BATS HOMEWORK (FINALS THIS WEEK)

Work craft without ceasing.  Draw and work business plans like there's no tomorrow!  Be early as usual to class.  No stopping by drink/snack machines until break!  Be prepared to really be challenged and experience exponential growth this week.  Mission positions will be decided based on your rating!  Travis has been selected to be: COMMO/TECH SPECIALIST.   With choice between Kits 1,2 or 3.  Congrats!  Take advantage of extra credit opportunities!  Final exams are this week!!!   Apply all that you have learned and you will do fine.  Speak life into every situation, no matter what noise others may be speaking. This class has a noise control feature. Keep Winning!

Field Trip Was Success (A Week to Remember)

The Field Trip was an AWESOME life changing experience for everyone involved.  I knew that we could have a super time without having to line up all of the Mercedes and convoy to the airport to go to Europe.  I did share my Carl's Cruise which will be happening in 2013. :)  The Chocolate Fountain should be exiting the kiln this week.

This is week is going to be AWESOME!  My first BATS class will be completed this week. We will make future plans for a graduation. BATS this week is going to be action packed and loaded with a tons of legal stuff and MISSION ONE orders will be issued soon!!!  I will be in the newspaper this week building value, you have to look.  Thursday, I will be in the horse drawn buggy as I enter the Arts and Science Hall at Gaston College for my Coronation as "YOUR ROYAL EMINENCE"  calling me Carl was just too short. "Also "Carl your AMAZING" was getting to be too common.  Who knows some art work may have sold, I may have another award or aliens may come get the "haters" :) Don't come running to me if you are a hater.  The aliens are only going to take you on that long awaited vacation or maybe this is you chance to just get away from it all! :)  Spock and Tuvok  both agree that taking the BATS Class is the only logical move to make for November 5th.   Also I heard them whisper something about giving the BORG your address if you don't take my class.  I could be wrong.  I almost have a cloaking device wired into my Porsche.  Later this week is going to be Carl's Mini Geometry/Arcade Game Contest.

Work Your Studio Time & Build Discovery, Value & Opportunities

Studio Time is the opportunity for discovery, mastery of skill and clarity of priorities.  It is your personal time that is an investment in YOU!  To not do your studio time is neglecting your craft's health.  Today I started my studio time at 6am and it didn't end until slightly after 7pm.  Tremendous value and skills were built today.  It will be a future discussion, a teaching point and not a casual conversation.  Establish minimum standards for your studio time and exceed them.  Your skill level and overall rating depends on it.  Your skills are the keys that can open doors.  How many keys do you have ready to use?  Tomorrow I will be on a field trip with my class.  I won't be saying where because it is by invitation only.  I still say thanks to everyone following my blog.

There will be a special announcement tomorrow about my latest event in the community!  Keep working to gain higher skill and understanding of your craft.  Keep WINNING!!!

American Artist Carl Childs
2012 BATS Master Instructor

SPECIAL ATTENTION BATS TEAM!!!

The Chocolate Fountain was worked on waxed and glazed yesterday morning.  At 0600 this morning I was able to add finishing touches to the fountain.  It is now ready to go into the kiln for the final firing!  I put a fresh coat of clear glaze over the fountain and it will look AWESOME!  I will continue water tests this week in order to overcome some discoveries from water tests #1 & #2.  Next week will be the first week I will be doing a Chocolate flow test.  Stay posted for more information!

Next week is the final week of class for BATS CLASS 001. The new dates are out on the web right now and new students can sign up for this class online right now.  The first day of class is Monday, November 5, 2012 starting at 6:00/1800hrs.  This 3 week class meets twice a week for 3 consecutive Monday & Tuesdays for 2 hours 6:00/1800 HRS to 8:00/2000 HRS EST.  There will be some recruiting incentives available through and only through Carl's Gallery.

The 2012 Visual Harvest opening reception is Thursday, October 25, 5:30/1730 to 8:00/2000.  Awards will be presented at 7:00/1900.  Bring all the family and friends that you can.  This event is FREE and open to the entire public.  No special dress code.  Dress up, Business Casual or casual works!  I might be wearing my BAT SUIT. :)  This 5 county competition is highly competitive and you will see some of the best work in North Carolina.  ****A special for BATS STUDENTS ATTENDANCE**** Come checkout the exhibit an locate my works that are within the show and write the titles down to increase you rating for MISSION 1!
Congrats to Mr. Charlie Childs Jr for finishing the night with the most points on last nights test. Due to this achievement effective as of 17 October 2012 at 11:59/23:00 EST Charlie Childs Jr has been moved to Team Leader status.  The other slots are up for grabs based on value, studio time, communication and Subject Matter Expert achievements prior to 6:00/1800 on the next BATS class day which is Monday.  Right now it is 4th quarter and the ball is deep in your territory. If you are on DEFENSE, the only thing I should hear is CRUNCH!!!!!!!!!!  If you are on OFFENSE, I'm expecting, even if it takes going for it on 4th down, TOUCHDOWN.  FANTASTIC FINISHES IS HOW YOU BECOME A LEGEND!!!

BATS FIELD TRIP IS SATURDAY 20 OCT @2012

A TEAM

             The field trip is this Saturday.  Email me between today and tomorrow for the location.  This event will last from (9-10) approximately 1 hour.  There is no cost to attend!  This is field trip is by exclusive invitation only  BATS class members.  Homework: Review notes from last night and think about the value of the information that you learned last night.  Go online or check your local library for Copyright information.  This will be an opportunity to gain extra points to increase rating.  Make sure you are early for each day of our final week of class.  This upcoming week is going to be ACTION PACKED!  Work a minimum of 20 hours this week in your craft.  Not putting those hours in cheats you of opportunity and growth.  Super Synergy is what we are trying to achieve which will blaze a trail towards VICTORY!!!

BAT TEAM HOMEWORK

Study and be prepared for the 3rd opportunity!  Review all notes! Keep winning!  Make sure you take time to work your craft today!  Today I will be reviewing video.  The Chocolate Fountain will be glazed today!  I will continue working on my wood and other ceramic projects.  Send emails if you have any questions.  Keep winning! :)

WORKING MY CRAFT (Working Smart Now!)

It was a very enjoyable week!  I feel comfortable with the level of learning and production that went on this week.  The Chocolate Fountain has several water test conducted this week for me to be able to maximize the arc that the chocolate will make when it arcs into the air.  Also there is a wood project/ceramic that I have not started putting any information out on yet.  Project Soar has also had more physical work, online research and glaze selection.  Additionally I have verified melting points of metal and gems before going into field test and experimenting.  New art work has also been moved into the Belmont & Dallas areas.  Additionally I was able to enter some beautiful work into another contest.  BATS now has new training aids for future operations.  Additionally I have created a new BATS RATING SCHEME and support form.  BATS scenarios and key information have been written everyday of this week.  One key thing I learned this week was that there's definitely a different mindset between a Production Artist trying to teach and one that has experience teaching or is focused on Art and Education.  Both I know are 2 different worlds and the experiences of both fields will impact the type of student that is developed.  One is focused more on the product.  The other is more focused on the student.  Trying to capture and witness that AH-HA moment!  Right now I have some projects that need to be worked on.  I will continue this blog later.