 -- Workshops in Louisville, KY (?) June 10 -- Workshops in Indianapolis, IN (?) June 12-13 -- Workshops in St. Paul, MN (?) June 18-20 -- DucKon in Chicago, IL June 22 -- Workshops in Columbus, OH (?) June 23-27 -- Origins Game Fair in Columbus, OH The above dates for June are almost completely speculative at this point, except for the actual science fiction conventions themselves. I'm hoping to hear back from prospective hosts along the way, and will fine-tune the dates and stops to fit everyone in that I can. Note that the above dates and locations don't rule out other stops at other times, but I strive to arrange things to minimize detours when I'm driving around -- larger groups justify larger detours, but I won't hesitate to stop for a day to teach very small groups along my intended route, as time permits. I've been known to do one-on-one classes in very casual situations, so don't hesitate to suggest a stop if I'm likely to be in your part of the country. 04-13-10 Please check the show schedule and the workshop signup page for updates. [Show schedule] [signup] Currently I'm in Sacramento, waiting for a call-back from a student who seems to have vanished... the other students are accounted for. I should be in L.A. for a workshop on Friday, and then in San Diego for workshops on Saturday and Sunday. There are openings in the latter, and I could use a few more students there. 2010 Spring Trip: April 16 -- Workshops in Los Angles, CA April 17-18 -- Workshops at Whaley Studios in San Diego, CA April 19 -- Workshops in Sun City West, or Brenda, AZ April 21 -- Workshops in Albuquerque, NM April 23-25 -- Conestoga in Tulsa, OK Attendance has been low, but the students have been very good, and very enthusiastic. If you'd like to see the kind of work I've been privileged to witness, click on this link: http://www.golden-knots.com/bklein.jpg The first ring she's ever done, and it is almost indistinguishable from the ones I make. It's always a pleasure to teach, and more so when students are so eager and ready to learn. I'm still looking for more students at the stops that are already scheduled, and there could be more stops along the way from Tulsa to the Tampa Bay area in Florida, on my way home. Note that the above dates and locations don't rule out other stops at other times, but I strive to arrange things to minimize detours when I'm driving around -- larger groups justify larger detours, but I won't hesitate to stop for a day to teach very small groups along my intended route, as time permits. I've been known to do one-on-one classes in very casual situations, so don't hesitate to suggest a stop if I'm likely to be in your part of the country. 03-26-10 Please check the show schedule and the workshop signup page for updates. [Show schedule] [signup] I'm working my way toward Seattle for NorWesCon. Currently being snowed on in Idaho, but it's no big deal. :) 2010 Spring Trip: March 27-28 -- Workshops in Coeur d'Alene, ID March 29 -- Workshops in Spokane, WA April 2-4 -- Norwescon in SeaTac WA April 5-6 -- Workshops in Seattle, WA April 10-11 -- Workshops in Klamath Falls, OR (provisional) April 14 -- Workshops in Sacramento, CA April 16 -- Workshops in Los Angles, CA April 17-18 -- Workshops at Whaley Studios in San Diego, CA April 19-20 -- Workshops in Tucson AZ April 23-25 -- Conestoga in Tulsa, OK A long trip, spanning the time from mid-March to the end of April. As I mentioned before, I'll give a free workshop to anyone who puts me up for the night along the way, or at a location where I'm teaching. After the NorWesCon convention I've got a couple of workshops around Seattle. I have a possible set of workshops in Klamath Falls, OR, then I will stop in Sacramento for workshops (Folsom, actuallY), and then in Los Angeles for more. I'll get down to San Diego in time for my workshops at the Whaley Studios. (Note: All registration for the San Diego workshops will be handled by Whaley Studios.) From there, heading for Tulsa, OK, I plan to stop for workshops in Tucson, AZ, and a social call in Deming, NM. I still don't have any stops scheduled on the way home to Florida, so there's time for another stop or two if anyone is interested. Note that the above dates and locations don't rule out other stops at other times, but I strive to arrange things to minimize detours when I'm driving around -- larger groups justify larger detours, but I won't hesitate to stop for a day to teach very small groups along my intended route, as time permits. I've been known to do one-on-one classes in very casual situations, so don't hesitate to suggest a stop if I'm likely to be in your part of the country. 03-15-10 Please check the show schedule and the workshop signup page for updates. [Show schedule] [signup] The tour is going well, and I'm looking forward to meeting new folks in the next few weeks. I finished up in Memphis, at the convention there, and my next stop is in Denver, CO. My plans have been disrupted slightly in Denver, so I'll be teaching on Sunday only, at my motel, for a smaller group than I expected. Members of the smaller classes get more of my attention, so this is a Good Thing from their perspective... 2010 Spring Trip: March 21 -- Workshops in Denver, CO March 27-28 -- Workshops in Coeur d'Alene, ID March 29 -- Workshops in Spokane, WA April 2-4 -- Norwescon in SeaTac WA April 5-6 -- Workshops in Seattle, WA (provisional) April 10-11 -- Workshops in Klamath Falls, OR (provisional) April 13-14 -- Workshops in Sacramento, CA April 17-18 -- Workshops at Whaley Studios in San Diego, CA April 19-20 -- Workshops in Tucson AZ April 21 -- Workshop in Deming, NM April 23-25 -- Conestoga in Tulsa, OK A long trip, spanning the time from mid-March to the end of April. As I mentioned before, I'll give a free workshop to anyone who puts me up for the night along the way, or at a location where I'm teaching. After the NorWesCon convention I'm hoping to do some workshops around Seattle. I have a possible set of workshops in Klamath Falls, OR, then I will stop in Sacramento for workshops (Folsom, actuallY). I'll get down to San Diego in time for my workshops at the Whaley Studios. (Note: All registration for the San Diego workshops will be handled by Whaley Studios.) From there, heading for Tulsa, OK, I plan to stop for workshops in Tucson, AZ, and Deming, NM. I still don't have any stops scheduled on the way home to Florida, so there's time for another stop or two if anyone is interested. Note that the above dates and locations don't rule out other stops at other times, but I strive to arrange things to minimize detours when I'm driving around -- larger groups justify larger detours, but I won't hesitate to stop for a day to teach very small groups along my intended route, as time permits. I've been known to do one-on-one classes in very casual situations, so don't hesitate to suggest a stop if I'm likely to be in your part of the country. 02-25-10 Please check the show schedule and the workshop signup page for updates. [Show schedule] [signup] I will be offline for the next week, so you may not get any response from me via email until March 6th. More tweaks to the PNW Tour, a couple more stops for workshops. 