As I mentioned on Tuesday, I rented a car and drove up to Vermont for Jane Davies' Collage Journeys in Vermont workshop.
There's a lot to share, so I thought I'd do it in installments. Today I'm going to give you a brief overview of the event overall.
The workshop was held in rural Vermont. No cell phone signal and plenty of wildlife.
I stayed in a beautiful house…
…high up on a hill with an enchanting view…
…and two of my nine fellow students: Cathy and Sharon.
Class was held in the Rupert Fire House.
We enjoyed the company of all three fire trucks except when one was briefly removed for a bath.
The fire trucks also proved useful for storage.
There was much painting and collaging and creative play!
Every day at noon a siren would sound in the Fire House, letting us know that it was time for lunch.
Then it was back to work, until it was time for dinner.
Each night a drive home down a pitch black windy country road.
Each morning a sense of renewed energy for that day's artistic adventure!
I'll share more of the journey on Thursday with a bit about each of my fellow students. And next week I'll share some more of the work that I did and talk about what I'm taking away from the experience.
Thanks for stopping by!
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P.S. Wishing my little brother a very Happy Birthday!
Wow Julie this looks and sounds like heaven. Interesting how something like a firehouse can conjure up tons of creativity. Fun pics!
Wow Julie this looks and sounds like heaven. Interesting how something like a firehouse can conjure up tons of creativity. Fun pics!
Wow Julie this looks and sounds like heaven. Interesting how something like a firehouse can conjure up tons of creativity. Fun pics!
Wow Julie this looks and sounds like heaven. Interesting how something like a firehouse can conjure up tons of creativity. Fun pics!
Wow Julie this looks and sounds like heaven. Interesting how something like a firehouse can conjure up tons of creativity. Fun pics!
All of this paint makes me happy! I wish I was there!
All of this paint makes me happy! I wish I was there!
All of this paint makes me happy! I wish I was there!
All of this paint makes me happy! I wish I was there!
All of this paint makes me happy! I wish I was there!
Looks like you had a wonderful–not to mention productive (creative) time in Vermont! Love the photos!
Looks like you had a wonderful–not to mention productive (creative) time in Vermont! Love the photos!
Looks like you had a wonderful–not to mention productive (creative) time in Vermont! Love the photos!
Looks like you had a wonderful–not to mention productive (creative) time in Vermont! Love the photos!
Looks like you had a wonderful–not to mention productive (creative) time in Vermont! Love the photos!
Looks like an incredible experience///TFS!
Looks like an incredible experience///TFS!
Looks like an incredible experience///TFS!
Looks like an incredible experience///TFS!
Looks like an incredible experience///TFS!
What fun!
What fun!
What fun!
What fun!
What fun!
Inspiring–all of it! And happy birthday to your li’l bro!
Inspiring–all of it! And happy birthday to your li’l bro!
Inspiring–all of it! And happy birthday to your li’l bro!
Inspiring–all of it! And happy birthday to your li’l bro!
Inspiring–all of it! And happy birthday to your li’l bro!
Thank you for sharing! It’s inspiring to peek into a class to see the creation of art. Looking forward to the Thursday post.
Thank you for sharing! It’s inspiring to peek into a class to see the creation of art. Looking forward to the Thursday post.
Thank you for sharing! It’s inspiring to peek into a class to see the creation of art. Looking forward to the Thursday post.
Thank you for sharing! It’s inspiring to peek into a class to see the creation of art. Looking forward to the Thursday post.
Thank you for sharing! It’s inspiring to peek into a class to see the creation of art. Looking forward to the Thursday post.
