I'm getting excited about my class next month at An Artful Journey! We'll be altering and painting photos that have been printed on fabric, as well as learning other mixed media technique to incorporate into the book we'll work on throughout the retreat.
Here's an unfinished class sample that I started last night, using a photo of my niece who got married last week.
I'm driving the 6.5 hours instead of flying this time, which will be fabulous since I can stop for photo shoots, and I won't have to deal with all the hassles of flying. I'm planning on taking the coastal route back home and enjoying the drive for a few days instead of rushing home. There are so many beautiful places to photograph between here and Los Gatos, and I don't want to miss any. Well, I'm sure I can't hit them all, but I'll pack in as much as I can!
There are two spots open in my class, and it's the last time I'll be teaching other than online and internationally. I have exciting news about teaching in Australia again in April of 2012 that I will share soon!
Sweet English Sparrows near the garden
I can't wait until the online classes start!!!
Posted by: Sue M | 06/21/2010 at 06:45 PM
just beautiful dj, so excited to see you returning to oz, cant wait!!!! xx
Posted by: Jo Wholohan | 06/21/2010 at 05:50 PM
Your sparrow photo is absolutely stunning!
I hope you have a great time on your adventure!
Posted by: Katie Struckhoff | 06/20/2010 at 08:35 PM
These students are in for a big treat!!!! have a wonderful time and a great trip. I love to drive and stop wherever I want to - take it over flying any day- except perhaps to OZ!!!!! Be Safe!
Posted by: Elizabeth Woodford | 06/20/2010 at 05:36 PM
Lovely piece of your niece...drive safely
Posted by: Joy Logan | 06/20/2010 at 04:02 PM
I'm so excited to see this particular post. I've just retired and for the first time, clicked on the Artful Journey link. I was just curious about the location and was floored to see that it is in the Santa Cruz mountains. I can DO that. I immediately signed on to the mailing list so I can find classes and do some long range planning.
The other reason this post was so interesting is I had thought about printing some of my own photos on fabric and altering them. And, here it is - and entire class devoted to that idea. I can't make this class but I'll be sure to look for others or perhaps a book you have created???? on the subject.
Posted by: AnnieElf | 06/20/2010 at 03:41 PM
Hi Beth, last I heard there were 2 spots left. You can go to Cindy's site and read general info about the retreat and venue, as well as the other instructors: https://www.anartfuljourney.com/
and directly to my class info here: https://www.anartfuljourney.com/retreats/jul2010/djpettitt.html
Email myself or Cindy if you have any questions. Her site is very well organized and things are easy to find.
Hope to see you there!
Posted by: DJ | 06/20/2010 at 12:02 PM
Hi DJ, are there any spaces in your class in Italy? Please can you share the info so I can look into it? What a dream that would be...
Looks like the AAJ folks are in for another treat
Beth
Posted by: beth | 06/20/2010 at 11:46 AM
Hi Maggi, I'm teaching in Italy in May 2011, but that's as close as I'll be for now. I'm so excited about it! There's a link up in the left corner of my blog if you would like to check it out!
Posted by: DJ | 06/20/2010 at 10:15 AM
I hope your journey and your retreat both go well. Love the fact that you have included the English Sparrows - any chance that you will be teaching over here in the UK at any time?
Posted by: Maggi | 06/20/2010 at 09:54 AM