Christine Webb
The Artists' Nook TO VISIT IN PERSON: 5032 W. County Rd 52E Bellvue Colorado
OR Online at www.theartistsnook.net
Exclusive Home of Michael deMeng's stamps, prints, kits and more!
Wednesday, December 24, 2008
My Friends,
During this time of family and friends, we need to take time to slow down and absorb all we have in this present moment!
Look at all the good in people.
Yes, even those who drive us crazy..... step back and love them for who they are!
We went to our Christmas service at church last night.
They have a tradition that just before the lighting of the candles & singing of "Silent Night". We were to tell those around us that we love and appreciate them.
It could be in the form of a hug, words, a high five, or a nod of the head, just as long as we took that moment before all the chaos of the doings of Christmas started to express this to our loved ones.
A big part of me is all of YOU! You all are my Life's Nuggets.
You all help me drive my Passion..... Sharing with, inspiring and watching artists grow.
So, I am sending out all my love and appreciation to all of YOU this Christmas Season.
And as we step into the New Year, I give you this story of "Taking a New Direction" on my Life's Passion Blog.
Have the best Christmas Season and Enter into the New Year with Hope, Love and Joy!
Deedee is a Mixed Media artist who uses Vintage Postcards, and other imagery along with painting to make them mesh into a wonderful composition.
Art Opening Friday Dec 12th 5p- 8p
Deedee's artwork will be on display Dec 6-22nd.
Call for Gallery Hours (970) 416-1148
"This gate Swings Inwards" by Deedee Hampton
WORKSHOP SPOTLIGHT
Jacqueline Sullivan Workshop Registration Now Open! Jacqueline will be here March 20-22, 2009
Jacqueline Sullivan has been a mixed media artist since first introduced to collage in a high school art class.
Jacqueline's work has been shown in galleries and the top juried art fairs nationwide.
Jacqueline loves teaching and inspiring creativity in others. She has taught workshops at Art Centers and Colleges in her home state of Michigan and teaches workshops for Art and Calligraphy Guilds and the top Art Retreats throughout the U.S. and Canada.
In her mission to provide her students with lasting information, Jacqueline provides them with extensive documentation in the form of well-designed hand outs.
Many of these handouts are coil bound into a book with either color photos or tipped in samples.
Testimonial about Jacqueline's workshops by our own Marcy Mackenzie:
"I have taken several classes with Jacqueline Sullivan at Art Unraveled and would like you all to know that her classes are a joy to take.
She is organized and ready to go with a great project. She has a ton of ideas and techniques to teach you and you will end the class with more knowledge in your basket of tricks and a wonderful project.
The ideas learned in her classes are readily transferred to other pieces of art that you may come up with. Besides all of that, she is a nice person!!
Come to the Artists' Nook and enjoy some wonderful classes."
Marcy McKenzie
The Artists' Nook Creativity Group New for 2009!
Sunday January 25, 2009
10a-5p Cost $35
Limited Space so sign up Early!
A chance to make some time for yourself by creating around other creative People!
New for 2009..... This Creativity Group will be offered every Month.
No instruction, Just bring a project you want to work on.
We will start the day off with some inspiration and journaling time, then create all day!
To end the day we will have a positive group input session on a piece of artwork you are working on that you want friendly suggestions on!
Custom Collage Charms, Pendants, Bracelets, and Necklaces
Class Start Date: Saturday, November 22, 2008 9am-4pm Instructor: Melinda Barta Cost: $90 + $15 kit fee
Class description:
Learn to create found-object and paper collages and seal them inside bezels and charms using three different resin/finishing techniques. We will then turn the charms into personalized necklaces and bracelets using basic wireworking and stringing techniques—a great way to make quick, personalized gifts just in time for the holidays. You'll be sure to leave class with a handful of finished projects! No experience required.
Materials included in kit: Assortment of blank metal bezels and charms, non-toxic resin powder, wire, chain, jump rings, clasp, and found-object collage materials
OPTIONAL: Students may bring these materials to class:
Scissors, personal lighting if desired (no intricate seed bead work required), favorite photos, small found objects, charms, beads, chain, wireworking tools, or scrapbooking papers.
About the instructor:
Melinda Barta is managing editor of Beadwork and Stringing magazines and former project editor of PieceWork magazine. She holds a BFA in fiber arts from Colorado State University. She is the author of Custom Cool Jewelry: Create 200+ Personalized Pendants, Charms, and Clasps (Interweave, 2008) and Hip to Stitch: 20 Contemporary Projects Embellished with Thread (Interweave, 2005) and coauthor of Mixed Metals (April, 2009). She teaches workshops at schools across the country, including Penland School of Crafts and John C. Campbell Folk School, and has made appearances on PBS, Style Network, and DIY.
