May 27, 2012
May 21, 2012
Rain Forest Canopy & Zipline Expedition in Ketchikan, Alaska - Great Time in Ketchikan
Our zip line group in the rain forest - Ketchikan, Alaska. Front bottom is one of our fabulous guides as well as left in the back. They both were so professional and made us feel safe. Great job guys!
This is a must do expedition if you are in Ketchikan. We did a Holland America Cruise on the Westerdam and the ship was staffed with perfection!
Enjoyed seeing Hudson Bay History and the thought is always on the beads, of course.
We booked our Holland America, Westerdam Cruise here in Prescott through Hometowne Crusie and Tour Center and Ken took great care of our needs. 237 N. Pleasant St. Prescott 928-776-7188.
May 10, 2012
May 06, 2012
Prescott Artist Mary Kaye O'Neill - Auction or Raffle Donation to The Prescott Area Women's Shelter 2012 Afternoon Tea
Local Artist, Mary Kaye O'Neill, donates this Sterling & Shibuichi (mixed metal with copper tone) Asian Design Pendant (approximately 1 1/4" wide x 1" tall) with a small sapphire set on the melon texture. The piece rests on a 5-steel wire neck piece with a bayonet clasp, value $115.00 this item will be available for auction or raffle at the Prescott Area Women's Shelter "Women's Afternoon Tea to the Prescott Area Women's Shelter June Tea.
April 06, 2012
April 03, 2012
Glass Heart Adorned with Beads Brooch
By Rowena Tank - www.rowenaart.net
April 02, 2012
Cindy Myers Reflections in Glass
I've always enjoyed playing with the light reflections.
Here by the front window I'm looking through a hand blown glass bowl created by Cindy Myers. I see my unique marble collection through the glass along with a bit of Prescott Spring sunshine.
Here is a second view of Cindy's bowl playing with the sun light through the window.
April 01, 2012
Horned Toad Beaded Brooch
I found this Horned Toad made from Pewter at an art show and the clay star was created by local artist Joyce Nelson. I combined them with my off loom-bead-weaving Peyote Stitch and loops of beads. The brown beads are some of my Kahlua lampwork beads.
This brooch along with all of my bead work can be found at Arts Prescott Cooperative Gallery on Whiskey Row.
March 30, 2012
Steampunk Dragon Fly Earrings by Mystic Pieces
Sweet tiny dragonflies mixed with vintage watch faces...
Steampunk Dragon Fly Earrings Vintage Watch Dials by mysticpieces
www.etsy.com - Enchanting OOAK Steampunk watch faces and dragon fly earrings will put a smile on your face. These delights feature antique watch dials from old
Steampunk Dragon Fly Earrings Vintage Watch Dials OOAK Exclusive Design By Mystic Pieces
Enchanting OOAK Steampunk watch faces and dragon fly earrings will put a smile on your face. These delights feature antique watch dials from old wind up watches. Tiny with great details the darling dragonflies hang from the bottom. Add some steam to your every day wear or perfect for your favorite Steampunk outfit. Total length is 2.75 inches by .75 inches
March 29, 2012
Prescott Knits! Cable Sweater at A Good Yarn
Debra Dorrell, owner of A Good Yarn writes about a local knitter:
"I hope you can see the cable details in this side to side sweater Maxine knit. The sweater has a very unique construction that turns out gorgeous! I'm totally impressed Maxine!"
A Good Yarn
928-717-1774
March 28, 2012
March 27, 2012
Taking Applications at Arts Prescott Cooperative Gallery
There is a spot open at the Prescott Cooperative. You can print out an application on the gallery web site: www.artsprescott.com or pick one up when you are in town.
One requirement is that you must live within 50 miles of the gallery to be a member. All of the information is on the application.
If your art does not fit the position open, don't forget to ask to have your application to remain on file.
March 26, 2012
March 23, 2012
Prescott Small Business Networking at 'Tis - Third Floor Looking Over The Square
Donna Chamblee, Independent Jewelry Consultant shows the Cookie Lee Jewelry line to some of the Prescott networking visitors during an afternoon at The 'Tis Building.
www.cookielee.biz/donnachamblee
Rebecca Hancock, Manager of "Prescott Sweet Spot" talks about the building of these unique Wedding Cakes and shares some of their mini cup cakes.
