Artists' Nook - Mixed Media Art Store

Leighanna Light

April 30-May 2, 2010

Robert Dancik

May 14-16, 2010

Katie Kendrick

June 25-27, 2010

Creativity Group on Saturday June 20th from 10 am - 5 pm AND

Kelly Kilmer

July 16-18, 2010

Registration NOT open yet

Dayle Doroshow

September 17-19, 2010

Registration NOT open yet

Trish Baldwin Seggebruch

October 15-17, 2010

Registration NOT open yet

Carla Sonheim

November 5-7, 2010

Registration NOT open yet

Update for Friday January 22, 2010

2010-01-22T07:58:00.000-08:00

Happy Friday!

I have moved my art studio to my home and am really excited about it! I can't wait to hold my own workshops from my home studio. See below for those workshops.

My 2010 Guest Artist workshops are coming together. The Guest Artist Workshops will still be held at the Bellvue Store as we love the country peace and beauty it provides. I will be posting these workshops on the website next week!

The space my shop has been in at the Bellvue store on the east side of the building is available to rent as of Feb 1st. It is a living space or will make for a wonderful art studio for one or more artists.
Rent per month is $650
Call Armadillo Property Management for more information at (970) 416-RENT

Also, Below is information on a lecture at COCOA about Copyright Law. This is a must attend FREE Lecture for all us artists who use imagery in our work. Can we or can't we? What are the rules.
More info below.

Only 2 more SALE days and
I have decided to give you all a 60% off savings for the next two Saturdays

60% OFF Regular Price on EVERYTHING SALE
in Store only
The last 2 days to Save...........

Store Front open these Saturdays:

Saturday January 23rd 10 am- 4 pm
Saturday January 30th 10 am- 4 pm
For Great Savings!

CoCOA Lecture Series
Local Arts Attorney to Speak on Copyright Law

The single most important intersection of creativity, business, and law for artists is copyright, yet many people in the creative industry have only a passing knowledge or worse, a mistaken understanding of the rules that govern the very ownership of their creative product.

As part of the Colorado Coalition of Artists Lecture series, local author, artist, designer, and intellectual property attorney Kevin Houchin will entertain and inform the group with a presentation on this important subject.

Invest a little time in yourself and your business. It won't be boring, and it just might save you thousands of dollars and heart-ache!

Find out more about Kevin at

www.houchinlaw.com or @kevinhouchin on Twitter.

Kevin will be speaking at the PRAC Gallery, located on the NE corner of College & Willow on Wed. Feb 10 from 7-9 p.m. The event is free and open to the public. For more information contact CoCOA at 970-221-3019 or info@cocoaart.com.

Workshops at The Artists' Nook

2010-01-15T08:13:00.001-08:00

WORKSHOPS W/ CHRISTINE ADDED

Basic Soldering/ Image under Glass w/ Christine

Saturday February 6th 10 am- 1 pm Cost $50

We like to keep the class size small so sign up earlier to make sure you get a spot!

Christine's Bio

TO REGISTER ONLINE

THIS WORKSHOP WILL BE HELD AT CHRISTINE'S HOME STUDIO IN LOVELAND

Have wanted to make those wonderful soldered charms & Pendants see in all the magazines? Here is your chance!

Christine will show you the basic techniques to soldering & glass cutting to create personalized piece of artwork. Great for gifts these images under glass can be pendants, ornaments, wall hangings or more!

Canvas Journal: Paint, Texture,

Transfers Oh My!

w/ Christine

Saturday February 20th 10 am- 5 pm Cost $90

*Lunch will be provided

TO REGISTER ONLINE

PROJECT PICTURE COMING SOON!

THIS WORKSHOP WILL BE HELD AT CHRISTINE'S HOME STUDIO IN LOVELAND

Let's Play! This will give you an opportunity to explore many techniques on canvas including but not limited to... stencil, stamp, playing with texture, 3 different image transfer techniques, resists, and so much more.

Layers and layers of paint, images and mediums create the yummy-ness of this Canvas Journal!

No rules are set in stone! Which make this project great for beginners as well as advanced artists!

*If you have dietary restrictions, you are welcome to bring your lunch. There is a refrigerator and microwave on the premises.

40% Off Everything for The New Year

2010-01-07T10:01:00.000-08:00

Bring On The New Year!

What a transition 2009 was!

For Me Personally and for The Artists' Nook......

Personally: The end of my 19 year marriage, working through the hurt to discover myself again, renewing my faith and relationship with Jesus, and now finding a wonderful new relationship with an amazing guy!

For The Artists' Nook: Figuring out what are the important features of The Artists' Nook that drives my passion, inspires and nurtures others......

and what is taking my time, keeping me from that which I am passionate about.....

Which brings me to how The Artists' Nook will be in 2010

The Artists' Nook will focus on workshops with Nationally Known Traveling Guest Artists as I have been doing for 10 years and workshops with Christine (myself)

The workshops will be held at the Bellvue Store retreat location.

The Artists' Nook will be getting rid of all product inventory (See Sale info below)

Christine will be moving her art studio to her home and will focus on creating more art! Wow, what a concept!

I will no longer be in the space on the West side of the Bellvue store (saving myself some $$$ that way) as of Feb 1st.

The workshops will be held on the East side of the Bellvue store as usual

Any questions: email artistsnook@comcast.net or Call (970) 416-1148

40% OFF regular price on Everything Sale in store only

Store Front Open these Saturdays:

Saturday January 9th 10 am - 4 pm

Saturday January 16th 10 am - 4 pm

Saturday January 23rd 10 am - 4 pm

Saturday January 30th 10 am - 4 pm

40% off all this weekend only.....

2009-09-23T13:46:00.000-07:00

40% off all regular priced items
In store only
2-Days Only

Saturday Sept 26th &
Sunday Sept 27th
10 am - 5 pm

I want to add my store product to my online shop! It is an overwhelming job with 10 years of store accumuation!
So to make my job a little easier, This weekend only......

Everything in the store is 40% off!

This is good on regular priced items only
and for in store 9/26 & 9/27 only

Don't forget our upcoming workshops, Here is what is on the schedule now.... With more in the works, stay tuned!

Designing from the Heart w/ Kaye Iverson
A 2 Day Mosaic Workshop:

Saturday Oct 3 & Sunday Oct 4th, 2009
10- 6pm Cost $200 * Lunch Provided

TO REGISTER ONLINEThis workshop is designed to assist students in creating their own mosaic designs. Experience what it is like to focus on the journey rather than the final piece. As an added benefit, you will discover the nurturing and relaxing value of mosaics in one’s life.

Principles of design and composition will be covered. Some of the topics we will take a closer look at are color, textures, scale, balance, contrast, and rhythm. There will be a wide variety of materials to choose from for your projects including: glass, ceramic, millefiori, beads, pebbles, and shells. An indoor project, 12” x 12” will be designed.

There will be about 10 hours to work on projects. Grouting will not be completed due to time restraints, however, a grouting demo and instructions will be provided. In addition, a demonstration of tools will be given for those who need assistance.

Tools will be provided in class to share.
Everything will be included in the workshop fee, however, student’s may want to bring:
* Tweezers * Glass or ceramic cutting tools if you have them. * Safety glasses are required! If you have some, bring them. Otherwise you may have to use spares that I have that may not be comfortable for you. * Jewelry, beads, and small collectable items that you would like to add to your work.

