Art Unraveled 2008 : Jill Berry Blog

Art Unraveled in Phoenix was heaven. Despite the monsoons, despite the fact my husband got laid off the first day I was there, despite Frontier Airlines every attempt to dispute my luggage, it was wonderful. I met so many kind and interesting people everywhere I went: breakfast, classes, the hallway, the (hot) elevator, the lounge, heck, even the bathroom. At breakfast there was a cheery omelet guy, my room had a view, and the students willing and happy. What else could there be? It was so well run It amazed me, Linda and Chuck were stellar at the whole organizing thing and fun to boot. My only complaint is that I did not get more photos in the three classes I taught (for the first time, thank you Linda for the invite and honor!). Here are a few from the Sumptuous Sumi class, and wow, were they sumptuous.

Lots of cyber connections materialized into people. What a relief! Linda Abare went from a voice and an email to a real live lovely talented and funny woman. Mabel Dean, the first teacher of my fabulous friend Rosalba, turned out to be even more wonderful than I expected.

Check out the Copper Piano Hinge class on Susan and Don’s blog. They are hilarious, and really arty too. I had Joannah Merriman as a roomie, perfect timing and fun. She taught writing workshops that I would have loved to have taken. I could go on forever, but next time, go there! Thank you to all involved, it was a dreamy good time.