So last year, I had the privilege of attending Spark the Event, in Utah. One of my best friends in the whole world, Margie Romney-Aslett, was one of the creators of the event and I wanted to go and help and be apart of it in anyway I could. It was her birthday, so I also wanted to make sure I was there on her birthday! Aimed with birthday cake an all!
I remember driving up to the event, In a small town in Utah.. and seeing this simple yet gorgeous building (called Noah's), all decked out with colorful banners and art and lights and yummy artsy goodness and I KNEW I was going to love it!
The minute I stepped inside the transformed building, I knew I was in heaven! I saw old fashioned decorated bicycles hanging from the cieling in this massive room with wood rafters! There were old jars filled with antique pool balls, and handmade banners made out of old playing cards decorated with glimmer and paint. There were old colorful typewriters, set out on hall tables, along side glass jars filled with old school candy and paper flowers made from old fashioned vintage papers hanging in every doorway and christmas lights.. EVERYWHERE.. it was like artsy heaven!
I had this huge moment of pride for my dear friend.. I knew her and her partners.. Liz and Rhonna.. had worked so hard to make this event a magical place for everyone and the work had paid OFF! It was amazing! I have honestly never seen anything like it ever before!
So then I began to peak in on the classes being taught.. trying to find margie (i came mid day on saturday and it had already begun). and of course.. my awe continued! .. Emily Falconbridge had women sitting all over the floor, making beautiful scarves and necklaces out of wool felting!
Margie was making a mobile out of a hanger and papercrafting supplies.. oh my heck cute! A bird canvas was being taught in another class.. a photography class.. a digital class.. seriously I WAS IN LOVE. It was one of THEmost creative, inspiring, well planned, beautiful thoughtful events I had been to! Amazing food, two full days of awesome artsy classes, a beautiful artisan store, a night of beautiful music sitting on blankets with friends.. (that was my favorite parts) and a night on the "roof top" with hanging lights were a "mini" bar of creative make and takes were being taught from a vintage necklace, to a adorable handmade headbands, papercrafting and more! It seriously is hands down the best event I have ever attended.
Flash forward a few months ago, I got a call from my friend, Margie.. and we started to talk about Spark. She asked me if I would ever consider being a part of Spark and I was like UM, HECK YES! She asked me to come teach one of their main core classes, a mixed media canvas class.. and I was STOKED! Dream come true! Then she told me how her two creative partners, Rhonna and Liz.. were both going in new wonderful directions with their lives.. but it meant not having all the time they needed for Spark.. so she was looking for a couple of new creative partners for Spark No. 3 AND.... would I like to come on this year as a Creative Partner as well!
I was like.. "what did you just say"? am I dreaming right now? I think I am dreaming! can you repeat that?" lol. So she did. I was es-tactic!!! I know each year.. she may bring on different people to help with the creative process.. but this year I get to be apart of SPARK!! Wahoo!!
seriously.. I am on an all time high! So excited! We've already gotten started.. late night meetings via skype, planning teachers, mini workshops, where the venue will be.. themes.. seriously so excited I can't wait!
So come join me!!! Registration for Spark starts APRIL 1st!
I will be there not only as a teacher, so I can get to spend time with you in my class.. but also as a creative partner.. behind the scenes.. making it a FABULOUS experience for you! There are only 300 spots.. and I am telling you.. that is not much. Last year they sold out! So mark your calendars.. THIS FRIDAY! Spark registration begins! Be there!!
you can find all about it on the Spark Blog.. this friday
The one thing I love about Spark is it is a CREATIVE event. ALL things creative.. think sewing, think baking, thing crafting, mixed media, papercrafting.. painting.. you name it! Spark has it! You will love the things you learn there and the new skills you walk away with. I truly believe we are all creative people.. and this will be an event that will SPARK that creative fire.. and help you find what you just love to do. I promise.. it's going to be so fun!
Spark is October 21st and 22nd in Lindon, Utah (right outside of Salt Lake)
Oh and did I mention the other UBER talented women besides Margie I get to work with?
Hello.. April from Second Sister Designs (amazing art and jewelry designs!) and Alisa Holland.. THE MOST.. HANDS DOWN, most talented graphic artist ever! (she did all the beautiful logos for the NEW Spark look and the website!). In love. And Miss Amy Dalley.. she keeps us all fed! AMAZING!
So please.. come join me!
Check out the Spark website this friday! I will remind you again!
Spark The Event
just had to share with you.. this awesome and amazing and humbling opportunity ever. Love it!
Happy Tuesday!
