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involve me

August 15, 2014

We've just returned from a family vacation – road-trip-style to visit family and friends in Minnesota. My van is about to roll 100,000 miles! It has seen alot of this country between New Jersey and the home state. We had a great time and even changed things up this year by stopping in Indianapolis for the MotoGP motorcycle races at the famous speedway. I have to say that I could use a vacation after the vacation but I'm off to teach tomorrow. I'm really looking forward to the day as we will be getting involved with stencils in a really fun way. You gotta love when you're invited to teach at a local venue and they tell you what they want to learn. It not only makes my job easier, but it indicates that the students are eager to participate. Nothing beats getting together will other artists to make cool stuff!

One of my favorite quotes from Benjamin Franklin captures the essence of participating in the learning process, with messy tables and dirty hands….Hope you're getting involved in something fun this weekend too!
involve me

August 15, 2014

We've just returned from a family vacation – road-trip-style to visit family and friends in Minnesota. My van is about to roll 100,000 miles! It has seen alot of this country between New Jersey and the home state. We had a great time and even changed things up this year by stopping in Indianapolis for the MotoGP motorcycle races at the famous speedway. I have to say that I could use a vacation after the vacation but I'm off to teach tomorrow. I'm really looking forward to the day as we will be getting involved with stencils in a really fun way. You gotta love when you're invited to teach at a local venue and they tell you what they want to learn. It not only makes my job easier, but it indicates that the students are eager to participate. Nothing beats getting together will other artists to make cool stuff!

One of my favorite quotes from Benjamin Franklin captures the essence of participating in the learning process, with messy tables and dirty hands….Hope you're getting involved in something fun this weekend too!
new perrella/ward workshop announcement

July 31, 2014

You are cordially invited to participate in a three-day workshop May 1-3, 2015, hosted by Lynne Perrella and Michelle Ward. Take a look at our announcement and if you can't resist the tempation, fire off an email to Lynne (lkperrella@aol.com) with a request for the dossier of information that covers registration details. $100 deposit reserves you a place. The class fill up fast so act quick if you're interested. Hope you'll consider joing us at this remarkable venue!

Location link: The Interlaken Inn

Information available August 1st, send Lynne an email (lkperrella@aol.com)

REGISTRATION BEGINS SEPTEMBER 1ST.
new perrella/ward workshop announcement

July 31, 2014

You are cordially invited to participate in a three-day workshop May 1-3, 2015, hosted by Lynne Perrella and Michelle Ward. Take a look at our announcement and if you can't resist the tempation, fire off an email to Lynne (lkperrella@aol.com) with a request for the dossier of information that covers registration details. $100 deposit reserves you a place. The class fill up fast so act quick if you're interested. Hope you'll consider joing us at this remarkable venue!

Location link: The Interlaken Inn

Information available August 1st, send Lynne an email (lkperrella@aol.com)

REGISTRATION BEGINS SEPTEMBER 1ST.
Finally….evidence of Crowning Glories

July 28, 2014

This is a long post…..visually loaded. I'm finally getting caught up on presenting all the terrific students and their work from the two Crowning Glories workshops back in May. I intended to do a montage of photos but we had so many, and my hand was ailing, so it was easier to take advantage of the photo albums here. I'm sorry it took so long to manage the uploads. These ladies created fabulous stuff! You can see the artists and their work from the first weekend here: Crowning Glories One. And the artists and their work from the second weekend here: Crowning Glories Two. (When you get to the albums you can click on the thumbnails to enlarge.)

Since Lynne and I are about to announce our next workshop for May 2015, I thought I better get the evidence from our recent one posted. Below you will find the work we did prior to the workshop.

Again, the link to the photos albums, CROWNING GLORIES ONE (May 2-4) HERE and CROWNING GLORIES TWO (May 9-11) HERE. (When you get to the albums you can click on the thumbnails to enlarge.)

Next up: our announcement for the workshops in May 2015!!
Finally….evidence of Crowning Glories

July 28, 2014

This is a long post…..visually loaded. I'm finally getting caught up on presenting all the terrific students and their work from the two Crowning Glories workshops back in May. I intended to do a montage of photos but we had so many, and my hand was ailing, so it was easier to take advantage of the photo albums here. I'm sorry it took so long to manage the uploads. These ladies created fabulous stuff! You can see the artists and their work from the first weekend here: Crowning Glories One. And the artists and their work from the second weekend here: Crowning Glories Two. (When you get to the albums you can click on the thumbnails to enlarge.)

Since Lynne and I are about to announce our next workshop for May 2015, I thought I better get the evidence from our recent one posted. Below you will find the work we did prior to the workshop.

