It wasn’t just the journaling videos and instructions that made this class so special. It was (as others have said) sitting down with a cup of coffee and slowly poring over every photograph of Venice. It was the tiny little films and her luscious words that made the class worthwhile. Each day I’d wake up and think, “I wonder what she’s posted today.” What makes this class unique is not just the tutorials, but watching how it all moves from experience to page that is is so special. I’ve loved every minute of it and still haven’t tired of watching the process unfold.
-Linda Niehoff
Oh MAM, you are so very awesome I just want to squish you! (squish squish) This is my third class with Mary Ann and I am a die-hard fan. Love your journals and your unique perspective, and how you translate that to share it with US. If you are hesitating at all about taking one of Mary Ann’s classes, stop it and just enroll. Life is short and you deserve it. Worth every penny. Rock on. So… where are we going next? Reenie Hanlin http://www.PeculiarAmbitions.com -Reenie Hanlin
There is so much to get out of Ticket to Venice. This is my second class with Mary Ann and she takes us with her on the process of making, prepping and finishing a travel journal. If you are not in love with Venice before you start this class, you will be by the time this class is done. I’d make the journal first (the stitch is a tad tricky but once you get going it gets better and Mary Ann’s videos cover just about everything, I hardly needed to refer to the PDF she also provided) and then linger over a blog post day by day as we who did the class in real time did and bask in Venice’s serene beauty. This has been an absolute dream of a class. -Leanne
A sparkling journey to Italy with the most engaging traveling companion one could ever hope for! After every post,I wore a big smile, after every glimpse into her stupendous art journal, I took up my own art supplies and fearlessly created with joy, time after time after time! -Susan Crane
Charming, quirky, hilarious, full of surprises and simply delightful: that’s how I would describe Ticket to Venice with Mary Ann Moss! This workshop has been a joyful adventure filled with beautiful images and videos from a mysterious and magical city. I truly feel as if I’ve explored the sights, sounds, and tastes of Venice right alongside Mary Ann. Along the way, I learned a trio of lovely new bookbinding stitches, fun art journal techniques, and how to experience and record the simple joys of discovery while traveling. I would recommend this workshop with all my heart, and I’m so grateful that I packed my virtual suitcase and went along for the journey. -Kimberly Jones
Goodbye to Venice? Impossible. Thank you for sharing this sparkling, watery, sensitive experience. It has been a joy to wake up each morning of “our trip” to see what fun we have been having, what sights we have seen, what we have eaten, what we can do to save and savor these days in a journal. Who does this? Who takes a huge gaggle of artists with her on a trip to Venice? Who does that? Mary Ann Moss, that’s who. See you back in LA! Happy New Year, Mary Ann. -Pat Gardner
Thank you again, Mary Ann! This has been an amazing adventure! It takes me back to 1989…Yikes, when I spent 3 glorious spring days in Venice, wandering aimlessly! I am inspired to go back with my little ones in winter! I have enjoyed your blog and video blogs!! Loved it!!!!!!!! -Liza
You have given Venice to my heart and my soul. It will forever be a very special place. I am so indebted to you, Mary Ann, and your sharing this trip with me. I was beside you the whole way, anxiously looking around each corner of my computer for the sights and sounds of Venice! It was one of my highlights of this holiday season and I really cannot say enough about this rewarding class and experience! It will live on in my Ticket To Venice book! Grazie, grazie, grazie!!! -Sue
