August 23, 2007

Just in at the Nook-

Heidi Swap's Masks Finally!
These are great but hard to get!!! Like stencils but the reverse. They are made of vinyl with repositional adhesive on the back.
Just place down on your surface & spray: Glimmer Mists, Color Wash, Spray paint or just acrylic paint over them.

Then lift of and the image will be the color of your base surface! Wow!

Cool New Trims........
A Must see in person! They are from far off lands and nothing like I have ever seen before. Come check them out!

Body of Art Exhibit Results of the Art Challenge on Display But Ending SOON!

This show will end August 31st. Come by and see them before they are gone!

We had a couple come by today from Wales! They get my emails and planned their visit to the states so they could see this show!

September Featured Artist

Tiffini Elektra X

Art Opening Friday Sept 7th 6 pm - 8:30 pm

Take a stroll into the sepia toned, vintage styled, narrative world of classic books & artists of old. A world when Fairy Tales were true stories, Mermaids were swimming buddies, and Omens foretold the future.

Community Happenings

SILVERSMITHING classes offered by Artist Chad Parker
I met Chad at New West Fest this past weekend.
email him for more info cvpark@comcast.net

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POLAROID IMAGE TRANSFER WORKSHOP

Class at the Bellvue Store:
This Saturday the 25th and/or Sunday the 26th,

Bev Perina will have a Polaroid Image Transfer Class from 10:00am to 4:00pm, the cost is $95 and
she will have everything you need to make the image and emulsion transfers. If you have slides bring them however everything else will be provided. Please contact Bev at 556-0887 to sign up, classes are limited to 6 so let her know soon.

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ENCAUSTIC PAINTING WORKSHOP
Join Merrick Bonewitz and Susan McGoldrick (her assistant) for an exciting workshop on encaustic painting. Explore and create contemporary expressions through this ancient medium of pigmented wax.Dates & Times: Aug. 29 (Wednesday) from 6-9 p.m.Aug. 30 (Thursday) from 6-9 p.m.Sept. 1 (Saturday) 10-1 p.m.Sept. 2 (Sunday) 2-5 p.m. More info: email susan@craigspooner.com or call Merrick directly at 979-421-0439 by Friday, August 24.
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CHINESE CULTURAL ENGAGEMENT

Friday August 24th 5:30 pm - 9:30 pm at The Poudre River Arts Center 400 N. CollegeFull Dinner will be served @ 6:00 pmCost $8 for adults or Children 12 & under $4Limited tickets available at the door or contact Josh Hart (970) 663-2239
Expand your knowledge & experience China through Authentic Homemade Cuisine, Art Exhibit, Demonstraion, Chinese Calligraphy, Music, Tai Chi presentation & more.

Body of Art Display up for August

BODY OF ART CHALLENGE

JUST A FEW .....SEE MORE AT THE ARTISTS' NOOK

Long time No Post

Hi all!

I have been having fun with my new emailing program that I have been neglecting the blog....

Sign up for my cool new emails on the side bar------that-a way!>>>>>>

Here is what I have been up to.........

CHA at the end of July.... a smaller trade show for us but had a great time and could spend time more talkng to people........Great new stuff in at the store.......

Great Workshops with Karen Michel......Everybody had a great time

I was very tempted to lock the doors and participate..............................

That Friday Night we had a HUGE art opening for The Body of Art Challenge

I will post picture next............................................... But you must come see for yourself.

They will be up through the end of August.... Store hours Tues- Sat 10 am - 6 pm

Then off to Art Unraveled in Phoenix.....................A Week Long venue of art workshops with all the Mixed Media Artists we know and love.

Many Colorado people were there.......Marcy Mckenzie, Tracey Kazimir-Cree, Lynn Henry, Libby Rhem, Nancy Brill, Kelly Jones, Claudia Roulier.....If they try to tell you stories about me, they are not true........

NOW the big drum roll.....

The Release of Michael deMeng Tarot Card Series Prints....................

We released them at Art Unraveled and they were the big hit!!!!

