February 25, 2012
February 23, 2012
Beads and Crystals
Recently, I acquired a small bag of lamp crystals from another artist in Prescott. He said they were once part of a lamp, which belonged to Doris Day. Hope this is true because I sure have always loved Doris Day. I created a necklace using tiny drop beads to adorn the crystals. This necklace will soon be at Arts Prescott Cooperative Gallery.
February 20, 2012
"Action Man" - Brooch Adorned With Fiber, Wire and Beads by Rowena
Fun with beads is what it is all about. I found several action figures that I could just see with my hand spun fiber and bead.
This is actually a fun brooch and for sure a one-of-a-kind piece.
After wrapping I used fine purple wire to add decoration and stability to the fiber and then just because adorning with beads.
Check "Action Man", along with all of my bead work at Arts Prescott Cooperative Gallery, 134 South Montezuma Street-Heart of Whiskey Row in Prescott. www.artsprescott.com - www.rowenaart.net - www.artthe4th.com - Don't forget the 4th Friday Art Walk in Prescott. Go to their site and print out your art walk guild or drop by Arts Prescott and pick one up for yourself.
February 16, 2012
Beaded Lace Scarf Kitted Up With Debbie Bliss Angel (Silk/Mohair) Yarn
BEADED LACE SCARF!!
This yarn isn't new, but Jeannie found something new to do with it and Kristin knit it! We put the beads on with a crochet hook so no pre-stringing AND they're all kitted up for you with Debbie Bliss Angel (silk/mohair) yarn, the beads.
This will be taught by Kirsten at The Good Yarn in Prescott, so drop by, sign up and pick up your kit.
A Good Yarn
928-717-1774
February 12, 2012
February 09, 2012
Gail Mangham, The Artists Path, 'Tis Gallery and The Elks Opera House - Prescott
In April 2012 The Artist's Path, a nonprofit arts organization supporting art and artists that shape our world, combines forces with The Prescott Area Women's Shelter, The Coalition for Compassion and Justice, Big Brothers Big Sisters, and Prevent Child Abuse Arizona to explore the many faces of Love in a theater event to be held at the T'is Arts Center and Gallery April 14-22. Ten percent of all ticket income will be divided among these four non profits. Tickets will be available online at www.TheArtistsPath.org beginning March 1 or you may call Gail Mangham, 'Path' Artistic Director, to arrange for tickets with cash or check.
The Gallery's Open Seating is limited so please get your tickets early. For performance times and prices please visit www.TheArtistsPath.org or call Gail Mangham at 928 771 2554.
The Artist's Path will present an event of Music and Monologues on the theme of Love. Over 45 writers in CA, AZ, NM and TX have submitted new works. Selected musicians from the Prescott area will lend their talents to each production.
A core principle of The Artist's Path is that artists be compensated for their time and talent. Path also believes in the words of composer Leonard Bernstein: "It is the artists of the world, the feelers and the thinkers, who will ultimately save us; who can articulate, educate, defy, insist, sing, and shout the big dreams."
Tickets will be $20 which includes Wine, Soft Drinks and light fare.
Please see the attached graphic as well for a quick glance at the event.
WONDERFUL FOR YAVAPAI COUNTY...Ten percent of the proceeds will go to THE PRESCOTT AREA WOMEN'S SHELTER and another 30% (ten percent each) will go to other incredible organizations like the
COALITION FOR COMPASSION AND JUSTICE, PREVENT CHILD ABUSE ARIZONA and BIG BROTHERS AND BIG SISTERS.
February 08, 2012
Chevron Beads and Lampwork Beads Listed on eBay from my collection
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February 05, 2012
Lampwork Artist Kim Miles Goddess
Kim Miles lives and has her studio in Taos, New Mexico.
Kim writes, "The art and craft of glass beadmaking is about freezing a small piece of time, light, and motion into a tangible form that can be worn and passed from hand to hand for generations to come."
February 03, 2012
Bonnie Tarses Horoscope Weaving
Bonnie Tarses workshops on horoscope weaving, dyed ikat, color & are inspiring and fun!
Bonnie Tarses writes: Bonnie Tarses is a textile designer specializing in one-of-a-kind and custom handwoven textiles since 1960. From the time she began her weaving journey, she was drawn to the color symbolism in all ethnic textiles. “I continue to be amazed by the fact that weavers of old attached special meaning to the placement of every thread.” In search of a set of personal symbols, Bonnie developed several techniques that have become her trademarks—Color Horoscope Weaving, Woven Words, and Turned-Weft Ikat (a twist on a traditional theme).
January 31, 2012
PMC Beginner's Workshop by Arizona Artist Donna Lewis
This bracelet is a sample of Donna Lewis' own creation.
