Rowena Art

Arizona Bead Soup and Wheat Harvest Kumihimo

The creation of this necklace started with hand dyed mock chenille yarn purchased at Fiber Creek in The Firehouse Plaza, downtown Prescott. I then utilized my Marudai, handcrafted by Will Taylor in the Bay Area.

 

His handcrafted turned wooden tools are a delight. My bobbins or Tama came from www.LoomNessence.net online, designed by Majacraft.

The great thing about Kumihimo is you can seed bead or off loom bead weave right through the braid. This makes it so easy to adorn your Kumihimo.

On the braid itself I added small lampwork beads formed by using Moretti glass rods and recycled Kahlua bottle glass. I used a curtain rod ring for the focal pendant and covered it with right angle weave off loom bead weaving and inserted a vintage button in the middle of the ring. Around the ring long branch stitch beading was used to create a waterfall adornment.

This piece along with all of my bead work can be found at Arts Prescott Cooperative Gallery.

www.artsprescott.com

www.artthe4th.com

Don't forget our 4th Friday Art Walk here in Prescott, Arizona, each month. You can drop by Arts Prescott Cooperative Gallery on Historical Whiskey Row and pick ut your Art Walk guide or go to the link provided and print one out yourself. Come to Prescott and enjoy the local art. 

 

 

A Winter Wonderland in Our Back Yard

 

 

Kahlua and Ojime Hand Carved Fish Bead Brooch

Recycled Kahlua Bottle Glass was used for this lampwork piece. Made into a brooch and ready to wear for adornment.

I found this Fish Ojime Bead while visiting The Bead Museum  Store in Glendale, Arizona. The Bead Store supports the Bead Museum itself.

Ojime Beads were inspired by traditional Japanese Ojime beads. These hand carved boxwood miniatures were skillfully detailed by master wood-workers.

Peyote Stitch using size 11 seed beads connects the Fish to the Kahlua Glass and continues to created glass bead loops. I love to add some fresh water pearls and amber as part of the fish motif.

This "Kahlua and Pieces" showed at the Arts Prescott Cooperative Gallery on Historical Whiskey Row and now is on its way to Mesa, Arizona.

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A Good Yarn and Fiber Creek Gather Knitters - Helmet Liners

 
Here knitting Helmet Liners: Left is Debra Dorrell - The Good Yarn and Carma Koester - Fiber Creek

Soldiers overseas are experiencing cold winter weather and the rainy season is approaching. Recently, I was speaking to my sister Patricia Brockert  regarding The Good Yarn and Fiber Creek here in downtown Prescott knitting Helmet Covers for American Soldiers serving our country. Patricia said that she would contact her nephew, raised in the Phoenix area, who is serving in the Marines over there. It all came together and now on Monday a box with 24 helmet liners knitted using soft wool yarn from The Good Yarn and Fiber Creek will be on the way to warm our soldiers during the winter. 

If you are interested in writing a feature article on this you can contact A Good Yarn, Debra Dorrell at: 220 W Goodwin #6
Prescott, AZ 86303
(928) 717-1774

Candles for Christmas Tree - An old Tradition

While living in Germany years ago we always enjoyed burning real candles on our Christmas Tree. No one left the room and  the candles were lighted only during special family times.

Today we still add the candles in the wooden red candle holders, but we do not burn them. Our central heat would create a real problem so we just enjoy having them on the tree as decoration.

"A Danish Christmas tree illuminated with burning candles, adorned with homemade Christmas decorations such as red hearts, white paper snowflakes, a golden star at the top, and gifts stacked underneath." The photo (tree) on the right was taken from http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Juletr%C3%A6et.jpg

 

The hand blown red glass apple was created by Bandhu Scott Dunham, (Salusaglassworks) a glass artist who is internationally know and lives here in Prescott. His tree ornaments are part of my collection. http://www.salusaglassworks.com/

 

 

 

 

Yavapai County's Texas Roadhouse to benefit PAWS - Print Out This Coupon

Take this coupon to the Roadhouse and enjoy dinner in Yavapai County on January 4th and 5th, 2011 and the Roadhouse will donate 10% of your bill to our Prescott Woman's Shelter. See you there for sure!!!

 

Christmas Straw Stars Created in Germany - Holiday Cheer and Memories on Our Tree

Happy Holidays!

Today I'm sharing more of our Christmas Tree Ornaments collected each year. Having birthday in December makes for wonderful gift ideas and while living in Schleswig/Jagel in Germany I received many wonderful ornaments.

