The Artists’ Nook May 5, 2011
Greetings!

It appears we have Spring here in Colorado. It has been nice to have some warm days without the wind!

Tomorrow is First Friday Gallery Art Walk. Time to enjoy the warm evening and check out some art at your Favorite Fort Collins Galleries.

The two art exhibits I will be checking out are:

Artists in Dreamland (at my old stomping grounds)
Poudre River Gallery
In the Poudre River Arts Center
406 North College Avenue
Opening reception Friday May 6 from 6 to 9 p.m.

AND

Colorado Coalition of Artists
148 W. Oak St. Suite C
Ft. Collins, CO 80524
Opening Reception First Friday May 7, 6-9 p.m.
Featuring 12 Local Artists expressing their passion in
Ceramics, Jewelry, Pottery, Paintings, Sculpture,
& Woodworking – All in one Exhibit!

Hopefully, I will see you out and about Friday Night!

DON’T FORGET THIS SUNDAY is May 8th is my
Image Under Glass/ Basic Soldering workshop. This workshop will be at Scrap 2 it in Fort Collins. We still have a few spots left so come on and join us!

And Saturday May 21st 10 am – 5 pm at Denver Bookbinding, I will be teaching my Canvas Journal: Paint, Texture, Transfers, Oh My!

I will not be teaching any workshops in June as we have TWO wonderful Guest Artists workshops. Check it out below.

PLEASE NOTE WHEN REGISTERING FOR WORKSHOPS ONLINE:
If you are having trouble registering on my shopping cart, I can create an email invoice through PayPal. Just email me your workshop requests at: artistsnook@comcast.net

Read on for all the workshop info for a Fabulous Art Making Year at The Artists’ Nook!

Take Care,
Christine Webb

NEXT UP IS:
Image Under Glass/ Basic Soldering w/ Christine
Sunday May 8th 1 pm to 4 pm
Held at Scrap 2 It in Fort Collins

Then in June:
Albie Smith Workshop Weekend June 3-5, 2011

Fabulous Decorative Paper Friday June 3rd
Sculpture or Book? Saturday June 4th
A New Journal Sunday June 5th

Josie Cirincione Workshop Weekend June 17-19, 2011

Soldered Charms & More! Friday June 17th

Soldered House Plaque w/ Found Objects Sat June 18th

Soldered Dimensional Pencil House Sun June 19th

All Guest Artist Workshops for 2011

Here is the rest of the 2011 Guest Artist Line up And Registration is Now Open for all!
Click on the links to find out all the info:

Albie Smith- June 3-5, 2011 -Collage, Paste Paper and Book Artist from Oregon REGISTRATION NOW OPEN

Josie Cirinione- June 17-19, 2011 – Mixed Media, Soldering and Book Arts Artist from Arizona REGISTRATION NOW OPEN

Kelly Kilmer – July 29-31, 2011- Mixed Media Art Journaling and Book Artist from California REGISTRATION NOW OPEN!

Richard and Jane Salley – August 26-28, 2011 – Jewelry Artists from Santa Fe REGISTRATION NOW OPEN!

Michael deMeng – September 9-11, 2011- Found Object Assemblage Artist from Montana REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN!

Robert Dancik- October 21-23, 2011 – Jewelry Artist from the UK REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN!

Jacqueline Sullivan- November 4-6, 2011 – Mixed Media Collage and Book Artist from Michigan REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN!
About Us

The Artists’ Nook has been serving artists in Northern Colorado since 2000
Mission Statement

To provide a loving environment to inspire creativity for everyone. To give you the tools and knowledge to achieve this.

All 2011 Guest Artist Workshops Registration Now Open
April 16, 2011
Greetings!

We have kicked off the workshop year with Keith Lo Bue in March and Beryl Taylor last weekend!

What a great time we had learning and be inspired by such wonderful artists!

The rest of 2011 Guest Artist Workshops are now up on my website and Open for Registration!

Plus, I added my Image Under Glass/ Basic Soldering workshop which I will be teaching at Scrap 2 It in Fort Collins on Sunday May 8th.

The next Guest Artist workshop is Albie Smith, June 3-4th.
Albie is the best Paste Paper artist I know!  She pushes the limits to create and teach you how to make these layered painted papers.

Then if that is not enough, her bookmaking skills teach you to make beautiful books easily that will amaze your friends.

