Sparking together

our Spark meetings are always loaded with excitement, chills and laughter.

This was some of what happened at our last meeting...




margie tweeting...
lizzie messing with the lensbaby.

and we're live...registration is OPEN!

We are so excited! Today is the day....Registration is OPEN & the first 50 people to sign up get $50 off! You'll see the Registration Button up on the right side of our side bar. look. up there! see it?

Now...you can click on it & you'll be taken to PayPal where we will be accepting all funds. **remember, this is a non-refundable ticket.**
If you've never used PayPal before, here's a screen shot so you can see what it will look like & what you'll need to do.

As you can see, you can pay with any credit card & you're set!
We know you may have some questions, so please feel free to ask us: thesparkevent@gmail.com and...a customer service number: 801.369.4764

Please include this in your Message To Sender in PayPal:
Name
Address
Phone
email
(we'll have a more detailed questionaire we'll send out to you once we get registration finished!)

For a review on everything the $300 includes:

-Yummy Goodie Bag at registration. Not goodies to eat (though those will be there too), but sparky, amazing, fun, eye-candy goodies... :)

-Ticket price also includes Full Kits with all the supplies for the classes and let me tell you, they will be fabulous! (You will only be asked to bring your basic tools and a list of those will be given to you after you've bought your ticket to the event. These tools will, mostly likely, be stuff you already have on hand)

-And it also includes your food, which is:

Friday:
Registration begins at 12:00 where we will have finger foods and drinks
Dinner
Snacks and drinks through out the day

Saturday:
Mid-morning snack
Lunch
Dinner
Snacks and drinks though out the day
(your hotel stay is extra.)

**Note: if you have any dietary restrictions, please let us know so we can make sure we are feeding you the kind of energy you need!

So, your Event Ticket will get you everything you need aside from travel.
If you are local, you're set.

If you are coming from out of town, you'll have some extra costs:

• You will need to get a hotel: Marriott has a great deal ONLINE only at $79.99 a night. (if you call it's $89.99.) They will have a shuttle from the airport to the hotel & then a shuttle from the hotel to This is The Place. So, you wouldn't need a car unless you really wanted one!
• Air or car travel...gotta get you here somehow!

Cancellation policy: This is non-refundable so no cancellations. Make sure you can come, want to come, & it's all good!

Pay 1/2 now, rest by October 1st Policy:
We are accepting $150 now with a 'pay the last $150' by October 1st. **Note: the $50 off for the 1st 50 people does not apply with this policy. It only applies to the full $300.

ok. so I think that's it. Like I said..once you are signed up we'll be giving you more specifics on things.

Sparks,
R

Spark Event Ticket

First 50 get $50 off $250.00 Spark Ticket $300.00 1/2 down 1/2 by OCT 1st $150.00

counting down...

I know the anticipation is killing you to sign up for SPARK... I am so excited too! We are counting down... 30 mins left.
Just wanted to familiarize you with what Paypal will look like.
If this is your first time using Paypal at 10 am you click the BUY NOW button on the blog.
Then fill out this form and click where the arrow is. You will then go to your email address to verify your email. Then come back and buy the ticket.
If you have an account log in on the bottom right side.

If you have time now make an account at Paypal: www.paypal.com

Please email me if you have any questions: elizabeth.kartchner (at) gmail.com

Are you ready?!

Happy Birthday Nichole!!

Hi Nichole!

Good morning.

Happy Birthday to one of our Spark Girls, Nichole

We wanted to wish you a happy, happy birthday LOVE SPARK!!

Now go hug Justin. :)

First 50 to register... get $50 off

I hope everyone is having a great weekend! I wanted to fill you in on some of the questions we've received. Questions are great! So don't hesitate to leave a comment here on this blog post or email me at elizabeth.kartchner(at)gmail.com

Here's some of the exciting deets... !

What Hotel do you suggest?

For convenience there is a great hotel nearby with a free shuttle to and from Spark!
University Park Marriott
480 Wakara Way SLC, UT
Reservations by dialing: 801.581.1000 or 800.627-7468 Also if you go to http://www.marriott.com/ they have an Online Special going on right now for the same weekend as Spark. Cool!

Is the full amount due at registration?
On Monday August 24th at 10am mountain standard time you can start registering. There will be an option for $150 down and the rest of the $150 by October 1st. (Unfortunately this option can't be combined with first 50 get $50 off. sorry.)

