Friday, March 28, 2008

The answer is "Most likely"


Remember the Magic 8-ball...the clunky ball that had about 16 possible answers to the questions you posed it during girlfriend sleepovers in your teens? At one point this week, I had so many unknowns in my life that I just thought I might have to go find the 8-ball to give me some answers.
But it seems that patience is rewarded. The mailman came about 2 hours early yesterday and brought a bill from Penland...which is their way of saying, "Congratulations! you got the class you wanted!" I'm totally thrilled...I've said before that this class is exactly what I want next in my own book arts learning. Julie Chen is a deeply knowledgeable and generous teacher. When I worked with her at Haystack a few summers ago, she was famous for bringing the most supplies ever! Among the boxes was one containing an ink-jet printer, and of course her famous collection of rubber stamps. But I really value her ability to push you in your own work process. If you land in a place with a project that you think is "pretty good," she is wonderful about challenging you to get to the next level...and help you find a way to do it. (If you have a chance to take her "bookbrain" series, don't miss it!) There are no blank books or boxes with Julie...you have to put a little of your own brain, heart or soul in them.
Because there's still so many transitions in my life at the moment, I'll take a few weeks to decide whether I'll go this summer. But I think the 8-ball is "most likely" right.

4 comments:

Eero said...

Ah, the 8 Ball!
Congratulations on going to Penland!!!
Would you check the letterboxes while you're there?

Sarah said...

How exciting!! The class sounds perfect (and I'm very jelous :) ) One day...

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Anonymous said...

Congrats on getting into the class! I know how you feel - I recently came off a waiting list to get into Julie Chen's summer class at the Garage Annex School. I nearly peed my pants, I'm so excited!