Ocean Grove House Tour 2012

What a day! The wind, the rain, and the falling temperatures...... to think just a day or 2 ago the temps were over 100 and today in the mid 6o's.....Well that didn't keep many people from visiting The Historical Society of Ocean Grove 44th Annual House Tour. 

I was a docent for the tour this year as well as last year and must say I really enjoy doing so..... You can work in the morning or the afternoon, you get to tour all the houses or tents and be the first in line,......and you don't have to pay for your tickets....they are always looking for people to docent, maybe next year you may decide to  do so.....contact the Historical Society for details.

the sea was angry today, the wind was strong but still can't beat this view....

what  lovely gardens surrounded this home....

their was a vegetable gardens as well as flower gardens...

just walking from house to house you see so many interesting places.....

it really is a quaint little town..........

I saw so many interesting touches that I can't wait to find the perfect spots in our home to paint.

love how they built this collection of photos.....

so sweet want to paint all our doors....

in this Inn many rooms were wall papered and then details painted right over the paper.....

even on this rainy damp day the covered porch was really enjoyable.....

how could you not love this town........?

check out the size of this chess set....compared to the car above....

just loved this adorable cottage, originally it was a tent that they closed in and was it adorable............soft pale colors  owners surfboard used as art....

                                                                                    

Even the car matched......

love the details on the porch and the soft colors.....some people just have that magic touch

this is the gardens and even a section painted right on the house..........

love the mix of old and new......

this was the home that I docent at today.....

it was so colorful and charming, you would want to move right in......

next year I will make sure I am available to work again....it was such and interesting day learning about the history of the homes and this town, and seeing how clever people are with their decorating both inside and out in their lovely gardens.

summer teaching

I love to teach in the summer...most teachers may say they want the time off (not that it is not a needed break) but I love that I get to teach what I love and teach outside in the fabulous gardens in this quaint historical town.  Its always a plus when what you are excited about teaching excites your students.....The ladies during this weeks classes were all super students and each one took what I taught them and made it their own.....I so love that....
One of my students has her own interesting Blog and wrote about my class and even made a  few videos of what I taught them.....so happy that they have learned a new craft and are sharing what they learned with others.
You can check out her  Jacqueline's blog Tokyojinja right here...
http://tokyojinja.com/2012/07/12/summer-crafting-paper-flowers-and-paper-cuts/
another student Mary was also  busy and posted some of her creations.....https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=4292825683669&set=a.4292825483664.177030.1377347806&type=1&theater.  
 Thanks  ladies and young ladies for a nice day...hope to see you again for another class this summer....
Craft on!

Here is the summer schedule for classes .....http://www.oceangrovehistory.org/summer_workshops.html

I am so happy when I can share my love of art with my students.....what a great day we all had in the quaint town of Ocean Grove N.J.......the ladies and young ladies did an awesome job...I couldn't be more pleased....they  were such great students and created some beautiful paper flowers....the weather was perfect...after a few weeks of record highs we finally had a break in the weather.....it was the perfect day......
here is some pics from our day..........

I had 3 very talented young ladies in class and they were all quick learners....Georgia had her mine set and was quick to know what she wanted to do and she did just that.....

she was able to learn the technique and move quickly right along..........always makes the teacher feel good when her students get it and take off......

Jacqueline, Georgia's mom was also a talented student and quickly picked up all the techniques and mixed and matched patterned papers for some interesting flowers...

the time just flew by.....................we learned how to make so many different types of paper flowers....

Kathy was so creative and made the most beautiful , colorful and interesting flower.....that she will turn into a gorgeous pin.....

Marlene was busy creating all sorts of flowers  from the tiny to the large.....

this is Pippa the youngest student who rocked...what a cutie.....here she is with a present she made for me....a beautiful Lilly paper flower....Pippa and her sister Georgia and mom Jacqueline are in town for the summer and they live in Japan.... you never know in these classes who you will meet and where they are from...This is why I love teaching here in Ocean Grove...I get to teach and meet the most interesting people......

this is Emma....from Arizona.....what a cutie and a quick learner....I would explain how to make someting and before you knew it she was the first one complete and put her  own spin on each project...

 

these ladies didn't want their pictures taken so I was quick to get a few shots of their work......

Miss Georgia had a plan and she was going to finish her idea.....love that when kids know what they want and are able to create such lovely work......

Pippa loved to create and she was always busy.....love her...

the cottage and gardens were showing off today....

in the back ground is Julian the master gardener with Mary who I cannot thank enough for all their help in getting these classes going and with all their help setting up...Love you guys......

after class we always go for a nice relaxing lunch and the homes are so colorful and so nicely kept.....

  

I just love Ocean Grove...every where you look is a  picture perfect snapshot..I hope you enjoyed your day..I know I certainly did....

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.

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....