spent a grueling but thoroughly enjoyable day (9:30 a.m. to 6:15 p.m.) in class working on wire weaving techniques with dallas lovett. managed to finish the entire project in class although it was only because the class was very focused and no breaks were taken -- we had to practically beg for lunch. by the end of the day, i was exhausted, aching and hungry.
we met alethia donathan, debbie nishihara, and a few other beadie people at the italian restaraunt across from the hotel. i had calamari for dinner (in addition to chicken corn chowder of which there is no photo) -- it was very good: