Trunk Show June 5th & 6th Featuring Indy Cloth Dollmakers

Blooming Dragon is hosting a Trunk Show for the Indy Cloth Dollmakers on Friday, June 5th, 5 - 8 pm and Saturday, June 6th, noon - 6pm. The Indy Cloth Dollmakers is a group of artists and craftspeople who meet in Irvington to create cloth dolls, fabric figures, and mixed-media sculpture. They are bringing a host of small angels and other delightful dolls to our trunk show. Come see their hand-made creations and talk with members of the club about dollmaking as art.

ART WALK JUNE 20th, NOON - 6 PM

Come visit us in Irvington on June 20th to Celebrate Irvington. Blooming Dragon will be participating in the Irvington Guild of Artist Art Walk from noon to 6 pm on June 20th. You can pick up a map to follow to view artwork from various local artists while browsing local shops and other Irvington venues.

Bob and Moon Stump of Mixed Media Jewelry will be on-site at Blooming Dragon for the Art Walk to show off their latest lampwork and chain maille creations and talk about their artwork. Watch for more information about Celebrate Irvington and the Art Walk on the Irvington Guild of Artists Blog.

NEW Design Your Own Scarf Class - $20.00

Sign up for our fun summer "design your own scarf" class on Thursday, June 11, 6:30 - 8:30 pm. Learn how to make beautiful silk scarves and keep one for yourself. In this class Loretta Sneed teaches you the technique of creating unique, beautiful fabric art pieces that you'll enjoy wearing yourself or giving as a special gift. For more information or to register for this class, email bloomingdragonemporium@gmail.com or call 356-4400, or stop by the Blooming Dragon Emporium and talk to Marti or Miranda.

A CLASS FOR ARTISTS

Marti is again offering a class for artists who want to build a web presence but who don't want to invest a lot of time or money in building a web site, or who just aren't sure yet if they need a web site.

I Want My Art on the Web, BUT...
Sunday, May 24, 1:00 - 3:00 – $10.00 per person

In this class you will learn about free, low tech ways to display your art online. We will discuss the pros and cons of using online photo albums, online galleries, and blogs. You will also leave the class with a resource list so that you can explore each of these options further.

A NEW CLASS FOR ARTISTS

Marti is offering a class for artists who want to build a web presence but who don't want to invest a lot of time or money in building a web site, or who just aren't sure yet if they need a web site. This new class is

I Want My Art on the Web, BUT...
Sunday, May 24, 1:00 - 3:00 – $10.00 per person

In this class you will learn about free, low tech ways to display your art online. We will discuss the pros and cons of using online photo albums, online galleries, and blogs. You will also leave the class with a resource list so that you can explore each of these options further.

Trunk Show May 1 & 2

This Month's Trunk Show Showcases Tina Icenogle's Fused Glass

Friday, May 1st, 5:00 – 8:00

Saturday, May 2nd, Noon to 5:00 pm

Tina loves making fused glass jewelry and other small fused glass items. She particularly enjoys creating unique pieces using layers and layers of dichroic glass to add amazing luster, opal-like depth of color, and sparkling radiance. So, stop by our trunk show, meet Tina, talk glass, and maybe enhance your jewelry collection with one of her sparkling creations.

New Studio Space!!!!

I now have new studio space and a retail presence on Washington Street in Irvington on Indy's eastside. I didn't move far--only across the parking lot, but my studio is now street level which means no more stairs and I am much easier to find.

I have formed a business partnership with florist, Miranda Marsico, owner of Bloomz by Miranda, to open the Blooming Dragon Emporium in historic Irvington on Indy’s eastside. In addition to Miranda's floral artistry and my jewelry, the shop showcases a wide array of art and gifts by local artists and artisans, including painter, Steven Keller, jewelry artist Kris Hubick, anime artist Kristin May and potter Lori Swan. The Emporium line will include recycled bags and purses by Freakin’ Billboards, hand-made baby gifts by bellatots, and purses from Inner Goddess Designs. The gift line will also include hand-made greeting cards and a line of herbal bath and spa products.

I will, of courese, continue to offer jewelry making classes. And, Miranda will be offering some classes in floral arranging. Additionally, as time goes on, we want to offer various other art-related classes.

So, where is Blooming Dragon Emporium? We are at

5620 E. Washington St
Indianapolis, IN 46219

Our shop is just two doors east of The Legend, a great Irvington restaurant.

And here is some other information you will want to know:

Phone: (317) 356-4400
Email: bloomingdragonemporium@gmail.com

Hours:

Tuesday – Wednesday: Noon – 6:00
Thursday and Friday: Noon – 8:00
Saturday: Noon – 6:00
Sunday: Noon – 3:00

Now, the shop will be open during our posted hours, however, I may not always be there since my schedule is variable based on my schedule of classes. So, if you want to drop in to see me, please contact me first because I don't want to miss your visit.