2010 Spring Trip: March 12-14 -- MidSouthCon in Memphis, TN March 20-21 -- Workshops in Denver, CO March 27-28 -- Workshops in Coeur d'Alene, ID March 29 -- Workshops in Spokane, WA April 2-4 -- Norwescon in SeaTac WA April 5-6 -- Workshops in Seattle, WA (provisional) April 10-11 -- Workshops in Klamath Falls, OR (provisional) April 13-14 -- Workshops in Sacramento, CA April 17-18 -- Workshops at Whaley Studios in San Diego, CA April 19-20 -- Workshops in Tucson AZ April 21 -- Workshop in Deming, NM April 23-25 -- Conestoga in Tulsa, OK A long trip, spanning the time from mid-March to the end of April. As I mentioned before, I'll give a free workshop to anyone who puts me up for the night along the way, or at a location where I'm teaching. After the NorWesCon convention I'm hoping to do some workshops around Seattle. I have a possible set of workshops in Klamath Falls, OR, then I will stop in Sacramento for workshops (Folsom, actuallY). I'll get down to San Diego in time for my workshops at the Whaley Studios. (Note: All registration for the San Diego workshops will be handled by Whaley Studios.) From there, heading for Tulsa, OK, I plan to stop for workshops in Tucson, AZ, and Deming, NM. Once I'm finished up in Tulsa, I don't (yet) have any stops scheduled on the way home to Florida, so there's time for another stop or two if anyone is interested. Note that the above dates and locations don't rule out other stops at other times, but I strive to arrange things to minimize detours when I'm driving around -- larger groups justify larger detours, but I won't hesitate to stop for a day to teach very small groups along my intended route, as time permits. I've been known to do one-on-one classes in very casual situations, so don't hesitate to suggest a stop if I'm likely to be in your part of the country. 02-12-10 Please check the show schedule and the workshop signup page for updates. [Show schedule] [signup] Some tweaks to the Pacific Northwest Tour, tightening up dates and adding locations along the way: 2010 Spring Trip: March 12-14 -- MidSouthCon in Memphis, TN March 20-21 -- Workshops in Denver, CO March 27-28 -- Workshops in Spokane, WA April 2-4 -- Norwescon in SeaTac WA April 5-6 -- Workshops in Seattle, WA April 10-11 -- Workshops in Klamath Falls, OR (provisional) April 13-14 -- Workshops in Sacramento, CA April 17-18 -- Workshops at Whaley Studios in San Diego, CA April 21 -- Workshop in Deming, NM April 23-25 -- Conestoga in Tulsa, OK A long trip, spanning the time from mid-March to the end of April. As I mentioned before, I'll give a free workshop to anyone who puts me up for the night along the way, or at a location where I'm teaching. I'm driving my van out and back, crossing the southeast in both directions between Tampa and Tulsa, so there could be two opportunities for workshop stops along that route. From Memphis, on the way out west, I will head for Denver, CO, going across the southwest corner of Kansas, and from Denver I'll be going up I-25 and across on I-90, heading for Seattle, with a stop near Spokane. The dates of that part of the trip will be from March 15 through March 31, so any workshops along the way will need to fit into that time frame. After the NorWesCon convention I'm hoping to do some workshops around Seattle. I have a possible set of workshops in Klamath Falls, OR, then I will stop in Sacramento for workshops (Folsom, actuallY). I'll get down to San Diego in time for my workshops at the Whaley Studios. (Note: All registration for the San Diego workshops will be handled by Whaley Studios.) From there, heading for Tulsa, OK, I plan to stop for a workshop in Deming, NM. Once I'm finished up in Tulsa, I don't (yet) have any stops scheduled on the way home to Florida, so there's time for another stop or two if anyone is interested. Note that the above dates and locations don't rule out other stops at other times, but I strive to arrange things to minimize detours when I'm driving around -- larger groups justify larger detours, but I won't hesitate to stop for a day to teach very small groups along my intended route, as time permits. I've been known to do one-on-one classes in very casual situations, so don't hesitate to suggest a stop if I'm likely to be in your part of the country. 01-30-10 Please check the show schedule and the workshop signup page for updates. [Show schedule] [signup] The last message had sketched out dates all year, but this message will be devoted to just my spring trip out to the Pacific Northwest. There are three conventions, solid dates when I'll be committed to attending, and I'm hoping to do some workshops along the way to, and between them. 2010 Spring Trip: March 12-14 -- MidSouthCon in Memphis, TN March 20-21 -- Workshops in Denver, CO March 27-28 -- Workshops in Spokane, WA April 2-4 -- Norwescon in SeaTac WA April 10-11 -- Workshops in Seattle, WA April 17-18 -- Workshops at Whaley Studios in San Diego, CA April ?-? -- Workshops between San Diego and Tulsa April 23-25 -- Conestoga in Tulsa, OK You can see this is going to be a pretty long trip, spanning the time from mid-March to the end of April, maybe a little longer. The economy has not been good, and I know that this makes it hard to find extra cash for workshops. For this reason, I'm offering a free workshop to anyone who puts me up for the night along the way, or at a location where I'm teaching. This will somewhat reduce my cash outlay, though of course it also cuts into my income -- I think it will work out better in the long run, though, enabling me to extend my travel range a bit. Okay, now for the details, such as they are. On the way out and back, I will be crossing the southeast in both directions between Tampa and Tulsa, so there could be two opportunities for workshop stops along that route. From Memphis, on the way out west, I will head for Denver, CO, going across the southwest corner of Kansas, and from Denver I'll be going up I-25 and across on I-90, heading for Seattle. The dates of that part of the trip will be from March 15 through March 31, so any workshops along the way will need to fit into that time frame. After the NorWesCon convention, I will head down to San Diego, where I'll be teaching at the Whaley Studios. I have almost two weeks, and will be happy to stop along the way there for workshops. Those who have contacted me from those areas, I'll try to get back to you, but feel free to assume I've forgotten -- as I make more detailed plans for the various stops, I'll post them on my schedule page, and send out updates to this list as well. Between San Diego and Tulsa (The Conestoga convention) I can make stops in Tucson and Santa Fe. The latter has been calling to me, but I need to have someone there who wants to host a workshop. Please let me know if you can help me out with that. Once I'm finished up in Tulsa, I don't (yet) have any stops scheduled on the way home to Florida, so there's time for another stop or two if anyone is interested. Note that the above dates and locations don't rule out other stops at other times, but I strive to arrange things to minimize detours when I'm driving around -- larger groups justify larger detours, but I won't hesitate to stop for a day to teach very small groups along my intended route, as time permits. I've been known to do one-on-one classes in very casual situations, so don't hesitate to suggest a stop if I'm likely to be in your part of the country. 01-05-10 Please check the show schedule and the workshop signup page for updates. [Show schedule] [signup] The weather looks very bad for the northeast, so I'm going to concentrate on getting from place to place and not worry about dragging people out to do workshops. If you can find the time and want to meet me along the way, we can work something out, but the January trip is going to be primarily a convention and art show tour. I will be stopping in Philadelphia on the way back to do some workshops on January 19, though. 