... Love, Love, Love your book, "Metal Craft". I checked it out of our public library Monday morning and then ordered it from Amazon.com Monday night! ... Your book connected all the dots and opened my eyes to something I am good at! Your techniques and instructions are wonderfully easy to follow and offer foundational knowledge that marry past hobby classes to my inner gatherer and assembler! ... Thank you for taking the risk of being so generous with your skills and techniques.
... Hi Linda & Opie, You deserve every bit of the kind words folks have to say about you both and your classes. I took Tintastics my first artfest 2 years ago and had a wonderful time. Opie made me giggle at how sincere he was about saving us the embarrassment of wet pants from condensation in the privvy. I will never forget that. I think what impressed me most is how sweet you two are with each other. It s so refreshing to be in the presence of two people who truly love and respect one another. That warmth and caring extends to your students and is deeply appreciated.
... bon voyage, linda and opie. most of the entourage i am bringing to artfest are taking your classes. you are a delight to be with in any place. can't wait to see you...
... I third this motion! I too took this class last year and love love loved it! I had never made anything out of jewlery before this and came away w/ a kick ass bracelet! I loved it alot!!! Have fun- hope you get it!
... I took the O'Brien's Flat to Stacked class last year, and it was wonderful. I have done jewelry before, but not a lot of sheet metal. The O'Briens were great about giving students extra help and encouragement. They are very good teachers. You'll come away with a bracelet so cool, you (and everyone who sees it) will marvel at the fact that you made it yourself. The supplies for their class were ones that you'll use again for other mixed media projects involving metal. And the class (I think) is easier than it might sound.
... I second that! The O'Brien's classes are terrific and this one in particular will actually be very easy. You'll learn some great techniques and come away with something terrific! I'm hoping to get into it; I took their TinTastic two years ago and it really got me hooked on metal.
... It was great to have TWO instructors--made the process go more smoothly. Their areas of expertise complement each other. They certainly aren't shy about saying what they think! They are a hoot!
... I just wanted to let you know how much I enjoyed your class at Art & Soul in VA. I was in the earrings class, and had a great time. You guys manage to impart a lot of information and still be fun at the same time. I wear my "swabbie" and "wench" tintype earrings all the time.
... I had a great time with you guys. It's so much fun being around so many creative souls. And it was fun watching how much respect and admiration people have for you. I loved watching that.
... I took a class out of my comfort zone (from flat to stacked from the O'Briens), a class in which we made a bracelet. I had never done anything w/ jewelry, (jump ring? Whats that Opie?) and yet I came out of the class with a beautiful FINISHED bracelet. the class and teachers were amazing!
... i want to thank you for the wonderful class at artfest. this was the first time that i ever did anything like this and i enjoyed your class very much. you would be very proud of me now i have practiced wrapping and cutting metal and i have greatly improved since last week. and Linda one thing i truly liked about you is all of your honesty about the process of creating.
... I was in your "Flat to Stacked" workshop last weekend and absolutely love it! You two were wonderful.
... What a delight Sat's class was for me. I really needed to play and learn and I did both. You guys are a hoot and made the day a wonderful adventure. Can't wait till the next time.
... One of my favorite classes of all time was Linda and Opie O'Brien's class on making charms out of tin cans. They later came out with a book, which is fantastic.
... I wanted you both to know how much I enjoyed the classes I took from you in Dallas. Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge, energy and humor. I hope to see you both again sometime.
... I just wanted to drop you a line and say how fun your class was! i love my bracelet and the best part is i feel i could make another with the great instruction we got. I have had a great time showing my friends what wonderful things can be made with tin. You are both so sweet together and i wish you many happy years together!
... I want to thak you for such a fun time in Mexico - really enjoyed every aspect of it and learned a lot - especially that it isn't tooo hard to work outside of the box. Thanks for your encouragement and for all the laughs.
