Friday, July 22, 2011

Altered Books class this weekend/Sunday Art Faire at the Winery

Greetings Everyone,

Late at the bat here as usual these days. Losing my home has me a little distracted right now. So I appologize. The potential move has made me understand that I do not do well as an artist while my surroundings are in turmoil. I can barely concentrate on art right now to tell you the truth. And having people in your home looking at it while you are not there is not a comfortable feeling.  It's really wierding me out!  I would like to thank all the people that emailed me to show support.  Fully half of those that emailed are in similar situations or have already gone through it.  Not that it makes me feel better about any of our situations but it does make me feel less alone. So Thank you.
Anyway I am now going to try to pull my thoughts together long enough for the weekend announcements.
This Saturday I will be starting my altered book series.  It runs twice per month for 5 sessions.  The cost for new students is discounted at $140.00 for all 5 classes.  If you have already taken this class and would like to participate again the cost is $50.00/5 classes just to cover my supplies.  Also the previous students can also attend any class they missed the first time around for the original price of $35.00. But please email me a week in advance so that I can get your materials together.  Here are the details as well as some class samples.

Saturday July 23rd

Instructor: Connie Andrews
Class: Altered Books (series of 5 classes)
Description: Have you ever heard the quotation “so many books so little time”? It’s never truer than when talking altered books! So what is an altered book? An altered book is creative reuse at its best. Think of all those unwanted books ready to be thrown away. Why waste them when you can turn them into works of art!
In this first class in the altered book series we will focus on what book to choose and where to find it, content, how to prepare and strengthen pages, what materials can be used and finally a full collage spread.
In this series of classes students will gradually build up an altered books “kit” of favorite supplies that will be handy for use at any time. This “kit” should be brought to every class.
Items to bring: First kit items to bring: Paint brushes, scissors and gel medium if you have it.
Time: 10:30 to 2:00
Fee: 140.00 for the 5 class series
To sign up for this class please email Connie at connie@isbjorn.com




On Sunday The Colony of Coastside Artists will again be at the La Nebbia Winery Art Faire.  La Nebbia Winery is located right on 12341 San Mateo Rd. just off of HIghway 92 in Half Moon Bay.  There will be wine, music, food and of course one of a kind shopping!  The event starts at about 11:00-12:00 until 5:00pm. Come on by and say hello and take a gander at some of the best art on the coast.  Here's a sampling of some of the items I will have for sale.

Collage

Mermaids under Glass


Bottled spirits and more!

Well I guess that its for now folks!  So as Spock used to say:




Monday, July 11, 2011

July calendar-finally!

Greetings everyone!
Yes I am finally posting after a two week hiatus.  What have I been doing the last two week you might ask?
I have been cleaning and packing up my house preparing to put it on the market for sale.  Yes I am one more California soon to be homeless in our "summer of recovery". 
Eventhough I might not have a home I am determined to keep the studio.  So I am finally posting the July schedule.  I must appologize to all my blog readers and the others instructors at the studio for not posting earlier but I have found the last two weeks a little daunting. 

So here is the Studio schedule minus a couple of weeks . And again I appologize.

Saturday July 16th

Instructor: Connie Andrews
Class: Altered Cabinet Cards
Description: Don’t you love all those old cabinet card photos?
Using Collage, Rubberstamping, acrylic paints and various embellishments we will give discarded photos from 1800’s and 1900’s a second chance to be loved.
Items to bring: Please bring paintbrushes and scissors. Feel free to also bring any special charms, found objects or decorative rubber stamps and dye inks that you might be dying to use.
Time: 10:30 to 2:00
Fee: $45.00
To sign up for this class please email Connie at connie@isbjorn.com


Sunday July 17th
Open studio
11:00 to 5:00
$10.00


Wednesday July 20th
Altered Books Club
Time: 6:00pm to 9:00pm
Fee: $10.00 per person



