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Tuesday, 4 September 2012

An Amazing Weekend

I have just come back from one of the best weekends of my life, - two days of classes with the amazing Finnabair in Newbridge Ireland. She is not only one of the most inspiring mixed media artists around, she is also an incredible teacher! Here are some photos of Finn in action:




She is beautiful and funny and just fantastic to be around!!
Alright so now I will show you a few photos of some of the art work I created while there. A layout and a collaged little canvas. The photos are of my mum and dad when they were young. They passed away many years ago and always supported me in my artistic endeavours, so I don't think they would mind I played around with them like this....






And finally, a photo my team mate at Snazzys  the wonderful Gillian,  took of me working on my canvas and a photo of the two of us together in front of some of Finnabair's wonderful art work.We went together which made the whole trip even better!!



Last but not least a huge big thank you to Agnieska, the wonderful lady who organised this whole event, THANK YOU, you and all your family were simply amazing!!!

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37 comments:

  1. Sandy4 September 2012 at 05:47

    Oh Astrid you are a lucky Girl.
    A WS with Finn.
    Wonderful results from your workshop. Amazing.
    And thanks for sharing us the photos.
    Awesome.
    xoxo

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  2. Hilde4 September 2012 at 06:12

    Beautiful things you made, nice colours and techniques. I'm not jealous at all that you had the opportunity to follow this creative workshop. ;-)
    Regards, Hilde

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  3. Inkypinkycraft4 September 2012 at 06:31

    Wow would have lved to have been able to be part of that!!! Your pieces are absolutely beautiful, the colours gorgeous and truly beautiful pieces to treasure! Trace x

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  4. Heather Jacob4 September 2012 at 06:59

    wow Astrid you did fabulous art .... and you look so gorgeous , the fun you were having really shows in your face ... I attended a workshop with Finn in Darwin this year in May ... I agree she is amazing and a first class teacher .. lots of fun and inspiration .... so pleased you got the chance to do this ... love everything you did too .... love Heather xoxo
    I have done a Finn inspired Layout for CSI which will be up in a few weeks September 28th , you will see it on my blog warm hugz to you Astrid xoxo

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  5. Deborah4 September 2012 at 07:25

    Wow, you lucky thing! And you certainly learned your lessons well - beautiful pieces.

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  6. Paula Whittaker4 September 2012 at 08:17

    wow it looks like it was an amazing weekend....and youve created some stunning work.....wish I could have been there too!

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  7. Jenny Marples4 September 2012 at 08:27

    That looks like the place to be Astrid. Huge fun, creativity and inspiration from a stunning teacher and those around you at the class. Have to say this would my idea of heaven.
    As for your work, wow did you 'get it'. Superb.
    Thanks for sharing your experiences, hugs Buttons x

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  8. Maryann Laursen4 September 2012 at 08:36

    WOUW lucky you, I´wish I could´ve been there too, if only as a fly on the wall, but then I would at least have been able to watch and learn from all of you awesome ladies there ha ha ha. Good to hear, you had such a great time there and learned so much, but you are already making really amazing work, and I would feel great, if I could be just half as good as you are ha ha ha. Your work here is just as awesome as ever hun, simply stunning.
    Have a great week aheads here.

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  9. Bärbel4 September 2012 at 09:08

    Wow, Astrid, das war ein grandioses Wochenende für Sie, ich könnte Sie fast ein wenig beneiden um die Teilnahme an diesem Workshop. Dass er auf jeden Fall inspirierend für Sie war, zeigen die wunderbaren Ergebnisse. Ich denke, Ihre Eltern wären stolz auf ihre Tochter!

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  10. Minxy4 September 2012 at 09:10

    Glad you had an awesome trip, your artwork looks amazing x

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  11. Pat Beaumont4 September 2012 at 10:33

    It was great to meet you and Gillian - your work is fabulous

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  12. Titbelsoeur, mixed-media addict4 September 2012 at 11:29

    How lucky you are !
    and you are a fabulous student, your art work is stunning !

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  13. Angela Reeves4 September 2012 at 11:57

    Sounds like a wonderful time indeed! I love the pieces you created, but I especially love love love the piece you made with what I assume is the pic of your Dad. Really lovely :-)

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  14. Janet Ghio4 September 2012 at 13:42

    Beautiful pieces! i love the "Dreamer" one.