What a wonderful experience this has been so far…traveling vicariously through Venice with Mary Ann as our delightful travel guide. Even if you weren’t along for the first part of the journey, I would recommend that you sign up for this marvelous class & catch up with all of us. I plan to wander through Venice over & over again throughout the long cold Ohio winter…and dream I were there instead of here…and you can do the same wherever you are. The instructional videos are awesome…and the post cards & other printables are to die for. I’m so glad I decided to gift myself with this amazing class. -Debbie
Look, there are two things going on here. You’re going on a virtual (which doesn’t feel virtual at all!)trip to Venice with Mary Ann Moss. I could swear I was there – the sights, sounds, smells, flavors are all in my memory bank. You’re also getting an inside, up close view of Miz Moss’ journaling artistry and strategies. Both experiences will make your thoughts and emotions expand far beyond their current boundaries. It’s the most incredible sensation. Every moment of Ticket to Venice was a delight. -Maria
This has been the most amazing class – and I’ve done every one Mary-Ann has offered. You get an excellent bookbinding class, with some rather unusual journals to make, AND you get a very special tour of Venice, quite different from the usual touristy stuff. Highly recommended! -Stephen Du Toit
This is my third online class with Mary Ann Moss and, once again, she did not disappoint! She does such a wonderful job of putting together the materials-from the detailed I structural .pdf to the printables, the always witty and amusing videos and blog posts (and daily postcards!) and not to mention the great community of new friends you’ll make in the Yahoo! Group who do great things like organize swaps, give pointers on where to find supplies (or even graciously offer to share their own!) and help you out with any questions. Just like in-person classmates would do! And Mary Ann was right there with us every step of the way. She’s not one of those teachers who tells the class to read 50 pages and then hides behind a newspaper at her desk the whole time. Nope. Mary Ann is very interactive – she brings the material to life through her engaging and entertaining instruction and walks up and down the aisles sharing her experiences, looking at what we’re up to, helping us with our questions…with the class now coming to a close I’m already eagerly awaiting the next one! -Shaun
Ticket to Venice has been a wonder-full voyage. Vicarious travelling, and voyaging-at-home, with the creative unfoldments inspired in my cosy hibernation nest. The best of both worlds – I was transported, moved, and expanded, while snuggled and still, in the midst of cold Winter in England. I’m a wheelchair-user, and I could not physically go to many of the places which I visited via Mary Ann…. I couldn’t fit in the crazy-stuffed bookshops, or climb the teahouse stairs, or, or, or….. but I got to enjoy a great adventure with my farflung friend. Really, a treat. And the creative inspirations will continue, of course. Seeing how others are moving along with their makings is motivational too, in the yahoo group mails. I didn’t intend to make a travel-journal when I signed up – I’m happy to explore making a book using the techniques shown – and the creative instruction material is excellent. Altogether, this has been, and i suspect will continue to be, a lovely, deeply-rich experience – so much more than ‘a class’. I’m so glad we made it! Thank you. xxxj -jaihn
Can’t believe that it is your last day already. About the class? What can I say? Everytime I take a class from you I learn lots, get more pleasure in whatever it is I am doing about art journaling. And you made me fall in love with bookmaking. I just finished another book with the diamond stitch, ready and all for an Ireland trip. The class also makes us new friends, and several swaps have been set up. It feels like you belong to a family where it is warm and cozy. It’s very very nice to be able to follow you abroad, and getting a daily update of where you are at and your adventures. Thank you so much Mary Ann, I will take every new class you start. It’s a promise.
