Tuesday, October 27, 2009

Fair Schedule and Treasury

I've been having fun in the studio with hand pulled and twisted glass cane.... mmmm... texture..... tapestry. Check out this and more on Etsy.


This season's art/craft fair schedule is mapped out...

11-19-09
Beeboo Trunk Show at the UMass Medical School Bookstore
Lake Avenue, Worcester MA
Thursday November 19 from 11 AM 'til 4 PM

11-26-09 through 11-28-09
Worcester Center for Crafts Festival of Crafts
25 Sagamore Road, Worcester MA
Friday, November 27 from 10 AM 'til 5 PM
Saturday, November 28 from 10 AM 'til 5 PM
Sunday, November 29 from 10 AM 'til 4 PM

12-5-09
Annual Holiday Fair at the Congregational Church
Mountain Road, Princeton MA
Saturday, December 5 from 10 AM 'til 3 PM

12-10-09
Annual Holiday Fair at Cummings Veterinary School
Agnes Varis Campus Center, Cummings Veterinary, Tufts University
200 Westboro Road, North Grafton MA
Thursday, December 10 from 12 Noon 'til 3 PM

And lastly, I've been included in a pretty treasury on Etsy. Very cool!

Wednesday, September 16, 2009

September Fair Schedule

9-17-09
Beeboo Trunk Show at the UMass Medical School Bookstore
Lake Avenue, Worcester MA
Thursday September 17 from 11 AM 'til 4 PM

9-20-09
stART on the Street Outdoor Arts Festival
Park Avenue, Worcester MA
Sunday September 20 from 11 AM 'til 5 PM (rain date Sept 27)

9-26-09
Hey Day at Wachusett Meadow Wildlife Sanctuary
Goodnow Road, Princeton MA
Saturday September 26 from 1 PM 'til 5 PM

Hope to see you there! Beth

Friday, August 28, 2009

Studio Rent Bead Sale!

I'm having a "studio rent special" at the Etsy bead shop until Sept 1 when studio rent is due :^) FREE shipping to US & Canada (reduced international shipping) plus with each bead set purchase I'm adding a surprise set of pearls or semi-precious stone (my choice) from my secret stash. Stop by the shop and have a great weekend! Beth, Beeboo

http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=27857496
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=28351788
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=28292959
...and much more!

Friday, July 17, 2009

Sheesh....

A full month has gone by since I last posted. Sheesh. What a slacker. In my defense life has been busy. The kids ended school then promptly brought the flu into our house and we've been recovering ever since. Work continues to be busy, a good thing in this economy! I've been neglecting the old school studio although plan to visit this weekend. I'd like to make some knotted silk necklaces and play with metal to resolve some designs floating around in my head. I have been working in the home based lampwork studio however so am keeping the etsy bead shop refreshed. As etsy sales seem to pay for the neglected new studio it's the least I can do! Finances have been super tight so I think we'll be doing mini get aways this Summer rather than any one big thing. I've set aside a few weekends for camping, maybe the Maine coast, maybe mid Cape, we'll see... not Truro this year. Bit of a bummer.

Phoebe has a job! as lunchtime cashier at a new little market in town. It is fabulous for the Summer and will hopefully continue on throughout her high school years. Walking distance from home, great people, perfect hours, can't get much better than that. Now we need to find something for Sander to do. He has a couple more years until he can get a work permit so it would need to be under the radar. Working with his Dad is always an option but he doesn't think that's very fun.... is work ever fun? Should work be fun? Hmmmm..... Phoebe thinks her job is fun so perhaps Yes.

Tonight we go to a local baseball game with my Mom, the Tornados are playing and they set off fireworks after the game so should be a fun night. The weather is perfect today. Nice to get outside after being indoors for the bulk of it. I think I'll head to the studio tomorrow early in the morning so that I can spend some time out of doors in the afternoon. Love to see Harry Potter this weekend although I have to admit it was my least favorite book in the series so I'm not as excited as I had been for previous Potter flicks. Reviews have been good. I make my own popcorn and smuggle it into the theater. The kids are horrified. The theaters are posting signs now not to bring in own food and no large bags. My pocketbook is HUGE and can fit the world. Will they ever check? Would definately be SO embarrassing.... but homemade popcorn is so good and you can seriously spend more than the tickets on snacks. Scary.

I'm contemplating splurging on a bead class up in Rockland Maine this October with an amazing glass artist that I've long admired. Cost is a bit prohibitive but I could write it off as a business expense. It would be fun to go away for a couple days by myself and play beads with other artists. Thinking about it today and crunching some numbers. OK, time to get to work. I'll end with a new bead pic or two. Have a great weekend! Beth



Tuesday, June 16, 2009

River Rocks Glow

I have been playing with silver foil at the torch. It's a nice heavy silver foil bought years ago and never touched. I'm loving what it's doing with the glass and don't recall where I'd purchased it so once it's gone it may be the end of this "river rock" series... beautiful...

Saturday, June 13, 2009

Mini Update

I will not be in Everett MA at the fair. Looks like a fun event for families but not a perfect fit for a Beeboo Venue. So, instead I am going to mow the hay field that is our lawn, go to the studio for a bit this afternoon (you're welcome to stop by) and then a fun party tonight with family and friends. What a beautiful day!

Monday, June 8, 2009

Loving the Glass....

I've loved what's been melted at the torch recently. The veiled glass is so fun to work with and the intense colors of the gaffer cane are beautiful with the little raku spots. Fun. I may attend a little fair this coming Saturday. It's Saint Anthony's Feast at the Catholic School in Everett, MA. I have plenty of pretty things in stock. Anyone been to Everett? Wanna attend a feast?