The wooden stars were created while living in Germany. They are made with wood and many of these adorn our tree each year.

The glass ball was hand painted by me along with the little wooden church, many years ago. The glass ice cycles are created in my lampworking studio. The Santa's were purchased in Scottsdale years ago. One each year. Do you remember when they had that Christmas Store on 5th Avenue in Old Town Scottsdale? That was a dream of a store. I don't think it is still there. If it is...please let me know.

Each year we look for replacement bulbs for our old fashioned bubble lights and this year we found them!

 

 

First Photo Of Christmas Tree - Stained Glass Ornaments and Photos Hang on Our Tree

Christmas 2011...wow, nearly here. The holiday season begins and ends with our tree. We have Ornaments from all over the world. I started collecting Ornaments as December Birthday gifts while we lived in Germany so most of our tree is full of Germany memories.

The Stained Glass Santa was created here in Prescott and I purchase it at an art fair a few years ago. I no longer know who made Santa, so if anyone knows the artist please let me know.

To the right of Santa is our son Erik. This photo was taken 2 years ago on Christmas in front of the tree.

The hand planted Ornament with the Holly leaves is one of my friend Glenda Campbell. She painted this about 15 years ago. The Mother of Pearl Angel is one of my ornaments brought back from Germany. It was created by a artist there and I found it on The Christmas Market in Kiel along with the small wooden ornaments.

You can see part of one of many Polymer Clay Stars made by Judith Skinner.

I love to share my tree and it's history.

 

Complete Idiot's Guide to Beading Projects Book Donated to CCJ Open Door Fundraiser at Arts Prescott Gallery

Wow..it's holiday time again. Arts Prescott Cooperative Gallery on Historical Whiskey Row enjoys a Holiday Fundraiser Each Year. This year we choose CCJ Open Door here in Prescott.

Our Fundraiser is an art show where 100% of the money goes to Open Door. Many local artists donate work and enjoy showing their work on Whiskey Row at the same time.

I donated Georgene Lockwood's "Complete Idiot's Guide to Beading Projects to this fundraiser. One of my beaded projects is featured in Georgene's book.

Along side the book is one of the beaded jewelry pieces donated by the High Desert Bead Society. There was no name on this piece so if anyone knows the artist please let me know by a comment on this blog day.

Drop by the gallery before Dec. 26, 2010 to shop from the holiday art wall fundraiser. Remember..100% of the money from this show goes to CCJ Open Door.

 

Beth Kraft Teaches at Bead Fest Santa Fe Workshop 2011 - "Chain Reaction"

"Chain Reaction" by Beth Kraft
Bead Fest Santa Fe Workshop

Class Date: Friday, March 11, 2011
Time: 7-Hour (8:30 AM - 4:00 PM)
Level: Intermediate
Technique: Bead Stitching
Classroom: Nambe (Conv Cntr)

Description
Create an amazing chain of beaded links. Peyote, right angle weave, square stitch, and brick stitch are the bead-weaving techniques used to make the links. Experiment with bead size, color and shape to make interesting variations. Use aluminum rings to attach some of the rings together. The silver rings will not be included in the class, but metal rings can be added if desired.

Prerequisites   None 

Materials List
Materials Included in Kit: 144 3mm Swarovski crystals, Size 8, 11, & 15 seed beads in several colors, drops (can be teardrop, lentils or matagama), 3 1/2 lead-free solder rings, 3 3/4 lead-free solder rings, 3 1/2 aluminum rings, Fireline 6lb., and size 12 beading needles

Students must bring these REQUIRED MATERIALS to class: Thread Heaven or beeswax, scissors, thread burner or nail polish, beading mat

All students MUST bring a task light or personal lighting and an extension cord/power strip.

 

Beads of Courage Interview on CBS - See it Yourself

http://www.wopular.com/sunday-morning-talk-show-thread-5-december-2010

After seeing CBS Sunday Morning's story and interview about Beads of Courage I will turn to CBS more often for that morning show. What a great interview. Tugs on your heartstrings! Thank you CBS!

 

 

F. Panahi-Zielonka Second Book on Color and Light - Glass Beads

F. Panahi-Zielonka writes:

der  2. Band  meiner Buchreihe
„Glasperlen – Faszination in Farbe und Licht“
ist pünktlich vor Weihnachten erschienen.