*What is included with the Spark Event Ticket?

-Yummy Goodie Bag at registration. Not goodies to eat (though those will be there too), but sparky, amazing, fun, eye-candy goodies... :)

-The ticket price also includes Full Kits with all the supplies for the classes and let me tell you, they will be fabulous! (You will only be asked to bring your basic tools and a list of those will be given to you after you've bought your ticket to the event. These tools will, mostly likely, be stuff you already have on hand)

Also, to pass the spark we light along to others, we will be doing a service project at the event, making a spark (group) jumble quilt... please bring a 6"x6"piece of fabric. Keep it simply beautiful or dress it up. We will be donating the beautiful quilt that includes a little piece from each of us.


The event ticket also includes your food, which is:

Friday:
Registration begins at 12:00 where we will have finger foods and drinks
Dinner
Snacks and drinks through out the day
Saturday:
Mid-morning snack
Lunch
Dinner
Snacks and drinks though out the day
(your hotel stay is extra.)


When does registration begin?
Monday, August 24th @ 10:00 am Mountain Standard Time! Pssst, and get this... The first 50 people who purchase tickets get $50 off the ticket price!! yahooo!!! Who will be the lucky 50?

*Spark*
Date: November 6 & 7th 2009
Friday: November 6th Welcome to Spark!
12:00 p.m. ~ Registration (more info to follow)
1:30-5 p.m.~ Show & Tell: **Spark your creativity with several artisans’ demonstrating their talents with hands-on mini class demos.
5:30-6:30 p.m.~ dinner
7-8:00 p.m.~ Let the Shenanigans begin! Fun filled evening that will help you get your Spark on!
let the party continue til midnight!

Saturday: November 7th
9:00 a.m.~ Amazing Keynote Speaker:

Cassandra Barney. a woman artist who speaks to our creative souls! We are sure she will Spark our creative spirits! We can't wait!

10-6 p.m.~ Classes all day, 4 total, break out groups,
lunch, dinner,
Show & Tell
& a culminating fireside to Kindle the Spark!

Venue: This is the Place, Salt Lake City, Utah
Cost: $300: includes all Spark creative goodness for both days. (If you are not local & need a hotel, this will be extra.) Be the one of the first 50 people to register and get $50 off!!

Registration to begin August 24, 2009 at 10 am mountain standard time...
(We want this to be an intimate journey, only 150 spots available)

Come celebrate being a creative women with us, take the journey, build a fire, share your Spark with others...

Had a great conference call with the Spark girls today...! You won't want to miss this event! Please email me if you have any questions: elizabeth.kartchner (at) gmail.com


Loves, Lizzy

Spark the creativity within....

This was us today....
planning.
sparks flying.
Jefra snappin' shots of the creative process.

We are loving the amazing journey we are taking as we plan this event! Things are coming together & we are so excited to share all the details!

I thought it would be fun to give you a little taste of the classes we are planning.
We will be offering 4 different classes that involve the creative process. & all attendees will be experiencing each class in a rotating format.

CAPTURE:
Photography class.
Everyone's process is different, but, we will show you how to look at things differently when photographing...whether you have a cell phone, point & shoot or SLR camera!
....it's all about seeing & capturing the creative spark.


REMEMBER:
Mixed Media journal/book class.
We will spark your creative process as we gather inspirations, photos, sketches, ideas...everything to spark your creative spirit!


GATHER:
Jewelry class.
We will focus on the creative process, journey & what sparks YOU as you gather charms & other bits of creativity to wear & adorn your creative self!

FEEL:
Fabric/Sewing class.
We will explore the tactile world of fabric & create something amazing!
How about working with a yard of your favorite fabric? found materials? all the while getting your spark on!


And...just think. All of these classes will be held in these amazingly COOL, OLD & CHARMING churches, social halls & theaters at This Is The Place Village.
We'll be creating on these old, thick, chunky tables in halls filled with pillars, old wood floors, gorgeous huge windows that overlook the Salt Lake Valley...

seriously....it's breathtaking.
We are hoping it will be just the Pièce de résistance of our creative event...sure to Spark your creative spirit!

As Margie said, registration begins on August 24th, so check back soon for more details!

R

What is Spark to me...