Again, the link to the photos albums, CROWNING GLORIES ONE (May 2-4) HERE and CROWNING GLORIES TWO (May 9-11) HERE. (When you get to the albums you can click on the thumbnails to enlarge.)

Next up: our announcement for the workshops in May 2015!!
WORKSHOPS 2015

July 26, 2014

FALL CATALOG for Pratt School of Continuing and Professional Studies can be viewed HERE. Registration begins July 27, 2015. To search for my classes in the catalog type Michelle Ward and all five will come up. As soon as registration opens you will be able to sign up online. You may also call to register at 855.551.7727.

CALL 855.551.7727 Link to register: HERE (type in Michelle Ward, using caps as shown)

Printable class listing and supply list: Download Michelle Ward Roll With It Pratt 2015

See student work from Roll With It and Compose Yourself – HERE

CALL 855.551.7727 Link to register: HERE (type in Michelle Ward, using caps as shown)

Printable class listing and supply list: Download Michelle Ward Compose Yourself Pratt 2015

See student work from Compose Yourself HERE.

CALL 855.551.7727 Link to register: HERE (type in Michelle Ward, using caps as shown)

Printable class listing and supply list: Download Michelle Ward DeComp Journal Pratt 2015

More pages from my DeComposition Journal HERE and HERE.

CALL 855.551.7727 Link to register: HERE (type in Michelle Ward, using caps as shown)

Printable class listing and supply list: Download Michelle Ward Sticks and Stones Pratt 2015

CALL 855.551.7727 Link to register: HERE (type in Michelle Ward, using caps as shown)

Printable class listing and supply list: Download Michelle Ward What A Relief Pratt 2015

See student work from What A Relief – HERE
WORKSHOPS 2015

July 26, 2014

FALL CATALOG for Pratt School of Continuing and Professional Studies can be viewed HERE. Registration begins July 27, 2015. To search for my classes in the catalog type Michelle Ward and all five will come up. As soon as registration opens you will be able to sign up online. You may also call to register at 855.551.7727.

CALL 855.551.7727 Link to register: HERE (type in Michelle Ward, using caps as shown)

Printable class listing and supply list: Download Michelle Ward Roll With It Pratt 2015

See student work from Roll With It and Compose Yourself – HERE

CALL 855.551.7727 Link to register: HERE (type in Michelle Ward, using caps as shown)

Printable class listing and supply list: Download Michelle Ward Compose Yourself Pratt 2015

See student work from Compose Yourself HERE.

CALL 855.551.7727 Link to register: HERE (type in Michelle Ward, using caps as shown)

Printable class listing and supply list: Download Michelle Ward DeComp Journal Pratt 2015

More pages from my DeComposition Journal HERE and HERE.

CALL 855.551.7727 Link to register: HERE (type in Michelle Ward, using caps as shown)

Printable class listing and supply list: Download Michelle Ward Sticks and Stones Pratt 2015

CALL 855.551.7727 Link to register: HERE (type in Michelle Ward, using caps as shown)

Printable class listing and supply list: Download Michelle Ward What A Relief Pratt 2015

See student work from What A Relief – HERE
happy hand

July 23, 2014

Late March I came down with a bad case of trigger finger on my right hand. For weeks I wore a brace to relieve the tendon, which helped with the clicking, but then it wouldn't straighten, and if it got bumped or pushed to full extension the pain was excrutiating. Finally, I met with a finger doctor and he gave me a cortisone injection. While I admit I initially regretted the decision as it was very painful and remained that way for several days, I can happily say that all symptoms have vanished (one month later) and I have a fully functioning finger. It feels so good to be uninhibited and no longer limited by my temporary ailment. If it should return I will scoot back over to get another shot sooner rather than later, but for now I'm watching my behavior with preventative measures. Let me say this: if you are on the fence about seeking care for a worn out body part, don't delay!
happy hand

July 23, 2014

Late March I came down with a bad case of trigger finger on my right hand. For weeks I wore a brace to relieve the tendon, which helped with the clicking, but then it wouldn't straighten, and if it got bumped or pushed to full extension the pain was excrutiating. Finally, I met with a finger doctor and he gave me a cortisone injection. While I admit I initially regretted the decision as it was very painful and remained that way for several days, I can happily say that all symptoms have vanished (one month later) and I have a fully functioning finger. It feels so good to be uninhibited and no longer limited by my temporary ailment. If it should return I will scoot back over to get another shot sooner rather than later, but for now I'm watching my behavior with preventative measures. Let me say this: if you are on the fence about seeking care for a worn out body part, don't delay!