Now available online or at the store......We are the official store of deMeng products......New Stamp images too!!

July 4, 2007

Happy 4th of July!

Wishing you all a safe & fun one!

I have been busy adding cool stuff to the online store

Filling orders and putting together Michael deMeng Paint kits for the store and online!

The paint kits came together quite nicely! Each kit contains 7 paints colors that Michael uses in his art, a brush, palette paper, Laminated wash technique cards (in color), all in a cigar box!

Tom & Romona Ashman's workshops are coming up quickly! They will be here July 13- 15th!

If you are wanting to take the workshops but have not registered yet, Please do so ASAP. There is prep time to create the kits and will need to have an accurate class count soon! The pictures are samples of the workshops they will be teaching while they are here.

Featured Artist for July is Sandy Vanderpool. Join us this Friday July 6th for Sandy's Art Opening 6 pm - 8:30 pm. Sandy is a tradional paperdoll artist who draws and watercolors amazing paperdoll artwork. She sells her books and prints throughout the paperdoll world.

Sandy has been creating some altered art paperdoll work that is in our Art Boutique. On display, will be Sandy's Orginal artwork that her Paperdoll collection has been created from.

June 22, 2007

JUST ARRIVED! In this House by Angela Cartwright & Sarah Fishburn

Which Showcases altered artwork by 12 mixed media artists who transformed a house shaped book into wonderful works of art. Artists include: Nina Bagley, Jill Haddaway, Kelly Kilmer, Susie LaFond, Celine Navarro, Jen Osborn, Lesley Riley, C. W. Slade, Erika Tysse, Tiffini Elektra X, Alice Scott-Morris

PLUS the current newsletter is available which has workshop registration opening for Guest Artists:

Tom & Romona Ashman, Karen Michel & Michael deMeng!

Plus, Several Precious Metal Clay workshops with Peggy Houchin including Level 1 PMC Certification.

June 8, 2007

Hi all,

Here is what I have been up to lately...........Massive shipping of "Secrets of Rusty Things"!!!!!

We received the large shipment of books (200) on Wednesday! We had received 100 last Friday which we started shipping early this week! So far we have shipped over 100 packages, over 20 people had come in to pick up books!

I want you to note, I use the word "we". For those who don't really know me & The Artists' Nook, it is ususally "me, myself & I" Recently, I have had Whitney coming in twice a week to help out. SHE HAS BEEN A LIFESAVER! I could not have done this huge project without her! Thank you, Whitney!

Last weekend, Michael deMeng was at a Book Expo in New York which is a trade show for book store owners. He was doing demonstrations in F & W Publications (his publisher) booth. Michael's book "Secrets of Rusty Things" is currently the #1 selling craft book in the U.S. today! Yeah! They have sold 10,000 copies of the book and are into their second printing! Congratulations, Michael!

Locally, Tiffini Elektra X, had a great article published in Sunday's Denver Post
http://www.denverpost.com/coloradosunday/ci_6041300

Tiffini has her artwork, Lighted Paper Assemblages, Bottle Cap & other resin jewelry here at The Artists' Nook. Congratulations, Tiffini!

Nancy Anderson's website is up and fabulous: www.sweetbirdstudio.com She does wonderful jewerly & Found Object art!

HAPPENINGS THIS WEEKEND:

Bellvue Store Fine Art & Antique Show Every second weekend of the month, Bev Perina hosts many artists at the Bellvue Store in Bellvue Colorado. North of Fort Collins, through Laporte Left at Vern's at the mouth of Rist Canyon. Stop in Friday June 8th 5 pm-8 pm & Saturday June 9th Sunday June 10th 10 am-5 pm!

JUST ARRIVED.....................

Tom & Romona Ashman workshop samples!!!!!!!

Tom & Romona will be here teaching July 13-15th!!! I will get the information on the website this weekend!

Glimmer Mists- Just got in some more colors of this wonderful spray color with a little glimmer!

Junk to Jewelry- Book about found object jewelry! Great ideas!

That is all for now!