Patricia "Trish" Baldwin SeggebruchMixed Media Artist from Washington

Encaustic Wax and Journaling-2-Day Workshop Saturday October 17th & Sunday October 18th, 200910 am – 5 pm each day
Cost $250 *Lunch will be provided
$25 supply fee payable the day of the workshop
REGISTER ONLINE
From the author of Newly Released "Encaustic Workshop: Artistic Techniques for working with wax"

We will be exploring the basics of Encaustic Wax with a strong emphasis on adding words to your artwork, Hence, "Encaustic Journaling"

Through the use of image transfer, letter punches, word and number inclusions, collage layering and textural expression, beeswax has become my paper, my paint brush and my pen!

Come join us in creating stand-alone or multiple storied paintings in encaustic that will reflect, dissect and express your own voice and inner musings.

The workshop will begin with demonstrations in basic encaustic techniques, followed by time to become comfortable painting in wax. From there all participants will explore numerous techniques as Patricia demonstrates then assists students through their own projects in wax journaling.

Trish will supply the wax, encaustic colors and the heating materials for use with encaustic so that you don’t have to invest in materials before you know what it’s all about!
I’ll also bring a small selection of collage materials and carving tools, but you’ll need to bring your own personality to infuse your work!

Collect collage material, interesting carving tools, objects to press into the wax, image or photo transfers, and ephemera that you would like to embed in the wax.
Google ‘encaustic’ online to get ideas of what other artists are doing in this medium—you’ll get some great ideas for tools and items to bring.

For all of The Artists' Nook Workshops
Check out the website at: www.theartistsnook.net

The Artists' Nook Update

2009-08-02T18:49:00.001-07:00

We are getting ready for Lynne Perrella workshops this weekend!

There is still room in her one-day Color as Catalyst workshop on Friday!

The Artists' Nook Store front will be open Saturday & Sunday Aug 1 & 2nd from 10 am - 5 pm.

Next Guest Artist on the schedule is Stephanie Lee.

Author of "Semi Precious Salvage", Stephanie is one of my favorite teachers.

WE NEED A STRONG HEAD COUNT BY THE END OF THE WEEK......
Stephanie has to order supplies for the kits and it takes time to get the images printed for Sat & Sundays workshop.

So please sign up soon, so we can prepare... I can hold your payment if need be... just let me know.

Stephanie is soooo giving in her workshops of information, techniques and inspiration! After last time she was here, I found myself "rev'd up" artistically, wanting to try this and that... My altered Barbie piece evolved from the techniques I learned from Stephanie.

Stephanie Lee -Mixed Media Artist from Oregon

Coffer Leaves-2-Day Workshop
Thursday August 13th & Friday August 14th, 2009
10 am – 5 pm each day Cost $250 *Lunch will be provided
$20 Kit Fee payable to the instructor the day of the workshop
THIS WORKSHOP WAS CREATED
FOR THE ARTISTS' NOOK

REGISTER ONLINE
The earth offers tactile and durable materials for use in artistic expression.

Metal and gypsum, both earth elements, are combined in this stout little box of removable, suspended plaster pages - or leafs - housed in a closed box.

In this project-focused workshop, students will learn how to transform sheet metal into a textural and durable box, adding vintage and found elements to the front and/or lid using basic metal-smithing techniques and materials.

The techniques learned in this class will launch students into a whole new perspective and skill level when approaching current work with the techniques transferable and versatile.

Students will also learn the nuances of plaster and various plaster-like products to create pages and unexpected journal surfaces to stockpile in the box.

Students will get to choose from a variety of methods for the lid closure ranging from soldered hinged to ring hinged to ribbon hinged.

We will explore ornamentation including “wire mess” soldering, bezel forming (which can then be filled with imagery and resin) and more.

Various ways to combine paper and plaster pages for writing, painting and collage surfaces will also be demonstrated.

Each student can expect to take home a completed plaster pages stuffed box at the end of the workshop.

Selective Seeing: Painting the Mind's Eye

Saturday August 15th & Sunday August 16th, 2009
10 am – 5 pm each day

Cost $250 Lunch provided
The mind remembers, in fuzzy or vivid detail, snippets of history and portions of the whole picture.

You might remember what dress you wore the first day of kindergarten but the rest of the school year is a blur.

You may even have the outline burned in your memory of the peripheral view of those who were with you when you stood for an award, but can’t for the life of you remember who those people were.

Or, maybe, you remember every little detail of particular event – the people, the scents, the colors of the sky, sounds of commotion but most important to you are a few key details of the moment.

The apron grandma always wore, dad’s work boots, the color of morning on the farm. Those are the details we will bring into focus in this two day workshop intensive exploration in dreamscaping.

Working from real photos in large format, we will use a selective eye to set apart the points of focus from the background blur – both real and in our mind’s eye.

Though there may be undesired parts of the photo, we will focus on over-painting using my developed “pastelcrylics” technique that brings a soft, painterly, dreamlike quality to the work, obscuring what you don’t want and enhancing what you do.

Through exercises in selective focus and obfuscation we will recreate our memories and mental visions while exploring various painting and aging techniques that will give a new life, with a selective slant, to your pieces.

The instructor will provide a large format print of each students’ personal photo (see note. Important!).

**IMPORTANT NOTE: In order for me to have time to get large format prints made from your photographs, you will need to provide me with a high quality scan (e-mail) contact me at stephanielee@q.com If you don't have this capibility then you can snail mail your picture no later than two weeks before the event. Contact Christine for more info: artistsnook@comcast.net or (970) 416-1148

If you are not able to do this, you will be working from a photo from my personal collection. This workshop will serve you best if you provide a personal photo to work from. Original photo size should not be smaller than 3x5”.

The photos do not need to be perfect composition and the background isn’t important (but could enhance the overall composition if desired). Examples of good photos to work from: childhood home/farm, candid photos of loved-ones, a picture of you dancing as a child, etc. Old and slightly faded photographs are fine. Stephanie will provide the large format photo copies from her stash if you don't have something specific you want to work from.

Materials Provided by the Instructor:

* Large format photo copy
* Gel mediums
* Extra chalk pastels
* Aging and sealing supplies
* Printed booklet of hints, tips and information of the exercises and techniques

Designing from the Heart w/ Kaye Iverson

A 2 Day Mosaic Workshop:

Saturday Oct 3 & Sunday Oct 4th, 2009
10- 6pm Cost $200 * Lunch Provided

TO REGISTER ONLINE
This workshop is designed to assist students in creating their own mosaic designs. Experience what it is like to focus on the journey rather than the final piece. As an added benefit, you will discover the nurturing and relaxing value of mosaics in one’s life.

Principles of design and composition will be covered. Some of the topics we will take a closer look at are color, textures, scale, balance, contrast, and rhythm. There will be a wide variety of materials to choose from for your projects including: glass, ceramic, millefiori, beads, pebbles, and shells. An indoor project, 12” x 12” will be designed.

There will be about 10 hours to work on projects. Grouting will not be completed due to time restraints, however, a grouting demo and instructions will be provided. In addition, a demonstration of tools will be given for those who need assistance.

Tools will be provided in class to share.
Everything will be included in the workshop fee, however, student’s may want to bring:
* Tweezers
* Glass or ceramic cutting tools if you have them.
* Safety glasses are required! If you have some, bring them. Otherwise you may have to use spares that I have that may not be comfortable for you.
* Jewelry, beads, and small collectable items that you would like to add to your work.