DONNA LEWIS writes: - PMC Beginner's Workshop
February 28, 2012 10am-5pm 1hour for lunch
Woven Silver Bead -- A project to learn process - I welcome you to my wonderful world of metal clay! You can really get a feeling about PMC by building my "infamous" woven bead using three silver clay forms in one piece. Though the weave tends to be applied flatly as a rule; it also works wonderfully as a component on a cylinder bead. After creating your armature; you will construct your bead in three sections, apply the weave you created, and embellish with the syringe. You will also craft grommets for the holes to add a more professional look. Firing, polishing and patina will complete the piece.
Besides having a wonderful silver bead you created yourself, you will have an amazing reference at your workspace to remind you of the processes you completed. Definitely a win win. This workshop is only for this bead at this time. Tool kits are available for use.
I have always believed that everyone has the capacity to do more than they are given credit for. No charms for you. That is easily done without my help.
Metal clay is one of the most exciting new developments in the world of jewelry making. Only on the market since the mid 90's, this new medium offers unique artistic opportunities. The new BronzClay™ and CopprClay™ are available with exciting possibilities. Both are available now in quick fire versions. There are pieces in my gallery. PMC Pro™ is available at a 900 assay amount of silver. It's super strong. Now there is 925 Sterling PMC! The advances are amazing. Wonderful product. You hallmark as sterling or 925.. Woo Hoo!!!!
Workshop held at AZ Art Alliance Gallery - 9011 E. Indian Bend - Scottsdale, AZ 82028 - 602-870-7610 - between Hobby Lobby and Sports Authority. - Please visit our website at www.azartalliance.com - for more information.
Written by Donna Lewis - Please contact Donna for supply list.
January 30, 2012
Kahlua and Branch Stitch - It's a Broach - It's a Pendant
Here is a little bit of Prescott, Arizona sun showing off "Kahlua Falls".
This Kahlua lampworked focal piece is one of the few pieces I have left from my lampworking days. As you can see it is the bottom of the recycled bottle.
I used peyote stitch for the base of the off loom bead weaving, creating loops to add fun beads for adornment. From and among the beaded loops I added falls of branch stitch.
Nearly all of my broach pins run vertically to enable me to pin them on a kumihimo braid or chain.
Like all of my work, you can find it at :
Arts Prescott Cooperative Gallery
134 S. Montezuma Street
January 29, 2012
Prescott's Jeweler Bill Ford Created this Leather Horned Toad Tie
While working the gallery this week, a collector came in to see what Arts Prescott has to offer and find out if I knew anything about an artist named Bill Ford. He was looking for information on this hand crafted tie which he purchased at another show sometime ago.
This is a bolo tie made by Prescott artist, Bill or William Ford, as you see on the signing of the piece.
Bill, taught Jewerly Art at Yavapai College for years and his work is unique to him.
The Sterling Silver and Gold Horned Toad is one of his Horned Toad Series.
The quality leather work is also done by Ford.
January 25, 2012
UK Rug Weaver Jason Collingwood to Teach Workshop in Prescott Valley Arizona 2012
Don't miss this wonderful opportunity!
Workshop Leader: Jason Collingwood
Workshop Location: Stepping Stones, Prescott Valley, AZ
Workshop Dates: February 21-23, 2012
Cost of Workshop: $200
Description: "3 -end b l o c k w e a v e . An exploration of three end block weaves, the same structure Jason uses to weave all his rugs. Starting with simple two colour designs and moving on to designing within the blocks and the introduction of a third colour. Techniques such as clasped wefts and dovetailing will be looked at to further increase the design scope of this structure. 2 / 1 double faced twill will also be covered in this class. Special emphasis will be placed on Shaft Switching, every one being able to adapt their looms in class to try out this exciting technique."
http://www.rugweaver.co.uk/ - Jason Collingwood's website
Contact Diane Braun, President, Mountain Spinners and Weavers Guild, Prescott, AZ, for more information. (928) 442-9291 - highlander1@highcastlecrafts.com
January 24, 2012
Chevron Beads Are Some of My Favorites
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David Nevill writes:
Invented by Marietta Barovier in 1480 as Rosetta beads and produced in Venice, Italy, from that time to the present day. Considered by many in Africa to be the most highly prized of all beads ... they were worn by chiefs, marabouts and wealthy village elders, many of whom were buried wearing their finery. In time, natural earth movements bring these beautiful beads to the surface, giving rise to the widely held African legend that they grow from the soil.
Produced by fusing various numbers of layers of different coloured glass ... which were then shaped and ground into many patterns and polished by hand or by tumbling to various degrees of opaque, satin or high gloss finishes. They are one of the great favourites of bead collectors world-wide, with early examples becoming scarce and more valuable as time goes by.
Although copied by many countries worldwide, descendants of at least two of the original bead-making families in Murano, Venice are still using some of the original production methods.
