In the interest of keeping things streamlined, from now on I will be posting all blog posts pertaining to the studio at my content site, www.beauty-of-batik.com
I have recently posted some new studio information that can be found here:
http://www.beauty-of-batik.com/batik-blog.html
I will be leaving this all past blog posts up, but this will be the last post and all links on this blog will link to the corresponding page information at Beauty of Batik.
Thank you for your understanding!
Tuesday, 6 November 2012
Monday, 20 August 2012
Announcements
I have a few things to announce, so here it goes.
First, all classes for August are cancelled. I apologize for any inconvenience.
Second, until further notice I will only be teaching private classes, both in my home in Pleasure Ridge Park or at the studio at Mellwood. Please feel free to contact me for further information.
Third, I will not be in the studio much this next month. However, after that I plan on spending a significant amount of time there so please stop by and say hello!
Fourth, I am hoping that I will be able to attend the Garvin Gate Blues Festival and Circle Quest at Our Haven, but I am not sure about either right now. However, I will definitely still be participating in the Mellwood Arts Festival so please feel free to stop by and say Hi!
Lots of happy things going on right now. Hopefully, I will be able to tell you about them all very soon, but for now we need to focus on our home and family.
Thanks for your understanding.
First, all classes for August are cancelled. I apologize for any inconvenience.
Second, until further notice I will only be teaching private classes, both in my home in Pleasure Ridge Park or at the studio at Mellwood. Please feel free to contact me for further information.
Third, I will not be in the studio much this next month. However, after that I plan on spending a significant amount of time there so please stop by and say hello!
Fourth, I am hoping that I will be able to attend the Garvin Gate Blues Festival and Circle Quest at Our Haven, but I am not sure about either right now. However, I will definitely still be participating in the Mellwood Arts Festival so please feel free to stop by and say Hi!
Lots of happy things going on right now. Hopefully, I will be able to tell you about them all very soon, but for now we need to focus on our home and family.
Thanks for your understanding.
Wednesday, 8 August 2012
October Happenings
I am still in the process of putting together the Fall class schedule so please check back to see what's going on. I plan to have a class schedule finalized by September 1st.
I will be at the Garvin Gate Blues Festival October 12th from 6:30pm-11:15pm and October 13th from 3:00pm-11:15pm.
F.A.T. Trolley Hop October 26th 6:00pm-10:00pm.
I will be at the Garvin Gate Blues Festival October 12th from 6:30pm-11:15pm and October 13th from 3:00pm-11:15pm.
F.A.T. Trolley Hop October 26th 6:00pm-10:00pm.
Tuesday, 7 August 2012
6 Months In Review
Well, here I am 6 months after renting my studio at the Mellwood Center. To say things have been rocky might be putting it mildly. But that's okay. I've learned many things and have had the opportunity to get the ball rolling on things that had become stagnant over the years. So, here's a review of what all I have learned and where I see things going in the future.
First, let's talk about Mellwood. I will be forever grateful to Mellwood for finally getting me off my keister and headed in the right direction. Before I had a studio at Mellwood I had knitting and fiber art supplies stuffed in drawers and boxes and coming out of closets. Before Mellwood I hadn't even thought about taking up batik again. Now I have a place to put all of those things and arrange them into some semblance of order. I've been able to start doing the batik work that I love again. All in all, Mellwood has provided with a spring board into the future.
Second, let's talk about artistic direction. I spent the better part of these past six months working on small crafty type things. While this has been great and has given me a chance to practice smaller things before moving on to larger things, I think it's time to really focus my direction on larger projects. I have several batiks that I am currently working on with the hope that I can actually maybe do some art shows. You can see a few of them below.
Which brings us to my third topic, the future. The future of the physical studio itself is somewhat up in the air right now. As I mentioned Mellwood has provided me with a springboard into doing the things I want to do in a space that is conducive to doing them. However, I'm not sure that it is the right fit. It's too far from home to be convenient which leads to a whole host of problems that I won't get into right now. While I would like to keep a studio in the city, in order to do so some things will have to change. I have been kicking around the idea of converting my outbuilding into a home studio. I'm also thinking of either looking for a smaller and cheaper studio at Mellwood or moving to a smaller, quieter, cheaper and less visible place somewhere else. Perhaps in the Highlands, Germantown or Smoketown. If anyone has a line on such a place please let me know.
