Country Inn & Suites Holyoke
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Massacusetts
... the strike.
“Nothing in this world can take the place of persistence. Talent will not; nothing is more common than unsuccessful people with talent. Genius will not; unrewarded genius is almost a proverb. Education will not; the world is full of educated failures. Persistence and determination alone are omnipotent.” -Calvin Coolidge
until we meet again, this is James ...
Departure Day
Saturday
Once again I'm up early. I slept very well last night as I have every night since coming here. I have a fantastic roommate who also wakes early. I have enjoyed getting to know her. She will be back next year to work on her kiln glass.
I come down to the cafeteria to work on my blog and Sandy from Collage is already here. She is waiting for the airport shuttle to take her to Bradley Airport to fly home to ...
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
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Much as conversation flows around, we are all still intent on our work. I am not the only one hammering. Cindy has created a beautiful necklace out of glass flowers, glass beads and wire. Joy has opened a whole new world for us. Between Nancy and Joy I have learned so much that sometimes my head spins. And I'm not the only one.
Tomorrow is our last day. There are still things ...
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, ...
Location
Amenities
- Restaurant
- Swimming pool
- Wheelchair accessibility
- Fitness/Health center
- Free parking