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Thank you Jane from http://janeville.blogspot.com/ for the inspiration.

Spring Snow

The view outside my window is covered in white ... again.  At least the sun comes out to melt the spring snow.

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Thank you Carolee at http://kingofmicestudios.blogspot.com/ for inspiration.

Spring Wishes

On this first day of Spring, we have had overcast skies that are now dropping rain, and later this evening the possibility of snow.  But I am looking forward to spring blossoms, and the promise of sunny skies.

Here is hoping that your first day of Spring is filled with the promises of the season to come.

In today' gray skies
I search for inspiration
and find . . . a little.

Near my home a ravine of snow drops blooms each Spring

A patch of snow drops
blooms in a wooded ravine
in the melting snow.

Green petticoats peek

from under white petal skirts

as spring snow drops dance.

Snowdrops in bloom

After just three warm days, the snowdrops green heads have poked out from the edge of the snow and have bloomed.  Lovely white bell flowers edged in green with three oval white sepals dangle and dance from stem tops.

In the city, bright yellow crocus add sunshine to neighborhood gardens.

It is March, we are well aware that more snow will fly.  March in Utah brings all varieties of weather, but days like today foretell the arrival of Spring.

Serendipity

Watercolor hues
flow across dimpled paper
with an artist's brush.

More Fun with the Butterfly Punches

Watercolor Butterflies punched from
 a splattered sheet of paper.

Spring Runoff

Muddied waters carve
braided channels of runoff
as winter's snow melts.

Thanks Martha Stewart

I had a fun evening playing with my new butterfly punches and now I have a collection of butterfly confetti ready for more projects.

Spring?

The green tips of bulbs
push through the snow-dusted earth;
joyous signs of spring.

Bath time: Clean Hair & Haiku

Oh! Shampoo bubbles
Floating in my bath water,
Glisten, pink, green, blue.

Patches of Blue Sky Appear

Views from Mid Morning Walk

Fresh Powder

We woke to a new covering of fresh powder.  It has freshened the landscape.  Just thought I should share the beauty.

The local ski resorts got 15 to 20 inches of fresh powder overnight.

Planning Spring Classes

I will be offering a few classes during the Spring at the Eccles Community Art Center.

Arts & Crafts:  Spring Nest Egg: Paint a wooden egg for your own hand woven  wire nest/basket at this workshop.  Supplies provided.

Instructor: Debra Muller

Thursday, April 21, 2011 5:30 to 6:30 p.m.

Ages: 8 through Adult

Tuition: $12  members, $15 nonmembers.

Science/Art Workshops: These workshops introduce students ages 6 to 9 years old to concepts using art, science and craft projects.  Class size limited to 12 students.  Supplies provided

Instructor: Debra Muller

Spring Flowers:  Students will delve into the center of a flower, be introduced to the vocabulary of flower parts, review the floral paintings of Georgia O’Keefe then create their own masterpieces. 

Monday, April 4, 2011

5:15 to 615 p.m.

Tuition: $8 members, $10 nonmembers.

On a  Breeze:  The students and instructor will create arts and craft projects related to wind and weather, discuss weather and cloud types.

Tuesday, April 12, 2011

5:15 to 6:15 p.m.

Tuition: $8 members, $10 nonmembers.

 On Butterfly Wings:  Instructor and students will research the designs that may be found on butterfly wings using art and field guides. Students will explore the world through the butterfly’s eyes. The students will design their own butterflies, and abstract art based on their discoveries.

Thursday, May 12, 2011

5:15 to 6:15 p.m.

Tuition: $8 members, $10 nonmembers.

Damsel & Dragonflies: These insects are extremely fascinating.  Students will explore their life cycle, amazing flights, and body shapes.

Tuesday, May 19, 2011

 5:15 to 6:15 p.m.

Tuition: $8 members,  $10 nonmembers.

A Day At The Beach: In this workshop, students will be introduced to the beach and ocean environments, discussing ocean ecological  concepts such as oil spill clean up, includes a variety of associated craft projects. 

Monday, May 23, 2011

5:15 to 6:15 p.m.

Tuition: $8 members, $10 nonmembers.

Let’s go on a  Picnic: In this workshop at which instructor and students will view a picnic from an ant’s eye view, research an ant’s body parts, then design their own ant.  Picnic games and other ideas will be discusses and explored as time allows. 

Instructor: Debra Muller

Thursday, May 26, 2011

5:15 to 6:15 pm.

Tuition: $8 members,  $10 nonmembers.

I also plan on taking a few.  Check out the full class schedule at :
http://www.ogden4arts.org/class_schedule.htm

A little shopping in preparation for March.  Don't you just love polka dots and the shamrocks are just perfect for the month especially for St. Patrick's day.  As usual, I will be wearing both orange and green that day.

Butterfly and Blooms

This felt bag sold this weekend at the Carriage House Gallery at the Eccles Community Art Center.

Waiting for room at the lunch counter

The goldfinches have flown in to find a heavy snow.  They have to wait to share space on the bird feeder with the chickadees.

 A few juncos are out and about.  They feed under the feeder.

Fleeting Thoughts of Spring

My Valentine Tulips have faded. Although there is still a beauty to their form.

Then winter has returned with a storm that has already dumped about ten to twelve inches and is expected to continue much of the day.