Julie, that is the absolute coolest to have it in the firehouse where everything can be “hosed down!” Everything looks so fun *except those cocklesheels – I think are mussels – yuk! lol* the food looks delish and the art, omg-d! just beautiful! i am so glad you are filling us in. i wish i followed closely to see it was in Vermont – actually manageable from where i live in Ontario! I wish your brother a happy birthday! I’m a Leo too…ewwwwwie! Do you have your hands full! lol. I am really looking forward to seeing all the days of your fun. And yes, your dark winding drive looks very scary ass! Good for you brave womyn! oh p.s. that pic of you is beautiful – just gorgeous! you look uber relaxed. the country looks good on ya chica! Smiles, Samara Navi.
Julie, that is the absolute coolest to have it in the firehouse where everything can be “hosed down!” Everything looks so fun *except those cocklesheels – I think are mussels – yuk! lol* the food looks delish and the art, omg-d! just beautiful! i am so glad you are filling us in. i wish i followed closely to see it was in Vermont – actually manageable from where i live in Ontario! I wish your brother a happy birthday! I’m a Leo too…ewwwwwie! Do you have your hands full! lol. I am really looking forward to seeing all the days of your fun. And yes, your dark winding drive looks very scary ass! Good for you brave womyn! oh p.s. that pic of you is beautiful – just gorgeous! you look uber relaxed. the country looks good on ya chica! Smiles, Samara Navi.
Julie, that is the absolute coolest to have it in the firehouse where everything can be “hosed down!” Everything looks so fun *except those cocklesheels – I think are mussels – yuk! lol* the food looks delish and the art, omg-d! just beautiful! i am so glad you are filling us in. i wish i followed closely to see it was in Vermont – actually manageable from where i live in Ontario! I wish your brother a happy birthday! I’m a Leo too…ewwwwwie! Do you have your hands full! lol. I am really looking forward to seeing all the days of your fun. And yes, your dark winding drive looks very scary ass! Good for you brave womyn! oh p.s. that pic of you is beautiful – just gorgeous! you look uber relaxed. the country looks good on ya chica! Smiles, Samara Navi.
Julie, that is the absolute coolest to have it in the firehouse where everything can be “hosed down!” Everything looks so fun *except those cocklesheels – I think are mussels – yuk! lol* the food looks delish and the art, omg-d! just beautiful! i am so glad you are filling us in. i wish i followed closely to see it was in Vermont – actually manageable from where i live in Ontario! I wish your brother a happy birthday! I’m a Leo too…ewwwwwie! Do you have your hands full! lol. I am really looking forward to seeing all the days of your fun. And yes, your dark winding drive looks very scary ass! Good for you brave womyn! oh p.s. that pic of you is beautiful – just gorgeous! you look uber relaxed. the country looks good on ya chica! Smiles, Samara Navi.
Julie, that is the absolute coolest to have it in the firehouse where everything can be “hosed down!” Everything looks so fun *except those cocklesheels – I think are mussels – yuk! lol* the food looks delish and the art, omg-d! just beautiful! i am so glad you are filling us in. i wish i followed closely to see it was in Vermont – actually manageable from where i live in Ontario! I wish your brother a happy birthday! I’m a Leo too…ewwwwwie! Do you have your hands full! lol. I am really looking forward to seeing all the days of your fun. And yes, your dark winding drive looks very scary ass! Good for you brave womyn! oh p.s. that pic of you is beautiful – just gorgeous! you look uber relaxed. the country looks good on ya chica! Smiles, Samara Navi.
What fun! I am especially fond of those inky blot designs. Love the picture of you with the flowers;you match the caption – renewed!
What fun! I am especially fond of those inky blot designs. Love the picture of you with the flowers;you match the caption – renewed!
What fun! I am especially fond of those inky blot designs. Love the picture of you with the flowers;you match the caption – renewed!
What fun! I am especially fond of those inky blot designs. Love the picture of you with the flowers;you match the caption – renewed!
What fun! I am especially fond of those inky blot designs. Love the picture of you with the flowers;you match the caption – renewed!
I wouldn’t want to see that fire truck go out for service and all that art work flying around behind it. Looks like a relaxing weekend!
