Monthly Archives: June 2014

June 25-29, 2014: Who is where this week?

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A few cool things “my” artists are doing this week!

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“Running” Digital collage by Liz Ruest. Original: 4900×3200 pixels, 6 image layers, 5 adjustment layers.

Liz Ruest: Congratulations to Liz for her piece “Running” being accepted into the 16th Annual Kenmore Art Show at Bastyr University! The opening reception is TONIGHT, Wednesday, June 25, 5:30-8pm (Liz would love to see you there!), and the show only runs through this Sunday, June 29.

“[The Kenmore Art Show] features juried, original works of art that include paintings, drawings, sculpture, photography, digital new media art, artisan works, youth art, and art made from repurposed materials. All art on exhibit is available for purchase. The show will also feature nightly entertainment and two guest speaker programs that will be held in the Bastyr University Auditorium.” For more information, click here.

Head on up to the 24th Annual Shoreline Arts Festival this weekend! Both Christine Stoll Jewelry and Sweet Coconut Bakery will be in the Artist Marketplace, “the beating heart of the Shoreline Arts Festival.” Go say hi to Christine and Hazel on Saturday, 10am-6pm and Sunday, 10am-5pm.

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Bukayo by Sweet Coconut Bakery. Bukayo is a popular Philippine candy made by caramelizing young coconut.

“The Shoreline Arts Festival provides two extraordinary days of music, dance, theatre, literary arts, visual arts, and food, plus the Shoreline Philippine Festival. This creative community event, sponsored by the Shoreline-Lake Forest Park Arts Council, is FREE and will be held at the Shoreline Center, 18560 1st Ave NE. “

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Royal Purple Gerbera Daisy Necklace – Dichroic Jewelry by Glass Elements

Glass Elements: Marja has certainly hit the ground running with many events in the San Francisco Bay Area. This weekend she will be part of an SF Etsy Pop-Up Shop, 5-9pm on Friday, June 27, at West Elm in Emeryville at 5602 Bay Street, AND she will be at the Midsummer Art Festival at the Triton Museum of Art in Santa Clara on Saturday, June 28, 10am-4pm. Not in the area? Remember that you can always order from her Etsy site.

Don’t forget the Redmond Saturday Market, Saturdays, 9am-3pm:  Marilyn Rank (By Marilyn handbags) and Tiarani Samsi (Tiarani Studio ceramics and batiks) are on this season’s list of vendors there. You can see weekly booth assignments here to see when they will be there.

Anything else I should know about?

June 20-22, 2014: Who is where this week?

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Here’s what I know about who is where this weekend, plus a few other tidbits.

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Pottery by Molly Hueffed

Molly Hueffed: Want to see some artist studios and wonderful art, as well as take a nice drive in the country this weekend? Check out the Snoqualmie River Arts Tour, which includes Molly’s new pottery inspired by Aboriginal art. She will be at Cynthia Gerdes‘s studio, Fall City Wax Works, 35 292nd Ave NE, Fall City, from 10am to 6pm both Saturday and Sunday.  [Side note: Cynthia was featured in one of the Art & Sustainability shows I curated at Sightline Institute.]

Sweet Coconut Bakery: Hazel will be at the Fremont Fair again this year. Her booth will be located in south end of the Phinney Block, where she was last year. Saturday, 10am-8pm; Sunday, 11am-6pm.

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Blackberry Kalamansi Marshmallows with Honey by Sweet Coconut Bakery

In addition, this week Hazel officially announced her family’s move back to California later this summer:

“Later this summer, my family and I are moving back to California. There will be a short hiatus as we look for a commercial kitchen and obtain the necessary permits. Our target time for reopening is mid October. In the meantime, we are committed to vend at a few more festivals and fairs (http://www.sweetcoconutbakery.com/p/markets-and-shows.html). And we are taking online orders until July 10th. Thank you!”

Glass Elements: As you may know, Marja moved to California last year, so I hope this isn’t a trend! Seriously though, the Bay Area is fortunate to have both of them. Marja is keeping busy–this weekend she will be part of an SF Etsy Pop-Up Shop, 5-9pm on Friday, June 20, at West Elm in Emeryville at 5602 Bay Street.

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“One Way” block print by Theresa Neinas

Theresa Neinas: On Saturday only, Theresa will be the Fremont Fair as well–over at the Seattle Art Car Blowout with her “One Way” prints for sale at $20 each.

And here’s a reminder about the Redmond Saturday Market, Saturdays, 9am-3pm:  Marilyn Rank (By Marilyn handbags) and Tiarani Samsi (Tiarani Studio ceramics and batiks) are on this season’s list of vendors there. You can see weekly booth assignments here to see when they will be there.

