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Picture Book Line Editing offered by published author, Hope Marston
A two-hour session for two people who have each completed a picture book manuscript and
need help in readying it for submission. Attention will be given to formatting, rewriting awkward
sentences, and moving material around for better flow or clarity. Time and place will be
arranged according to participants’ schedules. Hope’s many children’s books include eight
wildlife picture books. See them at www.HopeIrvinMarston.com
Questions: 315-955-0751 or hopemar7@twcny.rr.com
Winning bid: $40.00 L. Kellogg
A two-hour session for two people who have each completed a picture book manuscript and
need help in readying it for submission. Attention will be given to formatting, rewriting awkward
sentences, and moving material around for better flow or clarity. Time and place will be
arranged according to participants’ schedules. Hope’s many children’s books include eight
wildlife picture books. See them at www.HopeIrvinMarston.com
Questions: 315-955-0751 or hopemar7@twcny.rr.com
Winning bid: $40.00 L. Kellogg
Winning bids are posted below and bidding on those items are closed. Any items not bid on can still
be purchased at the minimum bid shown. First bid takes the item. These will remain available until
December 15, 2009. Thank you to all who have participated in this auction.
be purchased at the minimum bid shown. First bid takes the item. These will remain available until
December 15, 2009. Thank you to all who have participated in this auction.
Item #1
Warm Up by Making a Scarf! Offered by Lindsey Oakes. A one hour crochet instruction
on how to make one of the hottest fashion trends - a handmade crocheted scarf . Lindsey has
been enjoying the age-old craft of crochet for six years and will teach you the basic stitches to
complete your project. Tool and materials included. Location of your choice.
Questions: 315-489-3257 or MarciatheMartian@aol.com
Minimum bid: $20.00
on how to make one of the hottest fashion trends - a handmade crocheted scarf . Lindsey has
been enjoying the age-old craft of crochet for six years and will teach you the basic stitches to
complete your project. Tool and materials included. Location of your choice.
Questions: 315-489-3257 or MarciatheMartian@aol.com
Minimum bid: $20.00
Item #2
Juggling to Impress! Offered by Lindsey Oakes. Impress your friends and family with your
ability to accomplish three - ball juggling. A great conversation starter. An hour of instruction
for up to four people on the basics of juggling. Location of your choice.
Lindsey has been juggling for 7 years and is a member of the International Juggling
Association. She has conducted juggling clinics and came in first at the 2009 SUNY Potsdam
Diversity Club Talent Show and Competition.
Questions: 315-489-3257 or MarciatheMartian@aol.com
Winning bid: $26 S. Hovey
ability to accomplish three - ball juggling. A great conversation starter. An hour of instruction
for up to four people on the basics of juggling. Location of your choice.
Lindsey has been juggling for 7 years and is a member of the International Juggling
Association. She has conducted juggling clinics and came in first at the 2009 SUNY Potsdam
Diversity Club Talent Show and Competition.
Questions: 315-489-3257 or MarciatheMartian@aol.com
Winning bid: $26 S. Hovey
Item #3
2 Potters Wheel Classes Town: Rutland Center, NY Offered by Kari Robertson.
This activity will be a hands on experience to one student learning how to throw a pot on the
potter’s wheel. The winning bidder will have two one-hour classes that will include instruction
and studio time.
Kari Robertson is a K-12 Certified Art Educator with experience teaching all ages. She has run
her pottery studio in her home for the past year and has won several awards for her pencil and
clay work. Location for the activity: 28279 NYS Route 126, Rutland Center, NY
Questions: Kari Robertson, krobertson1@twcny.rr.com 785-9238
Winning bid: $50 L. McCullouch
This activity will be a hands on experience to one student learning how to throw a pot on the
potter’s wheel. The winning bidder will have two one-hour classes that will include instruction
and studio time.
Kari Robertson is a K-12 Certified Art Educator with experience teaching all ages. She has run
her pottery studio in her home for the past year and has won several awards for her pencil and
clay work. Location for the activity: 28279 NYS Route 126, Rutland Center, NY
Questions: Kari Robertson, krobertson1@twcny.rr.com 785-9238
Winning bid: $50 L. McCullouch
Item #4
Script Doctor Consultation Town: Watertown, NY. Offered by Craig Thornton.