I wouldn’t want to see that fire truck go out for service and all that art work flying around behind it. Looks like a relaxing weekend!
I wouldn’t want to see that fire truck go out for service and all that art work flying around behind it. Looks like a relaxing weekend!
I wouldn’t want to see that fire truck go out for service and all that art work flying around behind it. Looks like a relaxing weekend!
I wouldn’t want to see that fire truck go out for service and all that art work flying around behind it. Looks like a relaxing weekend!
I’d almost kill to do a Jane Davies workshop, looks like it was very creative. Happy birthday little brother!
I’d almost kill to do a Jane Davies workshop, looks like it was very creative. Happy birthday little brother!
I’d almost kill to do a Jane Davies workshop, looks like it was very creative. Happy birthday little brother!
I’d almost kill to do a Jane Davies workshop, looks like it was very creative. Happy birthday little brother!
I’d almost kill to do a Jane Davies workshop, looks like it was very creative. Happy birthday little brother!
Wow-looks like you all had such a fun time!! I’d have loved to be in this class with Jane and you! That really dark road has me a bit scared tho.
Wow-looks like you all had such a fun time!! I’d have loved to be in this class with Jane and you! That really dark road has me a bit scared tho.
Wow-looks like you all had such a fun time!! I’d have loved to be in this class with Jane and you! That really dark road has me a bit scared tho.
Wow-looks like you all had such a fun time!! I’d have loved to be in this class with Jane and you! That really dark road has me a bit scared tho.
Wow-looks like you all had such a fun time!! I’d have loved to be in this class with Jane and you! That really dark road has me a bit scared tho.
This looks like a blast! I especially love the pictures drying on the back of the fire truck. That’s a hoot!
This looks like a blast! I especially love the pictures drying on the back of the fire truck. That’s a hoot!
This looks like a blast! I especially love the pictures drying on the back of the fire truck. That’s a hoot!
This looks like a blast! I especially love the pictures drying on the back of the fire truck. That’s a hoot!
This looks like a blast! I especially love the pictures drying on the back of the fire truck. That’s a hoot!
Wow, what a great place to have a workshop. Love the pictures of the paintings and the day step-by-step.
Cannot wait to see more.
thanks
Wow, what a great place to have a workshop. Love the pictures of the paintings and the day step-by-step.
Cannot wait to see more.
thanks
Wow, what a great place to have a workshop. Love the pictures of the paintings and the day step-by-step.
Cannot wait to see more.
thanks
Wow, what a great place to have a workshop. Love the pictures of the paintings and the day step-by-step.
Cannot wait to see more.
thanks
Wow, what a great place to have a workshop. Love the pictures of the paintings and the day step-by-step.
Cannot wait to see more.
thanks
What a great stories and also the books you shown us. Beautiful. I love the workspace you give your lessons. Beautiful. Love your step for step work. I can learn so much of you. Really marvelous.
Lovely greet
Marja
What a great stories and also the books you shown us. Beautiful. I love the workspace you give your lessons. Beautiful. Love your step for step work. I can learn so much of you. Really marvelous.
Lovely greet
Marja
What a great stories and also the books you shown us. Beautiful. I love the workspace you give your lessons. Beautiful. Love your step for step work. I can learn so much of you. Really marvelous.
Lovely greet
Marja
What a great stories and also the books you shown us. Beautiful. I love the workspace you give your lessons. Beautiful. Love your step for step work. I can learn so much of you. Really marvelous.
Lovely greet
Marja
What a great stories and also the books you shown us. Beautiful. I love the workspace you give your lessons. Beautiful. Love your step for step work. I can learn so much of you. Really marvelous.
Lovely greet
Marja
Loved looking at the art that was created! and I love your peony picture!!! How did the NYC girl like rural America? Taking pictures of a dark road tells me you were maybe feeling a little out of your element…???? I’d love to hear your thoughts because that’s the America I live in, too. I had a NYC bus driver tell me that the apt. bldg. he lived it held more people than the town I live in..LOL! Thanks for sharing the Vermont experience, I was wondering what it was like. Very cool.