As far as my art itself, I will be using the next 6 months while still at Mellwood to focus on large pieces that are suitable for art shows. While I know this is the direction I want to go I have to admit it's incredibly daunting. All my fancy degrees are in arts administration and business which basically puts me on the other side of the table from the artist. My internships were at museums and galleries. I have not actually been the artist in years and let me tell you, trying to break into that circle is scary as hell. Not to mention, being a horrible introvert, the thought of gallery shows makes me a little queasy. However, I think that if I can build myself a bridge and get over it that the payoff will be worth it.
So, there you have it. 6 months in review and a plan for the next 6 months. I have no idea how it's all going to play out, but in 6 months I will tell you how it all went down. In the meantime I'll keep chanting Dax Riggs' quote to myself.
"I believe in truth. And I believe in magic. And I believe that what you want yourself to be you can be if you believe it. And whatever you want to happen can happen."
First, let's talk about Mellwood. I will be forever grateful to Mellwood for finally getting me off my keister and headed in the right direction. Before I had a studio at Mellwood I had knitting and fiber art supplies stuffed in drawers and boxes and coming out of closets. Before Mellwood I hadn't even thought about taking up batik again. Now I have a place to put all of those things and arrange them into some semblance of order. I've been able to start doing the batik work that I love again. All in all, Mellwood has provided with a spring board into the future.
Second, let's talk about artistic direction. I spent the better part of these past six months working on small crafty type things. While this has been great and has given me a chance to practice smaller things before moving on to larger things, I think it's time to really focus my direction on larger projects. I have several batiks that I am currently working on with the hope that I can actually maybe do some art shows. You can see a few of them below.
Which brings us to my third topic, the future. The future of the physical studio itself is somewhat up in the air right now. As I mentioned Mellwood has provided me with a springboard into doing the things I want to do in a space that is conducive to doing them. However, I'm not sure that it is the right fit. It's too far from home to be convenient which leads to a whole host of problems that I won't get into right now. While I would like to keep a studio in the city, in order to do so some things will have to change. I have been kicking around the idea of converting my outbuilding into a home studio. I'm also thinking of either looking for a smaller and cheaper studio at Mellwood or moving to a smaller, quieter, cheaper and less visible place somewhere else. Perhaps in the Highlands, Germantown or Smoketown. If anyone has a line on such a place please let me know.
As far as my art itself, I will be using the next 6 months while still at Mellwood to focus on large pieces that are suitable for art shows. While I know this is the direction I want to go I have to admit it's incredibly daunting. All my fancy degrees are in arts administration and business which basically puts me on the other side of the table from the artist. My internships were at museums and galleries. I have not actually been the artist in years and let me tell you, trying to break into that circle is scary as hell. Not to mention, being a horrible introvert, the thought of gallery shows makes me a little queasy. However, I think that if I can build myself a bridge and get over it that the payoff will be worth it.
So, there you have it. 6 months in review and a plan for the next 6 months. I have no idea how it's all going to play out, but in 6 months I will tell you how it all went down. In the meantime I'll keep chanting Dax Riggs' quote to myself.
"I believe in truth. And I believe in magic. And I believe that what you want yourself to be you can be if you believe it. And whatever you want to happen can happen."
September Happenings
- The Mellwood Center Arts Fair will be held on September 8-9 from 10am -6pm
-I will be vending at Circle Quest at Our Haven Nature Sanctuary on September 14 - 16
-The Mellwood Center will have it's regular F.A.T. Trolley Hop on September 28th.
Monday, 18 June 2012
Weekly Update for 6/18-6/24
Take a peek at our classes this week!
Offerings this week are:
Knit III - Cables- Wednesday May 20th from 6:30pm to 8:30pm
Check out the knitting page from more information or the classes page to register.
Special Batik Workshop! - Extra class this month! Already have a few spaces filled so contact me via email to sign up and secure your spot!
Sunday June 24 from 2pm to 4pm
Check out the classes page for information and registration.
Studio Hours This Week Will Be
Friday 6-9
Saturday 12-5
Sunday 12-6
Offerings this week are:
Knit III - Cables- Wednesday May 20th from 6:30pm to 8:30pm
Check out the knitting page from more information or the classes page to register.
Special Batik Workshop! - Extra class this month! Already have a few spaces filled so contact me via email to sign up and secure your spot!
Sunday June 24 from 2pm to 4pm
Check out the classes page for information and registration.