2010 tentative schedule: January 15-18 -- Arisia, in Boston, MA January 19 -- Workshops in Philadelphia, PA January 22-24 -- Chattacon, in Chattanooga, TN February 27- March 6 -- Big Band cruise (with lots of dancing!) Starting the western tour; there's a lot of slack in the schedule, and I need to put some more workshops into it... March 12-14 -- MidSouthCon in Memphis, TN March 20th or 27th -- Workshops in Denver, CO April 2-4 -- Norwescon in SeaTac WA April 10th? 17th? -- Workshops in in San Diego, CA April 23-25 -- Conestoga in Tulsa, OK Home for a while... May 28-30 -- Oasis in Orlando, FL June 18-20 -- DucKon in Naperville, IL June 23-27 -- Origins Game Fair in Columbus, OH July 20-24 -- KFest in Kansas City, MO September 3-6 -- Dragon*Con in Atlanta, GA October 1-3 -- Archon in Collinsville, IL October 15-17(?) -- Necronomicon in St. Petersburg, FL November 12-14(?) -- WindyCon in Lombard, IL November 19-21 -- PhilCon in Cherry Hill, NJ You can see that there are a number of short trips scheduled, and some longer trips with several stops. I want to do workshops along the way, and welcome any suggestions for them. With the current sag in the economy, I am waiving minumum numbers of students in any workshop that is within a day's journey of an already scheduled destination, as long as there are at least enough committed students to pay for the gas and a place to stay. Note that the above dates and locations don't rule out other stops at other times, but I strive to arrange things to minimize detours when I'm driving around -- larger groups justify larger detours, but I won't hesitate to stop for a day to teach very small groups along my intended route, as time permits. I've been known to do one-on-one classes in very casual situations, so don't hesitate to suggest a stop if I'm likely to be in your part of the country. 12-13-09 Please check the show schedule and the workshop signup page for updates. [Show schedule] [signup] Sadly, the workshops for the Florida Society of Goldsmiths in Bradenton, Florida, were canceled due to low attendence. I hope to set something up with them again next year, but in the meantime I will be happy to accommodate anyone in the Tampa Bay Area, with workshops at my house. One-on-one, or small groups, no more than two or three at a time, just get in touch with me. I'm going to be heading up the I-95 corridor again next month, and hope to make workshop stops along the way. 2010 tentative schedule: January 9-10 -- Workshops in North Carolina January 13-14 -- Workshops (evening sessions) near Boston, MA January 15-18 -- Arisia, in Boston, MA January 22-24 -- Chattacon, in Chattanooga, TN February 27- March 6 -- Big Band cruise March 12-14 -- MidSouthCon in Memphis, TN April 23-25 -- Conestoga in Tulsa, OK (Possibly in conjunction with a western tour, out to the northwest and/or California.) May 28-30 -- Oasis in Orlando, FL June 18-20 -- DucKon in Naperville, IL June 23-27 -- Origins Game Fair in Columbus, OH July 20-24 -- KFest in Kansas City, MO September 3-6 -- Dragon*Con in Atlanta, GA October 1-3 -- Archon in Collinsville, IL October 15-17(?) -- Necronomicon in St. Petersburg, FL November 12-14(?) -- WindyCon in Lombard, IL November 19-21 -- PhilCon in Cherry Hill, NJ You can see that there are a number of short trips scheduled, and some longer trips with several stops. I want to do workshops along the way, and welcome any suggestions for them. With the current sag in the economy, I am waiving minumum numbers of students in any workshop that is within a day's journey of an already scheduled destination, as long as there are at least enough committed students to pay for the gas and a place to stay. Note that the above dates and locations don't rule out other stops at other times, but I strive to arrange things to minimize detours when I'm driving around -- larger groups justify larger detours, but I won't hesitate to stop for a day to teach very small groups along my intended route, as time permits. I've been known to do one-on-one classes in very casual situations, so don't hesitate to suggest a stop if I'm likely to be in your part of the country. 11-25-09 Please check the show schedule and the workshop signup page for updates. [Show schedule] [signup] I hope everyone has a great Thanksgiving Day, and travels safely to and from, if they're on the road. I'm currently in Philadelphia, PA, sharing the holiday with some relatives, but I'm getting back to work right afterward: Current schedule: November 28-29 -- Workshops in Willow Grove, PA December 5-6 -- Workshops Cleveland, OH December 12-13 -- Workshops in Bradenton, FL Actual travel itinerary: Dec 4 Cleveland, OH Dec 7 Bryans Road, MD Dec 9 Raleigh, NC Dec 11 home I will have my instructional DVDs with me, at a discount to students, and I'll try to have enough of the fancier fixtures for the advanced projects folks want to try after the workshops. I should also have plenty of the very popular ring-stretchers with me, and a good supply of my wire-twisting rigs. Next year's schedule is still under consideration, but I will probably forego the Tucson Gem Shows trip in favor of another in the same direction, later in the year. I'm going to make it to Arisia in Boston next time (January...Boston... Brrr!) after missing it last year, and would consider more workshops then, especially along the I-95 corridor as I drive up and back. Note that the above dates and locations don't rule out other stops at other times, but I strive to arrange things to minimize detours when I'm driving around -- larger groups justify larger detours, but I won't hesitate to stop for a day to teach very small groups along my intended route, as time permits. I've been known to do one-on-one classes in very casual situations, so don't hesitate to suggest a stop if I'm likely to be in your part of the country. 10-28-09 Please check the show schedule and the workshop signup page for updates. [Show schedule] [signup] I'll be going to Chicago in mid-November, then to Philadelphia, where I'll spend a week or so, and to Cleveland, OH, for another workshop on the first weekend in December. I've got workshops scheduled here in Florida the following weekend, so I'll have to be home by December 10th. Current schedule: November 11 -- Workshops near Indianapolis (?) November 13-15 -- Windycon in Chicago, IL November 16-19 -- Workshops somewhere between Chicago and Philly November 20-22 -- Philcon in Philadelphia, PA November 28-29 -- Workshops in Willow Grove, PA December 5-6 -- Workshops Cleveland, OH December 12-13 -- Workshops in Bradenton, FL The actual travel itinerary may be useful -- if I'm stopping near someone who wants a workshop one-on-one, please let me know. Here's what it looks like for the first half: Nov 8 Atlanta, GA Nov 9 Louisville, KY Nov 10 Indianapolis, IN Nov 12 Chicago, IL Nov 16 Pittsburgh, PA Nov 17 Philadelphia, PA I will have my instructional DVDs with me, at a discount to students, and I'll try to have enough of the fancier fixtures for the advanced projects folks want to try after the workshops. I should also have plenty of the very popular ring-stretchers with me, and a good supply of my wire-twisting rigs. Next year's schedule is still under consideration, but I will probably forego the Tucson Gem Shows trip in favor of another in the same direction, later in the year. I'm going to make it to Arisia in Boston next time (January...Boston... Brrr!) after missing it last year, and would consider more workshops then, especially along the I-95 corridor as I drive up and back. Note that the above dates and locations don't rule out other stops at other times, but I strive to arrange things to minimize detours when I'm driving around -- larger groups justify larger detours, but I won't hesitate to stop for a day to teach very small groups along my intended route, as time permits. I've been known to do one-on-one classes in very casual situations, so don't hesitate to suggest a stop if I'm likely to be in your part of the country. 09-10-09 Please check the show schedule and the workshop signup page for updates. [Show schedule] [signup] Upcoming, a short trip to Huntsville, AL. I'll be traveling up through Georgia or Alabama and will be happy to take time before or after the convention (Con*Stellation -- Sept 18-20) to do workshops, in either direction. No minimum number of students, this time, we can set up in my motel room or I can stop by along the way. The next trip will be in early October, a very quick pass from home to St. Louis, MO, across to New Bedford, MA, and then home again in time for Necronomicon in St. Petersburg. I'm hoping to do workshops in Nashua, NH just before the meeting of the International Guild of Knot Tyers in New Bedford. I'll be coming home down the I-95 corridor and would be happy to stop along the way for workshops as long as I'm home by the 20th. The longest trip will cover some of the same ground, since I'll be going to Chicago in mid-November, then to Philadelphia, where I'll spend a week or so, and to Cleveland, OH, for another workshop on the first weekend in December. I've got workshops scheduled here in Florida the following weekend, so I'll have to be home by December 10th. Current schedule: September 16-17 -- Workshops in Atlanta area September 18-20 -- Con*Stellation in Huntsville, AL October 2-4 -- Archon in St. Louis, IL (maybe) October 8-9 -- Workshops in Nashua, NH October 10-11 -- IGKT General Meeting in New Bedford, MA October 23-25 -- Necronomicon in St. Petersburg, FL November 13-15 -- Windycon in Chicago, IL November 16-19 -- Workshops somewhere between Chicago and Philly November 20-22 -- Philcon in Philadelphia, PA November 28-29 -- Workshops in Willow Grove, PA December 5-6 -- Workshops Cleveland, OH December 12-13 -- Workshops in Bradenton, FL I will have my instructional DVDs with me, at a discount to students, and I'll try to have enough of the fancier fixtures for the advanced projects folks want to try after the workshops. I should also have plenty of the very popular ring-stretchers with me, and a good supply of my wire-twisting rigs. Next year's schedule is still under consideration, but I will probably forego the Tucson Gem Shows trip in favor of another in the same direction, later in the year. I'm hoping to make it to Arisia in Boston next time (January...Boston... Brrr!) after missing it last year, and would consider more workshops then, especially along the I-95 corridor as I drive up and back. Note that the above dates and locations don't rule out other stops at other times, but I strive to arrange things to minimize detours when I'm driving around -- larger groups justify larger detours, but I won't hesitate to stop for a day to teach very small groups along my intended route, as time permits. I've been known to do one-on-one classes in very casual situations, so don't hesitate to suggest a stop if I'm likely to be in your part of the country. 08-30-09 Please check the show schedule and the workshop signup page for updates. [Show schedule] [signup] I am recovering from my cataract eye-surgery (with a corneal tissue transplant) and trying to get back into the flow. Again, apologies to all for any confusion and chaos in my planning, it's been very hard to concentrate on anything else. Now that I can see some improvement (pun intended) I'm feeling much more optimistic. I'm sending out a few individual messages to folks I've been in contact with about hosting workshops, but things are a bit jumbled and I may miss one or two. Please don't hesitate to write to remind me, if I seem to have left anyone out. Current schedule: September 4-7 -- DragonCon in Atlanta, GA (unlikely) September 16-17 -- Workshops in Atlanta area September 18-20 -- Con*Stellation in Huntsville, AL October 2-4 -- Archon in St. Louis, IL (maybe) October 8-9 -- Workshops in Nashua, NH October 10-11 -- IGKT General Meeting in New Bedford, MA October 23-25 -- Necronomicon in St. Petersburg, FL November 13-15 -- Windycon in Chicago, IL November 16-19 -- Workshops somewhere between Chicago and Philly November 20-22 -- Philcon in Philadelphia, PA November 28-29 -- Workshops in Willow Grove, PA December 5-6 -- Workshops Cleveland, OH December 12-13 -- Workshops in Bradenton, FL You can see that there are separate different trips, of various lengths, with stops at home. I'd love to schedule more workshops for the routes I'll be taking, please let me know if you're interested. Next year's schedule is still under consideration, but I will probably forego the Tucson Gem Shows trip in favor of another in the same direction, later in the year. I'm hoping to make it to Arisia in Boston next time (January...Boston... Brrr!) after missing it last year, and would consider more workshops then, especially along the I-95 corridor as I drive up and back. Note that the above dates and locations don't rule out other stops at other times, but I strive to arrange things to minimize detours when I'm driving around -- larger groups justify larger detours, but I won't hesitate to stop for a day to teach very small groups along my intended route, as time permits. I've been known to do one-on-one classes in very casual situations, so don't hesitate to suggest a stop if I'm likely to be in your part of the country. 07-14-09 Please check the show schedule and the workshop signup page for updates. [Show schedule] [signup] Due to some issues that have come up in the last few months, my schedule updates have been spotty, at best, and I apologize for any confusion this may have generated. In addition, this may affect some future plans, as I recover from eye surgery that is currently scheduled for August 4th. This is why I have "maybe" next to the next two conventions, in September. I'm fairly sure I'll be ready to go again in October. Current schedule: September 4-7 -- DragonCon in Atlanta, GA (maybe) September 18-20 -- Con*Stellation in Huntsville, AL (maybe) October 2-4 -- Archon in St. Louis, IL October 8-9 -- Workshops in Massachusetts? October 10-11 -- IGKT General Meeting in New Bedford, MA October 23-25 -- Necronomicon in St. Petersburg, FL November 13-15 -- Windycon in Chicago, IL November 20-22 -- Philcon in Philadelphia, PA November 28-29 -- Workshops (somewhere?) December 5-6 -- Workshops Cleveland, OH December 12-13 -- Workshops in Bradenton, FL I will be traveling to Kansas City and back in the next couple of weeks after all, in easy stages, and with no plans for formal workshops at this time. I'll be happy to meet with anyone along the way there and back, and I'll have tools and DVDs with me, if anyone is interested. It would be great to schedule workshops along the way between St. Louis and New Bedford (week of October 5-9). If anyone near my driving route is interested, please contact me. There's been a request for workshops in Cleveland, OH, for the first weekend in December -- original plan was the weekend before that, but some students have a conflict, and so I am now looking for a host and a location in the northeast for workshops the weekend after Thanksgiving. Note that the above dates and locations don't rule out other stops at other times, but I strive to arrange things to minimize detours when I'm driving around -- larger groups justify larger detours, but I won't hesitate to stop for a day to teach very small groups along my intended route, as time permits. I've been known to do one-on-one classes in very casual situations, so don't hesitate to suggest a stop if I'm likely to be in your part of the country. 