May 31, 2007

Hi all,

Lots happening here!

Where do I start, Secrets of Rusty Things by Michael deMeng has arrived! Michael's new book came sooner than the Publisher thought! Great Surprise! Of course, I have read it and it is really good reading, great inspiration & fabulous eye-candy! The artwork, not Michael! Ok, him too!

Each chapter is about a myth. Michael explains the myth & has a piece of artwork he created to go along with that myth. Also, He has his interpretation of the myth & the process of putting the artwork together to symbolize important parts of the myth. On the side of each page, he tells about how he acquired the finds that go into the artwork, Garage Sales, Second Hand stores, etc. It really makes you want to junking!

Our online store is up!

Michael deMeng & The Artists' Nook present an Assemblage Emporium

Right now, we have a few things on there like: Secrets of Rusty Things, deMeng Rubber Stamp line, deMeng Apron, Anatomy Man & some other books from some of our favorite artists. But pretty soon we'll have lots of other goodies including: signed and numbered prints, rusty things, found objects, paint kits, and perhaps even some cool power tools...oh, did I mention liquid nails.

Upcoming workshops:

Claudia Roulier's Workshop Fusing Techniques- has been rescheduled for the Fall. Claudia had hand surgery & is still re cooperating. Date to be announced!

Altered Board Book w/Cheri has been rescheduled for the Fall. Date to be announced.

Polymer Clay Beads w/ Peggy Houchin- We added a Tuesday Morning workshop Tuesday June 26th 10 am - 1 pm. Peggy has been published in several Magazines lately, Polymer Cafe is one of the recent ones.

Kelly Kilmer's workshop Early Registration Discount pricing ends Saturday June 2nd! Sign up soon and save $! Kelly will be here June 22-24th

I will be posting workshops for July & August soon! Which will include Guest Artists: Tom & Romona Ashman, Karen Michel. Just waiting on some final details.

Up Coming EVENTS

June Featured Artist: Nicole Honner
Nicole Honner started Moonwater Designs in 2001. Nicole’s first line of work included necklaces and sun catchers created from a bucket full of colorful stained glass scraps inherited from a stained glass artist. Nicole eventually incorporated her love of collage and fascination with all things vintage into her designs. Check out Nicole's Website
Art Opening Friday June 1st 6:30 pm—8:30 pm

K K Originals Rubber Stamp Company
Going out of Business Sale here at The Artists’ Nook
Friday June 15th & Saturday June 16th 10 am-6pm
Up to 90% off Mounted, Unmounted rubberstamps & more! Come Early for the best selection. When they are gone, They’re gone!

New, Just in:

Gallery issue of Somerset, Tiny canvases-1"x2", 2"x 2", 2"x 3", mini easel- 4" & 6", Wood Journals, & so much more!

That is all for now!

Secrets of Rusty Things is Here!

Hi all,

A Big Surprise this week when I got notice from the Publisher that Michael deMeng's long awaited Release of "Secrets of Rusty Things" was being Shipped!

His book will arrive to us this week and we will start shipping out the Exclusive Autographed Copy with Artist Card (Note: Change of terminology of the Artist Trading Card. We decided to make the Art Card 3 1/2" x 5 1/2" so not traditional ATC. Bigger is Better)

For those of you who are local, give us Sat June 2nd to get the books assembled with the goodies!

For all others, here is a link to make payment for the book. Then your book will be on it's way to you! http://www.theartistsnook.net/p-secretsofrustythings.shtml

Let me know if you have any questions!

Take Care,

Christine

The Artists' Nook

(970) 416-1148

May 16, 2007

Hi All,

The Morning, Noon & Night Art Challenge exhibit is Wonderful! Here are the photos but it is much more better in person. It will be up through May 31st.

We taking sign ups for our next Art Challenge to be exhibited in August 2007. "Body of Art" alter, paint or whatever a plastic swimsuit form. Details are on the website

I had a visit by the Sunday Editor from Denver Post. She may be writing an article about us and the Challenge. So sign up soon to be sure you get in! Deadline to register is June 30th or when we run out of forms, whichever comes first!

