http://www.riverpoetdesign.com Functional Art by Lynne Ann Schwarzenberg Sun, 23 Mar 2008 09:34:22 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en I know it has been a long time since I posted anything new.  I got very busy with production for the To Bead True Blue Show at the Tucson Gem and Mineral Show, and was working 16 hour days for a couple of months.  It was a lot of work, ... http://www.riverpoetdesign.com/2008/03/23/i-never-kept-a-diary-faithfully-either/ I am writing this hurried post to let everyone know that I am off to Israel for a 17 day teaching adventure!  I am so excited I can hardly contain it, I've never traveled to such a historically rich and wonderful place.  I return on the 24th, and soon thereafter ... http://www.riverpoetdesign.com/2007/10/08/im-off-to-israel/ I will be teaching my 8 from 1 Intensive Flower Cane Workshop at The Bead House in Bristol, Rhode Island.  The class will be held at the Bead House Annex on October 27 & 28, 2007 starting at 10am each day.  This workshop has gotten great reviews from people who ... http://www.riverpoetdesign.com/2007/09/28/october-27-28-8-from-1-class-in-rhode-island/ I received word from Diane Villano today about the National Polymer Clay Guild's Progress and Possibilities Exhibit and I wanted to let everyone know the results.  I am sure it will be posted on the National site soon, but for now, here's the info:  Personal embellishments - including jewelry, buttons, purses, ... http://www.riverpoetdesign.com/2007/06/29/progress-and-possibilities-winners-announced/ I just returned from a wonderful class down in Leesburg, FL...it was great to see the OAPCG group again.  Crazy Nancy, Jeanne and Sandie always keep me smiling while I am there!  If you'd like to see pictures from the class, Nancy has posted a great album at the following ... http://www.riverpoetdesign.com/2007/06/13/back-from-florida-back-to-work/ I just found out that I won first place in Bead & Button's Bead Dreams exhibit in the polymer clay category for the second year in a row.  This piece combines my older type of work with faux wood along with floral compositions.  So, even though I've had the piece posted ... http://www.riverpoetdesign.com/2007/06/08/29/ So, here I am sitting in Florida waiting with bated breath to find out the results of the Bead Dreams competition at Bead and Button in Milwaukee.  The exhibit should be up tomorrow and I have a friend, Libby Mills who is there and will email me about whether I ... http://www.riverpoetdesign.com/2007/06/07/waiting-with-bated-breath/ As I make my last preparations to head off to Florida for a week with my family and teaching at the Orlando guild, I wanted to make sure to post that I've added another class for this summer, this time in Chester, CT at the Starry Night Studio.  Tuition is ... http://www.riverpoetdesign.com/2007/06/04/new-class-added-in-chester-ct-august-18-19-2007/ Ever wish you could make just one cane and then change its color however you wish to suit any color theme?  I am teaching a new class in Baltimore August 4-5, 2007 that shows just that! I will be returning to Crafter's Cafe and seeing Sue and the gang, and teaching my newest ... http://www.riverpoetdesign.com/2007/05/22/new-class-in-baltimore-2/ I will be teaching my 8 From 1: Intensive Flower Caning Workshop with the Orlando Area Polymer Clay Guild on June 9-10. There are a few spots left, so if you would like to attend please contact me through the contact form, or Jeanne who is coordinating the class for ... http://www.riverpoetdesign.com/2007/05/16/class-in-orlando-filling-up-fast/