In depth analysis of a full length, screenplay or stage play. This includes notes on structure,
tone, marketability, research suggestions, tools for improvement, a critical analysis,
simplification or layering techniques and tools and guidance to for a second draft. Includes
three page typed notes and references and on hour private meeting to discuss notes.
Craig has a BFA in Film and Television, Studied Screen writing at the American Film Institute
and a MFA in playwriting from Goddard College. Craig has had plays produced in New York
City and Los Angeles and published. Craig has also had several short plays produced and full
length screenplays optioned. Craig has worked for several years in Entertainment Law and
lived in Los Angeles, has taught both screen writing and playwriting, and has produced and
directed plays.
Location for the activity: Craig will perform analysis on document provided by winning bidder
then a meeting will be scheduled to discuss.
Questions: contact Craig Thornton by calling 315-788-9796 or email at cthornt@twcny.rr.com
Winning Bid $75 L. Kellogg
In depth analysis of a full length, screenplay or stage play. This includes notes on structure,
tone, marketability, research suggestions, tools for improvement, a critical analysis,
simplification or layering techniques and tools and guidance to for a second draft. Includes
three page typed notes and references and on hour private meeting to discuss notes.
Craig has a BFA in Film and Television, Studied Screen writing at the American Film Institute
and a MFA in playwriting from Goddard College. Craig has had plays produced in New York
City and Los Angeles and published. Craig has also had several short plays produced and full
length screenplays optioned. Craig has worked for several years in Entertainment Law and
lived in Los Angeles, has taught both screen writing and playwriting, and has produced and
directed plays.
Location for the activity: Craig will perform analysis on document provided by winning bidder
then a meeting will be scheduled to discuss.
Questions: contact Craig Thornton by calling 315-788-9796 or email at cthornt@twcny.rr.com
Winning Bid $75 L. Kellogg
Item #5
Plein Aire Painting Session Town: Alexandria Bay, NY. Offered by Sherman Ward.
Lunch for 6 or fewer persons with painting opportunity from 9 AM to 4 PM. Flowers, sculpture,
and river view vistas available. Date to be determined.
Sherman is a celebrated local artist who has received acclaim for his painting and sculpting.
Location for the activity: At the home of Ann and Sherman Ward.
Questions: contact Sherman Ward by calling 315-482-5954 or email at AndieBodie@aol.com
All participants with six highest bids will win this extraordinary opportunity.
Winning bid: $30 S. Hovey
Lunch for 6 or fewer persons with painting opportunity from 9 AM to 4 PM. Flowers, sculpture,
and river view vistas available. Date to be determined.
Sherman is a celebrated local artist who has received acclaim for his painting and sculpting.
Location for the activity: At the home of Ann and Sherman Ward.
Questions: contact Sherman Ward by calling 315-482-5954 or email at AndieBodie@aol.com
All participants with six highest bids will win this extraordinary opportunity.
Winning bid: $30 S. Hovey
Item #6
Item #7
One Month of Dance Instruction in a professional dance atmosphere at Rhonda’s
Footeworks dance studio in either Evans Mills or Lowville, NY. Attend one month of
dance class for age and ability and style of your choice.
Rhonda’s FooteWorks has been offering quality dance education in the North Country since
1987.
Questions: contact Rhonda by calling 315-767-3978 or at rhondasfooteworks@yahoo.com
Winning bid: $30 J. Hodge
Footeworks dance studio in either Evans Mills or Lowville, NY. Attend one month of
dance class for age and ability and style of your choice.
Rhonda’s FooteWorks has been offering quality dance education in the North Country since
1987.
Questions: contact Rhonda by calling 315-767-3978 or at rhondasfooteworks@yahoo.com
Winning bid: $30 J. Hodge
A Night of Dinner Theater for Two The winning bidder of this item will receive two tickets
to the Little Theater of Watertown's dinner theater production of your choice.
One of the oldest theater groups in the state. Little Theater members perform several plays
and dinner theater shows yearly as well as one act plays for charity.
Questions: Call 315-782-6218
Winning bid: $50 H. Murray
to the Little Theater of Watertown's dinner theater production of your choice.
One of the oldest theater groups in the state. Little Theater members perform several plays
and dinner theater shows yearly as well as one act plays for charity.
Questions: Call 315-782-6218
Winning bid: $50 H. Murray
Item #8
Private Dance Class for You and Five Friends A one hour adult or children's (ages
6-10) class for up to 6 people. Enjoy an upbeat ballet, jazz, or exercise class or your choice
taught by Jessica Renzi .