African Trade Beads - mailto:info@africantradebeads.com - http://www.africantradebeads.com - http://www.toubab.com - http://www.asiantradebeads.com
January 23, 2012
"Textiles - Today: Redefining the Medium" 2012 - The Durango Art Center Exhibit
The Durango Arts Center, in conjunction with its upcoming exhibit, *Textiles - Today: Redefining the Medium*, will be offering workshops led by three exhibiting artists: Wendy Huhn, Liz Axford, and Lisa Klakulak. These artists have conducted workshops at prestigious arts and crafts institutions such as Penland School of Crafts, Haystack Mountain School of Crafts, and the Arrowmont School of Arts and Crafts. Class size is limited and sign-up is on a first come first served basis.
Registration closes on March 1st. To register, participants just need
http://durangoarts.org/wp-content/uploads/Registration-Form.pdf) and mail to: Durango Arts Center
Attn: Textile Workshops - 802 E. 2nd Av - > Durango, CO 81301
January 21, 2012
January 20, 2012
Something You Might Be Interested In: First Things First Regional Partnership Council
Friends and Colleagues, Do you know someone who is passionate and determined to make a difference for young kids in your community? If so, we need your help in recruiting them to serve as a volunteer on your local First Things First Regional Partnership Council!
The 31 regional councils statewide are a vital part of helping First Things First fulfill our shared vision that every child will arrive at school healthy and ready to succeed. The regional councils identify the needs of children under six in their communities, work with community stakeholders to establish priorities, and determine strategies to fund. Beyond these funding decisions, the regional councils build collaborations with local partners to help ensure the most efficient use of resources and achieve positive outcomes for young children.
A total of 186 regional council seats are open across the state. The First Things First Board will make appointments to the regional councils at their June 2012 meeting. Each appointment is for a four-year term and application is open to all eligible applicants. Regional council members must either live or work in the region they wish to represent.
Serving as a volunteer member on one of First Things First Regional Partnership Councils requires time, talent, leadership qualities and a commitment to building successful communities which support young children. The council membership represents a diverse group made up of members representing Arizona's tribal communities, health, business, education, child care and philanthropy, as well as general "at large" community members. Regional council members must have expertise in their area, as well as the dedication and tenacity to effect change for young children in their communities.
I am sure there are many individuals within your organization, or among your constituents, who would be ideal candidates. Please forward this information, and ask those interested to visit our website (www.azftf.gov) and to consider filling out an application for a position as an FTF regional council member. Details on the open positions and a position description are available on the website.
Thank you in advance for helping us find the best people to represent young kids in our communities. We value your time and hope that you will support our efforts to reach a diverse, well-qualified and interested group of people with this opportunity to lead the work of First Things First.
Sincerely, Rhian Allvin - Executive Director - Contact Us: First Things First
4000 N Central Ave, Ste. 800, Phoenix, AZ 85012
Phone: 602.771.5100 Fax: 602.274.6351
January 19, 2012
January 18, 2012
The Tucson Gem and Mineral Show Feb. 4 - 6 - 2012
New Website for The Tucson Bead Show!
February 4 - 6 • 2012
The Tucson Bead Show is bead design –over 500 artisan booths, galleries, merchant displays, and workshops –in one location.
Check out the updated exhibitor list here and the new workshops offered here.
Buyer and wholesale pre-registration are available online –register here. Remember –The Tucson Bead Show immediately follows To Bead True Blue, which is Sunday, January 29, through Friday, February 3, 2012. Check out the To Bead True Blue exhibitor list here and the workshops here. Doubletree Tucson Reid Park, 445 South Alvernon Way, Tucson, AZ 85711. www.TheTucsonBeadShow.com - www.ToBeadTrueBlue.com -- info@beadagio.com | (530) 274-2222
January 16, 2012
Recycled Glass Night Light by Melody McConaughy - Arts Prescott Gallery
Fused recycled glass was used to create this unique night light by Melody McConaughy.
You will find all of Melody's work at:
Arts Prescott Cooperative Gallery
134 s. Montezuma St. Whiskey Row
Prescott, Arizona
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January 15, 2012
Simply Cherise Interviews Prescott Bead Artist Georgene Lockwood
An Interview by: http://simplycherise.net/2012/01/friday-feature-artist-and-author-georgene-lockwood/
Tell me about yourself, your life, where you live and what it’s like.
My name is Georgene Lockwood. I’m a wife, mother and grandmother and live with my leather artist husband in Northern Arizona (paradise on earth if you ask me!). I’ve had a long career as a journalist, marketing writer and author, with 10 published books to my name on a variety of non-fiction topics. My latest is The Complete Idiot’s Guide to Beading Basics, which came out in October of 2011.
I think I became a writer because I’m curious about EVERYTHING, especially Nature. My husband and I enjoy animal tracking and hiking and I’m an avid gardener. Maybe that’s why I think I’ve found my niche in creating accessories using the French beaded flowers. I can bring Nature into my work every day!
