It was off to the Bead & Button Show this month. It is held every year in Milwaukee. It is 7 days (June 12 - 18) of classes and a marketplace of wares that appeals to everyone involved in jewelry making - beaders, lampworkers, glass fusers, silver clay artists, metal artists, etc. For those that go it is like a small child in a candy store. Everywhere you turn there is something to attract your attention and make you say "I want that."
I did take classes and I did spend money on tools and books, and findings, and ..... And it was a great conference.
And, in addition to the conference itself, there is wonderful shopping and great restaurants within easy walking distance of the convention center. I highly recommend this conference.
Friday, June 22, 2007
Wednesday, June 6, 2007
Mannheim, Germany - All Work, Little Play
And once more my company sent me to Europe. This time to Mannheim. I left on Saturday, May 27, and arrived on Sunday, May 28. Again, I wasted no time sleeping, but instead took the train to Heidelberg and felt like I had been transported back in time.
The rest of the week was mostly work, but I did get a chance to walk the streets of Mannheim of an evening. A lovely city. And very, very clean. And then, it was back to Indy on Saturday, June 3.
Although I speak no German, I was always able to communicate easily in shops and restaurants because most of the Germans speak at least a little English. And, of course, that is just one of the languages they speak besided German. Very few of us in America speak multiple languages or even one second language.
Also, it is too bad that our public transportation doesn't match what they have in Europe. Whether it is a tram, a bus, or a train--they are clean, run on time, and seem to get you to almost every place. If we matched their system, we might be able to garage our autos more and take public transportation.
The rest of the week was mostly work, but I did get a chance to walk the streets of Mannheim of an evening. A lovely city. And very, very clean. And then, it was back to Indy on Saturday, June 3.
Although I speak no German, I was always able to communicate easily in shops and restaurants because most of the Germans speak at least a little English. And, of course, that is just one of the languages they speak besided German. Very few of us in America speak multiple languages or even one second language.
Also, it is too bad that our public transportation doesn't match what they have in Europe. Whether it is a tram, a bus, or a train--they are clean, run on time, and seem to get you to almost every place. If we matched their system, we might be able to garage our autos more and take public transportation.
Wednesday, May 9, 2007
Harry Potter Mail Art Call
I have my art jewelry at The Studio School & Gallery in historic Irvington on the eastside of Indianapolis. And in July, the Gallery will be mounting the annual Student Show. In conjuction with that show, the Gallery is also going to display mail art focused on The Magic of Harry Potter. (In case you didn't remember, the 7th Harry Potter book is to be released in July.) So, I would like to invite you to join in the fun and submit your own Mail Art for this event. To save time in searching here is the Mail Art Call.
MAIL ART CALL: The Magic of Harry Potter
The Studio School & Gallery Mail Art Show will run in conjunction with the 2007 Studio School & Gallery Student Show. Artists from around the world are invited to submit a postcard-sized piece of original artwork to us. There will be no jury, no fees and no return of artwork – documentation will be online after the event.
All received postcards will be on display from July 14 to August 5, 2007 at the gallery. The opening reception for the show is on July 14, 2007.
The theme of this mail art show is The Magic of Harry Potter. Let your imagination run wild as you apply your own interpretation to this theme.
Postcards must be received by July 7, 2007 to be included in the show. Postcards submitted must be an original drawing, painting, collage, mixed media piece, poetry, or short story created by you and must fit on a standard postcard dimensions (4 inches by 6 inches). The artwork on the postcard can be either horizontal or vertical. All artwork can be mailed as a postcard or sent inside an envelope.
Please no nudity, overly religious artwork, racist, or pornographic art. This show will be viewed by the general public which will include children.
Please include on the back of your postcard - your name, full mailing address, title of artwork, medium, email address, and website, if you have one.
All postcards are to be mailed to:
The Studio School & Gallery
5610 E. Washington Street
Indianapolis, IN 46219
The Gallery website is: http://www.studioschoolgallery.com/
For more information – please contact: mailart@magickaldragondesigns.com
MAIL ART CALL: The Magic of Harry Potter
The Studio School & Gallery Mail Art Show will run in conjunction with the 2007 Studio School & Gallery Student Show. Artists from around the world are invited to submit a postcard-sized piece of original artwork to us. There will be no jury, no fees and no return of artwork – documentation will be online after the event.
All received postcards will be on display from July 14 to August 5, 2007 at the gallery. The opening reception for the show is on July 14, 2007.
The theme of this mail art show is The Magic of Harry Potter. Let your imagination run wild as you apply your own interpretation to this theme.
Postcards must be received by July 7, 2007 to be included in the show. Postcards submitted must be an original drawing, painting, collage, mixed media piece, poetry, or short story created by you and must fit on a standard postcard dimensions (4 inches by 6 inches). The artwork on the postcard can be either horizontal or vertical. All artwork can be mailed as a postcard or sent inside an envelope.
Please no nudity, overly religious artwork, racist, or pornographic art. This show will be viewed by the general public which will include children.
Please include on the back of your postcard - your name, full mailing address, title of artwork, medium, email address, and website, if you have one.
All postcards are to be mailed to:
The Studio School & Gallery
5610 E. Washington Street
Indianapolis, IN 46219
The Gallery website is: http://www.studioschoolgallery.com/
For more information – please contact: mailart@magickaldragondesigns.com
Wednesday, January 10, 2007
Travel Plans for 2007
So, where am I off to this year? In May I will be heading to New Orleans for this year's Harry Potte conference - Phoenix Rising. Then in June, I will be going back to Milwaukee for the Bead & Button Show. Then in August, a trek to Vegas is scheduled for the metal clay conference sponsored by Art Clay World.Not quite as busy as last year, but I am looking forward to each trip.
Monday, January 8, 2007
All Work in Basel
Almost all business on this trip to Basel. Only one afternoon free to see any of the sites. Left on January 28 and arrived on January 29. Instead of sleeping, I spent the afternoon seeing the sights. Then the rest of the week was business meetings and dinners with our German colleagues.
They picked some very interesting places for dinner that served great food. I learned that in Germany and Switzerland dinner is an event. Our American fast food mentality frequently carries over to most dining, while in Germany they still enjoy leisurely dining with good conversation. We can learn from that, although I am afraid that they are learning from us and are adopting some of our fast food ways.
They picked some very interesting places for dinner that served great food. I learned that in Germany and Switzerland dinner is an event. Our American fast food mentality frequently carries over to most dining, while in Germany they still enjoy leisurely dining with good conversation. We can learn from that, although I am afraid that they are learning from us and are adopting some of our fast food ways.
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