Friday, August 12, 2011

My classes and events for the next three weeks!



Welcome everyone!
I posted the C.Andrews studio schedule below but I did not get time to list the special events that I will be participating in for the month of August.  I am pleased to announce that I will be participating in the Pescadero Art and Fun festival this month.  This will be the first time to be a vendor in this event and I am really excited about it. I know that its going to be a blast!   Here is my schedule for the next three weeks below:



Saturday August 13th

Instructor: Connie Andrews
Class: Altered Cabinet Cards
Description: Don’t you love all those old cabinet card photos?
Using Collage, Rubber stamping, 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 2:30
Fee: $45.00
To sign up for this class please email Connie at connie@isbjorn.com







Sunday August 14th

Event: La Nebbia Art show
Where: la Nebbia Winery 12341 San Mateo Rd, HWY 92, Half Moon Bay
Art show featuring the Colony of Coastside Artists, there will also be wine tasting , food, Music, Picnicking and Bocce ball.
Time: 11:00-4:00 or 5:00
Fee: Free entry!

 
 
 
 
Saturday and Sunday August 20th and 21st

Event: Pescadero Art and Wine Festival
Where: Adjoining the IDES Hall off of Pescadero Rd.
2 day Art and Wine Festival featuring Art, Wine, Food and continuous Music all day long. To get more information go to: www.pescaderoartsandfunfestival.org/home
Time: 11:00 to 6:00
Fee: Free entry!

 



Saturday August 27th
Instructor: Connie Andrews
Class: Altered Books #3 ( Pockets)
Description: Don’t you just love finding that forgotten $20.00 bill in a coat pocket?
In this third class in the Altered Book Series we will learn two different techniques to add pockets to your Altered Book. And then the fun begins because now you have to fill them. Remember you can never have enough stuff!
Items to bring: Your altered books kit
Time: 10:30 to 2:00
Fee: 140.00 for the 5 class series or for returning students only $35.00 for the class.
To sign up for this class please email Connie at connie@isbjorn.com





Sunday August 28th
Event: La Nebbia Art show
Where: la Nebbia Winery 12341 San Mateo Rd, HWY 92, Half Moon Bay
Art show featuring the Colony of Coastside Artists, there will also be wine tasting , food, Music, Picnicking and Bocce ball.
Time: 11:00-4:00 or 5:00
Fee: Free entry!

Yes I definitely am going to be busy the next three weeks!  If you can't attend a class how about coming to one of the events listed above?  Come and do some shopping, drink some wine, listen to the music and drop by my booth  and say hello. 
 
See you soon!

Monday, August 8, 2011

C.Andrews Studio August events and classes


Welcome Everyone!

I hope you are all having a great summer.  As most of you already know I have been a bit preoccupied with this whole house selling thing.  Keeping the house spotless all the time and ready to show is absolute murder.  As you can imagine with two dogs keeping things clean keeps me busy.  However I finally found a little time to post the Studio schedule for the month and to let you all know about a couple of other events that I am going to be attending as an artist.

Above you can view the August calendar.  If you click on the image you get a larger view.  Here are the class details and samples below. 

C.Andrews Studio
August 2011 classes and events



Saturday August 6th
Instructor: Connie Andrews
Class: Altered Books #2
Description: In this second altered book class we will experiment with creating windows and doors. Windows and doors are a dramatic way to present your theme. They are interactive and draw the viewer’s eye deeper into the art. So come and add a little mystery and magic to you altered book by adding windows and doors.
Kit items to bring: Paintbrushes, Scissors, Gel Medium, Gesso, cutting mat and xacto knife and any images or personal elements that you would like to use in your book.
Time: 10:30 to 2:30
Fee: 140.00 for the 5 class series or for returning students $35.00
To sign up for this class please email Connie at connie@isbjorn.com


Friday August 12th
Scrapbook Night at the Studio
Hey Scrapbookers! Back by popular demand is a Friday Night crop. Come and join the fun and get caught up! Join Cindy McCool & Maureen Barton as they crop till they drop and rumor has it that several Paris books will be worked on for some time to come. We have missed our little socials, so come on down. Space is limited to 6 so reserve early and put this on your calendar for the 2nd Friday of the Month until further notice."
Time: 6:00pm to 10:00-12:00
Cost $10.00
To reserve your spot please email Cindy at cindy@mccoolmgt.com.