How did you got started making your things and what do you love about them?
I got interested first in making jewelry back in the mid-1990s and took a simple wire working class. I went on to try other beading and jewelry-making techniques: off-loom and on-loom weaving, bead embroidery, bead crochet, metal work, working with resin, working with vintage images. That’s what led to my writing my books on beading. But a few years ago I discovered the French beaded flower technique, taught myself as much as I could from books, and then took some 3-day workshops from Donna DeAngelis-Dickt at Studio Baboo in Charlottesville, VA. Donna is a fabulous teacher and an author herself and her beaded flower designs are exquisite.
But it’s only been recently that I decided to try to adapt beaded flowers to bridal and special occasion accessories.
January 13, 2012
Tommye Scanlin Pictorial Weaving Featured on Weavolution.com
Tommye Scanlin enjoys pictorial weaving of all kinds, currently and she works mainly with tapestry.
Scanlin is a full-time studio artist who's retired from teaching at the local university in the art dept. This weaving on the right took Scanlin from Sat, 08/20/2011 - Sun, 12/11/2011.
Scanlin writes, "I teach at my studio in Dahlonega, GA and also in other places. For 2012 there's an intermediate/advanced class that I'll be teaching at John Campbell Folk School, Brasstown, NC (Jan. 22-28, 2012). I'll also be teaching tapestry at Arrowmont School of Crafts, Gatlinburg, TN (June 24-30, 2012)".
Read More about this project and many more weaving artists work at: http://weavolution.com/projects
January 12, 2012
Agate Druse and Off-Loom Bead Weaving Brooch
Size 11 Seed Beads and an Agate Druse was combined to create a fun brooch. Adding the same drop beads to off-loom bead weaving always adorns an area easily.
All my bead work can be found at:
Arts Prescott Cooperative Gallery
134 S. Montezuma Street
Whiskey Row in Prescott, Arizona
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January 11, 2012
Germany to Enjoy Lana May's Seed Bead Classes at the 2. PerlenKunst-Messe
The the December 2011 issue of Perlen Poesie, German Bead Magazine, describes the Hamburg-Wilhelmsburg Beaders Best, 2 Perlenkunst-Messe. Phoenix, Arizona based Seed Bead Artist, Lana May, will be teaching her artful designs.
August 18 and 19, 2012 is a great time to visit Northern Germany. Take a few days and tour the area. We lived one hour north of there in the 70's and early 80's and we always enjoyed the historical area of Hamburg. Denmark is just two hours away.
Perlen Kunst Messe Hamburg
Show for Bead Art...
Beaders Best Bead Kunst Messe in Hamburg is a show for bead art and jewelry accessories. It attracts international artists, designers, retailers and bead enthusiasts from all over Europe and overseas. Exhibitors display their products and supplies, meet directly their target groups and meet new business partners for the European market.
International artists enjoy learning about new sources of supplies and products while taking part in beadwork courses.
January 10, 2012
Seed Beads and Buttons Brooch
I found this large flat wooden button at The Bead Museum Bead Shop in Glendale, Arizona before they closed their doors. Using it as a focal point for a brooch I used peyote stitch and branch stitch to adorn it. I call it "A Touch of Kahlua". It has one of my Kahlua drops included in the loops of beads.
This brooch along with all of my bead work can be found at:
Arts Prescott Cooperative Gallery
134 South Montezuma Street on Historical Whiskey Row in Prescott. www.artsprescott.com
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January 09, 2012
Lana May - Art Bead Jewelry and Classes - Forest After Rain Seed Bead Creation
Check out the work of Lana May at:
Lana writes:
Beaded jewelry is one of our most ancient art forms. Millennia ago, necklaces and bracelets reflected ritual and magic--they celebrated the hunt, or were used as charms to imbue their wearers with the mystical qualities of wondrous natural objects. They told a tale of life--of mankind's needs, fears, and hopes. And, of course, they reflected mankind's innate eye for beauty. The lovely beaded jewelry of Native Americans continues this tradition. But as civilization progressed, beadwork became more decorative. Precious metals and jewels replaced found objects. While beautiful in their own right, necklaces and bracelets began to reflect monetary worth at the sacrifice of their ancient roots.
The beads I use for my jewelry allow me to explore endless fantasies with unlimited combinations of colors, patterns, shapes, and textures-- just like nature itself. Beadwork is self-discovery. As you will see from the Galleries on this website, my work sometimes draws on my own heritage--a return to the lovely designs passed down from mother to daughter in my European family. Other pieces are purely abstract--an expression from my heart and mind of the things I see around me.
