Art in Action 2014 part 1

Hey you!!!It's Art in Action time!!!! :DTime to discover new things, learn new techniques.Have I got your attention?Are you sitting up in anticipation now?Good, then follow me... :DOver the next few days we'll peek into some of the 30 marquees to discover new arts,We'll invite ourselves into free classes,We'll pick up tips for using new tools,We'll learn new arts and new techniques in the practical classes,We'll marvel at new designs and new ideas,We'll see things we never knew could be done,We'll flip thru artist's sketchbooks, try our hands at artist's designs,And find new ways and new products to express our art. :DI know I've posted about this wonderful adventure in years past, and, each year I visit, it's newer and fresher and more inspiring than ever.This year I'll tell you everything I learned about silk painting, sculptural wood carving, mixed media, felting, illuminated manuscript illustration, freedom to draw exercises, woodcarving printing, and much, much more.And, if I can do it, so can you. :DSo grab a cup of tea and join me for this year's extravaganza.