Wow, I don't even know where to start. I was so fortunate to take the class with the fantastically talented Keith Lo Bue at the McGregor Summer School in Toowoomba and I met such wonderful and talented people who made the whole experience just magical. We all had such a fantastic time and learnt so much, it was so, so hard to say good bye and part after 10 days of this experience. If you ever get a chance to do a class with Keith, don't even think about it and jump at the opportunity. Also, I highly recommend his DVD "Within and Without" - after you see this you will be even more motivated to meet this wonderful artist and to do a workshop with him. You can order the DVD here.
Me with Keith
Keith using his beloved Fifi (a gorgeous vintage watchmakers hammer) and he has to speak to her in French to keep her happy.... lol.
Keith demonstrates and explains
A very technical piece by Owen, the engineer
Lovely wire work by Estelle
Estelle's family represented in this wire necklace
Necklace on the stand by Rod
Necklace by Warren
Elegant piece by Catrin
Billy's eye by Hildy
Wiggling worm by Andrew
Andrew explains his creation
Rod talks about his art piece
Work spaceAndrew, a very talented artist from Toowoomba, organised an old piano for us which we jointly took apart one night and then shared the pieces of various piano parts. The story even made to the local newspaper.
Owen and Warren working out how to take the piano apart
Some piano pieces
Keith is ready to "destroy" so we can create
We had lots of fun in the process
Warren with some piano wire - very valuable for us "junkies"
The girls did lighter work
Concentrating hard
Lovely Helen showing off her creation
Andrew with his creations
Display of our work at the school exhibition on the last day
Rhonda's little bird
Necklace from piano pieces by Owen, he was challenged by Keith to create something not mechanical and he has done very well, this necklace is stunning when worn by Helen, Owen's wife
Necklace by Helen made from little medical bottles, wire and clock pieces
Another necklace by Helen from natural materials
Two guys in hats
Precious little workers preparing a sign for the exhibition
With gorgeous Liddy
With Rod
With Lynn
With Estelle and Warren
With Andrew, Owen and Helen
With Catrin, Hildy and Sue
With Rhonda
We created this "card" for Keith
Keith guessing who created which piece on the card
My authobiographical picture
Close up with the open door of the little house
Necklaces and rings created by me
I was so fortunate to be staying with my friends Judy and Kurt who live in Toowoomba (pictured above with Keith and I). Judy and Kurt spoilt me and my stay with them was unforgetable, they are wonderful hosts.
Kurt took a watercolour class at the McGregor school, he is pictured above with some of his creations.
Oh Kasha, looks like you had the best time and made some wonderful pieces. And What a suprise to see some familiar faces. Andrew and Libby and both amazingly talented artists with such warm hearts....
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