Bugawumps Class

The Bug-a-Whumps class was a great success. Everyone enjoyed the color theory lessons plus the coloring. Laura(in background) is a good teacher and came well prepared. Some of the ladies were a little confused by analogous and complementary colors. But I believe by the end of the evening they had it figured out.

Here you can see some of the progress made on the worksheets.

Bev received a gold star from the teacher for following directions. There was one or two in the class that struck out on their own and didn't exactly following the directions. But Laura said this challenged her and made teaching this class fun.

Here some of the class members are coloring in their bugs on the worksheet. I believe everyone had a good time. Laura said that this group was some of the best that she has taught. And that reflects well on the Artfull Hand. She is ready to come back next June when she does the Collinsville Convention. We will be glad to have her.....

The Big Sale

Well the used stamp and art supply sale went really well last Saturday. We had 3 - 6 foot tables covered with stamps and stuff, the counter that divides the classroom from the shop and one 4 foot table. After we had set everything out we were a little worried about the turn out. This was the biggest sale thus far. But the customer turn out was equally as large. We thank everyone who came and bought. By late afternoon on Saturday we were down to just two of the 6 foot tables and there was plenty of table top showing through.

The sale continues today, Monday. But as of 5 o'clock we will be packing up was is left, sorting it to return to the owners and doing the final tallies.

We'll have another used stamp and art supply sale late in the Spring. But don't wait that long to come and visit us.

USED STAMP & ART SUPPLY SALE

Just a reminder that the used stamp and art supply sale is this coming Saturday from 10:00 to 5 pm. My office looks like the above picture. We have a lot of stamps to sell... We will only accept cash and checks for the used supplies and stamps. Of course the credit card machine is waiting to be used for regular store purchases.....cash and checks are good there too.

And there are NO road closures this Saturday. So you have no good reason NOT to visit the Artfull Hand. Come and shop to your little heart's content. See you then!

Tour of Missouri

This past Saturday a Tour de France like bike race came through Washington. I was able to catch a picture of the leaders as they sped by the shop. I had hung out my fabric sign on the neighbors fence in hopes that if there was a camera crew following the racers it just might get seen. These guys whizzed by so fast that by the time the shutter clicked they were gone. Following the leaders came several chase cars. Then nine Highway Patrol cars that I counted. I got bored and went back in the store. Bev stayed out side. She saw the rest of the pack come through being followed by 11 more Highway Patrol cars plus several sheriff cars and a few Washington Patrol Cars... I hope there wasn't any accidents on the major interstates that needed to be investigated.
I heard on the radio this morning that this was such a successful event that it is expected to be repeated next year. And that the whole thing was estimated to have added 50 million dollars to the State's pocket book in one week-end. Well I sure didn't see any of that windfall. Fifth Street in front of my shop was shut down for a good forty-five minutes. The whole afternoon I had only two customers to brave the street closures. The bridge over the Missouri was closed too. so that meant no one from across the river could get to me. Sure you could get to me from the back streets but you would have had to be a local to find your way through. If this goes on again next year I hope they find another town to disrupt.

DOA

The shop computer had to be taken in to a repair shop on Saturday. The clerk writing up the work order put DOA on it.. I had to laugh at that. It sure was....

OF course the timing is bad. But is there a good time for things to break down??? No probably not. Day stamp club is this Wednesday instead of the usual fourth Wednesday. Laura from Bugawumps is coming next Wednesday. So I really needed to get the word out about the change. Carol agreed to help out with sending out e-mails.

Water color pencil technique class

Well September is here as well as a bit cooler temps..... On September 26th Laura Jacobs from Bugawumps will be at the Artfull Hand to teach her water color pencil technique. She will do only ONE Class at 6:30 pm. I'd like for her to do more but her schedule does not allow it.....drats! Spaces are limited so you need to stop by the shop or call and give us your credit card number. We are going to fill up quick....