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But no matter the genre of my work, I always adhere to the original tradition of beadwork. Necklaces and bracelets are never made from objects strung on a thread merely for their decorative value. I always attempt to tell a story of life. In addition to making my own beadwork jewelry, I teach others how to express their own visions with beads. I have Workshops for Beginning, Intermediate and Advanced students. You can find examples of my Workshops on this website. If you have never made beaded jewelry before, your first project will often involve the use of delicate golden fish. If you have already tried your hand at beaded jewelry, something in the Galleries of my own work or in the Galleries of work by my students may inspire you to attend a Workshop to explore new and interesting avenues of artistic expression. With Advanced students, I stress creativity through individual style, character and mood. Creativity is sometimes allusive, but it is always a profound experience when your design and the materials you use mesh perfectly. January 28-February 7, 2012 - Tucson JOGS show www.jogsshow.com My class schedule here: http://artbeadcircle.com/default.aspx?id=13&i=8 I would like to invite you visit our International Exhibition "One of a Kind" at Expo Center http://jogsshow.com/location-and-directions/ What is new? Fresh bead-works.
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January 08, 2012
Vintage Glass Button - Kumihimo Braid - Seed Beads
I started this piece by braiding 100% Cotton Yarn purchased at A Good Yarn in Prescott using the Kumihimo Maradai made by Will Taylor. Will is a Spinner, Weaver and Wood Artist in the Bay Area. He sales his artful fiber tools through http://www.loomnessence.net/Home_Page.php
Using Off Loom Bead weaving I attached a large glass button and the adornment is branch stitch and beaded loops. I use mostly size 11 seed beads. This along with all of my bead work can be found at Arts Prescott Cooperative Gallery on Whiskey Row, here in Prescott.
January 07, 2012
'Tis Gallery and Art Foundation - STEPS Children's Art Show 2012
STEPS Children’s Art Show - In the ‘Tis Art Center Mezzanine Gallery - January 3 — 30, 2012
The ' Tis Art Center and Gallery created the STEPS: After School Art Education Program to provide Prescott area children with free art education classes designed to enhance academic development, cultural awareness and sensitivity to the world we live in. The program is designed to complement other art education opportunities. In some instances, it is the only art education opportunity available to the children.
The nine 2011 STEPS students are 4th or 5th graders who completed a series of classes entitled An Introduction to Various Forms of Art Media. Their completed works will be on display and for sale in the ‘Tis Art Center’s Mezzanine Gallery throughout the month of January 2012. Please join them for their opening reception on Friday January 6, 2012. from 5 – 7 p.m. where the artists will be on hand to discuss their work.
Funding for the STEPS program was provided by the Yavapai County Community Foundation, an affiliate of the Arizona Community Foundation and the ‘Tis Foundation.
'Tis Art Center and Gallery - 105 S. Cortez Street - Prescott, Az 86303 - 928-775-0223
January 06, 2012
January 05, 2012
Pasadena, California Bead & Design Show - 2012
- Michelle Loon: "In Stitches" Pure Copper Heart Pendant
- Christi Friesen: Clay Play Day
- Suzi Click: The Power of Adornment
- Melissa Mauk Rodarte: Metal Working Basics
- Lilian Chen: The Art of Wire – Earring Design
- Kathryn Withers: Nuno Felting a Shawl
- Paula Radke: Working with Glass Clay
- Diane Whiting: Princepesa Pendant
- Merilou Jenkins: Wire Wrapped 14/20K and Silver Bangle Bracelet
- Maria Bastanchury: Bangles and Beads
Watch beads and jewelry being made by the top names in artistic bead making, and meet the artisans who produce original products like artistic clothing and hand-dyed textiles –or get in on the action and take one of the 100 workshops and classes.
www.PasadenaBeadAndDesignShow.com
January 03, 2012
Seed Beaded Cuff - Peyote Stitch
The cuff is created using flat peyote stiche. The focal bead is a lampwork hollow bead made from recycled Kahlua bottle glass and adorned with beads.
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January 01, 2012
2012 New Years Day - Arts Prescott Gallery is Open Today On Whiskey Row
New Years Day and the gallery is open. We are open 7 days a week and the only Day we remain closed is Christmas and Thanksgiving Day. Some years we remain open until 2pm on Thanksgiving if we find a gallery volunteer to work that day. (Open Daily 10AM to 6PM)
Arts Prescott has 25 members and all 25 have 3 shifts a months to work the gallery. We all have up keep duties before our shift, and we serve on a committee as well to keep the gallery the best it can be.
We take applications for new local members and keep them on file by request. We are blessed to have all our spaces filled at this time.
Arts Prescott Cooperative Gallery
134 S. Montezuma St. - Heart of Whiskey Row
Prescott, Arizona - 928-776-7717 - www.artsprescott.com
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December 30, 2011
Swarovski Crystal Pearls 30% off While Changing Packaging - Beyond Beadery
Happy New Year! From Beyond Beadery
She writes, "I'm rearranging my Swarovski Crystal Pearl display and repackaging every last little Pearl.
