Girlfriend time is so very important!
I was so blessed this last weekend to have spent it with two of my favorite people - Stephani Gorman and Riki Schumacher. We took a trip down south and spent two days with Mary Hettsmansperger learning to weave with wire, enamel, anneal sheet metal, and a variety of cold connections. Mary is amazing and I just love how she has taken her passion for weaving with fibers and transferred it to weaving with metals.
Here is the piece I worked on the first day of class. Look at those wonderful colors achieved with a propane torch. Simply amazing! I chose to showcase a vintage rhinestone that I have been hanging on to just waiting for that perfect project. I enjoyed creating a different type of "reveal" in metal. If you will remember, I created a reveal in silver clay in a previous post when taking a class from Jonna Faulkner.
On the second day, Mary demonstrated a variety of weaving techniques. Again I chose a vintage crystal to adorn, this time with vintage bronze wire and seed beads. Now I have to find the perfect chain to display this pendant on.
If you haven't discovered Mary Hettsmansperger's artwork yet......do! She has three books out. I have her Wrap, Stitch, Fold and Rivet book featuring so many wonderful projects.
Have a great week. I'm off now to spend time in my studio preparing for a class I will be team teaching with my friend, Riki, this week.....Queen For A Day. If any of you are interested in joining us, we do have a few spots left. We would love to have you.
Ta Ta
Diana
14 comments:
What fun Diana! I am taking a class with her at Bead and Button. Can't wait.
Thanks for the heads up on this lady. I can't wait to look at her books.
I love the pieces you did in her class. They're beautiful.
...and yes, friends are wonderful.
Mary Hetts is an amazing teacher & I LOVE your two projects. So very DIANA! I need to practice with the torch. I haven't touched it since the class in November...
I am so excited about coming out in August. I have the B&B booked. Will work on air travel when I return from California later next month. Yes, I'm going to Manhattan Beach for an Art Event & then on to Round Top. Poor Daddy will have so much puppy sitting to do. Can't wait to see you. I'm posting your class button on my sidebar tonight. HUGS!
Charlene
Love your crystal 'wrapped' in bronze! I have all 3 of Mary's books and they are full of inspiration.
wow these are amazing!!
Hi Diana!
I absolutely love the detail in the wire - all those loops. I am a sucker for wire. Thanks for sharing and for stopping by my blog - I love when people do that - it gives me a chance to go "visit" other people's blogs. I really enjoyed my visit today. Thanks for sharing such talent.
Big hug
Elizabeth
Diana, I am in utter amazement looking at your projects from Mary Hetts' class! Firstly, you are one lucky lady to take her class, and with your close friends to boot! Your projects are just amazing - I love the way you incorporate something as delicate as crystal with a rustic wire and metal look. Simply gorgeous!
Amazing works of art, Diana. The time spent with artist friends is like no other...you lucky gal.
Wow...so intricate. I don't think I would have the patience. But it's really wonderful work.
Well there's another book for my list - the colors on that pendant are stunning!
What a wonderful time you girls must of had.I have had a class with Mary down under she is such a wonderful teacher.
Jen
Hi Diana, We had alot of fun, but you forgot to mention the chop sticks! He he... Hugs to you!
I took Mary Hetts class last year and were very fortunate to have a small class so we had lots of one on one with Mary.
You're pieces came out beautfully.
I also you enjoyed your article in the Spring '11 Artful Blogging publication.
Diana!!! both are amazing!! the second one seems those little metal Victorian purses , you see? WONDERFUL!!!
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