Anything else I should know about?

June 12-15, 2014: Who is where this week?

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I thought I could focus on one artist at at time, but this being summer, “my” artists are super busy in all kinds of events and venues. So…I’m going to provide a summary (when I can) of where you can find them each week. I think you will enjoy discovering new events in the process!

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re:circuits, a new line from Christine Stoll Jewelry

Christine Stoll Jewelry: Christine will be debuting her newest line of jewelry (re:circuit) at Art on the Fly!, a dance and arts street fair on the Amazon campus in South Lake Union on Friday the 13th, 4:30-7:30pm, and on Saturday the 14th, 12-6pm. 

Glass Elements: If you’re in the San Francisco Bay Area this weekend, you will find Marja and her latest glass jewelry designs at the Novato Festival of Art, Wine, & Music on Saturday, 10am-7pm,  and Sunday, 10am- 6pm.

Heather Pasqualino: At the Kirkland Art Walk on Friday the 13th, 5-8pm, Heather will be demonstrating a new abstract oil painting, while showcasing smaller works, at Simplicity ABC, 107 Park Lane. Heather encourages you to bring your kids!

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“A Walk Through the Zoo” by Heather Pasqualino. Oil on Panel Framed, 8″ x 10″

Heather also is a featured artist at Rocco’s (2228 Second Ave, Seattle), where she currently has ten of her abstracts on view through July 5th via representation by Ghost Gallery.

Sweet Coconut Bakery: Hazel will be at the Des Moines Waterfront Farmers Market with her signature cookies and candies, and probably a few new creations, this Saturday, 10am-2pm. It will be her last market appearance this season. (Stay tuned for festivals.)

Theresa Neinas: TONIGHT, Thursday, June 12, 6-9pm, block printmaker Theresa will be in TWO places for the West Seattle Art Walk:

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Linocut by Theresa Neinas – Honorable Mention in West Seattle Garden Tour Poster Contest

West Seattle Cellars, 6026 California Ave SW, Seattle
[Here will be "loose prints at affordable prices."]
AND
Windermere, 4526 California Ave SW, Seattle
[Here will be her artwork that was awarded honorary mention in the West Seattle Garden Tour poster contest.]

Wish Poosh Designs: Aiko and Poul will be at the Edmonds Arts Festival with Poul’s hand carved masks and bowls created from reclaimed woods and natural fibers, along with Aiko’s kiln-formed glass garden art, tableware, and home decor items, as well as  their collaborative work. The festival runs Saturday, 10am-8pm, and Sunday, 10am-6pm.

And finally, do check out the Redmond Saturday Market, Saturdays, 9am-3pm:  Marilyn Rank (By Marilyn handbags) and Tiarani Samsi (Tiarani Studio ceramics and batiks) are on this season’s list of vendors there. You can see weekly booth assignments here to see when they will be there.

Whew! Anything else I should know about?

 

First Issaquah Art Walk of 2014

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I haven’t yet gotten into a groove writing blog entries about “my” Flying House artists, but they are definitely keeping busy! Be sure to “Get Notifications”* to receive my quick updates on the Flying House Art & Craft Facebook page.

A number of Flying House artists will be in the June Issaquah Art Walk, the first of the season, continuing every first Friday of the month through September. As many of you know, there are plenty of restaurant choices in downtown Issaquah, and there will be live music to entertain as you visit each of the art venues between 6 and 9pm. More information about the Art Walks here.

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Ceramics and batik scarves by Tiarani Samsi

Tiarani Samsi, who has been part of Flying House Art & Craft Sale since its beginning, will be at Painted Ladies Art Studio, 485 Front Street North (Mercantile Building), with both her elegant batik scarves and whimsical ceramics.

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Necklace by Christine Stoll

Christine Stoll, who first joined us last year, will have her fabulous reinvented and repurposed vintage and found object jewelry at So, There! Clever Handmade Gifts and More, 195 Front Street North (next to Art By Fire Glass Studios). Be sure to check out Christine’s upcoming schedule here.

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“Ruth” by Ellen Borison

Ellen Borison, talented figurist whom I featured in one of the Art & Sustainability shows I curated at Sightline Institute as well as had a few pieces (and some delicious plum jam!) at Flying House a few years ago, will be part of the Figure Art Show & Sale this weekend at artEAST. During Art Walk, Ellen and other artists will be drawing a costumed model  in the artEAST studio classroom. Selected drawings will be displayed as they are completed, and offered for sale.

It should be a wonderful night for an art walk, so enjoy!