Won't you help me? The more I sell NOW, the fewer I'll have to repackage. I hate undoing what has already been done! Sooo much easier to just start from scratch with a fresh, new batch! So for 3 days only - December 30, 31, and January 1, I'm taking 30% off all Swarovski Crystal Pearls. No minimums, other than our standard $10 order minimum. You can do $10, easy-peasy!"
www.beyondbeadery.com.
Beyond Beadery - http://www.beyondbeadery.com/ -- info@beyondbeadery.com
December 27, 2011
Riesling Recycled Glass Brooch Created by Rowena at Arts Prescott
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December 24, 2011
Hand Painted Christmas Plate by Claudia Brügmann
Another Christmas Cheer this morning. While in Germany I met so many women who were artistic and crafted during the holidays.
I was given this porcelain plate which is hand painted by Claudia Brügmann. It came with home baked cookies. Since my birthday is in December I always enjoyed all of the unique Christmas Ornaments which were given to me during the holidays.
Have a wonderful Christmas Eve!
December 23, 2011
December 19, 2011
Mount Vernon Orament, Straw Star Made in Germany
During one of our trips, I was able to visit Mount Vernon and here is the Christmas Ornament I found there. Juergen was unable to make this Mount Vernon trip because he was in meetings.
Christmas at Mount Vernon has been named as one of the "12 Places to Catch the Holiday Spirit" by AAA!Mount Vernon is decking the halls for a special daytime program November 25 – January 6. Holiday visitors will enjoy themed decorations (including 12 Christmas trees), a gingerbread replica of the Mansion created by former White House pastry chef Roland Mesnier, chocolate making demonstrations, and a rare opportunity to tour the third floor of the Mansion. In 1787, George Washington paid 18 shillings to bring a camel to Mount Vernon for his guests’ enjoyment. During Christmas at Mount Vernon, visitors can meet Aladdin the camel. Got this information from http://www.mountvernon.org/
The Straw Star was made in Germany and has been part of our Christmas Tree for the last 30 years. It's finely made and I believe I purchased it at one of the many Christmas Bazaars. It might have been in Muenster while visiting relatives.
Christmas Cheer on The Tree 2011
The Blue Paper collage has been hanging on our tree for a couple of years. I found this one at the Unity Church Book Store.
The middle ornament was created by the Apache Trails group made by a Native American Navajo. It's clay and an air brush was used to create a nature motive. This clay globe was purchased at the Prescott Last Minute Stocking Stuffer Bazaar this year.
Another great polymer Clay Star created by local Polymer Clay Artist Judith Skinner.
Of course, I love the old fashion Christmas Tree candle light which bubbles when warm.
Sending you all Christmas Cheer from my tree this week.
December 18, 2011
December 17, 2011
Christmas Ornaments 2011-Blue Santa and A Fraulein From Germany
I always enjoy sharing the ornaments on our Christmas Tree each year. This week before Christmas I'll share some of my favorites!
Blue Santa is made with cookie dough and hand painted. I found this one at a Christmas Bazaar in Phoenix one year.
Of course, the wooden Fraulein Christmas was made in Germany along with the red apple hanging behind her. The red apple is actually a holder for the real candles we have on our Christmas Tree each year.
December 16, 2011
Jane Patrick to Visit Tempe Yarn January 20, 2011 - Schacht Spindle Co
On January 20th from 6:30-7:30pm, Jane Patrick will give a "free" talk at Tempe Yarn on Creative Cloth. This will focus on how to find time to create, as well as ways to work that help develop your ideas into beautiful fabric.
Jane is a past editor of Handwoven magazine and is currently creative director for Schacht Spindle Co. She is the author of two books: Time to Weave, and most recently, The Weaver's Idea Book.
Jane Patrick grew up on the broad plains of south central Nebraska where from an early age she earned the moniker of "the family putzer" because she was always making things. It wasn't until she walked into the weaving studio at Löngumýri home ecomonics school as an exchange student in Iceland that she knew that weaving was something she must do. Since then weaving has been both her livelihood and hobby. Please call 480-557-9166 to reserve your space.
1415 East University Drive A102 - Tempe, Arizona 85281 - tempeyarn.com
Phone: 480 557 9166; Email: tempeyarn@gmail.com
Hours: Monday - Saturday 10am to 8pm & Sundays Noon to 5pm
December 15, 2011
December 14, 2011
Beading Jewels Show and A Compilation of Four Artists at Arts Prescott Cooperative Gallery
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December 10, 2011
Karen Clarkson Painting Soon to be Showing at Arts Prescott Gallery
A painting by Karen Clarkson soon to arrive at Arts Prescott Cooperative Gallery. Karen writes, "This painting has been a long time coming. The warrior's face is my father as a young pilot in the Navy. My father decided not to live on the reservation but to go out and join the Navy and fight in WWII. He was too young to join so he went into college and came out eligible to be a pilot. Being a pilot was the most exciting and fulfilling thing he had ever done he told me later. He earned the purple heart when he was shot down over Won Son Bay in the Korean War. I was only four months old at the time. He later fought in the Vietnam War. This is my tribute to warriors past and present - a blending of the old and the new. A tribute to my father and the warriors who came before him.