Spectacular voyage all around. I absorbed so much of Venice via Mary Ann that I truly do not need to go there in person. My urge was satisfied. And the journal I made is fabulous. I can’t say enough good things about Mary Ann and her classes. -Connie Rose
Many, many thanks for sharing your journey, Mary Ann! I have been with you EVERY day (and so has my husband who listens from afar and can quote your videos). I have been viewing videos from all of the other classes too, and you have been at my side in my art space as I take a little break from “the real world” and make journals! I get to leave my journaling table “up” and know that 2013 will be the year that I take a seat at the table each and every day, thanks to you! -Diana Ho
Mary Ann’s “Ticket to Venice” course is so much more than an on-line class. It is an armchair tourist’s dream voyage! Before departure the virtual traveler is guided through book suggestions, solo traveling tips, and treated to cocktail recipes. But wait, there’s more! Mary Ann shares downloadable ephemera, step-by-step how-to videos and daily postcards. My heart skipped a beat with each blog entry or video tour Mary Ann sent…often multiple times a day! She is a generous spirit who made me feel like I was traveling along side her. Grazie, Mary Ann! -Heidi
What a hoot of a time I have had in this class! It really was an amazing ride. Each day I had to find out what Mary Ann had done. Although my journal is not about Venice, instead about the SW, I still could live the Mary Ann adventure especially enjoying it as I have been to Venice so many times I forget how many. Thanks for a fun few weeks, Mary Ann. -John
Ticket to Venice is the best class ever. I have SO enjoyed the journal and the journal making. Mary Ann is the best – such a great teacher and so inspiring. Thank you SO much Mary Ann for making this possible. Looking forward to many more like this in the future – cross my fingers here 🙂 -Tina
This is my 3rd class with Mary Ann and I’ve loved them all. Ticket To Venice has become the crown jewel in my heart, tagging along in Mary Ann’s pocket to enjoy the views, the people, the food, the ordinary and the extraordinary and everything in-between while she’s been in Venice exceeded my expectations and made these past days as much a delight had I been there myself. BLISS, the sweetness of travel without leaving my home, absolutely the next best thing. Now if we’re talking the nitty gritty details of what you get well, first there is the journal you learn to make. Mary Ann offers 3 binding options, lots and lots of ideas for pages and their construction; a well spring of inspiration to get ya on your way. Then there is all the lovely travel photos and video’s of Venice that she’s only shared in this class. If you are a fan of Dispatch of LA then all I ask is what are you waiting for..for goodness sake it will be the best trip you’ve ever taken. You also get lots of printables and the journal details are also in an easy to follow PDF format if the video’s don’t quite do it, but Mary Ann’s Videos are always top shelf stuff and of course there are lots of little video’s where you get to look over her shoulder as she journals in her journal. Those become my favorites to watch and watch again and again. Then there is her ‘open’ all day, all night and forever policy. Her class sites remain open and you won’t have to worry about time, whenever you have the time, the door is always open. If you take no other class; take this one. You won’t be disappointed. Not one tiny bit. -Susie LaFond
Each class I take offers something new. I am learning so much and have been given a license to be creative inside my own uniqueness . This has become possible because of how MAM “talks to me”. I am hoping Mary Ann is moving on towards a new journey. Every child that has had her as a teacher has been touched forever, but now Mary Ann may be realizing new career. I want to scream from the rooftops ” Go for it ,girl!”. You are making a “difference” in this world we live in. -Joan
You brought a smile everyday and sometimes more with your special flair and magic to make this class just the best experience. You have made every effort to keep us all amused with all the different things that you offer as part of the course. Lots of dreaming going on to prepare for us a feast of a class. Thank you for bringing a little Venice into our lives – especially for those who might not ever be able to go there. You are the star of this show, but you also shared some of the limelight with Venice. Thank you again for your generous, wonderful class. Can’t wait to see what you will bring to us next! -Nancy Frisch
Mary Ann, this has been the most wonderful journey! you have inspired me like no one else can. You are an artist- the videos, the photos, your commentary, have allowed me to dream big dreams. I can’t say enough how much I am enjoying this time with you. I have been to Venice before, years ago, but You are totally responsible for my husband and I making plans to go back. This winter!! I want to visit all the places you have been and a few favorites of my own. Thank you. Happy New Year. May you enjoy peace, love and good health. And more trips to far away places! All the best, Janice -Janice M.
