Introducing me…

Good day to you from the beautiful Shenandoah Valley of Virginia. I thought that since it has been two years that Steve has opened up The WoodArt Studio that I might as well introduce myself and let you know a bit about me and my ties with it. They really are nothing big as I am not, I repeat not an artist at all and I do nothing to create the art, except maybe put the cord through the necklaces and stamp the music notes on some of them. Each and every other piece that you see, admire and purchase is all Steve from concept to finale.

I am a genealogist. Yes I find the dead people, no not the "Grateful Dead" either. I search vital records, census forms and the likes there of. I teach privately or in groups and can also do personal research if you haven't got the time. In fact the first of several classes will be starting August 23rd via the Harrisonburg Parks and Recreation. Follow the link and read on page 13 what you will learn via the "Genealogical Appointments" class. Future classes will be taught via the Augusta County Government Office in Verona.

Box Elder Tree Necklaces

As some of you may have guessed I write this blog for us, along with my own blog at GenealogicalAppointments. From time to time you may find me at the Harrisonburg Farmers Market with Steve behind the tables with all of those awesome functional art pieces that Steve hand designs, creates and finishes or you may discover me at OASIS Fine Art & Craft or over in Charlottesville at C'Ville Arts. I love being Steve's wife so much that emails from the business are signed…Debbie wife of The WoodArt Studio artist Steve.

So its official you now know a little bit more about the person who tries to write to you once a week. Any questions? Please feel free to ask. If you are receiving this email for the first time and would like to take delivery of more sign up via our site or just drop me an email. Unsubscribing in the future is as easy as dropping me an email requesting so.    

Until next we meet… choose the right branch…woodturning or genealogical

Last Minute Book Report

I feel like the kid who left the book report to the last minute. Not that I meant to as I believe that I am past that stage in life. Or at least I thought so with most things but with the computer giving us daily attitude it managers to put us behind a bit.

Whenever Steve leaves the studio with a piece or two I set about to become instant photographer so that we have a log photo of every piece. I know many say why bother but maybe it is the genealogist in me that needs to record all of these daily adventures in The WoodArt Studio.  Yes I am a genealogist but that could be a whole other blog. And as I said the computer has been not cooperating to say the least. Glad we spent all that money to get it fixed.

#462 Birdhouse Ornament
SOLD

So today was catch up day for one and all. Steve has been very busy out there creating many new and old pieces for everyone’s holiday giving. He has also been working hard on a huge bowl that came from the General Stonewall Jackson Prayer Tree which fell this past spring. He will hope to bring it to his next woodturners meeting this month, which also reminds me that I need to photograph that also. We had the unusual Halloween snow as most of the Eastern seaboard had so that caused us to shovel a bit but today it was like springtime. It was perfect weather to take some time and go for a nice walk and trim some of the bushes for the winter.

Dinner and a shower then reminded me that I needed to write and post the blog that you all eagerly wait to read?? With that in mind here I sit contemplating the last minute book report routine, cramming and hoping that it will get a passing grade. I am so beside myself that I think I am going to post it now, the day before. So it is up to you… Did I pass or did I fail? I’m waiting to hear from you all.

Until next we meet…