07-01-09 Please check the show schedule and the workshop signup page for updates. [Show schedule] [signup] Current schedule: September 4-7 -- DragonCon in Atlanta, GA October 2-4 -- Archon in St. Louis, IL October 10-11 -- IGKT General Meeting in New Bedford, MA October 23-25 -- Necronomicon in St. Petersburg, FL November 13-15 -- Windycon in Chicago, IL November 20-22 -- Philcon in Philadelphia, PA December 12-13 -- Workshops in Bradenton, FL I've had to cancel the trip in late July, and will have to reschedule some things, but I won't know for sure about the rest of the list until later this month or early next. Note that the above dates and locations don't rule out other stops at other times, but I strive to arrange things to minimize detours when I'm driving around -- larger groups justify larger detours, but I won't hesitate to stop for a day to teach very small groups along my intended route, as time permits. I've been known to do one-on-one classes in very casual situations, so don't hesitate to suggest a stop if I'm likely to be in your part of the country. 06-29-09 Please check the show schedule and the workshop signup page for updates. [Show schedule] [signup] Current schedule: July 18-19 -- Workshops in Kansas City, MO, before KFest. July 21-26 -- KansasFest in Kansas City, MO September 4-7 -- DragonCon in Atlanta, GA October 2-4 -- Archon in St. Louis, IL October 10-11 -- IGKT General Meeting in New Bedford, MA October 23-25 -- Necronomicon in St. Petersburg, FL November 13-15 -- Windycon in Chicago, IL November 20-22 -- Philcon in Philadelphia, PA December 12-13 -- Workshops in Bradenton, FL I'm looking for a host in Kansas City, but if the numbers are low I can manage in my hotel (motel?) room. I'll be coming back home to Florida by way of Louisville, KY, where I will be staying on Monday the 27th of July, so if there are any of you who would like to see me in a workshop between there and the Tampa Bay area during the last week of July, please let me know. As far as I know, I won't be in a hurry, since I don't have any early August commitments. Note that the above dates and locations don't rule out other stops at other times, but I strive to arrange things to minimize detours when I'm driving around -- larger groups justify larger detours, but I won't hesitate to stop for a day to teach very small groups along my intended route, as time permits. I've been known to do one-on-one classes in very casual situations, so don't hesitate to suggest a stop if I'm likely to be in your part of the country. 05-25-09 Please check the show schedule and the workshop signup page for updates. [Show schedule] [signup] Current schedule: May 27 -- Workshops in Willow Grove, PA May 29-31 -- Workshops in NYC at the 92nd St Y June 4? -- Workshops in Nashville, TN, before Hypericon. June 5-7 -- Hypericon June 9-10? -- Workshops in Indianapolis, IN June 12-14 -- DucKon in Naperville, IL June 17-18? -- Workshops in Flint, MI June 20-21 -- Workshops in Chicago, IL June 24-28 -- Origins Game Fair in Columbus, OH July 18-19 -- Workshops in Kansas City, MO, before KFest. July 21-26 -- KansasFest in Kansas City, MO September 4-7 -- DragonCon in Atlanta, GA October 2-4 -- Archon in St. Louis, IL October 23-25 -- Necronomicon in St. Petersburg, FL November 20-22 -- Philcon in Philadelphia, PA Notice: Unless I get several more students for the NYC class by tomorrow (May 26), that stop will be canceled, unfortunately. Perhaps it can be re-scheduled for some future date. Note that the above dates and locations don't rule out other stops at other times, but I strive to arrange things to minimize detours when I'm driving around -- larger groups justify larger detours, but I won't hesitate to stop for a day to teach very small groups along my intended route, as time permits. I've been known to do one-on-one classes in very casual situations, so don't hesitate to suggest a stop if I'm likely to be in your part of the country. 04-28-09 Please check the show schedule and the workshop signup page for updates. [Show schedule] [signup] I'm running into time constraints, so I won't be making it to Mobile after all -- first stop will be the Raleigh workshops, as shown. Current schedule: May 19-20 -- Workshops near Raleigh, NC May 23-24 -- Workshops in Baltimore, MD May 29-31 -- Workshops in NYC at the 92nd St Y June 3-4? -- Workshops in Nashville, TN, before Hypericon. June 5-7 -- Hypericon June 9-10? -- Workshops in Indianapolis, IN June 12-14 -- DucKon in Naperville, IL June 17-18? -- Workshops in Flint, MI June 20-21 -- Workshops in Chicago, IL June 24-28 -- Origins Game Fair in Columbus, OH July 18-19 -- Workshops in Kansas City, MO, before KFest. July 21-26 -- KansasFest in Kansas City, MO I need to get some solid commitments from workshop attendees soon, and work out more detais, as my sales of kits, DVDs and tools has depleted my stock and I have to hand-make the tools for each student -- this means I really need to know approximately how many students I'll have before I leave town in a couple of weeks. Note that the above dates and locations don't rule out other stops at other times, but I strive to arrange things to minimize detours when I'm driving around -- larger groups justify larger detours, but I won't hesitate to stop for a day to teach very small groups along my intended route, as time permits. I've been known to do one-on-one classes in very casual situations, so don't hesitate to suggest a stop if I'm likely to be in your part of the country. 04-08-09 Please check the show schedule and the workshop signup page for updates. [Show schedule] [signup] Current schedule: April 18-19 -- Workshops in Parker, TX (near DFW) April 24-26 -- Conestoga in Tulsa, OK May 15-17 -- MobiCon in Mobile, AL May 19-20 -- Workshops near Raleigh, NC May 23-24 -- Workshops in Baltimore, MD May 29-31 -- Workshops in NYC June 3-4? -- Workshops in Nashville, TN, before Hypericon. June 5-7 -- Hypericon June 12-14 -- DucKon in Naperville, IL June 20-21 -- Workshops in Chicago, IL June 24-28 -- Origins Game Fair in Columbus, OH July 18-19 -- Workshops in Kansas City, MO, before KFest. July 21-26 -- KansasFest in Kansas City, MO Note that the above dates and locations don't rule out other stops at other times, but I strive to arrange things to minimize detours when I'm driving around -- larger groups justify larger detours, but I won't hesitate to stop for a day to teach very small groups along my intended route, as time permits. I've been known to do one-on-one classes in very casual situations, so don't hesitate to suggest a stop if I'm likely to be in your part of the country. 