View her website, sign up for her newsletter, and view upcoming classes (including Bead Fest Santa Fe (March, 2009) at www.melindabarta.com.
This December, I will be creating a third Blog for projects, tutorials, artwork!
This way you can pick and choose if you need info, inspiration or art!
THE PRINT TRAYS, ARE IN, THE PRINT TRAYS ARE IN
Well Almost,
I will be picking them up on Friday, and will be sending out the Pre-orders early next week! I will fill the pre-orders in the order they were received.
So please be patient, as I am a one-woman show!
If you have not ordered your printer's tray, do so here!
The Morpheus Boxes will be shipped out at that time too!
Workshop Spotlight
Kelly Kilmer Mixed Media Artist Extraordinaire!
Mixed Media, Art Journaling and Collage Artist Kelly Kilmer
Kelly has been teaching at The Artists' Nook for several years!
Everyone learns soo much from her when she teaches that I wanted to do a Workshop Spotlight on Kelly!
Kelly is very generous with supplies, ideas and techniques so when you take her workshops you can concentrate on playing, exploring and discovering your inner artist.
Even though Kelly tends to work in the book format, her techniques can be easily used on a canvas!
Local Artist Venita Hawkins-Bird's artwork reflects Venita own art style influenced by Kelly's teachings.
Venita is my Featured Artist for my Gallery at The Artists' Nook in November, see more below on her art and art opening.
DON'T MISS this art opportunity with Kelly and your own personal break before the Holidays!
DISCOUNT PRICING REMAINS on all of The Artists' Nook Workshops through the end of the year!
In order to accomodate all in these hard economic times, we are keeping the workshop pricing at the Early Registration Discount Pricing!
Workshops will be going on through the weekend before Thanksgiving. Then we take our annual break for the holidays,
December thru mid Janaury we will not have workshops. Watch for store hours and exciting new happenings for 2009!
Yesterday, I spent the day making Morpheus Boxes for Michael deMeng's up coming workshop at Raevn's Nest Artretreat in Cedarburg, WI.
(ok a side note: you have to check out the hottie she has on her website for the musical entertainment, yummy!)
After dropping off the large package of boxes to Fed Ex, I needed a mental break!
I decided to go to Barnes & Noble to look at books and magazines!
With my arms full, I found a comfy chair and started looking through my selections.
I have to admit something to you all at this point! I am a book snob! What does that mean?
There are so many books out there. And I am very picky! I like good content throughout the book. More than just the step by step. More than just a few good projects, ideas or inspiration.
I want the book to make me feel inspired, challenged and to get my creative juices flowing from front cover to back cover!
As I said, I am a book snob! That is why it is hard for me to order books for my store sight unseen!
So here I sit, thumbing through book after book..... Then I get to:
As I open the pages of, "Taking Flight" by Kelly Rae Roberts,
Her piece "Unburdened" is simple yet powerful. A subtle textured looking background with a set of wings painted on the canvas, a simple block of color (red) and the word "Unburdened"
My interest is peaked on who this artist is.
Kelly has an interview with the artist at the beginning of their section so I decide to actually read......
I want you to know that I have been doing some personal soul searching lately and making great discoveries. One of the things, I always believe is to pay attention to what presents itself to you. And this was one of those moments.
Her first question revealed how important it is for Christine to live life honestly! This has been a personal discovery for me that I have been exploring lately!
I bought the book and am loving it! I want to get into my studio and create, I feel inspired!
For any artist who has struggled with finding time to make art, finding their art style, or just want to do more then YOU MUST GET THIS BOOK! "Taking Flight" by Kelly Rae Roberts
And Christine Mason Miller has just released a beautifully Self Published book "Ordinary Sparkling Moments" filled with Christine's writing, collage and photography.
Talk about Inspiration!
Workshop Spotlight
Exploration in Mixed Media w/ Cory Celaya!......
I wanted to highlight this workshop series we have been doing with artist Cory Celaya all year!
Celebrating the Lives of Loved Ones who have passed
Bellvue’s 1st Annual Day of the Dead Celebration
October 10th – November 2nd
The Artists’ Nook and Bev Perina presents:
Bellvue’s 1st annual Dia de los Muertos- Day of the Dead: Celebrating Life for Loved Ones who have passed.
Art Opening
Friday October 10th at 5 pm – 8 pm
Which includes Artist Reception, Chili Cook Off and More!
The Artists’ Nook will feature Day of the Dead themed artwork from a variety of artists as a result of our Art Challenge. Click Here to see some of the art pieces
Bev Perina’s Fine Art and Antique Show will feature art, jewelry, and many handmade items from local artists and artisans.