Patricia "Trish" Baldwin Seggebruch
Mixed Media Artist from Washington

Encaustic Wax and Journaling-2-Day Workshop

Saturday October 17th & Sunday October 18th, 2009
10 am – 5 pm each day
Cost $250 *Lunch will be provided
$25 supply fee payable the day of the workshop

REGISTER ONLINE
From the author of Newly Released "Encaustic Workshop: Artistic Techniques for working with wax"

We will be exploring the basics of Encaustic Wax with a strong emphasis on adding words to your artwork, Hence, "Encaustic Journaling"

Through the use of image transfer, letter punches, word and number inclusions, collage layering and textural expression, beeswax has become my paper, my paint brush and my pen!

Come join us in creating stand-alone or multiple storied paintings in encaustic that will reflect, dissect and express your own voice and inner musings.

The workshop will begin with demonstrations in basic encaustic techniques, followed by time to become comfortable painting in wax. From there all participants will explore numerous techniques as Patricia demonstrates then assists students through their own projects in wax journaling.

Trish will supply the wax, encaustic colors and the heating materials for use with encaustic so that you don’t have to invest in materials before you know what it’s all about!
I’ll also bring a small selection of collage materials and carving tools, but you’ll need to bring your own personality to infuse your work!

Collect collage material, interesting carving tools, objects to press into the wax, image or photo transfers, and ephemera that you would like to embed in the wax.
Google ‘encaustic’ online to get ideas of what other artists are doing in this medium—you’ll get some great ideas for tools and items to bring.

For all of The Artists' Nook Workshops including Kelly Kilmer, Lynne Perrella, Stephanie Lee and Laurie Mika,
Check out the website at: www.theartistsnook.net

Laurie Mika Workshop
September 26 & 27th-

Laurie Mika, author of "Mixed Media Mosiacs" will be teaching this 2-day workshop:

Mosiac Voyage
Saturday Sept 26 & Sunday Sept 27th 10 am- 5pm

Lynne Perrella's workshops are filling up fast... Just a reminder!
Color Catalyst- One Day w/ Lynne Perrella (7/31) -
Few spots available
Color Catalyst- Two Day w/ Lynne Perrella (8/1-8/2)-
FULL

Kelly Kilmer Discount Pricing Ends Soon!

2009-06-30T14:26:00.000-07:00

Kelly Kilmer Discount pricing good through Friday July 3rd!

Time is running out to save!

Kelly Kilmer, Mixed Media Art Journalist Extraordinaire, is one of our most favorite traveling artist who comes to teach at The Artists' Nook.

Kelly shows you many, many techniqes that can be used in books, journals, on a canvas or any art surface. Kelly likes to work in the book format but what you will learn is not limited to just the book.

As Mixed Media Artist, Venita Hawkins-Bird has learned from taking Kelly's workshops. Venita has used the techniques learned from Kelly, created her own style on her own surface. Venita likes to work on wood panels or canvas. Creating collaged, 3-dimensional pieces of art.

The other great thing about Kelly's workshops is she brings lots of paints, mediums, papers, pens, markers, and stamps to use in the workshop. This way you get to try it all out and see what you like before buying! Not many teachers do that!

Here is what Kelly will be teaching:

Transcribed w/ Kelly Kilmer (7/17)

Altered Photos Revisted w/ Kelly Kilmer (7/17)

Triptych Book w/ Kelly Kilmer (7/18)

Swatches: Little Paper Books w/ Kelly Kilmer (7/18)
Reclaimed: An Altered Artist's Book w/Kelly Kilmer (7/19)

For all of The Artists' Nook Workshops including Kelly Kilmer, Lynne Perrella, Stephanie Lee and Laurie Mika,
Check out the website at: www.theartistsnook.net

Lynne Perrella's workshops are filling up fast... Just a reminder!
Color Catalyst- One Day w/ Lynne Perrella (7/31)

Color Catalyst- Two Day w/ Lynne Perrella (8/1-8/2)
Just 3 more spots in this one

Creativity Group and Changes to Thomas Ashman's workhsops

2009-06-18T09:04:00.000-07:00

Hi all,

What a crazy time!
This time in my life is certainly a time to really focus on healing!

I have my mind wrapped around a lot of the divorce in a positive way of growing, learning and moving on. But I have realized the heart needs to heal properly too.

So I will be in and have been in "reserve-mode" at The Artists' Nook . Which means, I will focus on the Guest Artist workshops I have lined up for the year! And Fabulous ones, I do have to say!

And being there and providing for my 4 wonderful boys!

And if I am able to get into my studio to create or get myself on the workshop schedule, so be it. I am not going to put big demands on my time that will keep me from my boys and from my healing time!

With all that being said....

Take some time for yourself to create at:

Creativity Group on Saturday June 20th from 10 am - 5 pm
This is a day to get together with other artists in beautiful surroundings of The Artists' Nook and create. Join us!

CHANGES TO
THOMAS ASHMAN'S WORKSHOP SCHEDULE

We have changed Thomas' schedule up at bit. We moved the "Mini Copper Journal" workshop to Saturday June 27th and removed "Tin Men" from the Schedule.

Thomas is the master working with metals and glass! He will show various ways to patina metal and create his one of a kind book binding technique for his wonderful books!

Check it out!

The Website will be updated later today, but the links below will bring you to the shopping cart and online registration:

Mini Copper Journal w/ Thomas Ashman (6/26)

Yummy!
Copper & Glass Journal w/ Thomas Ashman (6/28)

For all of The Artists' Nook Workshops including Kelly Kilmer, Lynne Perrella, Stephanie Lee and Laurie Mika,
Check out the website at: www.theartistsnook.net

Stephanie Lee's Workshop(s)
August 13-16, 2009 REGISTRATION NOW OPEN!

We will be hosting two 2-day workshops with Stephanie Lee, author of "SemiPrecious Salvage" from Oregon!

I have the final details for her 2-day workshop on Thurs Aug 13th and Fri Aug 14th which I will update this weekend and let you know all the details....

Her other 2-day workshop is up on the website and ready for registration:

Selective Seeing: Painting the Mind's Eye
Saturday August 15th & Sunday August 16th, 200910 am – 5 pm each day
Cost $250 by July 25th or $275 after July 25th

Laurie Mika Workshop
September 26 & 27th- Registration Now Open!

Laurie Mika, author of "Mixed Media Mosiacs" will be teaching this 2-day workshop:

Mosiac Voyage
Saturday Sept 26 & Sunday Sept 27th 10 am- 5pm

I have Guest Artist Trish (Patricia) Baldwin Seggebruch information from Trish and will get that info up on the website this weekend. Mark the date for her to be here to teach October 17 & 18th, 2009!

Trish has a newly released book, "Encaustic Workshop"
Check out Trish's Website at: http://www.pbsartist.com/
And Blog at: http://www.gingerfetish.blogspot.com/

Lynne Perrella's workshops are filling up fast... Just a reminder!
Color Catalyst- One Day w/ Lynne Perrella (7/31)

Color Catalyst- Two Day w/ Lynne Perrella (8/1-8/2)
Just 4 more spots in this one

Take Care,
Christine Webb
The Artists' Nook
Located at:
5032 W County Rd 52E
Bellvue CO 80512
(970) 416-1148
artistsnook@comcast.net
SHOP ONLINE 24/7 at
www.theartistsnook.net

Happenings May 27, 2009

2009-06-06T12:37:00.000-07:00

Hi all,

I am getting ready for my first born, Cameron's High School graduation on Saturday May 30th.