Jeweler's Workbench with Tools & Settling Torch For Sale- Contact Paula at (970) 221-9694 if you are interested.

Leighanna Light will be here this weekend & She will have her artwork here for you! Stop by and check it out. Fri & Sat 10-6 Sunday 11-6

Cloth Paper Scissors has arrived! The newest issue and it is a good one!

Next Saturday will be Open Studio Time! Come into The Artists’ Nook Workshop and work on your projects in our creative space. Use our stamps, ink pads, paper cutters, binding systems, resources library & more.
One Flat Rate of $10 Stay for one hour or the whole day!

Claudia Roulier's Fusing Techniques for Altered book covers & canvases is coming up! June 2nd. Early registration discount pricing ends May 26th! Sign up soon & save $!

Kelly Kilmer's workshops are filled with technique, inspiration and loads of ideas! She will be here June 22nd-June 24th! Her workshops are filling up fast! Early registration discount pricing is through June 2nd- sign up soon and save $!

May 1, 2007

Be sure and come by for the Art Opening of our Art Challenge- "Morning, Noon & Night" on Friday May 11th 6:30 - 8:30 pm.

Over 20 artists participated. This display will be up until May 31st.

Our Next Art Challenge is "Body of Art" to be on display in August. Find all the details on the website

We had the best time with Cory Celaya! A very inspirational artist. We will be bringing her back next year for her Mixed Media Workshop!

Tiffini Elektra X just brought in some new items! Rings, Optical Lense & Bottle Cap pendants all filled with her wonderful imagery & resin!

Upcoming workshops! I forgot to mention one of our Favorite Guest Artists- Kelly Kilmer- will be here in June! Her Samples are at the store & can be seen on the website Registration is Open for her workshops! They will fill fast!

More upcoming workshops: Cherri's Altered Book Workshop this Saturday May 5th. Peggy Houchin's Beading Stringing & Wirewrapping & Polymer Clay Beaded Bracelet Workshops Saturday May 12th. GREAT GIFTS FOR MOTHER'S DAY!
Leighanna Light's workshops for May 18th-20th. Discount pricing ends May 11th SAMPLES ARE IN!

Stamp in the Hand Rubber Stamp company DEMONSTRATION & TRUNK SHOW! Wednesday May 9th at 6:30 pm Must RSVP! Come see some great techniques with Kat. One evening only!
Details on the website

I will be gone this weekend, Whitney & Cherri will be holding down the fort at The Artists' Nook. I am going to Art & Soul Virginia. I will be taking Keith Lobue's 2 day Shrines & Icons workshop. I am so excited! I will try and coax him to come out here next year! Wish me luck!

New! Just in:
Paverpol- This is a fabric hardener that is weather proof! I can't wait to play with this!
Opalettes-These are great powders, kinda like embossing powders but so many more uses!
Acrylic Blocks- for unmounted stamps
Small Slide Mounts
Ephemera Books-two different ones filled with ephemera!
Extraoranza-Inkjet printable silk
Paper Charms Punch- This is what Jill used in her 5 books workshop with the copper sheet!
Magazines the just arrived:
Somerset Studio- This has an artist profile of Tim Holtz!
Belle Armoire
Art Doll Quarterly
Stamper's Sampler Catch Up issue
Somerset Life- New publication
Altered Couture- The new one!

April 23, 2007

Hi all,

I have updated The Artists' Nook website with workshop info.

We have some of our favorite Guest Artists lined up. Cory Celaya-here this week Mixed Media artist, Leighanna Light-here in May, found object artist, Claudia Rouiler- here in June, Collage Artist PLUS our great local artists: Cherri's Altered Book Workshops & Peggy's Beading & Wire Work, Polymer Clay Beads. THESE WORKSHOPS WILL FILL FAST....... Check it out!

