tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-79762405673963344462012-02-16T02:45:09.910-08:00Her Speakhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01833340240923695080noreply@blogger.comBlogger21100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7976240567396334446.post-18148207627655246902011-04-17T08:50:00.001-07:002011-04-17T09:06:09.808-07:00<span style="font-size:130%;">Hello Tulips!<span style="font-weight: bold;">*</span></span> I have decided that this year there will be no spring cleaning--there will be Spring Sprucing. The dust on my baseboards is hurting no one! I am taking the time instead to make beautification adjustments around the apartment. Here's a peak at the projects that happened at HerSpeak this week:<br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-cfwEq6FFLYI/TasNxeTRUpI/AAAAAAAABNc/PXIRX0Fe4Nw/s1600/springsprucing%2B001.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 272px; height: 217px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-cfwEq6FFLYI/TasNxeTRUpI/AAAAAAAABNc/PXIRX0Fe4Nw/s320/springsprucing%2B001.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5596582105536615058" border="0" /></a><br />[*] Hand painted wall paper<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-8LARyINSfpI/TasOQL3jO4I/AAAAAAAABNk/effpIMTHGfs/s1600/springsprucing%2B009.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 271px; height: 202px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-8LARyINSfpI/TasOQL3jO4I/AAAAAAAABNk/effpIMTHGfs/s320/springsprucing%2B009.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5596582633164454786" border="0" /></a><br />[*] Map hearts for my schweet heart<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-OEjMbg2LROM/TasOvOWzkzI/AAAAAAAABNs/gBGDPVwXVb4/s1600/springsprucing%2B008.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 320px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-OEjMbg2LROM/TasOvOWzkzI/AAAAAAAABNs/gBGDPVwXVb4/s320/springsprucing%2B008.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5596583166408364850" border="0" /></a><br />[*] Painted motivational poster for the studio<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-qEI-Z3ku9xM/TasPGrg_WwI/AAAAAAAABN0/2vnVd2QYDgc/s1600/springsprucing%2B011.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 214px; height: 258px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-qEI-Z3ku9xM/TasPGrg_WwI/AAAAAAAABN0/2vnVd2QYDgc/s320/springsprucing%2B011.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5596583569372699394" border="0" /></a><br />[*] First adventure in stuffed animal making! All bedrooms need monsters: his name is Iggy.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7976240567396334446-1814820762765524690?l=creativegravy.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Her Speakhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01833340240923695080noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7976240567396334446.post-61375293223797175972009-01-30T17:03:00.001-08:002009-02-18T16:40:09.094-08:00<span style="font-size:180%;">Welcome!</span> It's time to take your creative gravy off the back burner and get your imaginative juices going. Let's get cooking!<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-weight: bold;font-size:130%;" >What Is Making Creative Gravy?</span><br /></div>Making Creative Gravy is a relaxed and entertaining workshop designed to help strengthen women's creative abilities and confidence through stimulating conversation and hands on inspirational exercises. Lecture, discussion and activities are designed for makers of all kinds: gardeners, painters, mothers, doodlers, poets, bloggers, students, dancers, singers, scrap bookers, photographers, knitters, jewelry makers, sewers, writers, art lovers, beauty seekers and dreamers!<br /><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-weight: bold;font-size:130%;" >How do I know if I should sign up?</span><br /></div>Are you a creative soul who is in touch with their creativity but wants to know more? Did you used to be creative before you became overbooked and are trying to get back into the swing of creating? Do you wish you were creative, but just don't think you have the right stuff to make it happen? Do you find yourself wanting to be creative but are stuck in a rut or overwhelmed? Did you try being creative once and were crushed by negative feedback? Are you currently creative in your daily life but are looking to branch out and meet other kindred spirits? Do you like to get your hands dirty? <span style="font-weight: bold;">Then you are in the right place!</span><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;font-size:130%;" ><br /></span><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-weight: bold;font-size:130%;" ><br />What happens at a Creative Gravy workshop?</span><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Sessions include:<br /></div><br /><span style="color: rgb(153, 153, 0);font-size:180%;" >*</span>Debunking of creative"myths" as well as engaging discussion on inspiration resources, creative space making, the importance of play and meeting your Muse<br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(153, 153, 0);font-size:180%;" >*</span>Discussion on how to abolish creative block and overcome artistic obstacles wherever you are on your creative path<br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(153, 153, 0);font-size:180%;" >*</span>Hands on activities which include group drawing, collaging and writing prompts<br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(153, 153, 0);font-size:180%;" >*</span>An introduction to meditation and visualization as a creative tool<br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(153, 153, 0);font-size:180%;" >*</span>Methods for introducing creative practice into your daily routine<br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(153, 153, 0);font-size:180%;" >*</span>A triumphant return of <span style="font-weight: bold;">Joy</span> and <span style="font-weight: bold;">Sanity</span>!<br /><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-weight: bold;font-size:130%;" >Who facilitates the workshop?</span><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">Molly Roberts is a working fine artist and performer based in Milwaukee WI. She is currently completing a Bachelors degree in Fine Arts at the University of Wisconsin Milwaukee. She acts as secretary for the Women's Artist Resource Network, an organization dedicated to supporting the current work and artistic achievements of women.<br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;" align="center"></div><div style="text-align: left;" align="center"><span style="font-size:180%;"></span></div><div style="text-align: left;" align="center"><strong><span style="font-size:130%;"></span></strong></div><div style="text-align: left;" align="center"><strong><span style="font-size:130%;"></span></strong></div><div style="text-align: left;" align="center"><strong><span style="font-size:130%;"></span></strong></div><div style="text-align: left;" align="center"><strong><span style="font-size:130%;"></span></strong></div><div style="text-align: left;" align="center"><strong><span style="font-size:130%;"></span></strong> </div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: rgb(153, 153, 0);font-size:180%;" ></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: rgb(153, 153, 0);font-size:85%;" ><span style="font-size:130%;"><br /></span><span style="color: rgb(255, 255, 255); font-weight: bold;font-size:130%;" >How do I sign up?</span><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"><br /></span><span style="color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"><span style="color: rgb(153, 255, 255);">Email Molly at herspeak (at) yahoo (dot) com </span><br />to reserve your seat for any upcoming workshops!</span><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br /></span><br />***</span><br /><span style="font-size:130%;">For more details check out the list of </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Frequently Asked Questions</span> on the <span style="font-weight: bold;">sidebar.</span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size:130%;"></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size:130%;"></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size:130%;"></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><strong></strong></div><div style="text-align: center;"><strong></strong></div><div style="text-align: center;"><strong></strong> </div><div style="text-align: center;"><strong></strong> </div><div style="text-align: center;"><strong><br />Questions? Concerns?</strong> </div><div style="text-align: center;">For booking and customizing information</div><div style="text-align: center;">email Molly Roberts at </div><div style="text-align: center;">herspeak (at) yahoo (dot) com! </div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size:85%;"></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size:85%;"></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size:85%;"></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size:85%;"></span> </div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size:85%;"></span> </div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size:85%;"></span> </div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size:85%;"><br />*Note: This workshop is designed for adults. It is not recommended for young children. However, young ladies of middle school age are welcome to join in the Gravy Making! </span></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7976240567396334446-6137529322379717597?l=creativegravy.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Her Speakhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01833340240923695080noreply@blogger.com3