Jessica has studied with Alexei Moskalenko of the Bolshoi Ballet and Nora Curran of Chicago
at the American school of Russian Ballet. In 2003 she went on to win the title of Miss New York
and competed on national television in the Miss America pageant.
Questions: Call 315-782-4685 or email jessrenzi@gmail.com.
Winning bid: $35 H. Murray
6-10) class for up to 6 people. Enjoy an upbeat ballet, jazz, or exercise class or your choice
taught by Jessica Renzi .
Jessica has studied with Alexei Moskalenko of the Bolshoi Ballet and Nora Curran of Chicago
at the American school of Russian Ballet. In 2003 she went on to win the title of Miss New York
and competed on national television in the Miss America pageant.
Questions: Call 315-782-4685 or email jessrenzi@gmail.com.
Winning bid: $35 H. Murray
Item #9
Apple Strudel Baking Class Learn the art of rolling out and stretching strudel dough for
traditional Viennese Apple Strudel from scratch. This class for up to two people will be fun and
low key in the home of Laura Oakes. You will leave the class with completed strudel to enjoy
with your friends or family. All supplies included.
Laura has enjoyed culinary arts for over thirty years when at the age of 12 she realized that
starting dinner for her family would get her out of farm chores. Laura has competed and has
received several 1st place ribbons for her baked goods at the South Carolina State Fair.
Questions: Call 315-779-9409 or email BLUEDELFT@aol.com.
Winning bid: $41 J. Reid
traditional Viennese Apple Strudel from scratch. This class for up to two people will be fun and
low key in the home of Laura Oakes. You will leave the class with completed strudel to enjoy
with your friends or family. All supplies included.
Laura has enjoyed culinary arts for over thirty years when at the age of 12 she realized that
starting dinner for her family would get her out of farm chores. Laura has competed and has
received several 1st place ribbons for her baked goods at the South Carolina State Fair.
Questions: Call 315-779-9409 or email BLUEDELFT@aol.com.
Winning bid: $41 J. Reid
Item #10
Caribbean Steel Drum Lessons 7 session mini-course, on Tuesdays or Wednesdays,
depending on age group. This hands on, fun music course is offered by Dan Hammond, K-12
NYS certified music educator. He is a professional steel drum player and the founder/director
of the River Rat Rhythm Project. The River Rat Rhythm Project is a favorite in area parades
and community performance venues. Bid on this to save a spot for yourself or a budding
musician on your gift list during the Spring 2010 session. A great opportunity for anybody who
likes music and to have a good time!
Location: Best Western Carriage House on Washington Street, Watertown, NY
See www.rrrp.net or call 783-3748 for more information on this program. Dates: February
23/24-April 5/6
Choose one of the following:
Beginners, Grade 1-4: Wednesdays 5:30-6:15
Beginners, Grades 5-12: Tuesdays, 5:00-6:15
Beginners, Adults: Wednesdays, 6:30-7:45
Winning bid: $50 K. Ringwald
depending on age group. This hands on, fun music course is offered by Dan Hammond, K-12
NYS certified music educator. He is a professional steel drum player and the founder/director
of the River Rat Rhythm Project. The River Rat Rhythm Project is a favorite in area parades
and community performance venues. Bid on this to save a spot for yourself or a budding
musician on your gift list during the Spring 2010 session. A great opportunity for anybody who
likes music and to have a good time!
Location: Best Western Carriage House on Washington Street, Watertown, NY
See www.rrrp.net or call 783-3748 for more information on this program. Dates: February
23/24-April 5/6
Choose one of the following:
Beginners, Grade 1-4: Wednesdays 5:30-6:15
Beginners, Grades 5-12: Tuesdays, 5:00-6:15
Beginners, Adults: Wednesdays, 6:30-7:45
Winning bid: $50 K. Ringwald
Item #11
Silversmith's Studio Visit Lisa Nortz invites one student to visit her studio/shop for
approximately two hours to observe her workspace and tools and learn about her silversmith
background and inspiration. The highest bidder will then forge a pair of flutter earrings to take
home with them.
Lisa is a second generation silversmith with 10 years experience designing, making and selling
jewelry.
Location of activity: Studio at 8270 Soft Maple Road near Croghan.