More on Karen Clarkson:
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| "Native America" - solo exhibit 2008, Napa California |
| Santa Fe Indian Market 2007, 2008 |
| "American Portraits " - solo exhibit 2005, New Mexico SJ College Art Gallery |
| Choctaw Indian Art Show - 2004, 05,06,08 Choctaw Nation Museum Oklahoma |
| Conservatory Art Classic - 2005 Exhibition, Texas |
| Artist Showplace - 2005 Exhibition, Texas |
| AWARDS |
| First Prize - 2008 Painting Categoy - Choctaw Nation Art Show |
| First Prize - 2005 Gold Medal Award in Drawing Category - Conservatory Art Classic |
| First Prize - 2004 Fine Arts (amateur) - Powwow.com |
| Heritage Award - 2006 All Media - Choctaw Nation Art Show |
| Second Prize - 2005 Other Media Category - Artist Showplace Competition |
| Second Prize - 2006 Painting Category - Choctaw Nation Art Show |
| Third Prize - 2005 Drawing Category - Choctaw Nation Art Show |
| Third Prize - 2005 Painting Categoy - Choctaw Nation Art Show |
| MEMBERSHIPS |
| Choctaw tribal member and registered Choctaw artist |
| National Registry of Native American Artists |
| US Department of the Interior, Indian Arts and Crafts Board member |
December 09, 2011
Prescott's Unique Art Beads - Shown On My Pandora Bracelet
This is one of my Pandora Bracelets and I have two artful additions to my otherwise Pandora Only Bracelet.
The Hand crafted Sterling Silver Heart was created by Randy Shackleford. He made the jump ring to fit the bracelet.
To the left of Randy's heart is a Sterling Silver Tube Bead created my Sarah Foster.
Both of these artful Sterling Silver Beads fit all the current popular Charm Bracelet Styles and can be found at:
Arts Prescott Cooperative Gallery, 134 S. Montezuma Street, Prescott, AZ - www.artsprescott.com
December 08, 2011
Prescott Lighting of The Courthouse Photo From The City of Prescott's Facebook Page.
I found this great photo of our Prescott Courthouse on Facebook this morning. Just one more reason to visit Prescott, Arizona at Christmas.
Friday is Acker Night, so one...come all and visit Arts Prescott Cooperative Gallery, across from the courthouse on Whiskey Row. I'm one of the members working the gallery all evening.
More information: 928-776-7717
December 07, 2011
Penny's Purses Prescott Fundraiser Showing Through Dec. 22, 2011 at Arts Prescott Cooperative Gallery
Thank You American Towns for the write up in your news magazine.
Wednesday, December 7, 2011 time:10:00 AM to 6:00 PM venue:Arts Prescott Cooperative Gallery address:134 South Montezuma Street Prescott, AZ 86303 View map from:Arts Prescott Cooperative Gallery
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2011 is the year where Arts Prescott Cooperative Gallery invites Penny's Purses to show their work and sell it to benefit The Prescott Women’s Shelter. Penny’s Purses is a group of local women who donate their time and considerable artistic skills to design, sew, bead and sell uniquely created purses. All of the materials and beads are donated - nothing is purchased. The purses are available for sale during the Arts Prescott Annual Holiday Fundraiser which runs one full month starting in November and 100% of the proceeds are donated to the Prescott Area Women's Shelter - Prescott's year round shelter for women and their children. Arts Prescott hold a non for profit fundraise each year for a local organization. All 25 local artists at the gallery vote on the non-profit of their choice and the decision is made at one of their monthly meetings. The resent article written in Prescott Woman helped the members make their decision for PAWS.
The purses are created in honor of Penny, a homeless woman who stayed at Prescott's first temporary women's shelter in the winter of 2008. Penny's wish was to have a safe place to stay at night. Penny created purses from scraps of colorful material and adorned them with beads, watch faces, buttons and anything else she could scrabble together to adorn her colorful creations. Sitting on the women's shelter bed, on a park bench, or in the library, Penny carefully sewed each stitch to make fashionable purses to sell to local antique stores. We are sure that Penny would be pleased to know that there is a year round safe place for homeless women in Prescott. Even today many local businesses remember Penny coming in to sell her purses. The organization found several of these original purses created by Penny and bought them all from the antique shops and collects them even today. They display these original purses made by Penny at each showing.
The money collected from the sale of the Penny’s Purses Group, has helped to provide the women's shelter with many necessities, including lockers at the bottom of each bed (the lockers were crafted by woodworkers from the Yavapai College woodworking program who donated all of their work), bookcases, tables and chairs for the community room, help with rent when needed. The needs of the shelter varies month to month and they always appreciate a call to find out what their needs are.