CANNOT wait! have wanted to attend for a couple years now and i'm definitely going this year! eeee!! you, my dear girl are *amazing* in every way...SO excited to see what good things are coming your way!!
prairie XO
kristin
Posted by: kristin | March 31, 2011 at 06:48 PM
I'm coming!
Posted by: Dottee O. | March 31, 2011 at 04:13 PM
sweets! i am BEYOND excited for you. it's a perfect collaboration. wishing you well. ONE day i will be able to come to this event. xoxo, rachel
Posted by: Rachel Carlson | March 31, 2011 at 09:15 AM
Reading how excited you are about being a partner for Spark brought tears to my eyes, I don't blame you for being on cloud 9, wow, that's so awesome Christy!! I would love to come, but too far away from Utah, love looking at the pics afterwards on Margie and Liz's blogs each year about all the fun things they do there, hope you have a GREAT time!!
Posted by: Laurie | March 31, 2011 at 09:14 AM
Congratulations Christy! Enjoy yourself!
Posted by: Helen | March 31, 2011 at 08:32 AM
oh, how exciting! A little too far from Florida, airfare is outrageous! How lucky for those that can go, to have you as a teacher/partner! I loved the SheArtGirl class, was so grateful to be able to do it online. I'll be watching for snippets & will be cheering you on! Congrats!
Posted by: Debbie | March 30, 2011 at 04:11 PM
so amazing for you. think you feel like i felt when i signed up for your ecourse. i am still stoked and can't wait for it to start. you sparked me. thanks and will go check it out right now. congrats.
Posted by: laura huffman | March 30, 2011 at 03:11 PM
Congratulations on this wonderful opportunity! Anyone who attends with benefit from your talent! Wish I could, but the timing isn't right for me.
Posted by: Debbie | March 30, 2011 at 02:29 PM
Hey Sweet Girl! I am so excited for you! this event looks AMAZING!!!! hmmm, i am thinking... ROAD TRIP!!!!
wishing you beautiful day!
XoXxo
amy boland
p.s. thank you so much for everything that you do! <3
Posted by: amy~ the gypsy chick | March 30, 2011 at 07:13 AM
I wish I could go. No $. Do you think your friends might let you video the class you teach so you can blog parts of it? Or maybe do interviews with the creators to get ideas and inspiration? It would be great to just see a piece of it...
Congrats on being included in what's obviously a once in a lifetime opportunity. I bet they'll keep you around for a long time.
Posted by: Stephanie | March 30, 2011 at 03:55 AM
dude...that would be the most amazing event to attend!!! hmmm...gonna have to save my pennies!
Posted by: Leora | March 29, 2011 at 11:47 PM
How much is it and does the price include lodging? I would love to attend.. just the word Spark makes me feel all giddy inside.. lol.
Posted by: Gweny | March 29, 2011 at 11:15 PM
Can't wait! It was amazing last year and I'm sure it will continue to get better and better each year! You teaching a core class will be amazing!! I love the friendships developed there and that they are continuing to grow! Hugs from Conroe, Texas!!
Posted by: Nancy Wyatt | March 29, 2011 at 10:39 PM
Yay!!! I am SOOOOO happy for you, darling!!! I would love to go to Spark, but it's not in my budget, and it's a long way away from me, with a family who hasn't had me gone ever from them, so it will have to wait until everyone is older (and there's a little more money.) I'm sure everyone will have so much fun, and I will be there in spirit!! :)
Posted by: Rebecca | March 29, 2011 at 09:04 PM
Sweet friend...I am so excited for both of you. To have heard you both talking about this for months I can't wait to see what you both do!!!
Posted by: Jeanne | March 29, 2011 at 08:36 PM
Congrats, Christy!! So so excited for you! Wish I can go but it's a bit too far right now :) I can't wait to see peaks of what you all do there tho!!
Posted by: Savitri Wilder | March 29, 2011 at 08:17 PM
congratulations! I can't attend but it looks absolutely awwwwwwwesome! I remember drooling when I saw pics from last year.
Posted by: Jeanne | March 29, 2011 at 08:11 PM
Congratulations...how awesome is that...oh how I would love to go..it is my birthday weekend, but I live in NC and it is a bit far...I sure wish they had something like that around here...oh how fun..
Posted by: sherry french | March 29, 2011 at 08:03 PM
Perfect!!! You will be a wonderful partner for Margie to make the event amazing!!
Posted by: Rachel | March 29, 2011 at 08:03 PM
would love to attend. Imagine I can't tho- being full time mom from WI
Posted by: Michelle Kocher | March 29, 2011 at 07:27 PM