A very exciting and stressful time. It will be the first time the whole family is together since the divorce. Please keep us in your thoughts.

Jane Wynn's workshops have been cancelled.

Here is what we are looking forward to Next,

our next guest artists is

THOMAS ASHMAN

Thomas will be teaching:

Mini Copper Journal w/ Thomas Ashman (6/26)

Tin Men w/ Thomas Ashman (6/27)

Copper & Glass Journal w/ Thomas Ashman (6/28)

For all of The Artists' Nook Workshops including Kelly Kilmer, Lynne Perrella, Stephanie Lee and Laurie Mika,

Check out the website at: www.theartistsnook.net

Stephanie Lee's Workshop(s)

August 13-16, 2009 REGISTRATION NOW OPEN!

We will be hosting two 2-day workshops with Stephanie Lee, author of "SemiPrecious Salvage" from Oregon!

We are awaiting the final details for her 2-day workshop on Thurs Aug 13th and Fri Aug 14th but here is a hint of what she will be teaching......

Imagine.....single plaster book pages enclosed into a metal box.... Oh, the suspense!

And for her other 2-day workshop is up on the website and ready for registration:

Selective Seeing: Painting the Mind's Eye

Saturday August 15th & Sunday August 16th, 2009
10 am – 5 pm each day

Cost $250 by July 25th or $275 after July 25th

Laurie Mika Workshop

September 26 & 27th- Registration Now Open!

Laurie Mika, author of "Mixed Media Mosiacs" will be teaching this 2-day workshop:

Mosiac Voyage

Saturday Sept 26 & Sunday Sept 27th 10 am- 5pm

AND NOW FOR THE SURPRISE......

Guest Artist Trish (Patricia) Baldwin Seggebruch will be coming to teach October 17 & 18th, 2009!

Trish has a newly released book, "Encaustic Workshop"

I am very excited to host her workshop!

We had her booked for early this year but due to a schedule conflict we had to postpone!

I am so glad it worked out for both her and I to have her come this year!

Check out Trish's Website at: http://www.pbsartist.com/

And Blog at: http://www.gingerfetish.blogspot.com/

We are working out the details now..... More info soon!

Christine's Workshops....

I am working on some workshops to teach for the schedule starting in July...

Here is what's brewing:

1) Photographs- Breaking away from the Frame

2) Mosiac'd Collage Canvas

3) Embossibility Collage/Book Cover & Journal Workshop

4) Soldering of the Found Object

5) Resin Encased Pendant

This is just a start!

Lynne Perrella's workshops are filling up fast... Just a reminder!

Color Catalyst- One Day w/ Lynne Perrella (7/31)

Color Catalyst- Two Day w/ Lynne Perrella (8/1-8/2)

Take Care,

Christine Webb

The Artists' Nook

Located at:

5032 W County Rd 52E

Bellvue CO 80512

(970) 416-1148

SHOP ONLINE 24/7 at

Tools of the Trade-Expanded Version w/ Keith Lo Bue (4/13-14)

Jane Wynn Workshops

2009-05-18T09:33:00.001-07:00

Jane Wynn's Workshops

Jane Wynn's Workshops are fast approaching....
We need more sign ups to make the workshops a go!

If you have be waiting to sign up.... Act now!

The early discount pricing will remain!

We will need to know by the end of this week Friday may 22nd to decide.

If you need to hold your spot with a deposit, that works too! Just call or email me.... (970) 416-1148 or artistsnook@comcast.net

Jane is a found object artist from Baltimore and the author of "Altered Curiousities"

Here is what people are saying about Jane's workshops:

Lynn from Loveland
"I took Jane's workshops at Art Unraveled and she is fun, up beat and full of energy! The instruction was great and it pushed me as an artist."

Jean says "I've been busy having a great time using a butane torch, solder, flux, copper & brass, & resin that I learned to do in Jane Wynn's class! What a hoot! Haven't left my studio for a month"

Nancy says: "Jane Wynn and Thomas Ashman were standouts too and I'm a confirmed metalhead now."

Jane's Bio

Jane's Workshops:

Pipe Dreams w/ Jane Wynn (6/5)
Molding and Cloning w/ Jane Wynn (6/6)
Metal Reliquary w/ Jane Wynn (6/7)

FOR WORKSHOPS SAMPLE PHOTOS CHECK OUT THE WEBSITE!

More workshops this June with:

Thomas Ashman, Assemblage & Book Artist from Utah:
Mini Copper Journal w/ Thomas Ashman (6/26)
Tin Men w/ Thomas Ashman (6/27)
Copper & Glass Journal / Thomas Ashman (6/28)

Lynne Perrella, published Collage Artist from New York:
Color Catalyst- One Day w/ Lynne Perrella (7/31)
Color Catalyst- Two Day w/ Lynne Perrella (8/1-8/2)

And our Monthly Artists' Nook Creativity Group
The Artists Nook Creativity Group (6/20)

Take Care,
Christine Webb
The Artists' Nook
Located at:
5032 W County Rd 52E
Bellvue CO 80512
(970) 416-1148
artistsnook@comcast.net
SHOP ONLINE 24/7 at
www.theartistsnook.net

Workshops w/ Thomas Ashman & Lynne Perrella

2009-04-11T22:20:00.000-07:00

Life......

Whew, Life certainly has been a whirl wind for me...

Now that I am at the end of all the "have to do's" like get a job, a place to live, move, paperwork, paperwork.....

I feel a rush of emotion, wonder where I go from here...

Today, I step back from these feelings to just be here at my store, surrounded by wonderful stuff, wonderful people, beautiful scenery and just be.

Be grateful for my Artists' Nook people and the part of my life which gives me the biggest sense of hope and appreciation for all that I have!

I have posted on My Life's Passion Blog about "To Just Survive Life or to Live Life"

I am getting ready to host workshops with the fabulous Keith Lo Bue, a great person for me to spend some time with at this time in my life. A good soul, for sure!

I took Keith's "Shrines & Icons" Workshop in Virginia 3 years ago.

Keith's has a refreshing approach to putting together found objects into a shrine by choosing objects that naturally want to go together.

Also, He has you think about looking at the items not as their intended purpose in the "real" world but how they will work in your art. Keith taught me how to add interest by creating movement in my objects as doors to peak into which gives interaction with the "audience", the observers.

And that is just a small part of what Keith teaches in his Shrines & Icons workshop!

There is still room in all of Keith's Workshops.....

Check it out

Working with Wire w/ Keith Lo Bue (4/15-16)

Copy Machine Metal Etching w/ Keith Lo Bue (4/17)

Shrines and Icons w/ Keith Lo Bue (4/18-19)

Workshop Registration Now Open For.....

Thomas Ashman, Mixed Media Artist from Utah

Mini Copper Journal w/ Thomas Ashman (6/26)

Tin Men w/ Thomas Ashman (6/27)

Copper & Glass Journal w/ Thomas Ashman (6/28)

Lynne Perrella Workshops

Color Catalyst- One Day w/ Lynne Perrella (7/31)

Color Catalyst- Two Day w/ Lynne Perrella (8/1-8/2)

Plus, Added The Artists' Nook Creatibity Group....

A chance to make some time for yourself by creating around other creative People!

Several dates to choose from...

Check out The Artists' Nook Creativity Group

Workshops- One more for Keith and Richard Salley & Jane Wynn

2009-03-24T21:21:00.000-07:00

Added One more Workshop

For Keith Lo Bue......

