One thing that happened over the SENZ weekend – something that I didn't quite expect – was that I actually got really involved in a good book. I took a book to read on the flight each way and by the time I got home I was well and truly hooked. So hooked that I got up early this morning to finish reading it. And I did. And I've been thinking about it all morning. That's a sure sign of a great book – when you almost mourn that you have finished it.
And funny thing is that I can't even tell you what it was called. The plot was centred around a fishing town, a murder plot and there was great detail about a pod of orcas interwoven into the story. I'll tell you what it was called, when I remember. I sent it with Abby back to the neighbour who lent it to me straight away!. The point of this mid-morning rambling is that I *think* I have found my love for reading again. And now I need recommendations for another book. Let me know what you've been reading.
Thanks for your comments regarding SENZ – I thoroughly enjoyed the weekend you and BET I'll be back teaching again next year – whereever that may be! Well i hope I'll be back!
The Sketchbook Retreat.. coming up in a few weekends time…for those of you waiting for details of what to bring for my class – The layout we are building has room for one 6×4 portrait orientation photo. The colours we use are browns and teals with a little red/orange thrown in. Subject of the photo – anything really. I find often it's better to sit the class and create the project and then add the photos later. So don't get too hung up on it – if you don't have a photo that suits, add one later!
The project will also have room for an additional four 3×3 photos – but we won't need to add them during the course of the class.
Other than that – what to bring…. basic tools – include your fav coloured ink for shading, black or brown kinda thing, a water brush if you have one (otherwise I'll supply water and paintbrushes), a hole piercer if you have one – don't worry if you don't…glue dots and tape runner type adhesives if you have them…I think that's all!
Ok I'll leave you with a quick mini book I made for the tarisota gallery with the last kit. I do these little books with leftover photos and throw them in the kids bedside drawers – they still get a buzz finding them and reading them at night – yea I know that won't last forever.
Hey – did anyone do this "Week in the life" book with Ali Edwards? I'm tempted. I've done lots of 'day in the life' projects. I wonder if I could manage a whole week :o)
Laters
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