Halloween and Other Events

Quote of the Day:  Double, Double, Toil and Trouble, Fire Burn and Cauldron Bubble. William Shakespeare

Witch sister is which?

Joy and I had fun handing out treats at the Primo Art Spa. You can go over there to see more pics and read about it. It was a hoppin' Halloween in North Brainerd.

Tonight, Krista and I are attending the fundraiser event for the Heartland Symphony Orchestra. Music paired with menu items from around the world. I'm so pumped! I'll post a review and pics tomorrow.

Coming up in Pequot Lakes, Nov. 15-17 and 22-24, Oliver! You can get more information at their website Greater Lakes Area Performing Arts. You'll see Joy in the show as "Strawberry Seller." 

So much wonderful art and connections are happening. I hope that wherever you are, that you are enjoying the season and exploring the arts.

Go. Create. Inspire!

Journaling Prompt:  How was your Halloween? Did you dress up? What was your favorite costume as a kid?

Birthdays and Art Saturday

Quote of the Day:  The more you praise and celebrate your life, the more there is in life to celebrate. Oprah Winfrey

Birthdays are great.

Celebrate life!

Millie and Willie Cottonpoly: Happy Birthday, Mary!

Pad Thai

DARK CHOCOLATE CAKE (deserves all caps)

Sisters

Friends

Coffee

Chocolate

Sweet gifts

Dinner and spending time with the Biker Chef

Massage

Hair cut

First week of school

Lunch with writers and lovers of words

and many more blessings

ALL THE INGREDIENTS FOR A WONDERFUL BIRTHDAY!

First birthday party at the Primo Art Spa!

The best lunch you could get anywhere.

Thanks for the spring rolls and movie night!

I've been celebrating for about a week, now, but my friend Krista said, "That's okay. It's the octave of your birthday." Cool. I still have few days (notes) left to complete it! (Do you think I could sneak in the sharps & flats, too, the minor & major chords?)

This week we had our first Art Saturday. Go to our Primo Art Spa blog to see photos and find out what's coming next and how you can get moving on your creativity!

Coming soon: a chance to win tickets to "Charlotte's Web" at the Children's Theatre in Minneapolis! Yippy. He's some pig.

Go. Create. Inspire!

Journaling Prompt:  What are you celebrating?

Primo Art Spa Hosts Successful Event

Quote of the Day:  This is the best party ever! Rebekkah, age 5, who painted with us at our Primo Art Spa Event last week.  The results are in: A successful event that drew out the artists and inspired us.

I made a plate, that I thought looked like gummy worms, to be a plate to use for celebrations, whenever you need to feel BRILLIANT!

 

 

My younger sister, Joy Ciaffoni, and I have teamed up to form the Primo Art Spa to support the arts and artists in the Brainerd lakes area and beyond. We are taking new clients and looking at what group classes we can offer. If you have a request, let us know. If you'd like to connect online, go to our blog Primo Art Spa, or email us at primoartspa@gmail.com.

 

 

My signature send-off is on the back.

 

Journaling Prompt:  What kind of classes, private lessons, or group events would you like to attend?

Primo Art Spa

Quote of the Day: 

• May your coming year be filled with magic and dreams and good madness. I hope you read some fine books and kiss someone who thinks you're wonderful, and don't forget to make some art -- write or draw or build or sing or live as only you can. And I hope, somewhere in the next year, you surprise yourself.--Neil Gaiman

I think I used that one last year, but it's worth repeating, especially as my sister Joy and I are embarking on a new adventure. We've formed the Primo Art Spa to support artists in the area. For our first event, we'll be offering a class at the local pottery place, Glaze 2 Amaze.  Here's the blurb.


Paint to Music at Glaze 2 Amaze, Thursday, January 24 from 6:30-8:00 pm. Joy Ciaffoni and Mary Aalgaard, who have started the Primo Art Spa to assist artists in the area, will be performing live music while you paint a plate and find out what kind of music brings out your red, blue, lemon, or your spice. Using a plate as a palate, you will create art that serves up memory, emotion, and delicious inspiration. You can use it as a plate for special occasions, a gift, or a memory piece for someone you love. Glaze 2 Amaze is located at 706 Laurel Street in Brainerd. Email primoartspa@gmail.com for reservations for this special event. Cost is $25.

 
If you're in the area, I hope you can join us! Joy and I make a good team. A couple years ago, we did a show called "Sisters." Here's one of my favorite photos from that event.

We were singing the song "Sisters."

 

Join us for an inspirational class if you can, or take a class wherever you live, or start your own...and

 

Go. Create. Inspire!

 

Journaling Prompt: Have you ever taught an art or writing class, or started something new?