Thanks Tim, I feel uplifted hearing that. I hope you are right. I am very rural here too and feel this need to be out in the public eye more. I can lock myself in my studio and not see anyone sometimes and it is perfectly fine( that artist syndrome).
I think your space and ideas are going to be fine. The workshop idea is also a great idea. My space is not anything as grand as yours but I have grand ideas as I am very handy with decorating ideas, wall colors and mood. At least I hope so if I can only take what is in my head and make it happen.And make others feel it too.
Thanks again for the upbeat words.
Patt