Cardinal's in the Courtyard

Not only did we have a family of Robin's nesting in our courtyard this spring, a family of cardinals moved in too!  They weren't as relaxed with us human's around as the Robin's had been, so we were a little more cautious about giving them their space.  First, there was one egg, then number two...but only one of them hatched, with a baby cardinal ready to be fed!

Momma watching over the courtyard at the peek of our roof.

The first egg.

Now there were two!

It's hard to see, but here is a shot of momma bird sitting
in her nest, keeping her eggs warm! (In the very middle of the photo).

Here's the daddy cardinal flying from the nest,
after a giving momma a break.

A very new baby cardinal, expecting whoever was there (me!)
to give him some nourishment.

Baby is growing...the eyes just starting to open.
You can see the second egg still unhatched.

Baby continued to grow...but he was a little frightened because
I was so close, so this was the last photo I took of him.

Momma was trying to scare us away, she was not
happy we were in "her courtyard!"

How beautiful!

A Family of Robin's

This spring we had a family of Robin's nesting 

in the pergola of our courtyard.  

It was incredible to witness nature so up close and personal, 

and to see how this busy momma bird took care of her little ones...

always there, feeding, nurturing, teaching...never tiring!  

She did what is innate any mother...without hesitation.

Keeping her eggs warm.

Bringing a big green worm to feed her little ones.

Watching over her brood.

I was always telling her that "she was ok."
Somehow she seemed to understand.

Papa Bird...always attentive...never too far away.

Feeding...growing...feeding...growing...

Making sure each siblings got their share.

"It is time to fly Momma?"

The final lesson...showing baby how to find worms...

Come and Play!

We have several offerings for creative workshops in my studio, and have reserved a spot for several who want to "come and play."  We still have a few openings...so if you have any interest, please call or email me to reserve your spot.  vintageartsstudio@hotmail.com or (913) 963-2985.


Refer to my previous post at the following link with all of the details of the workshops that my Mom and I offer:

Creative Workshops 

Our workshops cater to women who want to make something, but don't take the time, or don't feel like they can be creative.  Our workshops are intimate and hands on...we make it easy for you to create something that you will enjoy making, and love to take home, while sharing time with other like-minded women!


We also have guest instructors that teach workshops in my studio...

Workshops in my studio by Guest Instructors

See the photos below to get an idea of the workshop setting in my studio...

These girls had fun "playing."

Little Birdie Told Me Paper Mache' Workshop

Rustic Winter Ornament Workshop

Little Houses Collage Workshop

Soldering Charm Workshop

A Success in Spite of the Rain!

We had a great turn out and a successful sale, in spite of the rain!  A special thank you goes to those of you who came by the first morning, when we were closed due to the rain.  We appreciated you being patient with us!   I believe most everyone who stopped by the sale took a treasure home with them that they couldn't live without!  A few of you even stopped by more than once!

 

Guest Instructors at Vintage Arts Studio

If you have ever wanted to learn how to do Mosaics, here is a perfect opportunity to do it in a small class setting in my studio.  Penny Johnson is one of my new guest instructors who will teach this fun workshop.  During the workshop the participants will be able to create either a frame or a handheld mirror.  See the samples below of some of Penny's work, to give you ideas of color schemes, that could be done in the workshop on your mirror or frame.  


Two-Part Workshop - Monday, July 18th and Tuesday, July 19th
 7:00 to 9:00 - $65.00 per person

Barbara Crawford is another guest designer/instructor who has been teaching workshops successfully for many years!  She is offering a stitchery workshop in my studio where you can select from three Christmas stocking designs. The timing of this workshop is just perfect to create a special handmade stocking before the holiday madness begins!  See the samples below of the three stockings you will be able to choose from.  

Two-Part Workshop - Wednesday, August 24th and 
Thursday, August 25th

 6:30 to 9:00 - $40.00 per person