The studio transformation continues with a custom-made plywood table top to fit over the 4 IKEA EFFEKTIV bookcases to complete the craft table. I love how it has turned out!
Now, I’m on an obsessive search for stools. Initially I was going to go with the basic Mill Store wooden bar stools but I think I want something more comfy. Maybe one of these? I’m loving the red.
The Kiss My Lips Drawer Pull is in a beautifully curated treasury! Thank you to Jackie of Monarchdancer for including me.
I made my first purchase trip to IKEA for the 4 EFFEKTIV bookcases that will be making up the base of my new craft table. I love how the look together. Next up are the 3 BESTA shelving units for the back wall and the custom plywood top for the craft table.There is only so much IKEA furniture I can transport at one time. In the meantime, I have a temporary table top in place just so the room can be used during the transformation. I am so pleased as to how it’s turning out and can’t wait to finish the project!
A while back I made slight reference to wanting to change my dining room into a studio space. I am happy to say that I am finally on my way to doing it. I realized after living with the dining room for over 4 years that it only gets used on Christmas and the occasional sit-down dinner. (We are talking like 1-2 times a year). In the meantime, it stores my unorganized project messes and dog crates. Very poor use of space especially since it has five big windows with great light, it’s located next to the open kitchen and I can listen to the tv! So, after a couple trips to IKEA with a camera and notebook in hand I have come up with a mood board for the room.
Current Dining Room (chairs removed before photo was taken)
Current Dining Room (what it normally looks like)
Mood Board
While designing the space, I have to keep in mind that the dog crates are staying, that the room is very open so I need lots of places to stash things, and that I would like to have dinner in there those one, two or three times a year that the room requires. Fortunately, I love the paint color so that can stay and I’m keeping the jute rug.
Last week I had the opportunity to take a video documentary class through the Massachusetts College of Art and Design Continuing Education program. I took the course to learn how to work a camera, set up decent lighting and gain some editing experience. I got those 3 things and a whole hell of a lot more. It was an intensive and uncomfortable week of being in front of and behind the camera.
Image of my group in crisis:
Our project got the kabash from public safety and we had only 45 minutes left to capture our video. We ended up creating a documentary on “making a documentary” and it turned out better than we anticipated.
Course Description:
A one-week, full-time, immersion for students who want to learn the fundamentals of video documentary in an intimate and focused setting. Participants will develop an understanding of basic shooting techniques, picture composition, sound, lighting, interviewing, and editing with Final Cut. The class will guide students through a series of assignments using traditional, cinéma vérité, and subjective approaches. Through exercises, screening, discussion, and critique, students will be exposed to a range of storytelling, aesthetic, and artistic issues. From artists who want to document their work, to aspiring documentary filmmakers who want to share stories of social reality, this class will provide a strong foundation to build upon. Prior video production experience is helpful, but not required, whether you are a beginner or have some experience, this boot camp will be a good learning experience.
I will be participating in the Mass Market 4 today with the grey blanket! From 11-6, shop a DIY flea market of record distros, local bands, button makers, bookbinders, artists, clothing designers, djs, vegan and vegetarian bakers. 1.00 admission fee to benefit the AIDS Action Committee of Boston.
Jen Wallace of the super excellent blog Indie Fixx asked me to guest blog while she was away on vacation. Being a puppy person, Tilda and I put our paws together and featured some of our favorite doggie items. We included some kitties too!
Check out our finds >>
I just received the “One Lovely Blog Award” from Anna of Life, Craftiness and Everything Else. Thanks so much! Now it’s my turn to pass it on…
Here are the rules:
* Accept the award, post it on your blog together with the name of the person who has granted the award, and his or her blog link.
* Pass the award to 15 other blogs that you’ve newly discovered. Remember to contact the bloggers to let them know they have been chosen for this award.
1. La Mesa De Trabajo
2. Sprout Studio
3. Louche Lab
4. Lemon Drop Studio
5. Anything Indie
6. Flush Designs
7. The Carrot Box
8. emedemarta
9. Claudine Hellmuth
10. Heart Handmade
11. Boston Handmade
12. tsurubride
13. Places I Have Never Been
14. Jen Kiaba
15. boygirlparty
Make sure to check out all these great blogs, and maybe you’ll find a few that interest you to add to your ‘follow’ list!
