The first time I set my eyes on one of Klew's "drum beads",
I became a devotee to her work. I remember buying the bead...on eBay or something, and then carrying it around looking at it. It has been several years ago. I've got to go find that bead so I can drool over it some more. Yes, I have tried to imitate her work, but there is obviously only one Klew. I find every bead that she makes intriguing, and could stare at it for hours. SOO....as I am conditioning this pile of clay for the class this weekend, I am freaking out. Five sheets of translucent....how can I possibly condition it without dog hair inclusions? I know I can't!! And as I am beginning to condition, I am making those 5" x 7" sheets...trying to get them fairly perfect and uniform in size. I am still not finished conditioning, and let me tell you, the last sheets aren't quite that perfect 5" x 7" !!!!! What am I expecting to get out of this class with this wonderful artist? Oh, the hints, techniques, caning are going to be wonderful. But I'd really like some of Klew's mojo to rub off on me.... You know, some of her creativeness.
And, I have never met her, but I feel this kind of spiritual feeling about her. I guess that she is kind of a new age, spiritual person. I am really looking forward to this weekend. Seeing old friends after a long time. And hopefully making some new friends, and getting me some of that 'mojo'.
See more of Klew's work at The Spirited Bead and Klew's Gallery.




