Okay....I'm back.  Of course I realize that I am really awful at keeping up with all of the blogging stuff, but I really am going to try to make an effort this time!
For those of you that have heard me talk about the fabulous cruises I have been apart of the past few years...I am going on another one in Feb. 2015....I know this sounds like forever....but it is almost sold out...so if you are interested you should check out this link:Beadcruise.com and get signed up! 

Your not going to want to miss this one...we did these ports a few years ago and they were my favorite!

Things are getting closer.  Had to make the decision to chill out and have an official opening after I get back from Bead and Button.....no big deal!

So now the focus is on the Bead and Button show!  If you are wanting to take a class from me I still have room!  Check out these classes...

B131527Bangles, Bangles, and More Bangles

B130058Riveted Rings

B130057Coiled and Riveted Cuffs

B130056Rivets: Cold Connections A couple of spots left in this class!


Hope to see you all there!!

So much got done this week!  Bringing tools over to the new studio....finding no less than 15 plastic mallets....hummmm...why I ask myself...why so many????  Discovering tools I didn't know I had...like this corrugater....who knew!

I wonder how many other things I am going to uncover? 
My studio is set up with things around it that make me smile and make my heart sing....so my angels....butterfly pictures from Thailand....

Even some of my collection of African masks......none of these things important to the work...just important to my soul!
I am also lucky to have a separate space for my tools and supplies....a place to organize and store all the things that don't have to be out all the time.

As you can see even Bogey is worn out from all of this moving and organizing!

We are getting close to being able to welcome students into the space....still a few details that need to be finished up with the rest of the space.....some space remodeling....things beyond my control....that's okay..it will give me time to really get organized and set for running classes and creating new and wonderful pieces!

My brain is so full of new pieces I want to create!  Stay tune!

Getting closer!

Every day brings me a day closer to opening my new studio!
If you haven't heard....I am opening a studio in Kirkland Washington that I will be teaching out of and offering open studio time.  I am hoping to be open for business by the middle of May....although that date may change as the rest of the space ( a spectacular hair salon) may not be ready for occupancy.  I am keeping my fingers that things go smoothly and all inspections are passed!
I already have a few people scheduled to come in for classes from outside the area this summer.
If you are interested in setting up classes or studio time you can email me at: Tracyastanley@hotmail.com

Check out my progress......

Tables for my students-check!

A comfy place to sit and contemplate life...projects....whatever is coming next!-check!!

Rolling mill waiting to texture metal-check!!

I am in the process of bringing in tools and supplies so that classes will have everything needed to make spectacular pieces!

I am so excited to be doing this....I hope you'll come by and see it in person sometime!

Things are moving along.....

Slowly but surely, my studio is taking on a personality!  Everything from African fabrics & masks to a metal chicken!

There was a large rug attached to the wall.....hummm one can only wonder why....now it is a great looking wall piece with squares that will have cork and mirrors......I AM SO EXCITED...it looks fabulous....Now all I have to do is decide where to put cork and where to put mirrors....decisions...decisions.....

And the space wouldn't be complete without some place to sit and contemplate......

Next week comes the working table, display cabinet and tools!  Ah yes, it is all coming together!
Looks like it will be a mid May opening!

Off to Creative Castle.....

Tomorrow I am off to teach at one of my favorite stores in the country.....Creative Castle in Newbury Park, Ca.  creativecastle.com  If you are in the area and looking for something to do this Friday, Saturday or Sunday check out their site for my classes.  They bring in a bunch of fun national instructors every year!

When I return I will be putting my full efforts into getting my new studio space set up!  I am so excited to start this new adventure I can hardly stand it!

Check out the cool floor in my new space.  It is located in a super old building in Kirkland, Wa.

Even have the all important gate to keep Bogey in!
Can't wait to start getting things set up....stay tune!

SPRING HAS SPRUNG!
The leaves on the trees outside my new studio are starting to form......Flowers blooming

Although it might be hard to imagine...things are starting to come together....walls painted....doors painted.....

Even a new rug...picked out! 

Just a matter of time before the tools will be packed up and brought over.....
I can't WAIT!
Wire and Metal Arts Studio is coming together!!
Contact me at Tracyastanley@hotmail.com if you are interested in finding out about open studio times and classes!