03-31-09 Please check the show schedule and the workshop signup page for updates. [Show schedule] [signup] The DVD is available to ship, and I've already received some enthusiastic feedback from recipients. Current schedule: April 18-19 -- Workshops in Lewisville/Carrollton, TX April 24-26 -- Conestoga in Tulsa, OK May 19-20 -- Workshops in Raleigh, NC May 23-24 -- Workshops in Baltimore, MD May 29-31 -- Workshops in NYC June 3-4? -- Workshops in Nashville, TN, before Hypericon. June 5-7 -- Hypericon June 12-14 -- DucKon in Naperville, IL June 20-21 -- Workshops in Chicago, IL June 24-28 -- Origins Game Fair in Columbus, OH July 18-19 -- Workshops in Kansas City, MO, before KFest. July 21-26 -- KansasFest in Kansas City, MO Note that the above dates and locations don't rule out other stops at other times, but I strive to arrange things to minimize detours when I'm driving around -- larger groups justify larger detours, but I won't hesitate to stop for a day to teach very small groups along my intended route, as time permits. I've been known to do one-on-one classes in very casual situations, so don't hesitate to suggest a stop if I'm likely to be in your part of the country. 03-11-09 Please check the show schedule and the workshop signup page for updates. [Show schedule] [signup] Revised and updated (and corrected) current schedule: March 20-22 -- MidSouthCon in Memphis, TN April 18-19 -- Workshops in Lewisville/Carrollton, TX April 24-26 -- Conestoga in Tulsa, OK May 23-24 -- Workshops in Baltimore, MD May 29-31 -- Workshops in NYC June 3-4? -- Workshops in Nashville, TN, before Hypericon. June 5-7 -- Hypericon June 12-14 -- DucKon in Naperville, IL June 20-21 -- Workshops in Chicago, IL June 24-28 -- Origins Game Fair in Columbus, OH July 18-19 -- Workshops in Kansas City, MO, before KFest. July 21-26 -- KansasFest in Kansas City, MO The DVD is in for duplication, and I expect to have them ready for distribution within a matter of a couple of weeks. Note that the above dates and locations don't rule out other stops at other times, but I strive to arrange things to minimize detours when I'm driving around -- larger groups justify larger detours, but I won't hesitate to stop for a day to teach very small groups along my intended route, as time permits. I've been known to do one-on-one classes in very casual situations, so don't hesitate to suggest a stop if I'm likely to be in your part of the country. 03-06-09 Please check the show schedule and the workshop signup page for updates. [Show schedule] [signup] Current schedule: March 20-22 -- MidSouthCon in Memphis, TN April 18-19 -- Workshops in Lewisville/Carrollton, TX April 24-26 -- Conestoga in Tulsa, OK May 22-24 -- Perhaps Oasis in Orlando, FL May 22-24 -- Perhaps Balticon in Baltimore, MD May 23-24 -- Or, better yet, workshops in Baltimore, MD May 29-31 -- Workshops in NYC June 3-4? -- Workshops in Nashville, TN, before Hypericon. June 5-7 -- Hypericon June 12-14 -- DucKon in Naperville, IL June 20-21 -- Workshops in Chicago, IL June 24-28 -- Origins Game Fair in Columbus, OH July 18-19 -- Workshops in Kansas City, MO, before KFest. July 21-26 -- KansasFest in Kansas City, MO I'm still waiting for word back from the Balticon folks, as to whether I can get into the art show, but I have heard from someone who wants to set up workshops there at about the same time, so I'm probably going to do that instead of go to Orlando for the Oasis convention, this year. Note that the above dates and locations don't rule out other stops at other times, but I strive to arrange things to minimize detours when I'm driving around -- larger groups justify larger detours, but I won't hesitate to stop for a day to teach very small groups along my intended route, as time permits. I've been known to do one-on-one classes in very casual situations, so don't hesitate to suggest a stop if I'm likely to be in your part of the country. 01-17-09 Please check the show schedule and the workshop signup page for updates. [Show schedule] [signup] Current schedule: February 4-9 -- Gem Show in Tucson, AZ (workshops on 2-7 and 2-8) February 14-15 -- Workshops in San Diego, CA (Whaley Studios) February 21-22 -- Workshops in San Jose, CA (MAASV) February 28, March 1 -- Workshops in San Antonio, TX A short respite at home, then a few more short trips: March 20-22 -- MidSouthCon in Memphis, TN April 24-26 -- Conestoga in Tulsa, OK May 22-24 -- Oasis in Orlando, FL May 22-24 -- Or perhaps Balticon in Baltimore, MD Then another longer trip: June 5-7 -- Hypericon in Nashville, TN June 12-14 -- DucKon in Naperville, IL June 24-28 -- Origins Game Fair in Columbus, OH July 21-26 -- KansasFest in Kansas City, MO Note that the above dates and locations don't rule out other stops at other times, but I strive to arrange things to minimize detours when I'm driving around -- larger groups justify larger detours, but I won't hesitate to stop for a day to teach very small groups along my intended route, as time permits. I've been known to do one-on-one classes in very casual situations, so don't hesitate to suggest a stop if I'm likely to be in your part of the country. 12-16-08 Please check the show schedule and the workshop signup page for updates. [Show schedule] [signup] After the New Year: January 4-11 -- Savoy at Sea: Western Caribbean (cruise ship) January 16-19 -- Arisia in Boston, MA (Probably not) February 4-9 -- Gem Show in Tucson, AZ (workshops on 2-7 and 2-8) February 14-15 -- Workshops in San Diego, CA (Whaley Studios) February 21-22 -- Workshops in San Jose, CA (MAASV) February 28, March 1 -- Workshops in San Antonio, TX March 20-22 -- MidSouthCon in Memphis, TN April 24-26 -- Conestoga in Tulsa, OK May 22-24 -- Oasis in Orlando, FL June 5-7 -- Hypericon in Nashville, TN June 12-14 -- DucKon in Naperville, IL June 24-28 -- Origins Game Fair in Columbus, OH July 21-26 -- KansasFest in Kansas City, MO I'm not sure when I'll be able to get home, but the above stops will definitely not be all on one long driving tour. I'll update the schedule to reflect that as I get things worked out. Note that the above dates and locations don't rule out other stops at other times, but I strive to arrange things to minimize detours when I'm driving around -- larger groups justify larger detours, but I won't hesitate to stop for a day to teach very small groups along my intended route, as time permits. I've been known to do one-on-one classes in very casual situations, so don't hesitate to suggest a stop if I'm likely to be in your part of the country. 10-16-08 Please check the show schedule and the workshop signup page for updates. [Show schedule] [signup] Upcoming, this year: Fall driving tour: November 10-11 workshops in St. Joseph, MI November 12-13 workshops in Chicago, IL November 14-16 WindyCon in Chicago, IL November 16 -- workshops in Chicago, IL small group, evening November (?) workshops on the way from Chicago to Philadelphia November 21-23 -- Philcon in Philadelphia, PA (art show, etc) November 29-30 -- Workshops in Northampton, MA I'm still not sure what I'll be doing between Chicago and Philadelphia, 11-17 through 11-20, but I'm hoping for a few students along the way. After the New Year: January 4-11 -- Savoy at Sea: Western Caribbean (cruise ship) January 16-19 -- Arisia in Boston, MA (maybe) February 4-9 -- Gem Show in Tucson, AZ (with concurrent workshops) February 14-15 -- Workshops in southern California (provisional) February 21-22 -- Workshops in San Jose, CA (provisional) February 28, March 1 -- Workshops in San Antonio, TX (provisional) Note that the above dates and locations don't rule out other stops at other times, but I strive to arrange things to minimize detours when I'm driving around -- larger groups justify larger detours, but I won't hesitate to stop for a day to teach very small groups along my intended route, as time permits. I've been known to do one-on-one classes in very casual situations, so don't hesitate to suggest a stop if I'm likely to be in your part of the country. 