Friday October 10th 5 pm- 8 pm, Saturday Oct 11th and Sunday Oct 12th 10 am – 5 pm.
An Ofrenda is installed by artist Laurie Zuckerman in the Bellvue store which the community is invited to add a picture of a loved one they wish to celebrate.
The origins of the celebration of The Day of the Dead in Latin America can be traced back to the indigenous peoples of the Americas, such as the Zapotec, Aztec, Maya, Purepecha, Nahual and Totonac Rituals celebrating the lives of dead ancestors had been performed by these Mesoamerican civilizations for at least 3,000 years.
STORE HOURS FOR THIS WEEKEND
Week of Oct 6th-
OPEN Friday Oct 10th 5 pm - 8 pm,
Saturday Oct 11th NOON - 5 pm &
Sunday Oct 12th Gallery Only Open 10 am - 5 pm
TIME IS RUNNING OUT TO SAVE!
The Pre-Order Sale Price of $15 for the Printer's Tray will be on through Sunday Oct 12th.
Michael deMeng will be offering several workshops in 2009 using this Printer's Tray.
Bad News, really only for those who did not Pre-order the Morpheus Box kits.
The manufacturer messed up and did not make the Morpheus Box kits for the shipment that is on it's way.
What does that mean?
Since it would cost too much to have the Morpheus Box kits shipped separately, we cancelled having them made by the manufacturer.
Bad News into Good News:
For all of you who have Pre-ordered the Morpheus Box Kits, we will be filling these orders only!
We will hand make the Morpheus Box kits with tender loving care! Only for those who Pre-Ordered and in the quantities they pre-ordered.
They will look the same as what was on the website, but the top and bottom finials will vary.
The Morpheus Box kits and the Printer's Tray will go out mid to late October.
The Artists' Nook Store Front Moving all online......
No Really, I mean it!
One of my big goals for 2008 was to put all the product I carry in The Artists' Nook store front online! And then have project tutorials for you all to be inspired by!
Here we are in October 2008, and I am not there yet. I have been streamlining and fine tuning all my extra duties so now I am able to do this, Really!
For this phase to happen, The Artists' Nook store front will be open on weekends when we have workshops and events only!
This will free up some of my time for creating cool projects to share with you!
FOR the Locals, Please check the store front hours on my website, before coming by OR Call (970) 416-1148
These hours will be updated each month for you to plan your visit to The Artists' Nook Store Front.
Better Yet, Take a workshop and shop at the same time!
Here are the store front hours for the next few weeks:
Week of Sept. 29th -
OPEN Saturday Oct 4th 10 am - 5 pm
Week of Oct 6th-
OPEN Friday Oct 10th 5 pm - 8 pm, Saturday Oct 11th NOON - 5 pm & Sunday Oct 12th Gallery Only Open 10 am - 5 pm
Week of Oct 13th-
OPEN Friday Oct 17th, Saturdy Oct 18th & Sunday Oct 19th 10a-5p
We are excited to host Cathy this weekend! She had great energy and lots to share. There are a few spots left, so come join us!
Kathyanne White:
The guru for printing on ANYTHING! Has more information and pictures of what she will be teaching here in a few weeks on her blog! Check it out! WORKSHOPS SHE WILL BE TEACHING:
Art Shows to see! Day of the Dead & WOW Fort Collins
Dia de los Muertos
"Day of the Dead"
Celebrating the Lives of Loved Ones who have passed
Bellvue’s 1st Annual Day of the Dead Celebration
October 10th – November 2nd
The Artists’ Nook and Bev Perina presents:
Bellvue’s 1st annual Dia de los Muertos- Day of the Dead: Celebrating Life for Loved Ones who have passed.
Art Opening
Friday October 10th at 5 pm – 8 pm
Which includes Artist Reception, Chili Cook Off and More!
The Artists’ Nook will feature Day of the Dead themed artwork from a variety of artists as a result of our Art Challenge.
Bev Perina’s Fine Art and Antique Show will feature art, jewelry, and many handmade items from local artists and artisans.
Friday October 10th 5 pm- 8 pm, Saturday Oct 11th and Sunday Oct 12th 10 am – 5 pm.
An Ofrenda is installed by artist Laurie Zuckerman in the Bellvue store which the community is invited to add a picture of a loved one they wish to celebrate.
The origins of the celebration of The Day of the Dead in Latin America can be traced back to the indigenous peoples of the Americas, such as the Zapotec, Aztec, Maya, Purepecha, Nahual and Totonac Rituals celebrating the lives of dead ancestors had been performed by these Mesoamerican civilizations for at least 3,000 years.
