I am a gardener, not of vegetables but of flowers. At one time I had a stunning front yard that would make people stop to take photographs ( please note that all that went to hell when I opened up a quilt shop, when one has a quilt shop one has no time for anything else – more on that another time.)
There was a time when I could not garden since there was so little quick reward, and I did not understand the investment.
There was hard work and then waiting. Waiting for the weather and the rain and the right amount of sun, fertilizer and good luck. When all those things come together the magic happens and amazing flowers filled my yard much to my delight, but first I had to make the investment.
Over time I learned the art of patience and that a year was not such a long time to wait and invest in something so beautiful and that a real mature garden was created with the loving act of patience over many years. I learned that investing in good plant stock, good tools and the right soil amendments went a very long way to spectacular outcome. Each cost something for sure but what it paid me back was 10-fold.
The same can be said for quilting and those we choose to help guide us in our own growth. Their talent and sharing is not pulled out of a hat. It comes from many long years of attending to their craft. To watering, fertilizing and caring for this gift in order to bring it to others. It means failed projects that are learned from, techniques perfected as well as gathering the courage to share their light with others who want to learn and value what it has taken to get to that point.
THAT is what you are paying for when you take a class, you are investing in yourself. You are paying for the years of hard work to get to the point not to mention the prep time it takes to create a class, the samples, the hand outs and every other little thing. But most of all you are paying for the gift of talent and the opportunity to learn.
We are so very pleased that Melissa Averinos will be joining us at SPOOL fresh off of her Quilt Con best of show win as well as a successful grouping of sell-out classes there as well.
Melissa is AMAZING and her time in Chattanooga is going to be equally stunning.
We have created THREE different ways ( and price points) for people to come and be part of the experience.
There is going to be a Meet the Maker event where Melissa will talk about her work, her inspiration and let you ask questions and see her work while holding a nice glass of wine and a tasty appetizer. Click here to be a part of that. $25 ($12.50 per hour including refreshments)
You can do a one day event where Melissa will teach you the basics of Making Faces and embracing your creative side even if you did not think you had one! Honor your creativity $175 ($29 per hour including, full lunch and snacks)
Or you can go all in and celebrate yourself as a budding artisan and do the two day intensive where you not only learn the basics but you dive deeper, explore further and have one of the best guides holding your hand or urging you further through the process. Go big or go home- you will never regret this experience. $250 ( $20 per hour including 2 meals and snacks both days)
Early Bird prices will end soon and please note that if you need an extended pay plan CLICK HERE to learn about that!
