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07-01-09 Please check the show schedule and the workshop signup page for updates.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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

03-31-09 Please check the show schedule and the workshop signup page for updates.

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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

03-11-09 Please check the show schedule and the workshop signup page for updates.

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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.

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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.

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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

12-16-08 Please check the show schedule and the workshop signup page for updates.

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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.

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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)

09-20-08 Please check the show schedule and the workshop signup page for updates.

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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

08-23-08 Please check the show schedule and the workshop signup page for updates.

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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

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

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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)

06-11-08 Please check the show schedule and the workshop signup page for updates.

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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.

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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

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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