For more information about this opportunity please call 315-346-6805 or email Lisa at
lnortz@frontiernet.net Visit Lisa's website to see her beautiful work www.silverbenchjewelry.com
Winning bid: $75 C. McLaughlin
approximately two hours to observe her workspace and tools and learn about her silversmith
background and inspiration. The highest bidder will then forge a pair of flutter earrings to take
home with them.
Lisa is a second generation silversmith with 10 years experience designing, making and selling
jewelry.
Location of activity: Studio at 8270 Soft Maple Road near Croghan.
For more information about this opportunity please call 315-346-6805 or email Lisa at
lnortz@frontiernet.net Visit Lisa's website to see her beautiful work www.silverbenchjewelry.com
Winning bid: $75 C. McLaughlin
Interior Design Consultation An consultation by Cecilia Thompson on furniture
placement/design in a room to also include possible paint color ideas. The easiest and most
inexpensive way to invigorate the design of your living space is to rearrange the furniture and
accent with items you already own. This offering also includes a consultation and discussion of
how pictures/images are presently hung with a suggestions for possible changes or
improvement. Cecilia believes that pictures, mirrors or other ornamental accessories on walls
help make the room look 'lived in' and they also inject your personality into the room
As a celebrated local artist, Cecilia possesses a distinct knowledge of composition and special
concepts that she obtained while working with an interior designer. Cecilia can bring this
knowledge to the table and can suggest ideas that might not have been thought of resulting in
a fresh look with a different point of view! Questions regarding this item can be sent by email
to cthompson200@hotmail.com
Winning bid - $65 L. Nortz
placement/design in a room to also include possible paint color ideas. The easiest and most
inexpensive way to invigorate the design of your living space is to rearrange the furniture and
accent with items you already own. This offering also includes a consultation and discussion of
how pictures/images are presently hung with a suggestions for possible changes or
improvement. Cecilia believes that pictures, mirrors or other ornamental accessories on walls
help make the room look 'lived in' and they also inject your personality into the room
As a celebrated local artist, Cecilia possesses a distinct knowledge of composition and special
concepts that she obtained while working with an interior designer. Cecilia can bring this
knowledge to the table and can suggest ideas that might not have been thought of resulting in
a fresh look with a different point of view! Questions regarding this item can be sent by email
to cthompson200@hotmail.com
Winning bid - $65 L. Nortz
Item #13
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Photoshop Lessons Offered by Tom Murray.
The winner of this item will receive one-on-one instruction in Adobe Photoshop. This photo
editing program instruction will address the specific needs of the winning bidder. Lessons will
be conducted in four hours over two evenings.
Tom has thirty years teaching photography at the college level. Currently Adjunct Professor of
Photography at SUNY Jefferson. Member of the National Association of Photoshop
Professionals (NAPP). Owner of LightWorks Image Consulting (website below)
Call 315-639-6109 or email drummer51@tds.net with any questions regarding this item.
Visit web.me.com/nyartguy/LightWorks/INTRO.html to learn more about Tom's work.
Winning bid: $100 L. Kellogg
The winner of this item will receive one-on-one instruction in Adobe Photoshop. This photo
editing program instruction will address the specific needs of the winning bidder. Lessons will
be conducted in four hours over two evenings.
Tom has thirty years teaching photography at the college level. Currently Adjunct Professor of
Photography at SUNY Jefferson. Member of the National Association of Photoshop
Professionals (NAPP). Owner of LightWorks Image Consulting (website below)
Call 315-639-6109 or email drummer51@tds.net with any questions regarding this item.
Visit web.me.com/nyartguy/LightWorks/INTRO.html to learn more about Tom's work.
Winning bid: $100 L. Kellogg
Item #14
Six Sessions of Children’s Art Workshops NNY ArtSpace was established by Martha
Aschmann in 2006 as a program of workshops and classes for children aged 6 – 12. Children
who have registered for summer classes meet at the NYS Zoo at Thompson Park on Thursdays
from 10:30 – Noon. Mrs. Aschmann and her assistants help children with techniques and styles
and encourage discussions of art history and the importance of art in today’s world. This year’s
program begins on July 8th and runs through August 12th, 2010. All participating children will
have the opportunity to display two of their favorite creations at the Summer Arts Festival at
Thompson Park which is a free event presented by North Country Arts Council.
Mrs. Aschmann received a BFA at Lake Erie College and had been supporting the arts in our
area as an educator and an artist. She and her husband own and operate Aschmann Farms in
Adams, NY. For more information regarding this item for auction please call 408-6830 or email
nnyartspace@yahoo.com.
