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... 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
... 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
Thursday
I was exhausted Wednesday night - was it the excitement catching up with me or all the good food they have been feeding us - I went to bed very early. Of course going to bed early meant waking up early. So to fill in my time and not wake my roommate, I go to the metal studio. I sorted out my beads and set up for the day.
I then proceeded to try to imitate the earrings that ...
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, ...