I have loved this adventure. MAM is always a great teacher, but with this TTV class, she has created something new. I check my inbox several times a day to see what new comments there are from other class members. I love getting the daily postcards from MAM from Venice, and while I am not sure yet what I’ll do with mine, I WILL be doing something with them as they are too beautiful and unique not to use somewhere. I have been inspired to create my own travel journal. The video instructions MAM has provided are clear and easy to follow and they are empowering. You KNOW you can do this yourself and you WANT to get on with it and create your own. The comments from the other class members added more insight into (potential) problems one might encounter and how they were solved by the creative members of the class. This has been the richest online class experience I have ever had. Just thinking about what is next….maybe MAM should consider doing a travel book on her own neighborhood/city to help each of us to find the essence and excitement for our own, home environments. Maybe we need a class on how to travel without ever really leaving home? Just a thought….. Thanks, Mary Ann. I’ve had THE BEST TIME. XO -Michele Unger
It’s impossible to say how fabulous this class is. it’s better than anything I can say about it, and much better than my very vivid and demanding imagination thought it would be. Mary Ann is a genius. And she is more fun than words can say. What more could anyone possibly want? Simply the BEST! -Barbara Hagerty
I have taken all of Mary Ann’s classes and enjoyed them all. However, this class is very special. It is very enjoyable to accompany her on her trip via the videos and very quickly it becomes bone’s own trip. Sitting here by the window with the winter weather outside, it is not too far a reach (well, a little imagination is necessary) to believe that one is with MAM in fabulous Venice. Highly recommend it! -Maria Cook
WOW! I said when I signed up that my previous experience watching Mary Ann create was all I needed. Knowing full well I may never make a travel journal & that was ok because watching & learning from Mary Ann’s creative process was such a joy regardless of an ‘end’ project of my own. THIS WAS AMAZING! The entire process (so far, even!) the post cards, blog entries, the photography, videos…but the authentic, open, emotional experience that Mary Ann shared is like nothing I’ve experienced! This is the art of life & she shares it so well! YOU share it so well! Thank you for taking me to Venice! I will gladly travel with you anywhere! It was my pleasure!! -Julia Prohaska
What a fun way to see Venice. Mary Ann you are SO brave to travel alone. Having taken this trip “with you” has been so interesting. I may try traveling alone in the future. You are a good role model 🙂 -Sandra Sapienza
This is my third Mary Ann Moss class and it’s AMAZING! I’m not much of a traveler, so this was just the perfect way to go. The videos really made you feel like you were there in Venice, wandering around with your best buddy – so much fun! And oh, the excitement – just waiting to see what was going to be up on the blog that day. Watching how she worked and traveled was so inspirational. And I haven’t even started on the bookbinding yet! Love Love Love this class. -Lauren Caterson
My third class with Mary Ann. They just keep getting better and better. I definitely feel I have been to Venice in every way but physically! And I have all the papers and postcards and a travel journal to prove it! It was great travelling with you Mary Ann. Loved the ‘Honey, I’m home’ debriefings at the end of the day 😉 Where to next? -Lorraine
there is no one else’s suitcase i would wish to be squished into more than yours ms mam!you have an instinct for personal vlogging and photography that is second to none! ttv has been for me the highlight of the winter solstice – every day was a gift. my only thoughts right now are “where do we go next?” and ” when do we leave?” blessings of great adventures! xln -Lady North
I have been a fan of Mary Ann’s for many years. I discovered her long before she launched her first on-line class called Stencilry. I have since taken all four of her classes – they are truly peerless!!! There is no way to quantify the volume of knowledge, the resources and the support she shares with her students. If you only take one class in your lifetime, Mary Ann has the gem for you. Any one of her classes is well worth the money – but Ticket to Venice was my all time favorite!! Mary Ann’s style of free-thinking creativity and journal keeping has long held a beguiling attraction for me. Her travel journals – in particular – just hooked me the moment I turned that first page. I would often think “oh… to be a little mouse traveling in her pocket… it would be a dream”. Her Ticket to Venice class is that dream come true! Thanks Mary Ann for a joyous trip xoxoxo -Kim
this has been the greatest adventure, Mary Ann’s Ticket to Venice, I have enjoyed every blog post, every video, her beautiful words, the postcards, everything! OH, and then there are all the instructional videos about how to create a fabulous journal! I would have just gone along for the trip to Venice, but not only did we get that, we got to learn how to make a fabulous journal, and get advice on journaling from one of the MASTERS! Thank you, Mary Ann, it was an “embarrassment of riches”, for sure!! xo, Gwen
I have truly enjoyed MAM and her discoveries in Venice. The scenery and seeing such a beautiful place through her eyes is so much fun. Love watching the progression in the travel journal. Loved receiving the post cards!!! Hope there are a million more of these travel journal adventures that we can come along on.
Totally Fascinating and Fun! – Darla Maple