Ok, Ok... We listened to your feedback...

Many wanted to take the Shrines & Icons workshop but had to work on that Friday....

AND more wanted to have Keith teach his "Copy Machine Metal Etching" Workshop

So, We listened and adjusted Keith's workshops to accomodate these requests.

Keith's "Shrines & Icons" Workshop is a 2-day on Saturday April 18th & Sunday April 19th.

ADDED: "Copy Machine Metal Etching" on

Friday April 17th!

The pricing will remain at the early discount pricing but by waiting to the last minute you risk the workshop filling up!

Here is what people are saying about Keith's workshops

Janette Schuster, artist and author of Mixed-Media Collage Jewelry: New Directions in Memory Jewelry says:

“Are you intrigued by found object art? Are you looking for inspiration to shake up you art routine? Are you a new artist hoping to learn basic jewelry-making or assemblage skills?
Then run, don't walk, to sign up for any one of Keith Lo Bue's workshops. You simply can't go wrong soaking up knowledge and inspiration from this generous, good-humored master of the found object!”

For more testimonials, Check out Keith's Bio

Here is his full line up with how many spaces are left:

Tools of the Trade-Expanded Version w/ Keith Lo Bue (4/13-14) Only 9 spots left

Working with Wire w/ Keith Lo Bue (4/15-16)

Only 4 spots left

Copy Machine Metal Etching w/ Keith Lo Bue (4/17) Registration just opened for this but will fill up fast

Shrines and Icons w/ Keith Lo Bue (4/18-19)

Only 6 spots left

Workshop Registration Now Open For.....

Richard Salley Jewelry Artist from California

Enamel on Copper w/ Richard Salley (5/15)

Resin-Filled Watch Case Locket w/ Richard Salley (5/16)

Solar Powered Time Piece w/ Richard Salley (5/17)

Jane Wynn Workshops

Author of "Altered Curiousities" & Jewelry, Found Object artist from Baltimore

Pipe Dreams w/ Jane Wynn (6/5)

Molding and Cloning w/ Jane Wynn (6/6)

Metal Reliquary w/ Jane Wynn (6/7)

Richard Salley

Enamel on Copper May 15th

Richard Salley

Resin-Filled Watch Case Locket

May 16th

Richard Salley

Solar Powered Time Piece May 17th

Jane Wynn

Pipe Dreams June 5th

Jane Wynn

Molding and Cloning June 6th

Jane Wynn

Metal Reliquary June 7th

Jacqueline Sullivan Early Discount Pricing Remains!

2009-03-03T21:11:00.000-08:00

Jacqueline Sullivan Workshops

Mixed Media Artist Workshops March 20-22nd

As Part of The Artists' Nook's "Economic Stimulus Package" .........

We are keeping Guest Artist's Jacqueline Sullivan's workshops at the Early Registration Discount Pricing.

We have 3 weeks until her workshops and there are a few spots available in all her workshops.

Layers Upon Layers w/ Jacqueline Sullivan (3/20) -

Has 4 Spots left

Stenciled, Textured Journal w/ Jacqueline Sullivan (3/21)

Has 3 Spots Left

Totally Transfers w/ Jacqueline Sullivan (3/21)

Has 5 Spots Left

Transparent Paper Collage w/ Jacqueline Sullivan (3/22)

Has 4 Spots Left

REASONS WHY YOU SHOULD TAKE A WORKSHOP with JACQUELINE:

1) The information & techniques in all of Jacqueline's workshops can be used in all kinds of art mediums, Book artist, assemblage, collage, etc.....

2) Image transfers have been the most asked "how did you do that?" Question from artists who travel in the doors of The Artists' Nook.... Don't miss this opportunity to learn how in Jacqueline's "Totally Transfers" Workshop

3) Her Class instruction booklet is top notch! Coil bound with color picture and step by step instruction. The best instruction booklet I have ever seen!

4) Because, we all need to do something for ourselves. Fill your Creative Soul and join us!

READ MORE ABOUT JACQUELINE'S WORKSHOPS BELOW........

Layers Upon Layers w/ Jacqueline Sullivan

Friday March 20th 10a-5p

Cost $110 plus $15 supply fee payable to the instructor the day of the workshop *Lunch will be provided

This class is all about acrylic media and the textures that you can make using the various acrylic mediums!

Students will first prepare a canvas with an all-over texture. Then students will make several small panels with various textures and images.

These panels will then be painted and embellished and "floated" over the background texture to form a 3-dimensional collage.

Incorporated images can be vintage images as shown, or family images for an interesting "scrapbook on the wall".

INSTRUCTOR WILL PROVIDE:
Paints and Mediums and other textural “stuff”
Panels for build up
Foam core for build up
Handouts in a coil bound book

Stenciled, Textured Journal w/ Jacqueline Sullivan

Saturday March 21st, 2009 10 am –1 pm

Cost $60 plus $15 supply fee payable to the instructor the day of the workshop

In this class, students will make a unique journal, using the long stitch technique.

The journal has blank pages with a leather spine.

The cover is stenciled and textured, then painted.

Each person’s book will be unique!

Students can embellish the leather spine and stitches with beads and fibers, to make it an even more unique book!

Inside pages may be decorated as time allows.

Instructor will provide:
All paints and mediums
Book Covers
Inside book pages
Handouts
Some beads and fibers

Totally Transfers w/ Jacqueline Sullivan

Saturday March 21st 2:30p-5:30p

Cost $60 plus $15 supply fee payable to the instructor the day of the workshop

Instructions for various types of transfers are everywhere - but have you been successful with your transfers?

This class is primarily a process class, to learn various transfer techniques under the guidance of the instructor.

Transfers will be done using transparencies and various types of papers to transfer from.

We'll transfer to paper, canvas board, tissue and metal!

If time allows we will build a small collage using acrylic paint and our transfers.

Instructor will provide:
Metals
Transparencies
Some images
All paints and mediums

Transparent Paper Collage

Sunday March 22nd, 2009 10 am – 5 pm Cost $110

$15 Supply Fee Payable to the instructor the day of the workshop

*Lunch will be provided

Collages in this class will start with plain white tissue.

Students will then paint and texturize the tissue in various ways, creating their own unique transparent collage papers.

Fibers, strings and various inclusions will help make these papers unique! Students will then layer their hand-decorated papers with other transparent and decorative papers to create a unique collage!

The layers of transparency give the collages a visual depth that cannot be duplicated by using store bought papers!

INSTRUCTOR WILL PROVIDE:
All paints and mediums
Craft Tissue (1 pkg. per student)
Textural materials
Ephemera
Handouts in a coil bound book

Register online for Transparent Paper Collage

Take Care,

Christine Ann Webb

The Artists' Nook

Keith Lo Bue Workshops Registratio Now OPEN!

2009-02-18T20:05:00.001-08:00

Keith Lo Bue

Jeweler, Sculptor turning Found objects into art!

Keith Lo Bue is a jeweler, sculptor and teacher who has work in many major collections, including the Smithsonian Institution in Washington, DC and the Museum of Arts & Design in New York.

His work has been exhibited all around the US and in Germany, Australia, New Zealand, France, Ireland and England. Books featuring Lo Bue's work include One of a Kind: American Art Jewelry Today (Abrams), 1000 Rings (Lark), The Art & Craft of Collage (US/UK), Found Object Art (Schiffer), and Metalsmith, American Craft and Ornament magazines, plus the Virtual Gallery of Contemporary Jewellery CD-ROM (UK).