Ich lade Sie wieder auf eine wundervolle Reise in die Welt der Glasperlen ein.
In diesem Band stelle ich Ihnen auf 144 Seiten - 14 Projekte mit neuen Kreationen vor,
die Ihnen die Möglichkeit geben, ein bestimmtes Schmuckstück je nach Anlass zu variieren.
Es macht einen Unterschied, ob Sie ein feines Collier im Büro und im Alltag zu einem
schlichten Kostüm tragen möchten oder zu einem Hochzeitsfest, einem Theaterbesuch
oder in Ihrer Freizeit am Meer beim Sonnenuntergang. Für all solche Anlässe finden Sie
Vorschläge für Colliers, Armbänder, Ringe, Ohrringe, Broschen, Taschen und Schals, unterstützt
durch Fotos und Zeichnungen.
Lassen Sie sich überraschen! (siehe Cover im Anhang)

Information:
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Viele liebe vorweihnachtliche Grüße aus Dortmund
F. Panahi-Zielonka

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Flat Peyote Stitch Beaded and Adorned Cuff by Rowena

 This cuff is created using size 11 seed beads peyote stitch. It's closed using vintage fancy buttons.

The cuff's focal point is a Vintage German Foil Cabochon which I brought back from Germany on my last trip. I bezeled it into the flat peyote and then added all types of beads as adornment. Note the one lampwork bead created using Merlot Recycled Wine Bottle Glass.

Drop by the Arts Prescott Cooperative Gallery to see this cuff along with all of my bead work.

This week! 

Prescott's Art Walk Cookiefest - This Friday December 17th -5 - 7 pm at participating galleries. Pick up Art Walk guild at Arts Prescott Cooperative Gallery. Our Art Walk is regularly on the 4th Friday each month. Due to the holiday we moved it up one week. Hope to see you all in Prescott.

www.artsprescott.com

www.artthe4th.com

 

 

 

Black Antique Porcelain Doll Brooch

 This brooch is created using one of my Antique Mini Dolls.

Last week this wonderful little doll fell from my shadow box collection of many antique treasures. Her little feet broke off and they were in so many pieces that I was unable to repair her. She now sports a unique vintage button from my button collection and stands in a dream of beads.

This brooch along with all of my bead work is showing at Arts Prescott Cooperative Gallery on Historical Whiskey Row in downtown Prescott, Arizona.

The light green lampwork beads are created using recycled Chardonnay Wine Bottle Glass.

Check us out at www.artsprescott.com

Don't forget that this week is the Prescott Art Walk. On Friday we will all be in the galleries and open until 8:30pm enjoying the holiday season. Pick up your Art Walk Guild at Arts Prescott! Normally our artwalk is on the 4th Friday, but this month we will be celebrating Christmas that Friday...jump into your car and come and celebrate in Prescott, The Christmas City.

 

 

2011 Bead Calendar - The Bead Museum in Glendale, Arizona

 
Direct from The Bead Museum:

The Bead Museum 2011 Calendar  is hot off the press and available for purchase. For a $10 or higher contribution during the month of December you can enjoy some of the beautiful pieces we have in our collection year round. This calendar would be a great gift for all your friends, family, and business colleagues. Buy 10 if you can ! Call the museum gift store at 623-931-2737 or email [email protected] to get your calendar today !

http://www.beadmuseumaz.org/

 

The Bead Museum Featured on CBS Sunday Morning Show - Dec. 12, 2010

 

WATCH CBS SUNDAY MORNING

DECEMBER 12th

8:00 am - 9:30 am ARIZONA TIME 

 The Bead Museum had the pleasure of hosting the CBS Sunday Morning show for a couple days as they taped a show about Beads of Courage and The Bead Museum. As part of the taping, Education Director, Christy Puetz was interviewed about The Bead Museum and our collection and our Family Jewels exhibit was used as the backdrop for the Beads of Courage interview.

 

Kahlua Pendants Adorned With Beads on Handspun Baby Camel Kumihimo Braid

 
Check out my work at Arts Prescott Cooperative Gallery, 134 S. Montezuma Street on Historical Whiskey Row.

www.artsprescott.com  Find us on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Prescott-AZ/Arts-Prescott-Gallery/10150113068580475

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The Prescott Daily Courier supports Local Artists - Jody Miller at Arts Prescott Cooperative Gallery

 
http://www.dcourier.com/main.asp?SectionID=1&subsectionID=1&articleID=48111

Follow Arts Prescott on FB:

www.facebook.com/ArtsPrescott 

 

Lampwork - Off-Loom Bead Weaving