Take my summer workshop!

If you (or someone you know) wants to break onto the festival scene, I offer professional guidance to help get artists and crafters on the road to selling their work. From finding the best shows to fit your work, setting up your first booth, to interacting with clients, it’s all covered in this workshop. My next class is at Spruill Center for the Arts during the Summer Quarter scheduled for Saturday June 30th from 10A-2PM.  Tell a friend and join in on the FUN!

To register for classes: https://registration.spruillarts.org/wconnect/CourseStatus.awp?&course=123ASAF030

Meet me in Birmingham!

I’ll be hitting the road at the end of April, headed to the Magic City Art Connection in beautiful downtown Birmingham, AL.    This show runs April 27, 28 & 29 with over 200 amazing artists will be set up in Linn Park.  Hours each day are 10-6 (Fri/Sat/Sun).  My big tip: come on Friday, you’ll get first pick of new work, and you can shop uninterrupted by the crowds of the weekend.  I will be in my usual shady spot #208 (near the food court).  I am really looking forward to being in Birmingham for the weekend, and connecting with all my wonderful friends, collectors, and artists at the show.  Stop by my booth for a visit, a laugh and maybe even a well-timed cocktail…

for more info:   http://www.magiccityart.com/

…AS many of you remember, it was this time last year that the raging tornadoes ripped through AL.  So, this weekend I will be donating a portion of my sales at the Magic City Art Connection to CERF, earmarking those funds for Birmingham artists that were affected by last years’ devastating tornadoes. Craft Emergency Relief Fund is an amazing organization that has helped artists across the country rebuild after natural disasters. Come by my booth (#208) and help out in any way you choose.

Doo-Nanny!

Let the countdown begin…for the Doo-Nanny Outsider Art Show! An astounding group of artist get together for this once a year event and set up on this gorgeous 80-acre private farm in Seale, AL.  We’ll have a 24-hour “lo-fi” Film Festival, Food, Music, Experimental Architecture & tons of Mirth Making!  Big Sculptural Bonfire Burn, Spa Village, Tree Houses with Mini-bars, Solar Showers, Worm Powered Outhouses, Spontaneous Merriment & did I mention ART, ART, ART!  Saturday, March 31st, 2012 from 10am-5pm.

Jump in your car (it’s only a 2 hr drive from Atlanta), bring along some friends & prepare to be amazed!  41 Poorhouse Rd. Seale, AL  36875  (near Columbus, GA).  A $10 donation gets you in all day & night!

Come see my new Shack-a-Doo!….I built it last year and you’ve gotta see it.  Seriously. 

…a tiny view of my Shack-a-Doo in progress!

For more info   http://www.doo-nanny.com/

The New York Times article about the Doo-Nanny 2010. http://www.nytimes.com/2010/04/08/garden/08doonanny.html

Another nice article written last year for first-timers at the Doo   http://bit.ly/dlk9C7

American Craft Council Show in Atlanta!!

Next UP!  I’ll be at the American Craft Council Show in Atlanta demonstrating metalsmithing techniques on Friday March 9th from 10am-Noon.

Stop by the Atlanta Art Worx demo area at the Cobb Galleria Centre during that time slot on Friday to watch my show!!  I am part of the “Art in Action” Program, where you’ll get to see artists actually producing their work.

The ACC show is one of the nations’ most prestegious craft shows, where you will find 225 of the country’s top contemporary artisans showing and selling their work.  The event will be happening all weekend March 9th-11th.  Hours: Friday 10am-8pm, Saturday 10am- 6pm, Sunday 10am- 5pm.

Admission is FREE for American Craft Council members!! General admission tickets are $12 daily or a 3 day pass for $20.  If you need a price break, come after 5pm on Friday night for $5.  To save time and a coupla bucks, order your tickets online NOW!

The Cobb Galleria Centre is located at 2 Galleria Parkway Atlanta, Ga 30339

more info:

http://craftcouncil.org

http://public.craftcouncil.org/atlanta
http://www.atlantaartworx.com

Bazaar Bizzaro!

I’m doing a show in Atlanta on Saturday, May 19th.  This takes place at the beautiful Gaia Gardens* (home to Love is Love Farm) and it is a fundraiser for Slow Food Atlanta .  There will be tours of the farm, nature walks, crafts, games, music, food & tons of fun!  Join us from 11:30am-3:30pm on Sat.  It’s gonna be a great event and a great chance to help support sending a select few GA organic farmers to the Terra Madre conference.

Tickets are $20 for adults and $12.50 for ages 12 and under.  Gaia Gardens: 900 Dancing Fox Rd Decatur, GA  30032

Purchase tickets at: http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/236962

*a five-acre organic farm owned by the East Lake Co-Housing Community

Feb 26th…Spruill Center for the Arts!

It’s time for the 4th annual Student & Instructor Jewelry Market.  Come join us on Sunday, Feb 26th (one day only) at the Spruill Center for the Arts. Hours are 11am-5pm at the Education Center, 5339 Chamblee Dunwoody Rd.

The market will showcase beginning to professional level jewelry artists selling their unique handcrafted jewelry to the public.  I’ll be showing in the instructor room, along side Terri St Romain.  You’ll find diverse jewelry styles in precious metals, glass, beads, gemstones at prices to fit every budget, and admission is free!

For directions please visit http://www.spruillarts.org/events_fundraisers_jewlery_market.php

Feb 11th…RAD Studio Cruise!!

This coming Saturday…the RAD* Studio Cruise. (Feb 11th-for one day only!)  There’ll be open studios with lots of amazing art, artists, music, and there will be food trucks, too…oh yeah!!! Come on over to Avondale Estates and join in on the FUN!  Print out a map, bring some friends and do the whole tour.  I will be showing my work at The Pine Street Market located at 4-A Pine St, 10am til 6pm.

more info: http://www.railartsdistrict.com/rad-studio-cruise/press-release

maps: http://www.railartsdistrict.com/rad-studio-cruise/map

Pine St Mkt info: http://www.pinestreetmarket.com/

*Rail Arts District!

A Fresh Start!!

Hola & Happy New Year!

I am looking forward to a fresh new start to 2012…getting my new (and improved) studio running, setting goals, and getting on with some new & exciting work .  I love this opportunity, it gives me space to reflect and explore and time to develop future projects.  I can’t wait to get started…Hope to see YOU on the road!

Stone Soup (an art sale…and a party!)

As the holiday grows nearer (and I get busier), I have just 2 more events before the year comes to a close.  I hope to see you at these warm & joyous holiday events…

Thursday evening Dec 22nd, join me and 10 art buddies at the fabulous Stone Soup Kitchen. We will be showing and selling our work from 6pm-10pm.  Bring your friends and come on over to the Holiday Art Sale & Party.  Location: 584 Woodward Avenue.  If you haven’t been to Stone Soup yet, it’s between Grant Park & Cabbagetown, just off Memorial Dr, near the Oakland Cemetary.

www.stonesoupkitchen.net

The Spruill Gallery!

As the holiday grows nearer (and I get busier), I have just 2 more events before the year comes to a close.  I hope to see you at these warm & joyous holiday events…

Saturday afternoon Dec 17th, join me (and a dozen fantastic jewelers) for a trunkshow at the Spruill Gallery. On this one afternoon, we will each be showing at this special invitational trunkshow.  All the artists will be in attendance, so come out and meet your favorite jewelers at the gallery. The event is from 11am-3pm.  Location: 4681 Ashford Dunwoody Rd.

http://www.spruillgallery.blogspot.com