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omg I prob walked in on your lesson I popped in last week thinking there was a shop associated with the workshop

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That would be so cool if they had a retail space associated with the shop! I’d love to pick up for works from local artists. Was that what you were hoping for, Steph?

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yes!! we found a really cool woodworker with a studio in the area so it wasn’t a wasted trip:)

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Nice. Gowanus has trades.

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Aug 16Liked by Rachel Leeke

Those are so beautiful. I have always been fascinated and slightly terrified of that art form and love that you had the chance to try it. I'm inspired!

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I’m with you! I was slightly intimidated by the heat and expectations! Thank goodness for Em!

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Marvelous!

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It was a lot of fun.

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The most daring activity that comes to mind is when I took a film processing class in college. The only element was water but it was an experience that makes me feel badass when I think of it!

However glassblowing has been on my list for a couple of years along with pottery classes! I absolutely loved this!

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Is that with the dark room for negatives? 😍

I always wanted to do that. It makes me think of detective work and piecing clues together.

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Yes!!!! I LOVED that class in college although I didn’t enjoy photography as much as the film process.

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I can understand that.

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most dating activity: skydiving! it's a rush that will leave one feeling like the baddest BADASS!

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Oohhhh sky diving is up there for me! I know it’s not for everyone but it is certainly for me lol. Did you jump by yourself or with friends?

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I jumped with friends who were prior military Rangers, so you jump and after you land you run to the meet-up point. and while sailing through the sky, you have to show out, do flips and turns! it's a rush, people say skiing is a rush, and it is, but it's not bad ass rush, and skiing doesn't make one the baddest badass!

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Dannnnggggg running after hitting the ground? I’d need to stop pray and say thank you first lol

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I was praying when they pushed me out the plane, and all while sailing through the sky!

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Yessss!!! After we landed I was like “WHAT CANT I DO?!” For at least a week 🤣

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Yes, it's a confidence builder like no other!

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Believeable. Like I avoided certain death, there’s nothing I can’t overcome!

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I've always wanted to try a glass blowing class but haven't. I think the most adventurous activity I've tried has to hands down be skydiving. I know there's not much to it but I've never had a more exhilarating experience!

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You and C. Elyse are some thrill seekers! I love it 😍

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I've settled down a bit because I m pushing 60 and I will never be the same if I get hurt now, but you're correct, if they can do it, we can do it better!

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Oh I want to try this!!!

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Be ready to sweat lol

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the picture between you and hubby is premium team work. 👌🏽👌🏽

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Thank you!! Turns out you gotta be explicit with your needs when you’re working with a precarious material 🤷🏾‍♀️😂

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