“100 YEARS OF INDY PARKS” EXHIBITION

Opens December 3

Ten Indianapolis-based artists were invited to provide their creative interpretations of Indy Parks’ impact on the community over the past 100 years and in the future for the “100 Years of Indy Parks” exhibition at Garfield Park Arts Center located at 2432 Conservatory Drive on Indy’s near southside.  I am honored to be one of those ten artists; the other participating artists are Mint Evans, Clyde Gaw, Emma Overman, Quincy Owens, Dianna Porter, Erin Swanson, Chris Tower, Justin Vining and Kevin Wilson.  Along with our pieces which are available for purchase, the exhibition includes photographs and narratives about some of the City’s 207 parks properties.

I do hope that you will be able to join us and the Indy Parks staff from 5 to 7 p.m. on December 3 for the exhibition’s opening reception featuring live music performed by classical guitarist Samuel Lawson as well as light refreshments. Visitors may also create a 100-year commemorative clay tile as a keepsake and record memories and stories of times spent in the City’s parks. 

The exhibition, which is free and open to the public, will continue through January 15, 2012 during regular Garfield Park Arts Center hours.  The Garfield Park Arts Center is open Wednesday and Thursday from 2-9 p.m., Friday and Saturday from 9 a.m.- 4 p.m., and Sunday from 1-5 p.m.

More Classes - New Location

And more and more classes!  In September I will begin offering classes at the Southside Art League in Greenwood.  And, I am trying to keep my Classes page updated as I add new classes to my schedule.

Classes at the Southside Art League

Beginning in September I will be also be teaching class at the Southside Art League (SALI) at 229 E. Broadway in Greenwood.  Here are the September classes.

A Charming Charm
Thursday, September 8, 1:00 – 3:30 pm

This class is a brief introduction to the fascinating world of silver metal clay—where you form a piece of jewelry with clay, fire it in a kiln or with a torch and it becomes fine silver (99.9% pure silver)..  Participants will create two to three small charms as they learn about some of the basic techniques for working with metal clay.   All necessary tools and materials are provided by the instructor.  Ages 14 and up.  Pre-registration is required for this class.  Cost:  $30.00

Artful Wire Bending
4 Thursdays, September 15 – October 6. 1:00 – 3:30 pm

Bend and twist your cares away while you learn to make copper wire jewelry.  This class is an introduction to making simple wire jewelry and the tools needed for basic wire bending.  Participants will create 2 pairs of earrings, a freeform wire pendant, 2 wire rings, forged wire earrings, and a narrow copper cuff  bracelet.  These same skills once learned can then be applied to making more complex copper jewelry pieces and to working with sterling silver and gold-filled wire.  All necessary tools and materials are provided by the instructor.   Ages 14 and up.  Pre-registration is required for this class.   Cost:  $53.00

Contact me for more information or to pre-register for one of the SALI classes via email at marti@magickaldragondesigns.com or by phone at 317-402-4999.  And visit the SALI website at http://www.southsideartleague.org/
 to check out the other classes they are offering.

Two New Classes at Garfield Park Art Center

It is all about classes!  I am continuing to add new classes to my schedule and I have  two new classes on the fall schedule at Garfield Park Art Center.


.Visual Journaling 101
6 Sundays, October 2 – November 13, 1 – 3 pm
No class on October 16
I am co-teaching this class with Moon Stumpp.

In this six week class you will be introduced to techniques and tips for keeping a visual journal using primarily ink and paint.  We will begin by discussing the various paper, paints and inks used for journaling.  Then we will begin working on various journaling techniques that you can incorporate into your personal journal, including creating fabulous page backgrounds, laying out your journal page, adding text and much more.

For this class you will need to provide your own journal and pens, but Garfield Art Center will be supplying the paint and other journaling supplies.  And, if you don't already have a journal, just come to the first class where we will talk about  journals and pens, and even some alternative journaling options.  Cost:  $65.00


Jewelry:  Cold Connections
4 Thursdays, November 3 - 17. 6:00 - 8:00 pm
Cold connections are jewelry making techniques in which metals and found objects are attached without the use of glues or soldering.  In the class make a pendants using several different cold connection methods, including riveting, screwing with nuts and bolts, and attaching eyelets.  Pre-registration is required for this class.  Cost:  $30.00 plus a $10.00 supply kit fee.