Studio Hours This Week Will Be
Friday 6-9
Saturday 12-5
Sunday 12-6
Also don't forget to check out the Etsy Shop! I'm always adding new items and making updates!
You can also check out the happenings at our home at the Walnut Cottage Homestead blog.
You can also check out the happenings at our home at the Walnut Cottage Homestead blog.
Monday, 28 May 2012
Weekly Update for 5/28-6/3
Gearing up for June and classes are heating up! Offerings this week are:
Knit IV - Knitting in the Round- Wednesday May 30th from 6:30pm to 8:30pm
Check out the knitting page from more information or the classes page to register.
Kid-tik - Saturday June from 11am-12pm
Check out the classes page for information and registration.
Studio Hours This Week Will Be
Friday 6-9
Saturday 12-5
Sunday 12-6
Knit IV - Knitting in the Round- Wednesday May 30th from 6:30pm to 8:30pm
Check out the knitting page from more information or the classes page to register.
Kid-tik - Saturday June from 11am-12pm
Check out the classes page for information and registration.
Studio Hours This Week Will Be
Friday 6-9
Saturday 12-5
Sunday 12-6
Also don't forget to check out the Etsy Shop! I'm always adding new items and making updates!
You can also check out the happenings at our home at the Walnut Cottage Homestead blog.
You can also check out the happenings at our home at the Walnut Cottage Homestead blog.
Tuesday, 22 May 2012
August Happenings
All remaining classes for the month of August are cancelled. I am sorry for the inconvenience.
Free Events
Second Saturday Demo Day - August 11th @ 10:00am - 2:00pm
F.A.T. Trolley Hop - August 31st @ 6:00pm - 10:00pm
July Happenings
Batik Workshop - Sunday, July 8th from 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Knitting Classes
Knitting I - The Basics- MONDAY July 2nd @ 6:30pm - 8:30pm (Normally scheduled on Wednesday, but rescheduled due to July 4th holiday.)
Knitting II -Increases, Decreases & Pattern Stitches - Wednesday, July 11th @ 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Knitting III -Cables - Wednesday, July 18th @ 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Knitting IV - Knitting in the Round -Wednesday, July 25th @ 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Kids Classes
Kid-tik Workshop - July 7th @ 11:00am - 12:00pm
Wet Felting Classes - July 21st @ 11:00am - 12:00pm
Registration Information
The studio is small and therefore class sizes are limited. Please make sure you register at least 24 hours in advance to ensure your spot. If no one registers for a class by the 24 hour deadline the class will be canceled. I will gladly teach a class with only one student, as long as I receive registration information 24 hours in advance.
How to Register
- Go to our CLASSES page and use the PayPal buttons to complete your registration
- Complete a registration form and submit your payment at the studio during regular studio hours.
- Call or email us with your registration and payment information.
Free Events
Second Saturday Demo Day - July 14th @ 10:00am - 2:00pm
F.A.T. Trolley Hop - July 27th @ 6:00pm - 10:00pm
June Happenings
Batik Workshop - June 10th @ 2:00-4:00
Knitting Classes
Knitting I - The Basics- June 6th @ 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Knitting II -Increases, Decreases & Pattern Stitches - June 13th @ 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Knitting III -Cables -June 20th @ 6:30-:30pm
Knitting IV - Knitting in the Round -June 27th @ 6:30-8:30pm
Kids Classes
Kid-tik Workshop - June 2nd @ 11:00am - 12:00pm
Wet Felting Classes - June 16th @ 11:00am - 12:00pm - Only one spot left!
Registration Information
The studio is small and therefore class sizes are limited. Please make sure you register at least 24 hours in advance to ensure your spot. If no one registers for a class by the 24 hour deadline the class will be canceled. I will gladly teach a class with only one student, as long as I receive registration information 24 hours in advance.
How to Register
- Go to our CLASSES page and use the PayPal buttons to complete your registration
- Complete a registration form and submit your payment at the studio during regular studio hours.
- Call or email us with your registration and payment information.
Free Events
Second Saturday Demo Day - June 9th @ 10:00am - 2:00pm
F.A.T. Trolley Hop - June 29th@ 6:00pm - 10:00pm
Monday, 21 May 2012
Weekly Update for 5/21-5/27
It's Trolley Hop Week! Come out this Friday and see what's going on at Mellwood. Classes and events are as follows:
Knitting III - Wednesday May 23rd - 6:30 to 8:30
Friday Trolley Hop Friday May 25th from 6:00 to 10:00
Kid's Wet Felting Class Saturday May 26th from 11:00-12:00 - Class is Full! Please check for next month's class!
