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04.17.09
Posted in Uncategorized at 6:36 pm by kim
Having recently read ‘Crossing to Avalon’ by Jean Shinoda Bolen http://www.jeanshinodabolen.com/ (Personal account of pilgrimage to sacred sites, commentary and reflections upon my own spiritual journey, midlife, and goddess spirituality as embodied experience of divinity, which differs from transcendent experiences of god; midlife, individuation, quest for meaning. Grail legend, Handless maiden: archetypal patterns), and recogniszing patterns in my own world that are changing, I have been inspired to make some more goddess beads! The last series that I made were for http://www.goddessgifts.com.au/ a few years ago, but it has been an enjoyable journey!
See my goddess beads at http://www.northcoastbeadmakers.com/gallery/?gallery=kimmyg&cat=beads-~-sculptural-and-critters
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04.14.09
Posted in Uncategorized at 4:47 pm by kim
Could not resist posting this quote!
Life is a train of moods like a string of beads; and as we pass through them they prove to be many colored lenses, which paint the world their own hue, and each shows us only what lies in its own focus. — Ralph Waldo Emerson
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04.07.09
Posted in Uncategorized at 10:34 am by kim
Penel
YAY! We have new frogs and dragons from Penel. Penel’s ‘critter’ beads were quick to go in previous listings, but it has been a while since we have had new ones to show. Well, here they are………ENJOY!
Visit Penel’s galleries for more
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Posted in Uncategorized at 10:34 am by kim
Sandy always comes up with interesting sets and the latest listings are no exception, below is just one example of the latest listings which arrived just last night! HOT off the press, so to speak!
To see more of Sandy’s work, visit Sandy’s Galleries
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Posted in Uncategorized at 10:33 am by kim
Susan’s
goddess beads have been an instant hit with the first listings selling almost immediately the newsletter went out! Susan has listed more, but already they are trotting out of the shop to new homes. We seem to be selling them almost faster than Susan can make them!
Susan’s connection with ‘the goddess’, that which is a sacred part of a woman’s
psyche, is evident in her work and provides her with much needed and
well deserved ‘me’ time!!
Browse Susan’s galleries when you have a chance…….
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Posted in Uncategorized at 10:32 am by kim
…who has listed some fab jewellery sets and focals. Jenny’s murrini are just beautiful!
As a professional photographer, Jenny has a keen eye for detail, colour and balance. Jenny has listed new large hole focals, neckwear and jewellery sets …… here’s a preview…
Visit Jenny’s galleries for more
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04.06.09
Posted in Uncategorized at 10:58 am by kim
Learning
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03.22.09
Posted in Uncategorized at 2:00 pm by kim
BEAD MAKING COURSES AND TUITION - YANDINA FLAMEWORKING STUDIO NOW OPEN!
Kimmyg is proud to announce that a new, dedicated flameworking studio has been opened at Yandina on the Sunshine Coast. The studio is purpose built, air-conditioned and is the perfect venue for you to learn the ancient technique of lampworking. Currently tuition is by arrangement and can be tailored to your needs. Whether you are a complete novice or wishing to extend your skills, the team at Yandina are ready to accommodate you! The new studio is situated in Pioneer Road, near the popular Ginger Factory and runs alongside the hot glass studio where internationally recognised and admired artists Stanislav Melis, Tina Cooper, Lucas Salton, Noel Hart, Jonathon Westacott and Greg Royer also work.
Kimmyg will be teaching glass beadmaking, lampworking (or flameworking, as it is otherwise known) classes by arrangement. For further details of all classes go to ‘Teaching’. Classes can be booked to suit your personal timetable and skill level.
In addition to basic courses at beginner, next step and intermediate levels, Kimmyg is offering short courses to extend your skills in Murrini making, Twisties Stringer and Complex Canes, and Using Presses. Maximum class size will be eight and classes are held at the Sunshine Coast Hot Glass Studio in Yandina, on the Sunshine Coast in Queensland. Class fees include use of all equipment and glass.
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Posted in Uncategorized at 1:56 pm by kim
Susan’s world has always included art and creativity. As a home schooling Mum, with a menagerie of animals in her care, it is a wonder she has time for anything, but her passion for flameworking, first ignited in 2006, now represents an important part of her life.
Susan’s connection with ‘the goddess’, that which is a sacred part of a woman’s psyche, is evident in her work and provides her with much needed and well deserved ‘me’ time!!
Visit Susan’s galleries for more
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Posted in Uncategorized at 1:56 pm by kim
Carole Griffiths
Carole lives in Canberra where she assures me the fairy wrens abound! Her latest submissions include earrings with beautiful little fairy wrens as well as more ready-to-wear necklaces and bracelets.
Browse Carole’s galleries when you have a chance…….
John Hanwright
John has listed some fantastic new necklaces, as always, beautifully made and ready-to-wear….
To see more of John’s work, visit John’s Galleries
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Jan Roebuck
Jan has listed new ready-to-wear necklaces as well as loose hollow beads……
Visit Jan’s galleries for more
Rifie Hogan
hollow beads……Rifie’s characters continue to delight me every time I see her new submissions. Whether they are individual sculptural beads to incorporate into your own designs, or whether they are earrings with a cute, tiny, detailed bear at the end of the drop, they are sure to elicit comment. How could one fail to be charmed?
Visit Rifie’s galleries for more
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