Welcome!

Welcome to Fearsome Artisan! This is a place where countless amazing things are about to happen.

I am excited to present to you everything it takes to become a fearsome artisan, that is, a fearsome thing to behold. What does that mean, you ask? I'll allow the talented Jane Austen to explain, through this excerpt from Pride & Prejudice:

MR BINGLEY

It’s amazing, how young ladies have the patience to be so accomplished.

CAROLINE BINGLEY

What do you mean, Charles?

MR BINGLEY

They all paint tables, and embroider cushions, and play the piano. I never heard of a young lady, but people say she is accomplished.

DARCY

The word is indeed applied too liberally. I cannot boast of knowing more than half a dozen women, in all my acquaintance, that are truly accomplished.

CAROLINE BINGLEY

Nor I, to be sure!

ELIZABETH

Goodness! You must comprehend a great deal in the idea.

DARCY

I do.

CAROLINE BINGLEY

Absolutely. She must have a thorough knowledge of music, singing, drawing, dancing and the modern languages, to deserve the word. And something in her air and manner of walking.

DARCY

And of course she must improve her mind by extensive reading.

ELIZABETH

I am no longer surprised at your knowing only six accomplished women. I rather wonder now at your knowing any.

DARCY

Are you so severe on your own sex?

ELIZABETH

I never saw such a woman. She would certainly be a fearsome thing to behold.

Well, Elizabeth never met me. And she never met you, either. I proudly announce that I am a fearsome thing to behold, so that brings Mr. Darcy's list to seven. You can make it eight. It truly is not that hard of a thing to do, as long as you have the confidence to give it a go.

Here I will share my secrets to being accomplished. With projects and ideas for everything from crafts to baking, fashion to music, and everything in between, I promise that you can do everything. And well. With a focus on easy, affordable, and realistic things, being a fearsome artisan is in your near future.

My name is Sara, and I am many things. Of course you already know that I am a fearsome thing to behold (remember that you are, too!). However, I am also an opera singer, a teacher, a daughter, an animal lover, a student, a Minnesotan, a red head, a sister, a baker, a friend, a 23 year old that has no clue what to do with her life, and many other things. Yes, I am young, but I have no fear. I will try anything once, and then probably a few more times just to give it a fair shot. That is why I can confidently present all of these exciting projects and ideas that are about to appear on this blog.

Want to know when new things are posted? Email me at fearsomeartisan@gmail.com, with "email updates" in the subject line. I'll email you when there is something new to read about. Follow @fearsomeartisan on twitter, and look for the Fearsome Artisan fan page on facebook.

I look forward to working alongside you to prove Mr. Darcy wrong.