His workshops have been presented to enthusiastic reviews at Haystack, Penland and scores of other art and craft institutions across North America, Australia and New Zealand.
Lo Bue lives and works in Sydney, Australia.

Tools of the Trade- Expanded Version

w/ Keith Lo Bue

Monday April 13th & Tuesday April 14th

TOOLS OF THE TRADE

The EXPANDED Version 2-day workshop

Monday April 13th & Tuesday April 14th, 2009

10 am - 5 pm

Cost $275 by 3/31 or $300 after 3/31

*Lunch will be provided

REGISTER ONLINE

Artists can often be left confused and intimidated as they struggle to determine the correct tool to use to get a desired result. This is with good reason; many tools come with inadequate instructions for use (not to mention safety!). Add to the mix the fact that many artists like to work with widely varied materials, and the stage is set for this class...

In this new expanded 2-day workshop with found-object artist Keith Lo Bue, a myriad of tools and their uses will be covered in layman-ready and safety-first detail, with ample time for students to explore each of the techniques demonstrated.

Tools surveyed will include the Dremel tool, various hand drills, flex-shaft tool, jeweler's saw, and many others. In two information-packed days, students will be drilling, shaping, texturing and polishing metal, glass, stone, wood, ceramic, shell, plastic and more!

Artist Michael deMeng was quoted after teaching a collaborative workshop with Keith Lo Bue as saying "Keith is extremely knowledgeable in tools and how to use them. A great instructor!"

Working with Wire 2 Days

w/ Keith Lo Bue

Wednesday April 15th & Thursday April 16th

WORKING WITH WIRE

The EXPANDED Version 2-day workshop

Wednesday April 15th & Thursday April 16th, 2009

10 am - 5 pm

Cost $275 by 3/31 or $300 after 3/31

*Lunch will be Provided

REGISTER ONLINE

Spend two days with Keith learning to manipulate wire and bend it to your will. Useful in assemblage and jewelry making, you'll learn how to create your own clasps, chains, fasteners and rivets.

Once you learn how useful wire can be, you'll leave the glue in the drawer!

Shrines & Icons 3 days

w/ Keith Lo Bue

Friday April 17th thru Sunday April 19th

SHRINES & ICONS

3-day workshop

Friday April 17th - Sunday April 19th, 2009

10 am - 5 pm

Cost $425 by 3/31 or $450 after 3/31

*Lunch will be Provided

REGISTER ONLINE

Students will use personal imagery and collected objects to create small reliquaries; suggestive and intimate spaces housing objects and symbols of meaning, be they spiritual or secular.

Lots of group interaction as we discuss
the "why" as well as the "how". This special workshop will cover in detail many methods of assembly as we put unusual and unlike materials together.

Bring those things that you've been
saving for something special and make a shrine worthy of them.

Art Boutique, Workshops & Inspiration!

2009-02-15T17:50:00.000-08:00

A Note From Christine
"And Then Some" Inspiration.....

I have finally got the workshop information from all my guest artists through the end of June!

I will be working on updating the website with Keith Lo Bue, Richard Salley, Jane Wynn & Thomas Ashman's workshop descriptions, pricing and registration details this weekend.

An email will go out when that is all posted!

Plus, I will get all the Art Challenges for the year posted as well!

I had an awesome suggestion for an Art Challenge on "Change" since this is the year of Change, for me personally and for our country with a new leader! Yeah!

Get your ideas flowing..... The Art Challenges' Themes for this Year will be:

1) Change

2) Book Arts

3) Recycled Art

4) Altered Bras for Breast Cancer Awareness Month For Inspiration...

My new Post on my "Life's Passion" Blog is

"And Then Some"

NOTE: this blog has a new address, bookmark this: http://www.christineannwebb.com/

"And then some" is about giving more than what is expected. This has been the core of my business and life.

I want to reach out to people whenever I can.

I love people and they make me who I am!

So Read "And Then Some"

_______________________________

The Artists' Nook Store Front will be OPEN this Saturday Feb 14th 10a-5p... Stop by!

Next Weekend, we will be OPEN

Friday-Sunday Feb 20-22nd, 10a-5p.

We will be hosting Michael deMeng's Workshops, he will have art out to inspire!

There is still room in his workshops if you are a last minute type person... Come Join Us!

Bellvue Store's Fine Art & Antique Boutique
Friday Feb 13th- Sunday Feb 15th

Join us this weekend for The Bellvue Store's Monthly Fine Art and Antique Boutique.

Friday Feb 13th 5p-8p for the Artist's Reception (this means there is snacks and beverages)

Saturday & Sunday Feb 14-15th 10a-5p

Each month a different group of artists and artisans set up the art boutique (the east side of the building) with all their handmade creations!

The group of artists for this weekend are:

Pam Furumo, Bev Perina Amelia Caruso, Dale Hartman, Monica Riffe, Erik Bennett, Karen Canino, On Belay Bags, Sheila Millard, Threse Torpy, Kelly Jones, Suzanne with Warm Hugs Mixes, Maggie Kunzie, Mona Pennypacker, Kathy Hartmeister, Sue Carroll with Bones Du Jour, Jackie’s Java, Todd Pettit with Africa Bags, Plus many local authors and A&J Antiques

Bev & Rosie are hosting local artist Melinda Barta's workshop:

Contact: Rosie Wendel 970-222-1475 To register or for more info

Make Resin and Etched-Glass Custom Jewelry Components

Learn two different ways to make unique pendants and charms! We’ll spend the morning creating found-object and paper collages and seal them inside bezels and charms using resin. In the afternoon, learn how to alter the surface of glass pendants using glass-etching cream—no sandblasting required!

You'll be sure to leave class with a handful of finished projects! The techniques and skills learned here can be easily replicated at home without the purchase of high-end equipment.

When and where: Saturday February 28^th, 9 to 4 at the Bellvue Store

Cost: $105 (includes kit)

What to bring: Paper, postcards, photographs, stamps, small beads and charms—anything you want to collage

Artist SPOTLIGHT....
Jacqueline Sullivan

Jacqueline Sullivan is The Artists' Nook's guest artist instructor for March.

Jacqueline will be at The Artists' Nook teaching 4 different workshops March 20-22nd!

Layers Upon Layers w/ Jacqueline Sullivan (3/20)

Stenciled, Textured Journal w/ Jacqueline Sullivan (3/21)

Totally Transfers w/ Jacqueline Sullivan (3/21)

Transparent Paper Collage w/ Jacqueline Sullivan (3/22)

I have taken workshops with Jacqueline in Phoenix a few years ago. Her workshops are "top notch"!

She really shows the "And then Some" attitude.

Sharing with you many techniques while creating a project.

And her hand out booklet is sooo complete with color pictures!

She is a nuturing soul, who you will learn so much from her and be inspired!

Jacqueline's Bio:

Jacqueline has a degree in graphic design and worked for many years as an advertising and publication designer. She also has studied Calligraphy and Lettering Arts.

In her classes, Jacqueline emphasizes experimentation. Jacqueline loves teaching and inspiring creativity in others. She has taught many classes 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. (See I told you!)

That is all for now!

Take Care,

Christine Ann Webb

The Artists' Nook

(970) 416-1148

Christine's Life's Passion Blog

For all Workshop Info

The Artists' Nook Blog

A New Year to Create!

2009-01-25T15:21:00.000-08:00

January 1st has come and gone....

