Creative Journeys - First Meeting This Sunday

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Moon Stump's sketchbook

Do you keep a sketchbook or journal? Would you like an opportunity to meet with others who share your interest and be inspired by their work? Are you interested in sharing information on the newest pens, paints, and other supplies? Then join us this Sunday, January 8, 3 - 5 pm at the Garfield Park Art Center for our first meeting. This group is open to journal and sketchbook artists of any skill level. We'll discuss methods, materials, and media. At every meeting we'll have discussion, share our work, and engage our minds with a fun sketching/journaling exercise.

Our meetings will continue on the second Sunday of each month.  Free and no pre-registration required.

All About Red Show Opens on Friday, January 6

The All About Red show featuring interpretive art from the Southside Art League artists opens on Friday, January 6, from 4-8 pm. The SALI Gallery is located at 299 East Broadway in Greenwood.  This show will remain up through the end of February.  

“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.