520 W. Sheldon St., Ste. 4 - Prescott
928-777-8355
Below is Judith Skinner, Polymer Clay Artist and creator of "The Skinner Blend" on the left.
Mary Kaye O'Neill, Silk and Sterling Silver Artist at 'Tis, along side of Patti Ortiz, Painter showing at 'Tis and Rowena Tank.
March 19, 2012
Kumihimo Braid - Right Angle Weave Adorned with Beaded Fringe
I used Merino and Silk for the Kumihimo and size 11 seed beads to complete the Right Angle Weave around the braid, then adorned it with beaded fringe. These were created this weekend during our snow storm in Prescott.
Watch for our Prescott 4th Friday Art Walk this week. Pick up your art walk guide at Arts Prescott Cooperative Gallery or print your own by going to: www.artthe4th.com
www.rowenaart.net - www.artsprescott.com
March 18, 2012
Studio Tour - Tubac Center of the Arts 2012
You can bit you will find a lot of great beads and fibers at this Open Studio Tour.
March 17, 2012
Lana May to Teach at the Bead Festival in Hamburg, Germany 2012 - http://perlen-poesie.de/de/kursprogramm
After the Bead Festival in Hamburg, Lana will be traveling to Latvia and Russia for a Bead festival. Information on Lana's web site: http://artbeadcircle.com/default.aspx?id=52&prod=50&f=0
The photo was from one of the last bead fests in Hamburg, Germany. http://perlen-poesie.de/de/kursprogramm
Aussteller aus Deutschland, England, Tschechien, Österreich, Schweiz, Lettland, Ukraine und USA machten sie zu einem internationalen Ereignis. Auf der BEADERS BEST Perlenkunst-Messe 2012 wird sich erneut die Möglichkeit bieten, das Perlen-Knowhow in Perlenkursen bekannter Künstler zu vergrößern.
Wir laden ein zur 2. BEADERS BEST Perlenkunst-Messe!
18.–19.08.2012 - Bürgerhaus Wilhelmsburg - Mengestr. 20 - 21107 Hamburg
March 15, 2012
Large Swarovaki Crytals Great for Jewelry and Felting Projects
LOOKING FOR SOME HARD TO FIND STONES?
Urban Stitch offers these LARGE Swarovski Crytals.
Urban Stitch Studio - stitching blog
The Crafty Retailer - marketing blog
http://www.UrbanStitchStudio.com
813-767-5278
March 13, 2012
March 11, 2012
Small Chevron Beads and Size 11 Seed Beads
This 16 inch necklace closes with a sterling silver S Hook.
Size 11 seed beads are adorned with small chevron beads, russian blues and some of my favorite drop beads.
You are looking at a short version of a series I enjoy creating.
My Arizona Bead Soup necklaces which are 24 to 36 inches in length, are closed using peyote stitch connecting of strands. This peyote closure is great for easeness with closing clasps.
Check at www.artsprescott.com and www.rowenaart.net
March 10, 2012
Judith Skinner and Joshua Pagliasotti "Poly Wood" Gallery Opening at 'Tis Gallery - Photos
I arrived early so I could take some fun photos and both Judith Skinner and Cindy Myers met me at the door. The sun was shinning and Prescott welcomed "Poly Wood".
Yesterday Evening was a lot of fun. I attended the artist opening of "Poly Wood" at 'Tis Gallery.
Pictured is Josh Pagliasotti showing his Wood/Glass table adornment. This is actually featured in the front window at the 'Tis Gallery.
Here is a sample of Judith Skinner's newest ear ring design created with, of course, Polymer Clay.
'Tis Arts Center and Gallery
105 S. Cortez Street
Prescott, AZ 86303
Phone: (928) 775-0223 Gallery Hours:
Sunday 12- 5 Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday & Saturday 10 -5
(Closed on Wednesdays)
At the food table Mary Kaye O'Neill, also an artist showing her work at 'Tis, enjoyed catching up with Josh Pagliasotti about his newest wood art projects.
Josh talking about his "Not a Grandfather's Clock".
Here is just part of the custom table which was created by Josh Pagliasotti.
Judith Skinner creates polymer clay jewelry. Here are just a few of on of her ear ring designs in this show.
Be sure and drop by 'Tis Gallery for the 4th Friday Art Walk and check out this show.
