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Departure Day
... Definitely the wire working is a possibility.
I still have glass beads that I made so can definitely continue with the wire work. And we have a perfect spot at home for me to work. Dad and I will have to learn to share the work spot.
I am sad as I say goodbye to my new found friends, but it is time to close out and go home. One last delicious breakfast and I am on my way home. Goodbye Snow Farm - It's been so much fun.
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The Final Buildup and Completion
... stay in touch. I also collect cards and email addresses.
After one last fantastic dinner the auction is ready to begin. People have donated some of their handiwork to the auction which will help raise funds for new picnic tables to produce glass and clay pieces and the rest to the highschool program that Snow Farm runs. I have put in the 2 rings that I made for the auction.
Bidding runs hot and heavy for the various items - expecially for ...
More Exploration into Metal Working
... and work to be done. But I will miss my new friends when we leave.
I'm told that Friday night is the best part of the week. Everyone from the various classes get to show off their work and the cafeteria/rec room becomes an art gallery. After dinner there is to be an auction of instructor pieces and pieces donated by the students. It sounds like a wonderful way to end a fantastic week.
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It starts to come together
... I finally settle on a string of light brown beads, some copper findings and a silk cord that matches some of my beads beautifully.
Karen goes on to her sister's home and I move on to a yarn store that I had been told about. I'm on sensory overload. I like Northampton. I also check out a gallery on Main Street. I'm told that the gallery owner also teaches at Snow Farm and he works in glass. I have not met him, ...
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“ Major Bed Bug infestation ”
Reviewed Jun 7, 2012
In addition to being very run down and unkempt the rooms are crawling with bedbugs. Rachel at the desk said they get exterminated once a week and can't seem to get rid of the bedbugs.
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