Vintage2Glam is my idea of reusing vintage goodies, and turning them into something Glam. I love taking vintage finds, and make them modern with wonderful colors and a vintage twist..... love to incorporate them into my own vintage inspired art an accessories. Pleased to say that my jewelry was worn my Ellen Burstyn in the movie "GRETA" starring Ellen and Hillary Duff filmed in historical town of Ocean Grove N.J.

Monday, June 25, 2012

Summer classes I will be teaching.....

I am so Happy to have a busy schedule this summer...and I hope if you have some spare time that you would be interested in taking a class with me.....I have been teaching in the lovely quaint town of Ocean Grove New Jersey for many summers..... It has really taken off since I started the first art classes in the gardens.....the Historical Society of Ocean Grove now  offer a variety of great classes at reasonable rates.   Here are some of the classes that I will be teaching....... Would love to see you there....I promise you will enjoy your day.......
My good friend Mary S. who works at the Centennial  Cottage pictured above  asked me several years ago if I would be interested in teaching some classes in the  garden of the cottage.

I was so happy to come up with some classes to teach.......and have enjoyed sharing my love of arts and crafts with the many students over the years....


 here is my class schedule for this summer.......

PAPER FLOWERS 
MONDAY JULY 9TH 10:30 - 1:00
you will learn how to manipulate papers and transform them into beautiful life like flowers, for home and gift ideas....
they make great additions for gift wrap

this easy to make flower measures a foot wide and can certainly brighten up any room....

MACRAME
WEDNESDAY JULY 25TH 10:30 - 1:00

learn how to make several different style  knotted jewelry pieces such as a bracelet, key ring, ankle bracelet and necklace.
FABRIC BEADS
MONDAY AUGUST 20TH 10:30 - 1:00


you will learn how to make fabric  beads from left over fabric scraps, 
and then  bead these fabric beads to add interest. 

 
We will then use these beads to make a bracelet  or necklace.

         BASIC JEWELRY DESIGN
WEDNESDAY  AUGUST 22ND 10:30 - 1:00
students will learn the basics of Jewelry making...you will learn about the tools and supplies needed to make your own jewelry.  You will design a pair  of earrings, learn how to make a bracelet or necklace and attach a clasp, and make a beaded ring.


You will love your day....first start with an art and crafts class in the beautiful gardens of the Centennial Cottage in Ocean Grove....then when class is done you can grab lunch at one of the many great cafes or how about an ice cream from one of  2 great shops, then you can relax on the beach for a few hours which is a block or two away....I have had many ladies come with their friends and make a day of it and they come back year after year.....Hope you can make some time and I am sure you also will enjoy this relaxing and fun day.....
here's a few more pictures that might make you change your mind and come and spend the day....
the cottage is so beautiful..............and the gardens are amazing....

you will love this town.....with its colorful Victorian Houses.....

its like no other place on earth.......

do you know about the tents????? even they  are charming.....
you can even take a walking tour of the town with guides from the historical society....
                                                                        
after the classes you can sit on the beach which is a block or two away....or have lunch in the many wonderful cafes....
TO SIGN UP FOR CLASSES CONTACT THE OCEAN GROVE HISTORICAL SOCIETY AT 732-774-1869.

Sunday, June 24, 2012

Relaxing at the beach..........

Well school's out and this is the first weekend off for us teachers.......and I had plenty to do....but had to get to the beach this weekend and today Sunday was the day......What a perfect beach day it was.....Went with one of my son's and my hubby John...we went to Asbury Park...and you couldn't ask for a nicer day.........
I always have to bring some of my art supplies to keep me busy...I have trouble sitting still without something to keep my hands busy...

had fun finishing some drawings I did a few months back in this awesome class with

Magaly Ohika.....  I took her Art Free Form Class and had such a great time 

and learned how to have fun when you are sketching...... 

http://www.theitsybitsyspill.blogspot.com/p/etsy-shop_26.html


I was inspired by all of the colorful umbrellas and want to create something with these colorful umbrellas.....

I am so attracted to color and pattern..... and between the  patterned bathing suits and interesting tattoo designs to colorful umbrellas and beach blankets...I was in heaven....

I couldn't put down my sketch book, watercolor crayons or pencils............

I couldn't live with out my water brushes.....they are so wonderful for the traveling artist......if you don't have one you must...here is the  link...http://www.sakuraofamerica.com/Watercolors-Brush

what do you like to do when you go to the beach?????

I am totally busy sketching and admiring all the colors and the cool breezes....

hope you got to have some fun this weekend.....thanks for stopping  by....

                                                       

Sunday, June 17, 2012

Getting ready for summer art and craft shows.....


Well summer is here and time to start getting ready for a busy summer of teaching some art classes and getting back into entering some art and craft shows.....I am very excited and busy getting ready... I am lucky I have a great Hubby who helps me in so many ways.....

here is John helping out with some painting......
I found these suitcases at a thrift shop all 3 for $5.99...couldn't believe it so home they came.....decided to spruce them up to help store all my goodies for the shows.....
I gave them a quick cleaning and then a coat of some nice pink paint....

then I just started playing and playing........it was a nice father's day and we were relaxing at home today...

so I set up my studio on my back porch, under the umbrella with some music playing and a few good drinks and I was set....

I had such a relaxing and productive day.... my hubby watched his sports and I played with paint....

this is the start of the smaller suitcase, and I thought  I would add a beach theme to this one.....

always loved painting beach themed pictures......my Mom and Dad live in Florida and I just love it there...... so I was dreaming of sitting on the beach down in Florida.....

first I paint the background then move onto the objects, then I love to outline with sharpie markers......

I could paint all day..............I started painting when I was very young.....my Mom and Dad sent me to all kinds of art classes and painting is my true love.....

and after some rotator cuff surgery last year and many months of physical therapy it is so nice to be painting like I use to....last summer it was not looking so good and I am so happy to have my  arm back to normal....

here is the 2 suitcases I finished today.....the large suitcase is next.....


a visit to my garden............


just love this time of  year..... the school year is coming to an end.....one more week of school...... then to be off for 2 months...I just can't believe it.....I have been waiting for this for awhile now...have so much planned for this summer...I can't wait to get it started.....but for now I will wait and enjoy my garden.....

lovely flowers in my flower box....

our cute little shed....

lilies......

love this color pink against the rich greens of the garden...

I love hosta's..and these are some of the largest leaves I have ever seen


This is a citronella plant and I just love it...it is suppose to help keep the mosquitoes away and every time you walk by it or water it you  smell this clean wonderful scent.....


can't wait for the apples to be ready......

our butterfly bush is the biggest ever and the blooms are gorgeous......

love this rusty garden angel......

trying our luck at white pumpkins called Casper...hoping for  some nice ones for decorating.....

hydrangeas always a favorite...........

love the patterns on these hosta's

yet another Hosta.......hope you enjoyed a little  peak into my garden.......

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