Knitting III - Wednesday May 23rd - 6:30 to 8:30
Friday Trolley Hop Friday May 25th from 6:00 to 10:00
Kid's Wet Felting Class Saturday May 26th from 11:00-12:00 - Class is Full! Please check for next month's class!
Monday, 14 May 2012
Weekly Update for 5/14-5/20
May is under way and so are classes! Offerings this week are:
Knit II - Wednesday May 16th from 6:30 to 8:30
Check out the knitting page from more information or the classes page to register.
Kid-tik - Saturday May 19th from 10am - 11am - Only one spot left!
Check out the classes page for information and registration.
Studio Hours This Week Will Be
Friday 6-9
Saturday 12-4
Sunday 12-6
Knit II - Wednesday May 16th from 6:30 to 8:30
Check out the knitting page from more information or the classes page to register.
Kid-tik - Saturday May 19th from 10am - 11am - Only one spot left!
Check out the classes page for information and registration.
Studio Hours This Week Will Be
Friday 6-9
Saturday 12-4
Sunday 12-6
Also don't forget to check out the Etsy Shop! I'm always adding new items and making updates!
You can also check out the happenings at our home at the Walnut Cottage Homestead blog.
You can also check out the happenings at our home at the Walnut Cottage Homestead blog.
Monday, 7 May 2012
Weekly Update for 5/7-5/13
Now that Derby is over I can spend some time relaxing and doing what I want to do which means lots of studio time! So, here's a rundown of what's going on at the studio this week.
Knitting I - Wednesday May 9th from 6:30pm-8:30pm
For more information please see the knitting page or to sign up visit the classes page.
This week will also be 2nd Saturday Demo Day at Mellwood- May 12th - Come see the artists in their studios and get an idea of how it's done.
Batik Workshop - Sunday May 13th from 2:00pm - 4:00pm
For more information and to register please visit the classes page.
Studio Hours This Week Will Be:
Friday 6:00-9:00
Saturday 12:00-6:00
Sunday 12:00-6:00
Knitting I - Wednesday May 9th from 6:30pm-8:30pm
For more information please see the knitting page or to sign up visit the classes page.
This week will also be 2nd Saturday Demo Day at Mellwood- May 12th - Come see the artists in their studios and get an idea of how it's done.
Batik Workshop - Sunday May 13th from 2:00pm - 4:00pm
For more information and to register please visit the classes page.
Studio Hours This Week Will Be:
Friday 6:00-9:00
Saturday 12:00-6:00
Sunday 12:00-6:00
Saturday, 21 April 2012
Two more weeks until Derby and then I can start paying attention to this place again. We are trying to get the house ready for our Derby renters. Painting and yard work abound! Trying to go from looking like the redneck family to the hipster urban farming cool kids. I'm not sure if the beer bottle garden borders qualify me as redneck or hipster. Maybe if say I'm using them ironically?
Anyhow, I will also be getting the internet back on Wednesday! Hooray! No more tippy typpy on the IPad! After a six month stand off with Insight I finally found out that AT&T is a viable alternative. Thusly, I will be doing a lot of work on this blog and the Walnut Cottage Homestead blog with moving some projects around and moving some things back to the WCH blog. I will also be spinning off some of my other projects into a third blog that will be live some time this summer. Lots to do!
Now if I can just make it through the next two weeks to get the house in order and everything ready for Derby. I have a feeling that I will be doing a lot of sleeping the week after Derby!
Wednesday, 11 April 2012
May Happenings
Batik Workshop - Sunday May 13th 2:00pm to 4:00pm
Knitting Classes
Knitting I - The Basics- Wednesday May 9th @ 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Knitting II -Increases, Decreases & Pattern Stitches - Wednesday May 16th @ 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Knitting III -Cables - Wednesday May 23th @ 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Knitting IV - Knitting in the Round - Wednesday May 30th @ 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Kids Classes
Kid-tik Workshop - Saturday May 19th @ 11:00am - 12:00pm
Wet Felting Classes - Saturday May 26th @ 11:00am - 12:00pm
The studio is small and therefore class sizes are limited. Please make sure you register at least 24 hours in advance to ensure your spot. If no one registers for a class by the 24 hour deadline the class will be canceled. I will gladly teach a class with only one student, as long as I receive registration information 24 hours in advance.