March 09, 2012
Margo Yee Teaches Bead Stitching, Metalsmithing, Design and Stringing at the Bead Fest in Santa Fe
Margo Yee Teaches at the Bead Fest in Santa Fe, New Mexico
Bead Fest Santa Fe Workshop
Margo obtained a BA in Fine Arts from the University of New Mexico. Trained as a gold/silversmith, she opened The Silver Fox, in Fox Chapel Pennsylvania in the late 1970's. Author of A Beginner's Guide to JewelryMargo managed jewelry stores and later worked at H Stern Jewellers in St. Thomas, US VI for several years. After a 30 year hiatus from jewelry making, Margo joined the Bead Society of NM (BSNM) in 2010. Since then she taught a BSNM Winter Workshop, and won prizes for BSNM contests, and ribbons at the Fiber Arts Fiesta, and NM State Fair. Her work is sold on Canyon Rd in Santa Fe.
Workshop Date: Thursday, March 15, 2012
Time: 6-Hour (8:30 AM- 4:00 PM)
Level: Intermediate
Technique: Bead Stitching, Metalsmithing, Design, Stringing
Classroom: BISHOP LAMY (Conv. Center)
Description
Create this wonderful necklace a kit in your color choice: (rust, caramel, turquoise, or black/white) created by the instructor! Use planishing, repoussé, wire work, and riveting techniques as you create a special focal piece. Supplement your class kit with your own unusual beads from home! The instructor will have even more beads available for purchase in addition to the basic kit, the day of class. A day of fun awaits you!
Prerequisites
Stringing and crimping.
Materials List
Kit Fee: $50
Materials Included in Kit: Your own rotating display "neck" as well as necklace materials: assorted glass beads, seed, and cube beads. Copper: large disc, beads, and rivets. Copper or plated: clasp, crimp beads, and crimp bead covers. Wire for stringing and craft wire for decor plus two Steampunk items.
Students must bring these REQUIRED MATERIALS to class: Assorted pliers, wire cutter, crimpers, light, extension cord, reading glasses, any supplemental special beads you'd like to include in your necklace: glass lampworked discs and leaves, dyed cultured freshwater pearls, faceted and/or enameled beads, stone (quartz, malachite, onyx), metal beads, additional Steampunk items. A combination hole punch/riveting tool is recommended if you'd prefer not to share with the instructor.
http://www.beadfest.com/santa-fe.aspx
March 08, 2012
Local Artist and Author Diane Iverson - Hand Made Paper Necklace
Local artist and author, Diane Iverson, created this paper necklace with unique hand made beads and one of her butterflies using colored pencil.
You can find Diane's cards and some of her books at
Also enjoy Diane's artwork and books at the Highlands Center for Natural History, 1375 S. Walker Road Prescott, AZ 928.776.9550.
In 2013, you will see new books which Diane is working on and hopes to have out by then. More about Diane Iverson at www.dianeiverson.com.
March 06, 2012
"PolyWood" Polymer Clay by Judith Skinner and Wood Creations by Joshua Pagliasotti - Prescott, Arizona
“PolyWood: Polymer Clay Jewelry and Wood Creations”
Judith Skinner
Joshua Pagliasotti
In the ‘Tis Art Center Mezzanine Gallery
March 2 – 30, 2012
Opening Reception: Friday March 9th
5 – 7 p.m.
4th Friday Art Walk Reception
Friday March 23rd - 5 – 7 p.m.
Judith Skinner
Judith Skinner writes, "I began building computer applications when the job of “computer programmer” was still being invented. As my skills matured, I followed that restless urge to create that marked and enriched my career. When a public sector employee, I was one of the first to apply spatial databases to city planning. As a part of a small business, I was one of the first to put television news production and archiving on a computer system. With my own company, I developed the software for the first commercially successful television weather data capture and display system."
"This diverse technical experience let me work with bankers, accountants, city planners, oil field suppliers, city firefighters and police officers, TV stars, aerospace engineers, educators, artists, and musicians. I’ve worked in silk and in denim; I’ve seen high cotton and paydays with no paychecks. I combined artistry and technology with my own business as a multimedia consultant and producer."
