Sunday, February 15, 2009

Art Boutique, Workshops & Inspiration!

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!
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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 28th, 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)
Register by end of day March 1st and SAVE $$$$!

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!
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Sunday, January 25, 2009

A New Year to Create!

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:
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!





Register today for Early Registration discount pricing
Prices will go up after Feb 7th
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NEXT ARTIST SPOTLIGHT....

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

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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!

Take Care,
Christine Ann Webb
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Thursday, December 11, 2008

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!
Take Care,
Christine


Artist Deedee Hampton
Art Opening Friday December 12th 5p-8p
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.

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!
Take Care,
Christine Webb
The Artists' Nook
(970) 416-1148
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Tuesday, November 18, 2008

Michael deMeng Workshop Registration Now Open!

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......
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"
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

REGISTER ONLINE




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
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Friday, November 07, 2008

2009 Guest Artists for The Artists' Nook

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.

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Thursday, October 30, 2008

Life's Passion and more!

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,
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
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