Just when you think life couldn't get busier, it always seems to do it. The last couple of weeks have been so packed full of events and tasks I haven't had a chance to just sit and relax, let alone update my blog or websites.

There are a lot of really good things going on just now. I am very excited about a few of them in particular. The guild is growing quickly and we have a lot of interest. I have met some wonderful people that have jumped right in and are helping out. I never knew that starting this thing was going to be such a large task, but it has been and what a fun ride it has been so far.  We have held two meetings here in the Akron area and our first Columbus meeting is this Wednesday night. I am excited to meet up with some of my friends down there and meet other new people as well.

It looks like we (the guild) will be doing a book fair with Barnes and Noble to help raise funds for a literacy organization called First Book. I will post more information about that soon. There is a lot that still has to be worked out, but it all has to be submitted by next week, so I really will have information soon.

I have been working with both Beads 'N More and Embellish to work on my class schedule. I have my classes now booked with them through June. I will finish up my Norton Schedule here soon and will post all three months classes here and on my website. (www.melissamuir.com)

Some of the classes I have scheduled is Filigree, Wire Wrapping, Resin and textured metals. Here are some of the pictures of the various classes I am currently working on.




What classes are left for this month?
3/26 - Reef Knot Bracelet - Norton
3/27 - Braided Bracelet - Norton
3/28 - Bezel Set Rings - Beads 'N More
3/31 - Creative Ear Wire - Norton

Here are a couple of Early April Class dates:
Beads 'N More: Uniontown, OH
4/2 - Intro to Wire
4/4 am - Wire wrapped Cabochon Pendants
4/4 pm - Wire wrapped paisley (pictured above)
4/16 - Resin pendants (pictured above)

Embellish : Rocky River, OH
4/14 - Intro to Wire
4/14 - Wire Wrapped Paisley
4/16 - Textured Pendants
4/22 - Victorian Earrings
4/29 - Captured Sparkle Pendant

Norton Studio:
4/7 - Filigree Cross - Just in time for Easter. $65
4/9 - Wire Rings $25
4/15 - Open Studio 10:30 am - 2:30 pm - $60

Just because something isn't currently on the schedule doesn't mean it can't be added. If you would like to request a class, please let me know and we will see what we can do to get it on the schedule.

I received an order from a friend this past week for one of my angels and this is what I came up with for her. I hope she likes it.