When I looked at the Bead & Button Show Schedule, none of Brenda’s classes worked for me, but Looped Leaves, Pods and Cages caught my eye. The description read: “Students will use steel, and craft and copper wires to create shapes that include a knotless netting. Fine wire will be used to create the layer of […]
In early March, I gathered with a few women for Wine, Women and Mud. It was my first visit to WARE studio, where Joanna Kramer and Julia Finlayson have set up their ceramics studio. This was a private workshop set up by a group of friends, and we brought wine and munchies to enjoy before […]
This should be a ‘making of’ post but preparing for the fair has consumed me too much to get into that. So I refer you to an oldie but goodie blog post that shows how I got started with Wax and Wire Jewelry. This link holds the story of my first Wax and Wire workshop. […]
“We are all trying to get to our own place (in art).” ~ Shawna Moore Tonight the Shawna Moore and Friends exhibit opens at Studio 303. Several FUSEDChicago members will have work up, including yours truly. You can peruse our works from 7 to 10 p.m. on the third floor of the Zhou B Art Center at […]
Recently I attended a bookbinding workshop at the Chicago Printmakers Collaborative. It was an ambitious class, with a few too many projects for the 6 hours allotted, but I had a blast learning and surveying all the techniques. We made a mini ‘origami’ book that can house strips of fortune cookie fortunes. It makes an […]
Wire heart by Crystal Neubauer, wire shape by Maike’s Marvels I took a fabulous class with Crystal Neubauer on Saturday. PerficalSense Studio hosted “Moving Beyond the Canvas with Wax and Wire.â€Â I had met Crystal at the “Meditations: Looking In, Reflecting Out†exhibit, and knew I’d enjoy learning more from her. First, we were introduced […]
“I believe that if you are creating something that is truly coming from within, that is your true vision and authentic voice, then it will speak to other people.†~ Bridgette Guerzon Mills in The Artist Unique by Carmen Torbus An encaustic palette at the end of the day PerficalSense Studio Workshop Space This weekend […]