So...We, and when I say we I mean: Rhonna, Liz, Jefra and myself, have been working on an amazing event...Spark!

What is Spark?

Spark is a creative journey...Spark is a creative lifestyle...Spark is about being a creative woman. Spark is about being inspired by other creative women...Spark is about sharing creative ideas...Spark goes way beyond paper and glue...Spark is getting in touch with your creative spirit...Spark is going to be amazing...

How did Spark come about?

Like most creative thoughts Spark was an idea that came from a Lunch with girlfriends. Rhonna, Liz and I got together to have lunch in one of my favorite, beautiful and inspiring places...We were surrounded by inspiration and filled with ideas...And like fire the sparks flew between us and Spark the Event was born! We invited Jefra to be part of Spark and have been working on it non-stop!

Where is Spark?

Spark is going to be held in one of Utah's most beautiful settings...This is the place...And it is the place...Jefra and Rhonna found it and Liz and I went there yesterday and we know it is the place for Spark! This is the place will be a perfect setting to create and be inspired by the beautiful surroundings and history there.

Who is Spark for?
Spark is for all creative women...Spark is for women who create in any way. Spark is for artists, for photographers, for musicians, for writers, for gardners, for decorators, for poets... Spark is for all types of creative women. As women we have a creative Spark within us, at Spark the Event we will cultivate, learn, share, extend, develop and be inspired to live a life creative...
If you are reading this Spark is for you...

Details...
Date: November 6 & 7th 2009
Friday: November 6th Welcome to Spark!
1:00 p.m.~ Registration (more info to follow)
1:30-5 p.m.~ Show & Tell: **Spark your creativity with artisans’ demonstrating their talents with hands-on mini class demos.
5:30-6:30 p.m.~ dinner
7-8:00 p.m.~ Let the Shenanigans begin! Fun filled evening that will help you get your Spark on!
let the party continue til midnight!

Saturday: November 7th
9:00 a.m.~ Amazing Keynote Speaker:

Cassandra Barney. a woman artist who speaks to our creative souls! We are sure she will Spark our creative spirits! We can't wait!
10-6 p.m.~ Classes all day, 4 total (to be announced) break out groups,
lunch,
dinner,
Show & Tell
& a culminating fireside to Kindle the Spark!

Venue: This is the Place, Salt Lake City, Utah
Cost: $300: includes all Spark creative goodness for both days. (If you are not local & need a hotel, this will be extra. We'll have some more info on that!)

Registration to begin August 24, 2009
(We want this to be an intimate journey, only 150 spots available)

Come celebrate being a creative women with us, take the journey, build a fire, share your Spark with others...
I hope I have "Sparked" your interest...
Kiss kiss
m

What you've all been wondering...

*Spark No. 1*
Date: November 6 & 7th 2009
Where: Salt Lake City, Utah
@ This Is The Place Venue
2601 East Sunnyside Avenue, Salt Lake City, Utah

Friday: November 6th
Welcome to Spark! 12:00 p.m. ~Registration & light snacks
1:30-6 p.m.~ Show & Tell:
**Spark your creativity with several artisans’ demonstrating their talents with hands-on mini class demos from 1:30-6:00 p.m.~
dinner 6-7:00 p.m.~
7:00 p.m. Let the Shenanigans begin! Fun filled evening that will help you get your Spark on!
Let the party continue including our Spark Train, 'Get to know each other' games & photo booth fun!

Saturday: November 7th
9:00 a.m.~ Amazing Keynote Speaker: Cassandra Barney.
A woman artist who speaks to our creative souls! We are sure she will Spark our creative spirits! We can't wait!

10-6 p.m.~ 4 fabulous classes
(Including lunch and snacks)
6-7 Scrumptious Dinner
7:30-8pm Show & Tell &
8-10 a culminating fireside to Kindle the Spark!

Venue: This is the Place Venue
2601 East Sunnyside Ave
Salt Lake City, Utah

Cost: $300
Includes all Spark creative goodness for the 4 classes, swag bags, all your food and snacks for both days.
(Hotel will be extra.)

Hotel:
University Park Marriott
480 Wakara Way SLC, UT
Reservations by dialing: 801.581.1000 or 800.627-7468

Welcome Everyone

Margie, Rhonna, Liz and I are so excited about this amazing event geared to S*P*A*R*K your creativity....more deets to come later!