Hit the Ground Running! Tables, Fans and Classes...

Last weekend we had a great turn out for the Boston Mini-Marathon. Lots of people stopped by the tour the space. Several people expressed interest in classes for their kids and themselves. It was nice to open up the building and have people see what we've been up to.

All this activity has come at a bit of a cost. Due to all the tearing down, hammering and hauling stuff away, I have developed a painful case of tennis elbow in my left arm. This is particularly bad since I am left handed. It really inhibits my grip strength and carrying ability. I have been stretching it and keeping a compression sleeve on it. It will get better for a few days, then I do something to re-agrivate it. Hopefully, I can rest it soon so it can completely heal.

At the first of the week we commissioned our friend, Dario, to make work tables using the old display platforms that were left over from the hardware store. He made two tall ones and three shorter ones. The two taller ones are pictured here in our back covered area. They will be perfect for classes. In fact, they came in handy this weekend!

Dario is a native of Italy. He moved here with his wife and two daughters a couple of years ago. He is a master carpenter, and used to restore old Tuscan villas back in his home country. He is an all-round nice guy too!

Friday, we also received our shipment of hand fans! They have our logo and contact info on them. Can't wait to hand them out to friends and customers. Christine and Amanda, at Marketing Communications (who also designed our logo), are to thank for the job well done! The idea to get fans made came from Lori. They make a great marketing tool!

We held our first official event in The Boardwalk. It was a German Folk Painting class, taught by Liesa Battka, from Thomasville. She is a native of Germany, and is certified in the technique. We had a great group of adults, and a few kids, learning the traditional techniques that can be applied to cabinets, walls, chairs or other items. Liesa will be back for two more Saturdays later in the month. 

Liesa showed some of her own examples of work. The class practiced the simple techniques, such as the "comma stroke", the dot, and loading painting with two colors at once, that can be used to great effect. 

Next week The Boardwalk will host an iPhone/iPad photography workshop with Dan Burkholder. This class is offered in cooperation with the Accidental Gallery. Mitch Brown is responsible for bringing this well-known artist to our small community. 

So much is happening in little Boston, GA! We feel so privileged to be a part of it.