Pre-registration is required for all of my classes.  For more information and to register for Garfield Park Art Center classes call 327-PARK or visit the Indy Parks website at http://www.indparks.org/.

Come Celebrate with Us This Saturday

This Saturday, June 25 from 11 AM to 4 Pm is Celebrate Irvington. Events include the 4th Annual Celebrate Irvington Art Walk featuring over 35 artists, including me. I will be at George Thomas Florist at 5609 E. Washington Street. In addition to having an opportunity to see and buy some great art there are a lot of other things going on-- grand opening and anniversary celebrations of local businesses, the annual fish fry at the Irvington Presbyterian Church, the Irvington Guild of Artists Collectors Show at the Bona Thompson Memorial

Center, shopping, dining, games, and much more.

So please come out this Saturday and join the CELEBRATION and please stop by my table to say hello.

Prints on Display at Bjava

There is still a chance to see my prints on display at Bjava Coffee and Tea at 5510 Lafayette Road.  My prints will be up through July 6h.  So, if you get a chance, stop by and enjoy a good cup of coffee and see what I have been printing.

Moving is Hard Work!

It took a couple of weeks to get everything moved our of our studio at the Murphy, but the exit was completed by April 30^th.  The problem was now I had everything at home and now it all needed to be organized.  I am somewhat compulsive about everything being organized and in its place and this has been difficult since I have so much STUFF.  We had gotten rid of most things extraneous but that still left a lot to be organized—so slowly but surely I have been finding the proper home for everything and getting it put away and labeled.  Yes, I want the draws and boxes labeled so that when you go to look for things you can find it quickly.  Still working on that—but getting there.  The attached picture is one wall of my new dining room studio—as you can see it is beginning to look somewhat organized!! 

New Prints at Garfield Parks Art Center

The Garfield Park Arts Center (GPAC) is hosting an Asian Arts & Artists Exhibition which opened on June 4th as a compliment to the annual Asian Fest presented by the Asian American Alliance. And, I have three of my little prints on display as part of the exhibition which continues through July 24th.

The image to the right is a close up of my print, Crescent Moon, which is my interpretation of the Issa haiku

Crescent moon--
bent to the shape
of the cold

If you haven’t had a chance to visit the Garfield Art Center, you really should add it your list of places to see wonderful art exhibits. And, they have a really beautiful gallery space.

MOVING SALE APRIL 16

My studio mates, Moon and Bob, and I have decided to move our respective businesses online and are moving our studios home. So we will be closing Studio 204 at the Murphy Arts Center at the end of April. We will continue to be accessible on line and via email.

Moon and Bob:

• Website: www.mixedmediajewelry.com
• Email: moon@mixedmediajewelry.com

Marti:

• Website: www.magickaldragondesigns.com
• Email: marti@magickaldragondesigns.com

This means that we have things that we no longer need, so we are holding a MOVING SALE APRIL 16 - NOON TO 5 PM   And, since we don’t want to move these things they will be priced to sell.

What will we have for sale?

• Gemstone beads—mostly 16 inch strands
• Lampwork Beads by Moon—not many, so come early 
• Sterling and copper jewery findings
• Sterling silver wire--mostly half round
• Glass beadmaking books—including Contemporary Lampworking (the 2 volume set), plus other assorted jewelry making books
• All of Marti’s fused glass and fine silver jewelry on sale for 50% off the marked price.
• A variety of jewelry displays—primarily the velvet neck displays for neckaces and pendants and a couple of the spinning earring displays.
• Knitting machine—never used
• A miscellaneous assortment of storage items—including a couple of stacked rolling drawer units
• A variety of hand tools for use with metal clay and/or polymer clay.
• One small bookcase
• Padded stacking chairs
• Six-foot brown folding table
• Lots of miscellaneous 

And the list keeps growing as we add more items to the sale pile as we pack up our things to move.  So stop by and see us on April 16 and take home a few good deals.

The ICE Wins!!!

Just to let you know

STUDIO 204 WILL NOT BE OPEN FOR THE FEBRUARY 4 FIRST FRIDAY

at the Murphy Art Center. The ice has won; we are staying home to preserve our old bones. We will be open for March First Friday with peeks at our new work for 2011. Hope to see you next month!

Stay warm….stay safe!
Marti & Moon

February 3 Jewelry Open Studio Cancelled

Garfield Park Art Center is cancelling programming for tonight due to the ice.  So, there will be no Jewelry Open Studio session tonight.  Please join us next week after the ice melts!!