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07-07-08
Please check the show schedule and the workshop signup page for updates.
[Show schedule]
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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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