Saturday July 23rd
Instructor: Connie Andrews
Class: Altered Books (series of 5 classes)
Description: Have you ever heard the quotation “so many books so little time”? It’s never truer than when talking altered books! So what is an altered book? An altered book is creative reuse at its best. Think of all those unwanted books ready to be thrown away. Why waste them when you can turn them into works of art!
In this first class in the altered book series we will focus on what book to choose and where to find it, content, how to prepare and strengthen pages, what materials can be used and finally a full collage spread.
In this series of classes students will gradually build up an altered books “kit” of favorite supplies that will be handy for use at any time. This “kit” should be brought to every class.
Items to bring: First kit items to bring: Paint brushes, scissors and gel medium.
Time: 10:30 to 2:00
Fee: 140.00 for the 5 class series
To sign up for this class please email Connie at connie@isbjorn.com



Sunday July 24th
Instructor: Ingrid Pomeroy
Class: Pearl Girlz
Description: Back by popular demand! I am teaching my “Pearl Girlz” class. So, if you missed last summer’s class, here’s your chance! We will be decorating oyster shells with vintage images of bathing beauties, lots of beautiful shells, beads, moss, sand, and more. What a perfect way to spend a summer afternoon!
Time: 12:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Class Fee: $65.00 (Includes some yummy sweets!)
To sign up for this class please email Ingrid at ipomeroy@peoplepc.com



Thursday July 28th
Instructor: Cindy McCool
Class: Birthday/all occasion cards
Description: When you need it do you have the right card or do you have to make a quick trip to the store and spend upwards of $5.00 to get one that says the right thing for the right occasion? If so then this class is for you. This month you will complete 3 to 5 cards for all occasions. Let's face it, your friends want to hear from you and a special handmade card received in the mail will always brighten their day.
Items to bring: basic tool kit, scissors, adhesives and a journaling pen all other materials will be provided.
Time: 6:00 to 9:00pm
Fee: $25.00
To sign up for this class please email Cindy at cindy@mccoolmgt.com.


Saturday July 30th
Open studio
11:00 to 5:00
$10.00 per person


Sunday July 31st
Instructor: Gayton Arrigotti
Class: Cold Connections
Description: Learn how to make rivets and join multi layered mixed metals! Riveting is a cold joining method, no heat is applied during the process. This is a useful skill for many jewelry makers, whether hobbyists or professionals because it is inexpensive and a relatively easy technique which provides a method of creating jewelry pieces with multiple dimensions without soldering. The design can be your own or a project piece for the purpose of learning the skills taught.
Time: 9:30 to 3:00
Fee: $105.00 + $25.00 materials fee.
To sign up for this class please email Gayton at: wishing@comcast.net



Also offered at the studio

Private studio time– This is for artists and art groups looking to rent studio space to work or to get together during the week-the times and fees are to be arranged on an individual basis. If you are interested in private studio time please email me at connie@isbjorn.com.

Private Lessons: If you are interested in private lessons I am available on Wednesday, Thursday during the week. Also I am available to teach make up classes and private classes on Saturdays when there are no classes in the studio. Please email me at connie@isbjorn.com to discuss.

Studio Membership- Want to come to all the open studios and Altered Books club? Why not pay for a monthly membership? Monthly membership is only $30.00 per month. For this price you will be able to go to any open studio (at least 4 per month) and altered book Club. This is a savings of at least $20.00 to $50.00 per month! Studio membership must be paid by the second Friday of the month.

Open Studio- This is studio time open to everyone for only $10.00 per day. Open studios is available most Fridays and on the weekends when no classes are being offered. Please note that to use the studio you must arrange this with me in advance. Just email me at connie@isbjorn.com and let me know you would like to use it. Open studio for the month of July will be on the following dates: July1st, July 8th, July 15th, July 17th,July 22nd, July 29th, July 30th .


C.Andrews studio is located at 103-1 Harvard st. Princeton-by-the-sea. Please email me at connie@isbjorn.com if you need directions.