The President's Inauguration has come and gone...

Now our focus needs to be on our New Year!

A NEW YEAR TO CREATE......

We have many great things planned for 2009.....

First,

Many of us have made New Year's Resolutions and Resolutions are about changing something in our lives....

My Life's Passion Blog addresses this topic in the most recent post... "Fear or Fear Not Change"

NOTE:

Christine's Life Passion Blog has a NEW address:

christineannwebb.com

So if you have bookmarked the old one, go to the new one and bookmark that!

I am still working on the look that I want and trying to figure out the formatting of posts but at least it is my name as the address! It gives me a sense of freedom!

Second,

Our workshops for 2009 will focus on our traveling, Nationally known Guest Artists Workshops.

Plus, some workshops that I will teach as well but later in the year as I am working on my own personal healing right now.

Our 2009 Guest Artists Line up can be found on our website.

My Resolutions for me and The Artists Nook in 2009 are:

1) Put all the store front supplies and goodies on the Online Shop

2) Offer Tutorials to inspire

3) Teach Online Classes

4) (this should really be number 1 but), Create more Art!

This is just a start, and sometime just starting is what it is all about isn't it?

Artist Spotlight

Michael deMeng -

Assemblage Artist from Montana

The Artists' Nook welcomes back our favorite artist,

Michael deMeng.

Michael's style of assemblage work is edgy, pushing the limits and amazing!

What Michael says about his work:

"My work is about transformations. It is about the transformation of the common into the sacred. Discarded materials find new and unexpected uses in my work; they are reassembled and conjoined with unlikely components, a form of rebirth from the ashes into new life and new meaning."

Here is what students love about his workshops:

1) teaches how to use paint in layers to get the look you want

2)teaches to balance the objects, line and design into your art

3) Pushing the limits on using objects where their intended purpose was not to be hung, cut, or transformed into art!

4) Friendly Critque of the class' day's creations

5) Humor, of course....

6) Tunes (deMeng music picks)

7) And techniques, techniques, techniques

Michael will be at The Artists Nook FEB 20-22nd, Teaching 1- one day workshop and 1-two day workshop.

Side note: This is a secret but it is Michael's Birthday weekend!

Join us!

Island of DeMented Toys w/ Michael deMeng (2/20)

Mad Alchemist's Cabinet w/ Michael deMeng (2/21&22)

Prices will go up after Feb 7th

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NEXT ARTIST SPOTLIGHT....

Jacqueline Sullivan

FOR ALL THE ARTISTS' NOOK WORKSHOPS

We are adding more workshops for Apr, May & June!

Art Challenges for 2009

This year we will have several art challenges!

I am working on the details.

Here is what we have in mind:

May- Recycled Art Show

July- Book Arts Show

October- Altered Bras for Breast Cancer Awareness Month

I will get the details out soon. YOU start thinking, creating and if you have other suggestions of show ideas email me at: artistsnook@comcast.net

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Other Art Happenings in the Community....

Jesse Reno in Albuquerque

Please join guest artist Jesse Reno for an incredible workshop at Off Center in downtown Albuquerque, NM.

This is an amazing opportunity to learn from Jesse & I feel so honored that he has agreed to come & do this for us!

If you've never seen his work, go here!... http://www.jessereno.com/

The Dates-March 21, 22, 23

The Place- Off Center

The Cost-$150 for a 1 day class or $250 for 2 days

How To sign up- Contact Leighanna at :

lklight@copper.net or 505-345-3614

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SECOND ANNUAL DREAM ART SHOW at

The Poudre River Arts Center Fort Collins Colorado

April 29- May 18th.

DEADLINE for entries April 24th

For more information contact:

Kat Peters Midland at: dreammosaics@comcast.net

Take Care,

Christine Ann Webb

The Artists' Nook

(970) 416-1148

Christine's Life's Passion Blog

For all Workshop Info

The Artists' Nook Blog

2008-12-24T10:23:00.000-08:00

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!

Take Care,

Christine Ann Webb

The Artists' Nook

(970) 416-1148

Christine's Life's Passion Blog

For all Workshop Info

The Artists' Nook Blog

2008-12-11T19:51:00.000-08:00

Hi all,

Take some time for yourself this Holiday Season!

Join us at Deedee Hampton's art opening Friday Dec 12th........ More details Below

I have opened the registration for Guest Artist for March- Jacqueline Sullivan's Workshops ....Workshop details on the website.

To learn more about Jacqueline- See Workshop Spotlight below.

And I have added two new posts to my Life's Passion Blog......

Life's Nuggents- those treasures revealed to us in everyday life!

And, Reaching Out- A Special Gift

Check it out!

Take Care,

Christine

Artist Deedee Hampton

Art Opening Friday December 12th 5p-8p

Deedee's Website

The Artists' Nook Presents:

"Baroque Romance" by Deedee Hampton

December's Featured Artist

Deedee Hampton

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.

Layers Upon Layers w/ Jacqueline Sullivan (3/20)

Stenciled, Textured Journal w/ Jacqueline Sullivan (3/21)

Totally Transfers w/ Jacqueline Sullivan (3/21)

Transparent Paper Collage w/ Jacqueline Sullivan (3/22)

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!

Click here for More Info

Take Care,

Christine Webb

The Artists' Nook

(970) 416-1148

The Mad Alchemist’s Cabinet

Michael deMeng Workshop Registration Now Open!

2008-11-18T07:44:00.000-08:00

Pre-Thanksgiving Online Shop Sale
Save 20% on your Online Purchases

Just a few days to save 20% on your Online Purchases!

The Holidays are sneaking up on us, And to give you a great start for creating gifts for the Holidays,

Here is 20% off your online purchase of $75 (subtotal before discount) or more!

Use Coupon Code: TURKEY08

When you check out online, for 20% off your total purchase of product of $75 (subtotal before discount) or more!

This discount is good for product only and items not already on sale, or good with other discounts!

OFFER GOOD THROUGH SUNDAY NOVEMBER 23RD! SO ACT QUICKLY!

One last workshop for 2008......

Basic Soldering/ Image Under Glass w/ Christine

Sunday November 23rd 2p-5p

Great Gifts for the Holidays!

Michael deMeng Workshop Registration Now Open!
Michael will be here Feb 20-22, 2009

I know it seems early to start thinking about 2009 BUT....

Michael's workshops will fill up fast!

Michael deMeng

Assemblage Artist from Montana

Author of "Secrets of Rusty Things"

Michael's Bio

Island of DeMented Toys

Friday February 20th, 2009 10 am – 5 pm

Cost $140 by Jan 30th or $160 after Jan 30th

*Lunch will be provided

2-Day Workshop

Saturday & Sunday February 21 & 22, 2009

10 am – 5 pm each day

Cost $275 by Jan 30th or $300 after Jan 30th

Kit fee payable the day of the workshop: $20 for the Printer's Tray

*Lunch will be provided

The Artists' Nook
Beautiful, Retreat Setting for Workshops

We just love our new location in Bellvue!

It is such a beautiful setting to take a workshop!

Located in the Historic Bellvue Store Building, with bright big windows looking out in the scenic Bellvue area.

Here is a look outside into the field next door!

This last weekend, we got a visit from a fox!

Join us sometime soon!

Take Care,

Christine Webb

The Artists' Nook

(970) 416-1148

2009 Guest Artists for The Artists' Nook

2008-11-07T06:55:00.000-08:00

A Note From Christine:

Hi all,

We are getting ready for Kelly Kilmer's Workshops this weekend And Venita Hawkins-Bird's Art Opening tonight Friday Nov 7th 5p - 8p!

