Twice Inspired @ The Southern Women's Show

 

 

We were so honored to participate in the Southern Women's Show Raleigh a couple of weekend's ago, & wanted to share a little bit of our experience there. 

We had less than a week to put together our booth. Lisa painted the sign on canvas & Molly did the paper decorations. Our booth was the cutest! 

We met a ton of wonderful people & couldn't be more delighted with the experience.

Some favorite moments included:

• seeing the beautiful gowns in the many fashion shows
• seeing (& holding) the sweet pups up for adoption
• watching local celebrities compete for charity in "Dancing Like the Stars"
• more specifically, watching local firefighter Blaise Harris compete in the competition
• watching the firefighter fashion shows, which benefit burned children (what can we say, we love firefighters, & so did the other ladies, who hooted & hollered as the models sashayed)
• watching local dance companies dance & entertain the crowds

We can't recommend the experience enough to vendors & attendees. It was an experience we won't soon forget!

Vino Class - Let's Talk About Style

So, want to hear something that we hear (or say) at every class, event or private session that we host? Here goes: "Oh wow, isn't it interesting how they (the finished projects) all like the same, but different?" It's true, & it's a phenomenon that we notice all the time.

And that phenomena, friends, is all about style. No matter the project, every attendee leaves their own imprint, or style, on the work. A great example of this can be seen in the photos of last Saturday's class, Vino, where attendees painted a wine bottle & glass. 

Notice how these 2 attendees are painting the same subject (with the same instruction). Then, notice the small differences in each work (the strokes & texture in the backgrounds, the volume in the glass & bottle, etc.). Isn't that cool? That's called style, people, & everyone has their own. We love that.

Oh & we just want to add that 1 of the attendees in this class has never painted before. Inspiring, or what?!

Vino

Cafe Creative

Behind the Scenes - Inspired by Location

Before posting specifics on our upcoming class, Cafe Creative, we thought we would give everyone a glimpse into the behind-the-scenes creative process here at Twice Inspired. 

Before deciding on a theme for the class, to be held this Monday, April 11, we scouted the location. Benelux Cafe is located in the heart of downtown Raleigh, in City Market. While there, Lisa & Molly spotted some cool coffee sacks on display, & their creative juices began to flow.

Molly was especially thrilled with the find, since she loves creating crafts from recycled & inexpensive materials. It was soon decided that the sacks would be the inspiration for the next class. Molly then did some research on coffee sack & burlap crafts & created the inspiration board above. And just like that, a theme, & a class, were born. 

We can't wait to see you at Monday's class!

Inspired by Picasso

Last Saturday's class, held at Earth Fare, was all about texture & brushstrokes. In the class, attendees were inspired by Pablo Picasso's Child with a Dove. Attendees impressed us with their finished works, that were both soft & bold. It was such a lovely class & group!

April Calendar