Hi Friends,
My last blog post I mentioned I was moving my studio to the Woodstock square in June.  With that said I will be in and out of my studio periodically and will be closed for retail hours during the month of May.  I will open to appointment though.  Feel free to call me at 815-276-3399 and we can set a time.  Thanks for your understanding.  I have lots of stuff to move...

Aprils 4th Friday was another wonderful night filled with lots of newcomers to Starline.  It's so fun see the reaction on peoples faces as they explore the Factory with awe.  I had lots of new and returning customers.  Thanks everyone for your encouragement and support of my bead and jewelry studio. 
This Saturday April 27th my doors will be closed to retail hours.  My daughter is home from college for the weekend and we are spending time shopping for baby items for my little grandson who will be born sometime in June. Then my daughter in law will be having her first baby shower on Sunday. 

I do have some news about the status of my studio at Starline.  I will be making yet another move. Call me crazy but I am leaving Starline at the end of May to reopen Katherine's Beads located off the Woodstock square at 116 E. Calhoun St. Through lots of pray and long talks with my husband we have made the decision to leave the beautiful Starline.  Business has been slow and we realize Woodstock would be a better location for  retail.  We are taking over the Blossom Shop on Calhoun St. right on the perimeter of the Woodstock square.  What I love about this location is number one, the shop space itself is larger and brighter than my old space on the square and number two it has a parking lot right beside it for my customers.  What more could I ask for. 

I will be staying at Starline through May and will be participating in the two events planned.  May 10th is a open studio night for the public to come and join the artists as they feature their new upcoming spring arts and crafts and of course the May 4th Friday event.

I look forward to seeing everyone soon. 

Good morning!  Today April 6th my little bead shop won't be open until 12:00.  I look forward to seeing you then....

Greetings friends,
Today March 29th and March 30th I will not be open at my studio.  If you decide you would like to come please give me a call and we can set an appointment.  Just call me on my cell at 815-276-3399.  Have a great Easter weekend...

Marches 4th Friday at Starline came and went without me doing any preboasting. Time slipped through my fingers this month and before I new it 4th Friday was here.  In spite of the fact I never got postcards out to my wonderful customers and friends it was still a successful evening. I met lots of new people and my pilates instructor showed up to boot. Yes, that's you Anita. Anita is the kick but pilates instructor from Woodstock rec. center. Anyone within 15 miles of Woodstock should come and join her class. It's great but let me warn you, she has no mercy. (LOL) I keep going back though...

Here are a few pictures of some of the Friday night visitors I had. Check out the lady in the sunglasses. I use them as a prop but I got two offers on them that night. I just wasn't ready to part with them. I didn't know the two guys on the sofa but they sat and stayed a while. The guy with the bow tie loves vintage and took an interest in some of my antiques but wasn't ready to pull out his wallet that night. Maybe next time...

Barb shot this pic of me at the end of the evening...

Do you think he is wearing a toupee?

Starline visitors...

These guys were hanging out enjoying themselves.

Erin and her hubby...

I have been a busy little bee getting ready for Starlines next 4th Friday art gallery event which is this coming Friday Feb. 22nd from 6 to 9pm. Here are a few of my fine silver piece just coming out of the kiln and then two of the pieces finished. I thought it would be fun for you to see a little before and after peek...When silver is finished firing it comes out white. But after a little polish and patina it shines up beautifully. Here you see the before and after of the earrings and my lotus pendant. The others I haven't finished.

My Studio is finally finished and I am open for business. Here is a sneak peak at my space.

  My class schedule is updated and I will be sending out post cards to my e-mailing list with future updates. I am looking forward to getting classes rolling, digging in and having some fun. My class schedule is to the right.

I am also now open for business selling beads and jewelry Thursday through Saturday 11:00 AM to 4 PM.  My address is 306 Front St. Studio 204A Harvard, Il. 60033.  I am at the Starline Art Gallery which is always in transition while they daily improve the building.  Don't let that stop you from dropping by business hours.
(A quick heads up, if you are traveling far to visit check my blog for periodic closings.  Once in a while I can't make it for personal reasons ie. funerals, weddings, church retreats or illness.)  I will post on my blog if I am closed.
If you decide to come to the shop and the door is locked down stairs call me at 815-276-3399.  I will come down and let you in the building. Most of the time it is open during the day but once in a while it gets locked. I will also open to appointment if my shop hours don't work for you. Just give me a call or email me. Also I do take charge cards.

 

Did you know there is an Art show here at Starline every fourth friday of the month?  This last show on the 25th of January we had a wonderful crowd.  Thank you to the friends that stopped by to see my new space.