09-20-08 Please check the show schedule and the workshop signup page for updates. [Show schedule] [signup] DVD update: Final editing is under way. Upcoming: October 3-5 -- Archon near St. Louis October 7 -- Workshops near Pensacola, FL October 8 -- Demo for Greater Pensacola Chapter of the Florida Society of Goldsmiths in Pensacola, FL October 10-12 -- Necronomicon in Tampa, FL (art show, etc) Fall driving tour: November 10-11 workshops in St. Joseph, MI (provisional) November 12-13 workshops in Chicago, IL November 14-16 -- WindyCon in Chicago, IL (art show, etc) November (?) workshops on the way from Chicago to Philadelphia November 21-23 -- Philcon in Philadelphia, PA (art show, etc) November 29-30 -- Workshops in Northampton, MA Note that the above dates and locations don't rule out other stops at other times, but I strive to arrange things to minimize detours when I'm driving around -- larger groups justify larger detours, but I won't hesitate to stop for a day to teach very small groups along my intended route, as time permits. I've been known to do one-on-one classes in very casual situations, so don't hesitate to suggest a stop if I'm likely to be in your part of the country. 08-23-08 Please check the show schedule and the workshop signup page for updates. [Show schedule] [signup] DVD update: Two thirds of it are practically done, but I'm not satisfied with the Turk's-head ring sequence, and I'm re-shooting it from scratch. I'm sorry for the delay, but I want to get it right. Everyone tells me that the rings are what they are most interested in, so it's especially important to make sure it will fulfill those expectations. Summer driving tour (almost finished): August 24 -- Video session in L.A. (DVD) August 25 -- Workshop in Kingman, AZ (one-on-one) August 27 -- Workshops in Kirtland, NM August 29-31 -- DragonCon in Atlanta, GA (I'll be late...) Home again... October 3-5 -- Archon near St. Louis October 10-12 -- Necronomicon in Tampa, FL (art show, etc) Fall driving tour: November 14-16 -- WindyCon in Chicago, IL (art show, etc) November (?) workshops in Chicago, IL (before or after WindyCon) November (?) workshops in Pittsburgh, PA November 21-23 -- Philcon in Philadelphia, PA (art show, etc) November 29-30 -- Workshops in Northampton, MA Note that the above dates and locations don't rule out other stops at other times, but I strive to arrange things to minimize detours when I'm driving around -- larger groups justify larger detours, but I won't hesitate to stop for a day to teach very small groups along my intended route, as time permits. I've been known to do one-on-one classes in very casual situations, so don't hesitate to suggest a stop if I'm likely to be in your part of the country. 07-07-08 Please check the show schedule and the workshop signup page for updates. [Show schedule] [signup] Summer driving tour: July 19-20 -- Workshops in Kansas City July 22-27 -- KansasFest in Kansas City July 25-27 -- Conestoga 12 in Tulsa, OK (yes, they overlap) Art show. July 27 -- Workshops in Tulsa, OK August 2-3 -- Workshops in Denver, CO August 6-10 -- Denvention (WorldCon) Art show, demos, panels August 17 -- Workshops on Lopez Island, WA August 18-19 -- Workshops in Seattle, WA August 22-24 -- Workshops in Grants Pass, OR(?) August 22-23 -- Workshops in Grants Pass, OR(?) August 27 -- Workshops in Kirtland, NM(?) August 29-31 -- DragonCon in Atlanta, GA (very unlikely) Home again... October 3-5 -- Archon near St. Louis October 10-12 -- Necronomicon in Tampa, FL (art show, etc) Fall driving tour: November 14-16 -- WindyCon in Chicago, IL (art show, etc) November (?) workshops in Chicago, IL (before or after WIndyCon) November (?) workshops in Pittsburgh, PA November 21-23 -- Philcon in Philadelphia, PA (art show, etc) Note that the above dates and locations don't rule out other stops at other times, but I strive to arrange things to minimize detours when I'm driving around -- larger groups justify larger detours, but I won't hesitate to stop for a day to teach very small groups along my intended route, as time permits. I've been known to do one-on-one classes in very casual situations, so don't hesitate to suggest a stop if I'm likely to be in your part of the country. 06-11-08 Please check the show schedule and the workshop signup page for updates. [Show schedule] [signup] I'm still looking for some new hosts along the way for my next long tour, starting in mid-July and ending in September. Next event: June 25-29 -- Origins Game Fair in Columbus, OH (Mini-workshops) Summer driving tour: July 19-20 -- Workshops in Kansas City (host needed) July 22-27 -- KansasFest in Kansas City July 25-27 -- Conestoga 12 in Tulsa, OK (yes, they overlap) August 2-3 -- Workshops in Denver, CO August 6-10 -- Denvention (WorldCon) August 16-17 -- Workshops on Lopez Island, WA August ? -- Workshops in Seattle, WA August 29-31 -- DragonCon in Atlanta, GA (if I have time) Home again... October 3-5 -- Archon near St. Louis October 10-12 -- Necronomicon in Tampa, FL (art show, etc) Fall driving tour: November 14-16 -- WindyCon in Chicago, IL (art show, etc) November (?) workshops in Chicago, IL (before or after WIndyCon) November (?) workshops in Pittsburgh, PA November 21-23 -- Philcon in Philadelphia, PA (art show, etc) Note that the above dates and locations don't rule out other stops at other times, but I strive to arrange things to minimize detours when I'm driving around -- larger groups justify larger detours, but I won't hesitate to stop for a day to teach very small groups along my intended route, as time permits. I've been known to do one-on-one classes in very casual situations, so don't hesitate to suggest a stop if I'm likely to be in your part of the country. I have the evaluation copy of the DVD, now, and things are moving along very well. I'm going to link a page into my site for DVD and kit orders as soon as I have confirmation of a shipping date. 05-05-08 I'm still looking for some new hosts along the way for my next long tour, starting in mid-July and ending in September. Current schedule: * May 10-11 -- Workshops in Tampa, FL * May 17 -- Workshop in Miami, FL * May 23-25 -- Oasis Convention in Orlando, FL (art show, etc) * June 23-24 -- workshops in SC? * June 25-29 -- Origins Game Fair in Columbus, OH (Mini-workshops) Summer driving tour: * July 19-20 -- Workshops in Kansas City (host needed) * July 22-27 -- KansasFest in Kansas City * July 25-27 -- Conestoga 12 in Tulsa, OK (yes, they overlap) * August 2-3 -- Workshops in Denver, CO * August 6-10 -- Denvention (WorldCon) * August 16-17 -- Workshops on Lopez Island, WA * August 29-31 -- DragonCon in Atlanta, GA Home again... * October 3-5 -- Archon near St. Louis * October 10-12 -- Necronomicon in Tampa, FL (art show, etc) Fall driving tour: * November 14-16 -- WindyCon in Chicago, IL (art show, etc) * November (?) workshops in Chicago, IL (before or after WIndyCon) * November (?) workshops in Pittsburgh, PA * November 21-23 -- Philcon in Philadelphia, PA (art show, etc) Note that the above dates and locations don't rule out other stops at other times, but I strive to arrange things to minimize detours when I'm driving around -- larger groups justify larger detours, but I won't hesitate to stop for a day to teach very small groups along my intended route, as time permits. I've been known to do one-on-one classes in very casual situations, so don't hesitate to suggest a stop if I'm likely to be in your part of the country. Still no idea when the DVD will be done. Student discounts will be retroactive, but I still haven't decided what to charge, for either the disc alone or with kits. That decision is imminent, and the order page will be uploaded and linked into my website as soon as I have a firm date for shipping. 