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!!

HOLDIAY SALE - EVERYTHING DISCOUNTED

Remember that bright and shiny fused glass pendant, the beautiful sterling chain maille bracelet, the bright colored print with swirls of red and purple, the fine silver lentil bead, the beautiful colors in the lampwork bead bracelet, the polka dot cat print—that beautiful piece of art you thought would make perfect gift for a family member, a friend, or you. Well, now is your chance to purchase that perfect gift. Everything in Studio 204 is on sale. All glass jewelry--lampwork jewelry and fused glass jewelry--is on sale for 50% off the marked price. All other jewelry and art work is on sale for 25% off the marked price.

This sale is on through the end of December, so if you don’t make it by on First Friday, please contact us to make an appointment to come by later to find that perfect gift. To make an appointment email Moon at moon@mixedmediajewelry.com or email Marti at marti@magickaldragondesigns.com..