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  15. Ros Crawford4 September 2012 at 14:22

    Absolutely terrific work ... great photos too!

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  16. Unknown4 September 2012 at 14:22

    Love both but the Dreamer one with your dad is just stunning. Glad you had a wonderful creative time xx

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  17. Gitte4 September 2012 at 15:23

    Lucky you. Great photos.

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  18. Marisa Job4 September 2012 at 16:02

    What an amazing weekend!! And your projects are stunning!!! The colors and the texture are beautiful, your parents would be proud of you!!

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  19. mark gould4 September 2012 at 19:35

    love the canvas with your dad, its beautiful. x

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  20. Dorthe4 September 2012 at 19:45

    Astrid,
    this must have been so fantastic! I almost envy you ,lol- your art pieces are wonderful, so many special effects in them-
    Thankyou for showing.
    xo,Dorthe

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  21. Marjie Kemper4 September 2012 at 20:38

    How wonderful! I dream of taking classes with Anna someday... how lucky are you!?!? Your layout and canvas are stunning, Astrid. I adore them!

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  22. Words and Pictures4 September 2012 at 21:26

    I can't imagine that your parents would mind being part of two such glorious works of art. Anna's work is amazing, and she clearly has the ability to be able to inspire great work in others too.
    Alison x

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  23. Gillian ....4 September 2012 at 21:33

    What a fab weekend indeed, loved every minute of it and glad we finally got to meet. Your projects are beautiful. x

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  24. annemarks4 September 2012 at 21:46

    Gorgeous pieces of work. What a fabulous weekend, And so inspiring :)

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  25. Sarah4 September 2012 at 21:54

    I have met Finn but was not fortunate enough to get to take a class with her. Lucky you!
    Your projects are beautiful!!

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  26. sharon5 September 2012 at 04:36

    I am just speechless and you are ever more amazing day by day! Astrid, your pieces are GORGEOUS, and so inspiring! Looks like you has a blast too!

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  27. Sophie5 September 2012 at 09:27

    Oh, Astrid, was für ein wundervolles Wochenende.
    Du hast sicher eine Menge Spaß gehabt und viel gelernt an neuen Techniken und Tricks.
    Deine Eltern haben dich bestimmt dabei beobachtet und sich mit dir gefreut.
    Ganz liebe Grüße xx

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  28. Debbie Brackett5 September 2012 at 13:13

    Looks like you had a great time and I really love the art work you created! Your mom and dad would be very proud of you.

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  29. EmmaT5 September 2012 at 18:43

    A lovely project, love the colours and incorporating photos of your parents.
    Emma

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  30. Rita5 September 2012 at 18:53

    How lucky you are to take part in something like this Astrid. Looks as if a great time was had by all. Your artwork pieces are sublime. Hugs Rita xx

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  31. craftimamma5 September 2012 at 22:24

    Am I green? Nah!!! Not much I'm not, lol! It sounds as though you had the most fabulous time and the photos back this up. There are some lovely pics of you and as for your artwork, WOW!!! Both pieces are absolutely glorious. How I would love to have learned those techniques. Your Mum and Dad would be proud to be used in your artwork I'm sure.

    Hugs
    Lesley XX

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  32. Ephemera6 September 2012 at 07:25

    What an inspirational weekend. Your artwork is amazing, love both pieces. Have never attended any craft workshops they look o much fun. XX

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  33. Sandie7 September 2012 at 07:53

    Astrid, firstly it was so nice to see a photograph of 'you' ... you look wonderful, such a gorgeous photograph ... thanks so much for sharing with us all. Your projects are mind blowing and I am so envious of your class with Finnabair WOW WOW WOW... your parents would be so proud of your creations. Absolutely adore what you have created... you clever woman you!!! xx

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  34. Artyjen7 September 2012 at 15:05

    You made some gorgeous art there! Scrummy :)
    xoxo Sioux

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  35. Netty7 September 2012 at 21:26

    Loving your shared photographs and the wonderful results from your creative weekend. Annette x

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  36. finnabair8 September 2012 at 13:00

    Astrid, it was a pure pleasure to meet you and watch you creating. Thank you so much for your kind words - you made my heart sing again :) :*Love you :*

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  37. snazzyoriginal18 September 2012 at 11:13

    Looks like you had a wonderful time and you certainly created stunning pieces, the colours you chose to work with are just beautiful xx

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