Second Saturday Demo Day - May 12th @ 10:00am - 2:00pm
F.A.T. Trolley Hop - May 25th @ 6:00pm - 10:00pm
Knitting Classes
Knitting I - The Basics- Wednesday May 9th @ 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Knitting II -Increases, Decreases & Pattern Stitches - Wednesday May 16th @ 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Knitting III -Cables - Wednesday May 23th @ 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Knitting IV - Knitting in the Round - Wednesday May 30th @ 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Kids Classes
Kid-tik Workshop - Saturday May 19th @ 11:00am - 12:00pm
Wet Felting Classes - Saturday May 26th @ 11:00am - 12:00pm
Registration Information
The studio is small and therefore class sizes are limited. Please make sure you register at least 24 hours in advance to ensure your spot. If no one registers for a class by the 24 hour deadline the class will be canceled. I will gladly teach a class with only one student, as long as I receive registration information 24 hours in advance.
How to Register
- Go to our CLASSES page and use the PayPal buttons to complete your registration
- Complete a registration form and submit your payment at the studio during regular studio hours.
- Call or email us with your registration and payment information.
Free Events
Second Saturday Demo Day - May 12th @ 10:00am - 2:00pm
F.A.T. Trolley Hop - May 25th @ 6:00pm - 10:00pm
Tuesday, 10 April 2012
Inspiration
Before I came down with the galloping crud I was able to snap a few pictures for inspiration while spending some outdoors time with Will. Thinking of turning these into batiks.
New Work
New Pictures of New Work
Set of 4 Fleur de Lis Cotton Napkins
Set of 4 Shamrock Cotton Napkins- For Sale on Etsy!
Triple Initial Monogram Linen Placemat
Triple Initial Monogram Linen Placemat
Modern Letter Sampler for Single Initial Monogramming
Single Initial Monogram Linen Napkin
Double Initial Monogram Linen Napkin
Tripe Initial Monogram Table Runner
All items are available for personalizing. If you see something you like and want it recreated then let me know. If you don't see something you want let me know and I will create it!
At The Studio
Yes, MTV Cribs, this is where the magic happens. Well, some of it anyway. I didn't shoot the other side of the studio that is my work space.
Thursday, 5 April 2012
This Dropped Out Of My Wallet Today...
A man can fail many times, but he isn't a failure until he gives up.
Was scrounging for change for a Coke today and this dropped out of my wallet. It came from a fortune cookie given to me around Christmas time by one of my favorite customers at my 9 to 5. It meant a lot to me then, even before the studio was a thought, and it means even more to me now! Good advice for anyone!
Was scrounging for change for a Coke today and this dropped out of my wallet. It came from a fortune cookie given to me around Christmas time by one of my favorite customers at my 9 to 5. It meant a lot to me then, even before the studio was a thought, and it means even more to me now! Good advice for anyone!
April Happenings
Batik Workshop - Canceled this month due to Easter. If you are still interested I will be conducting private batik classes this month. Please contact me for further information. Otherwise the next class will be held on May 6th.
Knitting Classes
Knitting I - The Basics- April 19th @ 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Knitting II -Increases, Decreases & Pattern Stitches - April 25th @ 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Knitting III -Cables -No class this month. Please contact me about private classes.
Knitting IV - Knitting in the Round - No class this month. Please contact me about private classes.
Kids Classes
Kid-tik Workshop - April 7th @ 11:00am - 12:00pm
Wet Felting Classes - April 21st @ 11:00am - 12:00pm
Registration Information
The studio is small and therefore class sizes are limited. Please make sure you register at least 24 hours in advance to ensure your spot. If no one registers for a class by the 24 hour deadline the class will be canceled. I will gladly teach a class with only one student, as long as I receive registration information 24 hours in advance.
How to Register
- Go to our CLASSES page and use the PayPal buttons to complete your registration
- Complete a registration form and submit your payment at the studio during regular studio hours.
- Call or email us with your registration and payment information.
Free Events
Second Saturday Demo Day - April 14th @ 10:00am - 2:00pm
F.A.T. Trolley Hop - April 27th @ 6:00pm - 10:00pm
Spinning and Bunny Days - April 15th & April 29th - All Day
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