04-10-08 I still don't have a firm date for the DVD release, but I'm working on the artwork for the cover and organizing the ordering process for the DVDs themselves and the kits that will be made available to accompany them. Upcoming dates of interest: April 12-13 -- Workshops in Gatineau, Quebec. May 10-11 -- Workshops in Tampa, FL May 17 -- Workshop in Miami, FL May 23-25 -- Oasis Convention in Orlando, FL June 25-29 -- Origins Game Fair in Columbus, OH July 19-20 -- Workshops in Kansas City July 22-27 -- KansasFest in Kansas City July 25-27 -- Conestoga 12 in Tulsa, OK (yes, they overlap) August 2-3 -- Workshops in Denver, CO August 6-10 -- Denvention (WorldCon) August 16-17 -- Workshops on Lopez Island, WA August 29-31 -- DragonCon in Atlanta, GA October 3-5 -- Archon near St. Louis October 10-12 -- Necronomicon in Tampa, FL November 14-16 -- WindyCon in Chicago, IL November 21-23 -- Philcon in Philadelphia, PA Note that I will usually be driving, not flying. There are time and distance gaps between many of the above dates, and I will be happy to schedule workshops in them, as long as they are physically possible and involve enough students. Note also that "enough students" is a relative term, because I'm happy to stop and teach one person if it doesn't involve a detour or a delay that impacts the rest of my schedule. I'll make detours to reach workshops with a handful of students, and I'll make special trips for the benefit of any group of ten or more, by prior arrangement. As soon as the DVDs are available, all future students will be given discounts on them, and all DVD purchasers may get a discount on future workshops. My costs are increasing all around, so the tuition I charge is going to be raised soon, from the current $95/$120/$175 (bracelet/ring/both) to $110/$135/$195. Those who register and pay in advance for workshops, prior to the increase, will not be charged the difference. 03-19-08 My schedule for the summer is starting to shape up. Please check the show schedule and the workshop signup page for updates. [Show schedule] [signup] The schedule, as it currently stands: March 31 -- Workshops in Memphis, TN April 12-13 -- Workshops in Ottawa, ON (Canada). May 10-11 -- Workshops in Tampa, FL. May 17 -- Ring workshop in Miami, FL. May 23-25 -- Oasis in Orlando, FL. June 25-29 Origins Game Fair in Columbus, OH In late July I will be taking off on another tour, to the northwest, and I'll make some stops along the way out and on the way back. July 22-27 -- KFest in Kansas City, MO July 25-27 -- Conestoga 12 in Tulsa, OK (yes, some overlap) August 2-3 -- Workshops near Denver, CO August 6-10 -- WorldCon in Denver, CO August 16-17 -- Workshops on Lopez Is, WA August 29-31 -- Dragon*Con in Atlanta, GA I'm looking for more workshop hosts in various places along my route as I make my way back and forth across the US. Feel free to suggest locations that I haven't mentioned, as I welcome opportunities to see new places and meet new students. The DVD video is complete, and editing is under way. I understand that it may be completed by May. I'll link the order page to my site as soon as I'm ready to begin shipping DVDs and kits. 02-22-08 Some important news: in response to a number of requests, I will be working on releasing a DVD with some workshop video on it, as a supplement to my workshops, and available separately, with or without kits. I'm not taking orders yet, but I will set up a page on the website for it, soon. The schedule, as it currently stands: February 23-24 -- Workshops in Castro Valley. February 25 -- Workshops in Mather (near Sacramento). March 7-9 -- Workshops in San Antonio, TX. March 28-30 -- Midsouthcon in Memphis, TN. April 12-13 -- Workshops in Ottawa, ON (Canada). April 18-20 -- Pirate convention in New Orleans (maybe). May 10-11 -- Workshops in Tampa, FL. May 17 -- Ring workshop in Miami, FL. May 23-25 -- Oasis in Orlando, FL. June 25-29 Origins Game Fair in Columbus, OH In late July I will be taking off on another tour, to the northwest, and I'll make some stops along the way out and on the way back. July 22-27 -- KFest in Kansas City, MO July 25-27 -- Conestoga 12 in Tulsa, OK (yes, some overlap) August 2-3 -- Workshops near Denver, CO August 6-10 -- WorldCon in Denver, CO August 16-17 -- Workshops on Lopez Is, WA August 29-31 -- Dragon*Con in Atlanta, GA I'm looking for more workshop hosts in various places along my route as I make my way back and forth across the US. Feel free to suggest locations that I haven't mentioned, as I welcome opportunities to see new places and meet new students. 02-03-08 The tour is going well, so far, other than some misadventures in Massachusetts, which I have mostly recovered from. (Ice is slippery -- who knew?) The conventions and workshops have been great so far, and I'm currently crossing Texas on my way to Tucson for the gem shows and some workshops and the huge Orchid dinner next Friday. The schdule is holding up: February 6-7 -- Workshops in Tucson, AZ. February 8 -- Orchid mailing list get-together in Tucson. February 12-13 -- Workshops in Oceanside, CA. February 16-18 -- Workshops in Van Nuys. February 23-24 -- Workshops in Castro Valley. February 25 -- Workshops in Folsom (near Sacramento). March 7-9 -- Workshops in San Antonio, TX. March 28-30 -- Midsouthcon in Memphis, TN. April 12-13 -- Workshops in Ottawa, ON (Canada). April 18-20 -- Pirate convention in New Orleans (maybe). May 10-11 -- Workshops in Tampa, FL. May 17 -- Ring workshop in Miami, FL. May 23-25 -- Oasis in Orlando, FL. June 25-29 Origins Game Fair in Columbus, OH The Origins Game Fair is new -- I'll be conducting some abbreviated workshops there, short sessions for small groups to create jewelry for themselves on the spot. I'm looking for more workshop hosts in various places along my route as I make my way back and forth across the US. Feel free to suggest locations that I haven't mentioned, as I welcome opportunities to see new places and meet new students. 01-21-08 I've just finished up in New England, where I had a few workshop sessions and a great time at the Arisia convention in Boston. After a couple of stops along the way, I'll be in Chattanooga, TN for my next convention and some more workshops next week, and then start heading west for the rest of my winter tour. Here's the schedule as it is looking now: January 25-27 -- Chattacon convention in Chattanooga, TN. January 28 -- Workshops in Chattanooga. January 30-31 -- Workshops in Houston, TX. February 2 -- Workshops in Corpus Christi. February 6-7 -- Workshops in Tucson, AZ. February 8 -- Orchid mailing list get-together in Tucson. February 12-13 -- Workshops in Oceanside, CA. February 16-18 -- Workshops in Van Nuys. February 23-24 -- Workshops in Castro Valley. February 25 -- Workshops in Folsom (near Sacramento). March 7-9 -- Workshops in San Antonio, TX. March 28-30 -- Midsouthcon in Memphis, TN. April 12-13 -- Workshops in Ottawa, ON (Canada). April 18-20 -- Pirate convention in New Orleans (maybe). May 10-11 -- Workshops in Tampa, FL. May 17 -- Ring workshop in Miami, FL. May 23-25 -- Oasis in Orlando, FL. You can see that the plans have firmed up for the workshops in Texas on my way west. The current information is up to date on my sign-up page, to the best of my knowledge. My trip to Ottawa is looking very much more definite, with more students signed up.

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