Plus, this is the weekend for Bev's Fine Art & Antique Show- An art boutique of a variety of different artists and artisans.

There are seats left in Kelly's workshops this weekend if you have a last minute need to create art with an Awesome Instructor!

Stop by this weekend and check out all the happenings.

This weekend hours are:

Friday 5 p - 8 p - Art Opening and Artists Reception

Saturday & Sunday 10 a - 5 p

Remember the store front hours vary each weekend! For hours further out see the sidebar of this email or check the website.

ON A PERSONAL NOTE From Christine:

I have been going through some personal things lately that have taken a lot of my energy and time.

So if I have not answered emails promptly, gotten orders out quickly or just seemed a little off that is why.

If this has effected you, I wanted to let you know what was going on in my life.

Quality Customer Service is always top priority and during this time if that has faltered a bit, I am sorry!

You may have not noticed as I tried really hard to keep up on my to do list during this time. But I know there were a few gaps!

I will be working hard to get all the pre-orders for Printer's Trays & Morpheus Boxes out Next week!

As for my personal issues, it will be a process but I am in a much better place right now and am looking forward to a new journey of self discovery!

I appreciate your support!

Now check out my new posting on "Finding Passion" on my

Life's Passion: The Inner Voice of a Mixed Media Artist Blog!

2009 Guest Artist Workshops

New ones added, some moved to 2010........

2009 Nationally Known traveling Guest Artists Workshops line up are posted and confirmed!

NOTE: There has been a few artists that have been moved to 2010 as their schedule changed for next year.

But that gave us an opportunity to add one of our Favorite Artists: Michael deMeng! He will be here in February with New Workshops!

It is always subject to change but here we are for now:

Michael deMeng Feburary 20-22, 2009

Cory Celaya March 6-8, 2009 Part of her ongoing Mixed Media Series

Jacqueline Sullivan March 20-22, 2009

Keith Lo Bue April 2009

Richard Salley May 15-17, 2009

Jane Wynn June 5-7, 2009

Thomas Ashman June 26-28, 2009

DJ Pettitt July 17-19, 2009

Cory Celaya July 2009 Part of her ongoing Mixed Media Series

Lynne Perrella July 31- Aug 2, 2009

Stephanie Lee August 14-16, 2009

Laurie Mika September 25-27, 2009

Giuseppina "Josie" Cirincione October 23-25, 2009

Kelly Kilmer November 6-8, 2009

Cory Celaya November 2009 Part of her ongoing Mixed Media Series

December thru mid Janaury we will not have workshops. Watch for exciting new happenings for 2009!

During this time, the Store Front Hours will be:

Saturdays 10 a - 5 p

Bev's Fine Art and Antique Show will be open every weekend starting with the weekend after Thanksgiving.

Saturday November 29th & Sunday November 30th

10 am - 5 pm

DECEMBER-

Thru Dec 21st from Saturday & Sundays 10 am - 5 pm and An Artist Reception on Friday December 12th 5 pm - 8 pm

Stop by and shop for the Holidays from Local Artists!

November Featured Artist

Venita Hawkins-Bird

Join us for Venita's Art Opening

Friday November 7th 5p - 8p

Fabulous Mixed Media Collage Artist, Venita Hawkins-Bird Art will be on Display through the month of November!

Bev & Rosie will be hosting a workshop with Local Artist Melinda Barta. Please contact Rosie directly if you are interested in this workshop.

Rosie

970-222-1475 or email: thebellvuerose@netzero.com

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.

Life's Passion and more!

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New Blog!

Life's Passion- Inner Voice of a Mixed Media Artist

In my last email, I told my story of finding a inspirational book for Mixed Media Artists, "Taking Flight" by Kelly Rae Roberts.

I got so many email responses about the story and how people loved it.

I have been wanting to insert more of my stories into my emails or on my Artists' Nook Blog but it just did not seem to fit.

So, I started a new blog for just these stories, insights and moments that happen to me as an artist, mother, store owner and friend.

The New Blog is: Life's Passion: The Inner Voice of a Mixed Media Artist

With this new blog, you have to option to visit and read my stories if you like that thing!

And if you just want The Artists' Nook happenings, workshop pictures & what was emailed out,

The Artists' Nook Blog is for that.

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

will be here at The Artists' Nook November 7-9th!

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!

November Featured Artist

Venita Hawkins-Bird

Join us for Venita's Art Opening

Friday November 7th 5p - 8p

Fabulous Mixed Media Collage Artist, Venita Hawkins-Bird Art will be on Display through the month of November!

Local Art/Artisans Opportunity!
Calling all artists and artisans...

Juried Local Art & Craft Show

"Hand Made Militia"

On December 13th at the Gallery Underground.

Put on by our favorite artist, Whitney Phippen!

All the info and the application can be found at www.handmademilitia.com

Art Inspiration & More!

2008-10-14T16:57:00.000-07:00

Art Inspiration!

This week I found........

Yesterday, I spent the day making Morpheus Boxes for Michael deMeng's up coming workshop at Raevn's Nest Art retreat 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,

I am enjoying the artwork from some of my favorite artists: Stephanie Lee, DJ Pettitt, Laurie Mika

Ok, another true confession, I have the attention span of a gnat when looking at books, websites, blogs, etc.

I tend to quickly skim the visual and sometimes read a bit to see if the content grasps me.

You have about 1 minute to catch my attention or I move on.

So the artwork, caught and held my attention, flipping from one artist to the next, then the second to the last artist REALLY caught my attention:

Christine Mason Miller (good first name)

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!

Exploration in Mixed Media

This workshop is meant to be an on going creative exploration for artists in Mixed Media.

Artists can take just one of the 3-day sessions or more!

We have had some take one, two and soon to take all 3!

It is designed to have you grow as an artist teaching you techniques, art fundamentals, composition and so much more!

Cory taught this series for years in California, that her students went on to being very successful artists.

Are you needing to get to the next level artistically? Then this is the workshop for you!

Don't worry if you have not been to any of the previous sessions, You can start now! Next session is

November 14-16th.

Click to see all the books on sale!

Local Art/Artisans Opportunity!
Calling all artists and artisans...

Juried Local Art & Craft Show

"Hand Made Militia"

On December 13th at the Gallery Underground.

Put on by our favorite artist, Whitney Phippen!

All the info and the application can be found at www.handmademilitia.com

Book Sale, Dia de los Muertos Art Exhibit & more

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Select Books on SALE NOW!

Now through October 15th, Limited Supplies available

Our Book Shelf is over flowing so we are having

A BOOK SALE on select titles of our favorite books!

We have 18 titles on Sale, Here is a peak at a few of those:

Sale is on now through October 15th! Great Savings!

Locals, don't wait to come into the store to save, they will go fast at these prices.

Place your order online, and note that you will come by and pick up your order. I will then refund the shipping amount!

Kathyanne White Workshop

Here in 2 Weeks!......

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!

WORKSHOPS SHE WILL BE TEACHING:

Beginning Digital Printing on Fabric & Speciality Papers w/ Kathyanne White (10/17)

Blog Post about the Digital Printing workshop Click here

Digital Mixed Media Art Journal w/ Kathyanne White (10/18)

Blog Post about the Digital Printing workshop Click Here

The Textured Surface w/ Kathyanne White (10/19)