Kat from Stamp in the Hand rubber stamp will be in the area in May and wants to know if we would like to do a Demonstration & Trunk Show. It would be Wednesday May 9th at 6:30 pm. If you would like to come RSVP ASAP so I can let her know. Call (970) 416-11148 or email artistsnook@comcast.net

New Art Challenge posted on the website. We will be altering plastic torso forms! Get more details!

Thursday April 26th at 6:30 pm "Intro to Mixed Media" with Cory Celaya- This is a demonstration of Cory's work in Mixed Media. No RSVP needed, No Cost to attend. Cory's workshops are still priced at the early discount pricing & there are still seats available. More info on Cory's workshops

I am having trouble with my emailing account. They don't like me sending out as many as I do. I am encouraging you all to get on my Yahoo Group and receive your emails that way. Click on Join This Group. It will ask you to set up a Yahoo ID & password. Be sure to request emails either indiviual or digest. If you only want emails I post, then select Special Notices.

Once you get set up, then let me know so I can remove you off my regular list.

For full Current Newsletter

April 17, 2007

Tax Deadline is over! Now we can get on with our fun lives!

The Current Artists' Newsletter is ready. It lists all the workshop & event happenings through June. Guest Artists: Cory Celaya in April, Leighanna Light in May, & Kelly Kilmer in June!

Cherri Robb's Itty Bitty Room & Stamp in the Hand Pop up Card this Saturday April 21st. Still at early discount pricing

Cory Celaya's workshops April 27-29 still have room. We are keeping the early discount pricing. Workshop info

Great line up of workshops: Altered Books, Beading, Wire Work, Polymer Clay Beads, Found Object Dolls, Shrines, and more!

I am still learning the website so the new workshop info will be updated as soon as possible. In the meantime go to the Current Newsletter for details

Just in:

Artist Trading Card Workshop by Bernie Berlin this is a great book with lots of techniques that can not only be used for Artist Trading Cards.

Michael deMeng's Day of the Dead Oaxaca Mexico Trip is almost full! There are only a few spots left! More details

Venita Hawkins-Bird April Featured Artist

We are so pleased to have Venita's work on display here at The Artists' Nook

Venita Hawkins-Bird, a local artist, who 6 years ago decided to make more time to do her artwork. A mother with a demanding day job, Venita felt this was an important part of her life she was neglecting. Venita has taken art workshops by local and national artists in the Mixed Media Altered Art style of Art here at The Artists' Nook. Over the years, Venita has discovered her own style and nutured that by making time to do art on a regular basis.

It has been a blessing for me to see Venita grow artfully!

I know Venita has friends all over the US and they cannot make to see her exhibit in person. If there is any of the artwork you want more details on you can email me at artistsnook@comcast.net or call (970) 416-1148

April 4, 2007

I have been laying low this past week. Sorting through paperwork, getting all my tax info together for my accountant! Yuck!

It is done and it feels good! So on to something NEW!!

Venita Hawkins-Bird Art opening reception Friday April 6th 6-8:30 pm!

Venita will have her work on display thru the month of April.

Open Studio this Saturday April 7th. Come and work in The Artists' Nook Studio for a flat rate of $10. Call to RSVP (970) 416-1148

Printing workshops with Bev Glueckert still have room! Don't miss out!

Cory Celaya's workshop early registration discount pricing ending Sat April 7th!

Check out the workshop info on The Artists' Nook Website

NEW STUFF in at The Artists Nook:

Paper- Large papers sheet from Nepal with bright colors, plus wonderful paper packs for a color coordinated variety papers! The best I have seen

Hollyn Stegall's hand carved stamps- Hollyn just added new hand carved stamps! Wow!

Paperbag Studio Stamps- Just got in some of her new images!

Magazine arrivals: Art Jewelry, Haute Handbags, Somerset Memories aka Legacy, Take Ten

Many products: Golden Gel medium, faux Optical lens, Dominos, Mini Mister, Memory Frames, Pens-Glaze, Souffle, new Gold Shadow pens sold seperately! Golden Glazes- many colors, Color Wash Spray- all colors plus new Red Pepper.

Watch for the newsletter coming soon!