Sunday, October 12, 2008

Making pressed flower cards at lunch

When workload is super heavy and bad economy news adding more stress, I have organized a card making lunch at work to lift the team spirit.
http://pressed-flowers.info/English/Classroom/Adult%20Classes/Card%20making.JPG

Several people at work were coming to my classes but due to work and family activities, they could not make it this session. Everyone is stressed out already with cuts and added tasks. I have organized a free class at lunch last Monday to lift everyone’s spirit and let everyone to relax a little in the middle of busy schedule.
The regular conference room we usually use seem too small with 16 joined. Several people had to stand up the whole time with me but no one minded. Everyone had great time. I have guided everyone making the rose card (in green card stock). I had extra samples to show everyone other ideas. At the end of the 1st half hour, everyone is done with the rose card. They all went through my flowers getting extra flowers and card making materials. I had to bring more materials the next day to satisfy all the needs.
A few people missed the class due to meetings and lab activities. Everyone is asking if I can do it again soon. It looks like I have to reserve a large conference room the next time. Hopefully we get another chance to take a little lunch break together. Everyone said that it is far better than going out to lunch.

3 comments:

hitomo said...

hi,kate,i am hitomo,and from china!i knew you from my teacher, Chen guo ju!i am so proud of you!i enjoy a lot of pressed flowers art of you!they are amaze!i like some of them very much!......i think there will be more and more people like pressed flowers art on the base of your spread!good day!

Unknown said...

Pressed flower craft consists of drying flower petals and leaves . The pressed flowers and leaves are then used for a variety of craft projects. Art of pressing flowers and make stunning pressed flower cards and pictures for fun.
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Kate Chu said...

Professor Chen is a very talented and dedicated pressed flower artist and educator. I had the pleasure meeting her once again this past June in Anaheim. It was great seeing many great works from her students entering the competition.