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I've got the Civic packed to the brim with beads and books...snackies within reach...a few audiobooks...and toothpicks for my eyes to stay awake as I drive south to St. Louis today. While there I'll be teaching 3 classes: Hedy....

Marlene....

and Le Temps...

 
Want to come? It's all happening at Ladybug Beads--a fabulous shop!

I'll also get to hang out with my sister who lives there. My oldest brother is coming for a visit, too, so it'll be a regular old (partial) family reunion.

Before I go I wanted to fill you in on a few exciting things happening out there in Beadland:

-Katie Hacker is doing a giveaway on her blog...with my Steampunk Style Jewelry book!

-Barbe Saint John has a call-for-entries out for an upcoming Steampunk Inspirations compendium. If you do anything in this vein, submit! She's looking for 1,000 pieces...

-Margot Potter is heading up a tour of the Big Apple. Now tell me, how fun would that be?

-The CraftEdu Beta launch is happening next week...the full roll-out is planned for June. Make sure to sign up to receive updates.

Okay..I'm off down Highway 35... Minnesota... Iowa... Missouri... St. Louie here I come!