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Mary Todd Beam, is a painter, a popular workshop instructor, a lecturer and lots of fun to chat with.

I came across Mary’s book, The Creative Edge, and was immediately obsessed with creative expression through acrylic paint!

Oh, so much to do and talk about.

Listen in to my chat with Mary as she talks about her creative process.

Also, books to discuss, music to hear, and new class announcements.

Enjoy.

above: Change Dreams by Mary Todd Beam

above: from the book, Celebrate Your Creative Self

above: Ms. Beam’s Cricket Hollow Studio

SHOWNOTES

Books
Sew Liberated/ Meg McElwee

Time to Scrap/Kathy Fesmire

Music
I Feel/Katie Pearlman

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Another really cool LIVE class here at the CRAFTCAST studio:

“How to Make Beach Pebbles from Polymer Clay”
with Cynthia Tinapple
Wednesday December 2, 2009 8pm EST

above: Some of Cynthia’s poIymer pebbles used in a fab necklace

I’ve been dying to learn how to make these little darlings, so I was thrilled when Ms. Tinapple, from Polymer Clay Daily agreed to give a LIVE class, here through the CRAFTCAST studio.

I’m always collecting great pebbles and stones to hopefully one day add into jewelry designs.Drilling holes in these bits and pieces is always a challenge. (sometimes it works and sometimes…well..)

So… polymer clay replicas sounds like the ticket!

Ms. Tinapple has been working on her own style and formula for years and is going to share it with all of us!!!

I’ve never really been interested to play with polymer clay, but this has me ready to pull out my polymer supplies stashed away somewhere in the studio with new enthusiasm!

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I’m very excited to announce a new online LIVE class here at the CRAFTCAST studio:
“Zen and the art of the Jeweler’s Saw” with Michael David Sturlin
Wednesday December 9, 2009 8pm EST

above: Michael’s beautiful results achieved with the jeweler’s saw

I know many of us cringe at the idea of using the dreaded jeweler’s saw!

Michael David Sturlin, an award winning goldsmith, studio jewelry artist, and educator, is here to lead the way for all of us to discover one of the most versatile and functional tools on the goldsmith’s bench. Mr. Sturlin will show us how this tool is one of the most precise and skillful means of creating an endless variety of jewelry designs directly in metal.

“Sawing and piercing can be one of the most aesthetically pleasing and satisfying activities at the bench, says Michael. Because it requires so little this is truly an application of minimalism in the studio.“

I’m excited!

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Today I talk with educator, author and jeweler, Christine Dhein.

Ms. Dhein is the Assistant Director of the Revere Academy of Jewelry Arts, in San Francisco, where she teaches keum-boo and fabrication. In addition to writing articles on tool tips and keum-boo, Christine’s jewelry is featured in many books, including The Art and Craft of Making Jewelry, 1000 Rings, 500 Necklaces, 500 Earrings, and Chain Mail Jewelry. Christine shared lots of info on how to keep your jewelry studio “green”. Make sure and sign up for her online newsletter by sending an email to christinedhein@yahoo.com with “Green Jewelry News Subscribe” as the subject.

above: Circuit Runway Necklace by Christine Dhein

above: Keum-boo Pendant, 2007 by Christine Dhein
Recycled 24k gold, recycled sterling, sterling cable

Also, I have a quick chat with my friend Seth Savarick who shares with me the fabulous workshops and classes that are happening at the Synergy 2 Conference, February 24-27, 2010

Plus, book reviews and what’s new here in the studio!

Listen in to hear how to enter the giveaway.

SHOWNOTES
Books
400 Knitting Stitches/Compiled by Potter Craft
The Knitters Book of Wool/Clara Parkes

Music
The One To Meet You There/Polaradio

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Don’t miss tomorrow nights LIVE class, Creative Awakenings with Sheri Gaynor!
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Today I talk with Claudine Hellmuth!

It’s always fun to talk with Claudine, lots of laughs and creative sharing. We cover a variety of topics from art to pets to crafting products and all the stuff in between!

Thanks Claudine for sharing sometime with me!

Also, books, music and even a favorite new TV show to discuss.

Listen in and get the details on how to win some products from Claudine’s new line, or her new book,
The Scrapbooker’s Creativity Kit

above: Evie felt the ring slide on to her finger/Claudine Hellmuth

MUSIC
I’ll Be Your Angel/ Christine Kane

BOOKS
The Alchemy of Color Knitting/Gina Wilde
Art and Quilt   Design Principles and Creativity Exercises/Lyric Kinard

TV
Mary Queen of Shops

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