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Archive for September, 2011

Paul Klee puppets..starting to come to life!

I’m rather proud of our MAKE classes this week as the registered group have been working on Paul Klee inspired puppets from this book. I was lent this amazing book recently (and have ordered it for the store!) and had to include it in our lesson plans for the 10 week classes. We’ve started with some paper mache and now we’re onto paint! We looked at all the puppets, what they were made from, and talked about how special it was that Klee made them for his children. Looking forward to the finished puppets!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Terrariums!

I’m so excited about a little project that Sarah and I got up to this weekend. We made terrariums! And they’re so great; each one features a succulent plant and an animal friend. Come by and choose one to take home! They won’t last long… $42/each – and there’s one with a bear living over at HeartBreaker Salon!

NEW CLASSES!

Due to demand, I’m thrilled to add 2 new classes!

Wednesdays from 1:30 – 2:30 join us for a REGISTERED MAKE CLASS for kids 3-5yrs. $160/10 weeks. Starts SEPTEMBER 28th!

AND! A new DROP IN CLASS for 2-5 year olds on FRIDAY from 1:30-2:30! $10/class

Dottie Angel is here!

and what a beautiful book it is, from the fine folks at UPPERCASE. This is the second in their suitcase series that literally takes you through the artists’ studio, thoughts, and even leaves you with some paper + fabric ephemera to enjoy. Beautiful work Dottie & UPPERCASE!

what a weekend!

I can’t believe how much goodness came my way this weekend. It all started with making crepe paper hats at the CAG’s 40th Birthday Bash, followed by a wonderful workshop at the store – we were so busy I never even snapped a photo!

Luckily, on Saturday back at the CAG we did get some shots of the amazing Corita Kent exhibit, and the workshop we did with the fine folks at Imprint. I really was blown away by the event, and even surprised myself in remembering to let go a little more – the workshop involved making Kent inspired prints and banners, and then marching through downtown with The Carnival Band. It was really, really silly, and joyful and good.

Saturday night we rushed back to the shop to enjoy our opening with Kyu Hwang’s work, and then Sunday afternoon we had juice and cookies and TOTALLY ROCKED OUT at the first ever MURDERBURGER show. It’s a slightly scary name for a band of 2, ages 9 and 11 – and they truly were the stars of the weekend. I’m so proud of them for playing at the shop and reminding us all that we need music, art and dance around us ALWAYS. Thanks to everyone who made this weekend possible, and to everyone in my life that inspires me to do what I love every single day. Happy Birthday indeed.