Sunday was class day. We started off bright and early with Jennifer Hayslip's class.
Jennifer put together these lovely pink bakery boxes with lace and a plume on the outside. They where lovely. I was very curious to work with the chicken wire to form the balloon since I have never tried it before. I helped a few of the girls, and I am actually working on creating this project in my free time at home. I will have to show you what I come up with when I finish.
I am NOT a morning person! Nope not at all! So I really thought it was cute how the girls jumped right in and started creating. Everyone really seemed to enjoy the class.
It was so neat to see everyone's different take on decorating their Marie and balloon. There was LOTS of glitter involved.
After Jenn's class we stopped for lunch. It was so very lovely out! The resort served a house salad, individual plates of salami, turkey, and ham with potato salad. They also included a variety of bread to make your own sandwiches.
After lunch was Heidi Wallingford's class from Birds of a Feather.
Heidi created this adorable Petite Patisserie box.
I was excited that Heidi showed me how to make those beautiful crepe paper ruffle rosettes.
After Heidi's class I was up.
My class was on how to make a statement necklace. I showed the girls a few ways to make rosettes.
This was my first time teaching a class like this. I use to teach cake decorating, but that felt different. Needless to say once it came down to it, I was a tad bit nervous.
After awhile though I started to feel comfortable. Everyone's work was so lovely. After class we had a French buffet for dinner, which was so yummy! Coq Au Vin, Dauphonise Potatoes, Wine Poached Salmon with Black Truffles, and many more yummy treats. Tiffany took lovely photos of everything. Over 600 photos to be exact lol.
I would love to share them all with you, BUT that would be a lot of photos for just a few post. So be sure to check out more in the Flickr group here: http://www.flickr.com/groups/marieevent
To conclude the day we raffled off some of the extra special prizes like Jenn's cake and Amada's lovely egg. It was a wonderful full day of classes and friends.I would like to share one more post with you of some of the treats I got, and was given during the event. So check back in a couple of days for the last post regarding the event.
such a treat, peaking in on your world this way! Thanks for the fun show!Rose
Posted by: Plush Possum Studio | March 05, 2011 at 04:00 PM
Oh my gosh Cassandra! The first word to come to mind is Gorgeous! What a wonderful & creative day! Thanks so much for sharing! I wish I couldve taken your statement necklace class! Im so bad with making ribbon flowers. Yours look so perfect! Have a great weekend,Christine
Posted by: Christine | March 05, 2011 at 04:00 PM
OMG!No Words! I must be honesty, Im not jealous (eh!eh!eh!) but I feel so sorry for not being able to go. Im so far away I´m from Portugal (Europe) ... I usually visit your blog (marvelous works) with NET everything gets closer. Well…almost!The pictures are amazing! For your first hosted art workshop event you did a brilliant and amazing job. A truly fairytale!Tchau, Ana
Posted by: Ana Maria | March 05, 2011 at 04:00 PM
Cassandra, you did an amazing job with your event. Every detail is fantastic. Im so happy it was so successful for you!xo, Cerri
Posted by: Little Pink Studio | March 05, 2011 at 04:00 PM
Oh those pictures of wonderful of all the lovely things that took place at the event. Wowzers on the necklace...smiles...Tammy
Posted by: Tammy | March 05, 2011 at 04:00 PM
Draga moja tvoj blog je melem za oko i dušu.
Posted by: melanzana | March 05, 2011 at 04:00 PM
ООООО! Красота!
Posted by: Ёлка | March 05, 2011 at 04:00 PM
A week ago today we were crafting!!I finished my statement necklace!!! http://sassyminidolls.blogspot.com/2011/03/fun-day-of-art-classes.htmlMy other projects should arrived tomorrow via UPS! I cant wait to finish them!!Hugs,Marsha
Posted by: Sassy Marsha | March 05, 2011 at 04:00 PM
oooh how i love your style and your blog too! its allways so inspiring! best wishes and a very sunny sunday! di;0)
Posted by: Alba Linea | March 05, 2011 at 04:00 PM
wow!!!!!!!that looks like fun!:)Happy week,Rosa
Posted by: bikim | March 06, 2011 at 04:00 PM
oh, cassandra!you should be so proud of yourself not only for hosting such a beautiful event but for teaching, too! i am in awe of it all.xoelyse
Posted by: Elyse | March 07, 2011 at 04:00 PM
Hi Cassandra.....oh my, is this what I missed out on?Gorgeous, droolworthy stuff from the setting to the costumes, decor, projects and food! Congrats on your first successful event and I hope that you are enjoying some time to relax now....xo, Janet
Posted by: Shabbyfufu | March 07, 2011 at 04:00 PM
what artful BLISS!!! So happy to know Cassandra and look forward to many artful adventures!! What a BEAUTIFUL blog!!!!!!!!
Posted by: Karen Hillman | March 20, 2011 at 07:56 AM