Arts Prescott Cooperative Gallery artists are active community members and each year during the holiday season, in addition to displaying their own work, they showcase a local non-profit organization for a month in the gallery to help raise funds and contribute to our town. Purses will be available to purchase at the gallery through Dec. 22, 2011.
PENNY’S STORY
Much about Penny remains a mystery. She would not discuss her personal life. She had mental issues. But she was much more than the homeless woman who appeared each evening at Prescott’s temporary women’s shelter in the winter of 2008.
We know that she was talkative, sometimes argumentative and often entertaining. She enjoyed telling stories about herself: especially about her career in New York in Fashion. Nothing specific, just Fashion with a capital F. She had an eye for designer clothes and searched through the donated bags of clothing at the shelter for designer labels – sharing some of her finds with other women guests and volunteers at the shelter. “This vest is YOU, my dear,” to a volunteer who took a special interest in Penny.
If you saw Penny downtown during the day, often in a coffee shop, it would not be apparent that she was homeless. A character, yes, but homeless, no. Dressed stylishly, her makeup carefully applied to her tanned and weathered face each morning before leaving the shelter, a scarf stylishly tossed around her shoulders, she was one of a number of characters in our beloved Prescott.
After the shelter closed in early Spring 2008, Penny was often housed in motels provided by various charitable groups and caring individuals in Prescott. She tended to alienate some of those who might have given her more assistance. She wondered out loud “why can’t there be a safe place for a woman like me, just a room so I won’t have to wonder where I’ll sleep tonight.” She spoke of being in extreme pain but could not get the treatment she insisted she needed. She went downhill quickly in health and vitality and died later that same Spring. The coroner’s report said she was riddled with cancer. She was in her mid-50s. She was buried in Potter’s Field in Prescott.
This is, however, not the end of Penny’s story.
One thing we know for certain is that Penny was an artist. She created art from remnants of tapestries and costume jewelry. She had no access to a sewing machine or to a room where she could create her art. She sewed every stitch by hand and created unique and lovely purses decorated with colorful beads and bangles.
After her death, a volunteer who befriended Penny happened upon an antique store in downtown Prescott. Penny’s purses were on display and for sale. The store owner knew Penny and told of several occasions when, after hours, Penny would bang on the store’s front door shouting, “I know you’re in there. Open up. I’ve got purses for you and I need money.” The store owner accepted them and Penny went on her way. <image001.jpg>
Five of Penny’s Purses have been purchased from the antique store by women who want to make sure that Penny’s Purses live on to help other homeless women. Volunteers will be meeting at the shelter to make purses that are in the spirit of the original Penny’s Purses and to encourage current guests at the shelter to participate. All proceeds will be contributed to the women’s shelter.
Continuing to create purses in her honor and memory will ensure that Penny’s spirit lives on to help current and future women guests at the shelter. We are sure that Penny would be pleased to know that there is now a safe place for women each night.
Written by Joan Maloney
PRESCOTT AREA WOMEN’S SHELTER (PAWS)
Serving Homeless Women and Their Children
This Penny's Purse showing in the photo was created by Anne Marston and adorned with beads by Penny's Purses. Photo by Rowena
Acker Night At Arts Prescott Cooperative Gallery - Dec. 9, 2011
Next big event at Arts Prescott Cooperative Gallery is Acker night in Prescott.
Join us on December 9, 2011 and join us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ArtsPrescott 
The following information is from www.ackersshowcase.com
The History of “Acker Night”
Mr. Acker first moved to Prescott, Arizona in the early 1900's, originally ran a general store that provided among other things, school and music supplies to children. After a short absence Acker returned to Prescott in the 1930's and operated a real estate company. During that time, he began accumulating parcels of property around the community. When Mr. Acker died in 1955, he left a number of those parcels of land to the City of Prescott, to be used for parks and music programs for children.
In 1988 Prescott resident LaVon Anderson (pictured here), who was a strong advocate of children's music program herself, had a dream to mesh music and Prescott's historic downtown together in a memorable event.
Music and the Christmas holidays was a natural pairing and she used that marriage to spearhead the J.S. Acker Musical Showcase in December 1988. The J.S. Acker Musical Showcase was quick to take off. The December event now features over 100 Prescott downtown businesses with over 100 musicians and performers
December 05, 2011
Abstract Knit by Dixie Fencl
Dixie Fencl created this abstract scarf for a silent auction at the Phoenix law firm where she works in Human Resources, with the proceeds going to St. Vincent de Paul for the holidays. Thoughtfully, the attorney who won the auction made her donation to the charity and then gave the piece back to Dixie, asking her to enjoy wearing it. It will be Dixie's favorite scarf because of the sentimentality of the attorney's gesture.
December 03, 2011
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