Minimum bid: $45
Aschmann in 2006 as a program of workshops and classes for children aged 6 – 12. Children
who have registered for summer classes meet at the NYS Zoo at Thompson Park on Thursdays
from 10:30 – Noon. Mrs. Aschmann and her assistants help children with techniques and styles
and encourage discussions of art history and the importance of art in today’s world. This year’s
program begins on July 8th and runs through August 12th, 2010. All participating children will
have the opportunity to display two of their favorite creations at the Summer Arts Festival at
Thompson Park which is a free event presented by North Country Arts Council.
Mrs. Aschmann received a BFA at Lake Erie College and had been supporting the arts in our
area as an educator and an artist. She and her husband own and operate Aschmann Farms in
Adams, NY. For more information regarding this item for auction please call 408-6830 or email
nnyartspace@yahoo.com.
Minimum bid: $45
Jewelry Making Instruction offered by Alicia Kohler. This three hour class offers instruction
in bead stringing, crimping, cutting, tying, and design. You will learn design structure of beading
and learn how to construct and take home a three piece set. Some materials provided.
Alicia is a trained jeweler and sells her creations as a vendor at various locations in the North
Country. This class will be at Alicia’s home in Watertown. Please call 315-782-6562 for more
information.
Winning bid: $36 P. Clark
in bead stringing, crimping, cutting, tying, and design. You will learn design structure of beading
and learn how to construct and take home a three piece set. Some materials provided.
Alicia is a trained jeweler and sells her creations as a vendor at various locations in the North
Country. This class will be at Alicia’s home in Watertown. Please call 315-782-6562 for more
information.
Winning bid: $36 P. Clark
Floral Design Class offered by Alicia Kohler. This three hour class will instruct on how to
arrange silk or fresh flowers into an arrangement of their own design. Some materials but not all
will be provided depending on floral design chosen.
Alicia is a custom floral designer jeweler and sells her creations as a vendor at various locations in
the North Country. This class will be at Alicia’s home in Watertown. Please call 315-782-6562 for
more information.
Minimum bid: $30
arrange silk or fresh flowers into an arrangement of their own design. Some materials but not all
will be provided depending on floral design chosen.
Alicia is a custom floral designer jeweler and sells her creations as a vendor at various locations in
the North Country. This class will be at Alicia’s home in Watertown. Please call 315-782-6562 for
more information.
Minimum bid: $30
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Shell Art Creation Class offered by Alicia Kohler. In this three hour class students will learn
how to make their choice of a shell wreath or candle holder, or ship made out of shells.
Alicia has crafted and sold shell art as a vendor at various locations in the North Country. This
class will be at Alicia’s home in Watertown. Please call 315-782-6562 for more information.
Winning bid: $30 K. Freeman
how to make their choice of a shell wreath or candle holder, or ship made out of shells.
Alicia has crafted and sold shell art as a vendor at various locations in the North Country. This
class will be at Alicia’s home in Watertown. Please call 315-782-6562 for more information.
Winning bid: $30 K. Freeman
Item #19
Storytelling Experience offered by Lynn Morgan of Carthage, NY. An opportunity for you
and friends to each learn how to tell a story. You could then have a storytelling fest to tell your
stories to friends/family at a casual location.
Lynn Morgan has been a professional storyteller for 20 years, visiting numerous public schools
and public libraries for programs. Lynn has also presented programs for summer camp sessions,
the Zoo, the Nature Center on Wellesley Island, and elsewhere.
These two 1 1/2 hour classes for up to six people could be in a home or casual setting with few
distractions. Call (315) 493-2537 or e-mail lmorgan@imcnet.nett with any questions regarding
this item.
Winning bid: $30 S. Caughlin
and friends to each learn how to tell a story. You could then have a storytelling fest to tell your
stories to friends/family at a casual location.
Lynn Morgan has been a professional storyteller for 20 years, visiting numerous public schools
and public libraries for programs. Lynn has also presented programs for summer camp sessions,
the Zoo, the Nature Center on Wellesley Island, and elsewhere.
These two 1 1/2 hour classes for up to six people could be in a home or casual setting with few
distractions. Call (315) 493-2537 or e-mail lmorgan@imcnet.nett with any questions regarding
this item.
Winning bid: $30 S. Caughlin
