Art Exhibition/Sale at Sleepy Bear Coffee, Saturday, July 28th

Tallulah artists Cathe Kervan, Susie Weaver,

Stephanie Kastler and Fran Cummings

are participating in a

Summer Art Exhibition (and Sale) 

at Sleepy Bear Coffee, this Saturday,

July 28th, 10 am to 2 pm.

Sleepy Bear Coffee is located at 9555-C Kings Charter Drive, Suite D, Ashland, VA 23005 - in the Kings Charter Commerce Center (behind Food Lion). (Phone: 804-412-0664)

More information about Sleepy Bear Coffee on their website at
http://www.mysleepybearcoffee.com/

We hope to see YOU there on Saturday!

After the Faire: Two Weeks Later

It's hard to believe that it's been almost two weeks since our first Tallulah Faire. We have had time since then to recall what we learned about the experience: what we want to keep, what we want to change, what we want to add the NEXT time we have a show. Yes, you heard me, we are already talking about our next Tallulah Faire. Details will be forthcoming, so stay tuned.

In the meantime, we would like to share some pictures with you. If you were there, you just might see yourself. If you were not able to join us, you will be able to see what a great time we had.

That brings to mind that the Tallulah artists would like to thank all our "support staff". Thanks to the Walton family for offering the beautiful garden we were all able to enjoy. Additionally, to Robin, Ernie, and Ashley for welcoming, hosting, taking your money, and wrapping your treasures for transport. Cudos also to Bruce Langhorne (set-up) and Bill Weaver (assistant wrapper and go-fer) and multiple unnamed family, friends, and neighbors without whom we could not have pulled this off. And thanks to all of you who joined us in the garden to enjoy the spring day of fellowship and creativity.

So, enjoy the pictures and watch this blog for the next installment for Tallulah Faire: the sequel...

After the Faire

Short post tonight. It's been a long day.

We want to thank all of you who joined us in the garden for our first Tallulah Faire. We had four hours of cool, sunny-cloudy-sunny-cloudy weather and welcomed many of our friends, family and neighbors into our Tallulah Life. We shared our creations and enjoyed each other's company until about 1:00 pm when the rain began to fall with little warning. Many of us held out hope that we could resume, but that was not to be. We were, however, thankful for the time that we did have.

And, just in case you're wondering, we will NOT be putting our raindate into effect this time around.

In the next day or two, we will share stories and pictures of our day. We took note of some of your comments and suggestions during our time together. We would welcome and appreciate any additional thoughts you have about the event, so that we can improve our future gatherings. 

So until next time, we bid you sweet dreams and wishes for a sunny day tomorrow.

A little sunnier forecast... and preparing for The Faire

So we are down to less than a day until our Tallulah Faire is come at last! We gathered in the garden today, so that we could make a beautiful garden even more colorful and inviting for our friends, family, and friends to be.

The weather report looks sunnier too, so our spirits are soaring! We will be so happy to greet you all and introduce your to our Tallulah Life!

We look forward to seeing you in the garden!

The Tallulah Faire

on Saturday, April 28, 2012, 9:00 am to 3:00 pm

(raindate: Sunday, April 29, 2012, 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm

(address removed for privacy)

Mechanicsville, Virginia

"A garden gathering of 8 artists

who wish to share their creations with YOU."

Weekend Weather... praying for a sunny Saturday!

The Tallulah Life is full of little bumps in the road, but we are eternally optomistic about the creative powers that be and our ability to adjust to changing circumstances. Creative people find ways to proceed in the face of uncertainty. 

Weather reports at present are not favorable for the warm, sunny day we envisioned for our friends. Fear not! All who are Tallulahs are moving ahead, continuing to plan for our Tallulah Faire on April 28th, starting at 9:00 am.

In the meantime, we would appreciate your good wishes and prayers to The Creator. We are readying a spring celebration of creativity and fellowship for you this weekend. We hope to see you there.

Stay tuned...

The Tallulah Faire

on Saturday, April 28, 2012, 9:00 am to 3:00 pm

(raindate: Sunday, April 29, 2012, 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm

(Address removed for privacy)
Mechanicsville, Virginia 

"A garden gathering of 8 artists

who wish to share their creations with YOU."

Meet the Artist: Helen Langhorne

                                                 
                                                                               Helen Langhorne

                            This is the eighth in a series of profiles of the artists
                                                                               who are living The Tallulah Life 

Life is a journey and it's ever changing.  When I first started out in the arts, I painted in oils.  Then I discovered that art doesn't have to hang on the wall.  A real revelation to me as I grew up in a household where my mother painted beautiful watercolors and my older sister painted portraits.  Once I discovered the versatility of polymer clay, things evolved from there.  I sculpted art dolls for a while and just loved it.

However, it was about that time that it was discovered that I had a condition called Ehlers Danlos Syndrome.  EDS is all about hypermobility of the joints. Collagen is the glue that holds our bodies together and mine is faulty.  This means dislocations and partial dislocations and a lot of pain on a daily basis.  My hands are particularly affected and so working daily with clay was out for me for the most part. 

It was then that I picked up beading.  I could still hold colors in my hand and make something of them.  So, for now, beading is my passion but I still dabble in paint and other media from time to time.  Beads, however, have my attention.  They come in all sizes, textures and colors.  Mixing beads up and creating some art to wear is just plain fun, and who doesn't like to have fun?

I'm so happy to be a part of the Tallulah girls, all of whom have enriched and inspired me.





Meet the Artist: Stephanie Kastler

                                                                              Stephanie Kastler

       This is the seventh in a series of profiles
                                       of the artists who are living The Tallulah Life.

My first memory of making jewelry was at my 5th birthday party. Back then I used nylon fishing line and plastic beads. Today I prefer sterling, gold, glass and pretty stones.

While I love to string all kinds of pretty beads in any configuration that comes to mind, I've been trying to stretch myself by learning bead weaving, bead crochet, kumihimo, and improving my wire working skills.

The best part about making jewelry (besides playing with all the pretty beads!) is when someone picks up one of my pieces and their face just lights up because it touches them in some way.

When I'm not making jewelry, I'm working with young adults with developmental disabilities. While I do love my job and the people I work with, it can be stressful and having a great creative outlet is wonderful.

custom rosaries

I have lots of plans for new beady projects, so I'm looking forward to this summer!