... Linda and Opie.....Words cannot be found to describe the week in paradise that we all experienced.....my brain is still spinning from all the wonderful ideas, demonstrations, and knowledge that we all gained. The book and the jewelry piece were a perfect pairing to bring the right amount of information to the class.....*IT WAS WONDERFUL*.....as were the instructors!!
... I attended your workshop in Columbus and became tee-totally enamored with metal working. Your book has lots of bang for my creative bucks and I"m having a ton of fun. Your creations are so fascinating. It is kind of monty python meets da vinci in home depot. I really like it, seems very natural to me.
... They were very personable, and had lots of interesting information to share and were more than willing to share it. They were very giving and helpful. It was so nice to have the extra time after the class on Sat. to just continue working and although their "teaching" time was over, they still were willing to help.
... The Linda and Opie O'Brien workshop was fabulous. I was a happy happy camper. It was nice to get away and relax -- and get inspired in the process. I learned new techniques -- left with oodles of ideas. Linda and Opie were very organized. The class moved along, and we got to do everything they promised. And they even surprised us with a couple of "extras" - e.g., how to wrap wire to make "dangles" (can't think of the proper term at the moment, but you know what I mean!). They were more than willing to explain techniques, recommend favorite tools and products, and offer suggestions. Their own work is excellent and original, and they shared sources of inspiration and ideas. The kit they provided was complete. I liked the way they kept handing out pieces as we were ready for them. They included nice embellishments-- enough to make the three mesh pages and have something on every page. Finally, they had a nice sense of humor. Not a requirement, but it certainly made the class pleasurable.
... Excellent, good information well presented. Even treatment of all participants. All materials needed available. Great handouts. I enjoyed Linda and Opie a lot.
... What delightful characters and such a team. They were patient and helpful. The material was covered and at the same time they encouraged everyone to go their own way. Very Casual and laid back. I enjoyed them very much. They are also knowledgeable and helpful. They were well prepared and had everything they and we needed.
... They are the best!!! I have always been in awe of their work, and was thrilled to have the opportunity to learn from them...they were wonderful instructors, and really worked one-on one with everyone in the class...I learned SO much...it was the best weekend I could have ever asked for!!!! They are awesome people, and are so willing to share their techniques to others.
... It was great to see you guys again. Thanks for the wonderful opportunity to have fun. We always have such a great time in your classes.
... Wanted to let you know how much I enjoyed your class (A Fine Mesh) and after seeing the generations necklace alot of folks were wearing I was sorry I didn't get down for the whole weekend. Thanks again for a wonderful, creative class. Looking forward to seeing you at Art & Soul.
... Special thanks are in order for these two special people! I had registered for their Tin Nicho Jewelry class, but due to a death in my family, I wasn't able to attend. I wrote to them a week after the class and asked if they could share directions for the project I missed. And what did they do? They sent me a beautiful, finished pendant that I will always cherish. I'd certainly sign up for one of their classes again. (And hopefully get to go next time!) Thanks again, Linda and Opie!
... I wanted to thank you for providing a thoroughly enjoyable workshop that was filled with inspiring information. The other day, I was walking barefoot in the backyard of a friend and stepped on a rusty nail. (OUCH!) Fortunately it just scraped my foot....no big deal, but it did hurt. First thing that came into my mind was "I wonder if Opie would want that nail." I am NOT making that up!
... Just to let you know, you've created a monster. I loved your classes and thank you again for your patience and help and encouragement. This weekend is the first time I've ever walked out with a finished product. What a high! Thank You So Very, Very Much for being such bright spirits and such incredible teachers!
... My daughter and I took your Friday class at Artfest. I just wanted to tell what a great time we had and how much we enjoyed your class. We learlned a lot and will have fun making tin charms at home. Thank you again for a terriific time.
... Just wanted to once again thank you both for a great weekend. I spoke with many of the ladies there and they were pleased with your teaching methods, generous kits, and supplies for sale. The passion you both have for teaching and your art made the classes fun and productive. Linda and Opie,you are extremely generous with your knowledge and all of us appreciated that.... especially the first timers. I feel very fortunate to have finally gotten to take some of your classes.