Saturday August 13th
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 2:30
Fee: $45.00
To sign up for this class please email Connie at connie@isbjorn.com


Wednesday August 17th
Altered Books Club
Time: 6:00pm to 9:00pm
Fee: $10.00 per person






Friday August 19th
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







Saturday August 20th
Instructor: Maria Ontiveros
Class #1: Smash Journal
Description: Smash Journals are the hottest new thing. They're perfect for collecting all the little things of your life that you want to remember. Check out this link to learn about them and then come down to the studio to make your own. We'll start by creating a journal and then decorate the pages with stamps and embellishments appropriate for smash journal pages. This fun class is appropriate for all ages and skill levels.
Time: 10:00 a.m. - noon.
Fee: $30.00




Class #2: Art Journal Workshop: Finish those Pages!
Description: In this workshop, we'll focus on finishing some pages in your art journal. We'll combine your existing backgrounds, embellishments and supplies with my composition techniques and journaling prompts to create pages you'll love.
Items to bring: Bring your journal(s), scissors, adhesives, paints (or other colorants), a journaling pen and assorted embellishments (although I will have some to purchase and share). To get the most out of our time together, you should have a few unfinished backgrounds in your journal. If not, come a half hour early and I'll help you create them.
 For intermediate art journaling students or beginners with instructor's permission. Class price includes three new collage sheets!
Time: 1:00-5:00.
Fee: $25.00
If you wish to sign up for either or both classes please email Maria at: mailto:hrinda1961@yahoo.com.



Thursday August 25th
Instructor: Cindy McCool
Class: Sympathy/Grateful and 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 mailto:cindy@mccoolmgt.com






Saturday August 27th
Instructor: Connie Andrews
Class: Altered Books #3 ( Pockets)
Description: Don’t you just love finding that forgotten $20.00 bill in a coat pocket?
In this third class in the Altered Book Series we will learn two different techniques to add pockets to your Altered Book. And then the fun begins because now you have to fill them. Remember you can never have enough stuff!
Items to bring: Your altered books kit
Time: 10:30 to 2:00
Fee: 140.00 for the 5 class series or for returning students only $35.00 for the class.
To sign up for this class please email Connie at connie@isbjorn.com








Saturday August 27th: Meet at La Piazza
Instructor: Maria Ontiveros
Class: Photo Walk in the Half Moon Bay Cemetery.
Description: Meet at La Piazza (corner of Main Street and Miramontes) for a one hour guided photo walk in a local cemetery. We'll focus on lighting and perspective in shooting cemetery photographs and outdoor portraits. Maria will be available to answer your questions about appropriate camera settings and how they will impact your finished photograph. Afterward, we'll go back to La Piazza to review the morning's photographs.
Items to bring: your digital camera (point and shoot or DSLR).
Time: 9:00 am- 11am
Fee: $20.00
If you wish to sign up for class please email Maria at rinda1961@yahoo.com.







Sunday August 28th
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


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 or make up lessons I am available on Wednesday and Thursday during the week. Also I am available to teach on Saturdays when there are no classes in the studio. Please email me at connie@isbjorn.com to discuss.

Open Studio- Because of lack of use Open studio Friday is closed for Private studio or classes. Possible open studio dates for the month of August will be on the following : August 14th, August 21st . Please make arrangements at least 24 hours in advance if you would like to use the studio as I will be unavailable on these dates above. Please email me at connie@isbjorn.com to discuss.


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