"In my spare time, I always satisfied my tactile energies with a variety of arts and crafts. However, when I discovered polymer clay, my life changed dramatically. It became my primary activity; technology became a meal ticket. And now, instead of using my creative side to advance my technical work, I use my problem solving side to enhance my artistic endeavors. And I get to work with other artists, designers, photographers, and writers!"
"I found the polymer clay world at just the right time. An explosion of new artists, new products, and new techniques in polymer clay has been happening concurrently with my growth with the medium. Polymer clay is exactly right for me, allowing me to express my love of color, pattern, and form, yet maintain precise control for detailed pieces. My color palette ranges from soft, subtle blends to vibrant, metallic tones. My pieces are molded, sculpted, draped, and precisely formed. And, some of them are just serendipitous happenings. My work covers the gamut, from small pieces of jewelry and art objects to flamboyant neckpieces. I especially enjoy creating wearable art for the cost conscious art aficionado."
"Members of the polymer clay community share ideas through guilds and retreats, through videos and books. Having taken dozens of techniques from other polymer clay artisans, I have given something back. I developed a technique for creating smooth color gradations, now known in the polymer community as the “Skinner Blend”. This technique is very evident in many of my pieces."
"I have “officially” retired from the world of technology and computer systems. I can now be found in my workshop in Prescott, Arizona making things and luxuriating in the mountain atmosphere. I hope you enjoy the products of my new life. I certainly enjoy creating them."
Joshua Pagliasotti
Joshua Pagliasotti writes: "I came to the industrial arts by way of the liberal arts. It wasn’t until after graduating with a B.A. from St. John’s College in Santa Fe, NM and teaching school in Alaska for a year that I took a woodshop class at Yavapai College. I tuned up an old hand plane that I found in my Grandfather’s shop. When I saw that first clean shaving curl up from the board, I knew I had found something that engaged all my senses."
"I continued to take the classes that were offered at Yavapai and had the opportunity to apprentice with a local furniture maker. I was able to trade my labor for the use of the space and the equipment. I studied and experimented and began to make pieces for family and friends as I built up my own shop. In 2003, I joined the Arts Prescott Cooperative Gallery where I met jewelry artist Judith Skinner. In 2005, the demands of having our first daughter and starting a remodeling business led me to stop showing and to do pieces by commission only."
"I like to think that my pieces achieve an appropriate balance between form and function. I search for clean lines and a simple elegance. I employ time honored joinery techniques to ensure that my pieces will endure and be treasured."
"I will display several pieces of furniture as well as a line of clocks. Several of the pieces are constructed using reclaimed material. There is a special pleasure in giving old material a new life."
March 05, 2012
Rowena's Artful Tresure Tails Donated to "Women's Afternoon Tea" - Prescott Area Women's Shelter
Artists frequently donate to local non profit organizations for events. I just donated a collection of myr Yarn Treasure Tails. Each Tail Art Yarn is 157 inches in length and there are 17 in each tail. Some Handspun yarns, novelty yarns, and Exotic yarns. 
Treasure Tails are used for artful fringe or creating art to wear.
Here is the donation just submitted to the Prescott Area Women's Shelter for either the raffle or silent auction at the Women's Afternoon Tea event June 2, 2012 to benefit the shelter which serves Yavapai County.
8 Treasure Tails valued at $120. If you haven't picked up your tickets yet read the flier.
March 04, 2012
March 03, 2012
March 02, 2012
March 01, 2012
Carma Koester, Prescott Weaver Teaches Huck Lace Class - Prescott, Arizona
Huck Lace is one of my favorite weaving techniques.
Inside The Good Yarn you will find Carma's Fiber Creek. Carma will teach a Beginning Wheel Spinning class and on Wednesday, March 7th. Classes run throughout the year.
Huck Lace Weaving classes are planned soon, so if you are interested be sure and check when the next class will be on the calendar.
The Good yarn and Fiber Creek in Prescott
371 GARDEN ST. STE D - PRESCOTT, AZ 86305
1/2 block south of the post office off Miller Valley
371 GA
February 29, 2012
Riesling Recycled Wine bottle Glass, Vintage Button and Beads
This blue recycled glass works well with the Flax Kumihimo Braid. The off loom bead weaving, Peyote Stitch and Branch Stitch completes this one-of-a-kind beaded necklaces by Rowena.
The sterling silver caps were created in Israel and complete the Kumihimo Braid. www.artsprescott.com
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