tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8222373504029195323.post3946094470018475517..comments2024-03-25T12:09:14.937-07:00Comments on Elaine Quehl: Back from Nova ScotiaElaine Quehlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02026673306647861262noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8222373504029195323.post-59523530300446076362011-10-02T15:38:16.827-07:002011-10-02T15:38:16.827-07:00Thanks Elaine for coming to NS and being a teacher...Thanks Elaine for coming to NS and being a teacher at our Retreat. I learned so much, thank you for being so patient with me! The cash/open bar won't be the same without you there!Barb Robsonhttp://www.barbrobson.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8222373504029195323.post-76343435724796316462011-09-26T21:07:46.374-07:002011-09-26T21:07:46.374-07:00Laura,
We use the term "vernissage" here...Laura,<br />We use the term "vernissage" here instead of "opening reception". I think it is the French influence. Here is the definition from dictionary.com<br /><br />ver·nis·sage<br />1. Also called varnishing day. the day before the opening of an art exhibition traditionally reserved for the artist to varnish the paintings. <br />2. a reception at a gallery for an artist whose show is about to open to the public. <br />ElaineElaine Quehlhttp://www.equarelle.canoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8222373504029195323.post-77706925423545994942011-09-26T16:35:05.373-07:002011-09-26T16:35:05.373-07:00Nova Scotia looks like a wonderful place, like a f...Nova Scotia looks like a wonderful place, like a fabulous vacation even though you had to teach there. Thanks for sharing info about Laurie Swim, her work is amazing. If I lived closer, I'd definitely attend your show in Almonte, even though I have no idea what a vernissage is!Laurahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18331732432479030135noreply@blogger.com