Loved looking at the art that was created! and I love your peony picture!!! How did the NYC girl like rural America? Taking pictures of a dark road tells me you were maybe feeling a little out of your element…???? I’d love to hear your thoughts because that’s the America I live in, too. I had a NYC bus driver tell me that the apt. bldg. he lived it held more people than the town I live in..LOL! Thanks for sharing the Vermont experience, I was wondering what it was like. Very cool.
Loved looking at the art that was created! and I love your peony picture!!! How did the NYC girl like rural America? Taking pictures of a dark road tells me you were maybe feeling a little out of your element…???? I’d love to hear your thoughts because that’s the America I live in, too. I had a NYC bus driver tell me that the apt. bldg. he lived it held more people than the town I live in..LOL! Thanks for sharing the Vermont experience, I was wondering what it was like. Very cool.
Loved looking at the art that was created! and I love your peony picture!!! How did the NYC girl like rural America? Taking pictures of a dark road tells me you were maybe feeling a little out of your element…???? I’d love to hear your thoughts because that’s the America I live in, too. I had a NYC bus driver tell me that the apt. bldg. he lived it held more people than the town I live in..LOL! Thanks for sharing the Vermont experience, I was wondering what it was like. Very cool.
Loved looking at the art that was created! and I love your peony picture!!! How did the NYC girl like rural America? Taking pictures of a dark road tells me you were maybe feeling a little out of your element…???? I’d love to hear your thoughts because that’s the America I live in, too. I had a NYC bus driver tell me that the apt. bldg. he lived it held more people than the town I live in..LOL! Thanks for sharing the Vermont experience, I was wondering what it was like. Very cool.
I am definitely a city girl! Much more comfortable with steel and cement than dirt and trees! 🙂
I am definitely a city girl! Much more comfortable with steel and cement than dirt and trees! 🙂
I am definitely a city girl! Much more comfortable with steel and cement than dirt and trees! 🙂
I am definitely a city girl! Much more comfortable with steel and cement than dirt and trees! 🙂
I am definitely a city girl! Much more comfortable with steel and cement than dirt and trees! 🙂
Looks like a great adventure. I would love to sometime be able to go to a crafty workshop somewhere interesting. Your setting was indeed beautiful. I love the quietness of the country. My father was a fireman and I was thinking when I saw the art work on the back of the truck what would have happened if there had been a fire. The are off in an instant usually. Enjoy the blogging of your experience. Thanks.
Looks like a great adventure. I would love to sometime be able to go to a crafty workshop somewhere interesting. Your setting was indeed beautiful. I love the quietness of the country. My father was a fireman and I was thinking when I saw the art work on the back of the truck what would have happened if there had been a fire. The are off in an instant usually. Enjoy the blogging of your experience. Thanks.
Looks like a great adventure. I would love to sometime be able to go to a crafty workshop somewhere interesting. Your setting was indeed beautiful. I love the quietness of the country. My father was a fireman and I was thinking when I saw the art work on the back of the truck what would have happened if there had been a fire. The are off in an instant usually. Enjoy the blogging of your experience. Thanks.
Looks like a great adventure. I would love to sometime be able to go to a crafty workshop somewhere interesting. Your setting was indeed beautiful. I love the quietness of the country. My father was a fireman and I was thinking when I saw the art work on the back of the truck what would have happened if there had been a fire. The are off in an instant usually. Enjoy the blogging of your experience. Thanks.
Looks like a great adventure. I would love to sometime be able to go to a crafty workshop somewhere interesting. Your setting was indeed beautiful. I love the quietness of the country. My father was a fireman and I was thinking when I saw the art work on the back of the truck what would have happened if there had been a fire. The are off in an instant usually. Enjoy the blogging of your experience. Thanks.