PLEASE NOTE WHEN REGISTERING FOR WORKSHOPS ONLINE:
If you are having trouble registering on my shopping cart, I can create an email invoice through PayPal.  Just email me your workshop requests at: artistsnook@comcast.net

Read on for all the workshop info for a Fabulous Art Making Year at The Artists’ Nook!

Take Care,
Christine Webb

NEXT UP IS:
Image Under Glass/ Basic Soldering w/ Christine
Sunday May 8th 1 pm to 4 pm
Held at Scrap 2 It in Fort Collins

Then in June:

Albie Smith Workshop Weekend June 3-5, 2011

Fabulous Decorative Paper Friday June 3rd

Sculpture or Book? Saturday June 4th

A New Journal Sunday June 5th

Josie Cirincione Workshop Weekend June 17-19, 2011

Soldered Charms & More! Friday June 17th
Soldered House Plaque w/ Found Objects Sat June 18th
Soldered Dimensional Pencil House Sun June 19th

All Guest Artist Workshops for 2011

Here is the rest of the 2011 Guest Artist Line up And Registration is Now Open for all!
Click on the links to find out all the info:

Albie Smith- June 3-5, 2011 -Collage, Paste Paper and Book Artist from Oregon REGISTRATION NOW OPEN

Josie Cirinione- June 17-19, 2011 – Mixed Media, Soldering and Book Arts Artist from Arizona REGISTRATION NOW OPEN

Kelly Kilmer – July 29-31, 2011- Mixed Media Art Journaling and Book Artist from California REGISTRATION NOW OPEN!

Richard and Jane Salley – August 26-28, 2011 – Jewelry Artists from Santa Fe REGISTRATION NOW OPEN!

Michael deMeng – September 9-11, 2011- Found Object Assemblage Artist from Montana REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN!

Robert Dancik- October 21-23, 2011 – Jewelry Artist from the UK REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN!

Jacqueline Sullivan- November 4-6, 2011 – Mixed Media Collage and Book Artist from Michigan REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN!

A Creative Weekend………
Oct 10, 2010
Greetings!

This weekend Fri Oct 15-17th, Trish Seggebruch will be here from Washington to teach us so much in Encaustic Wax.  Trish is the Author of the book “Encaustic Workshop”.

She has so much to share and inspire all! There is room in the workshop so check out  More details below……

And finally the unveiling of What is Happening at The Bellvue Store…….

Take Care,
Christine Webb

GO TO THE WEBSITE HERE FOR ALL THE INFO

Trish Seggebruch Workshops

3 Days and 3 Ways to Encaustic Wax 10/15-17, 2010

10a- 5p each day Cost $350 *Lunch will be provided

$20 supply fee payable the day of the workshop

From the author of “Encaustic Workshop: Artistic Techniques for working with wax”

A little knowledge goes a long way!

In this workshop we will explore three different techniques in encaustic, creating three (at least!) distinctive looks in beeswax

Carla Sonheim Workshops

November 5-7, 2010

Imaginary Creatures w/ Carla Sonheim (11/5)
Junk Mail Artist Book w/ Carla Sonheim (11/6)

Watercolor Transfer Painting w/ Carla Sonheim  (11/7)

The Bellvue Store unveiling……

The Bellvue Bean Opening in November!
The Bellvue Store will soon be home to a new Coffee Shop, “The Bellvue Bean”!

Darren, The new owner is not new to coffee shops…… Darren has been owner/operator of the F-Stop Cafe at The Poudre River Arts Center.

Over the years at The Bellvue Store, many have stopped by for refreshments.  The Bellvue Bean will be able to offer that!

The Bellvue Art Gallery second weekend of the month will still be going on as well…..
Because there is nothing better than coffee and art!

As The Bellvue Bean’s menu expands, I will keep you updated.   But I think ice cream is part of the plan… Yummy, art and ice cream!

The month of October will be the transformation month.   They are expecting to have a Grand Opening Nov 1st!

2011 Guest Artists
Who is coming to The Artists’ Nook in 2011

This list and or dates are subject to change:

Keith Lo Bue- Feb or March 2011 -Jewelry & Found Object artist from Australia

Beryl Taylor- April 2011 – Mixed Media Fabric Artist from England now living in New Jersey

Jacqueline Sullivan- May 6-8, 2011 – Mixed Media Collage and Book Artist from Michigan

Albie Smith- June 3-5, 2011 -Collage, Paste Paper and Book Artist from Oregon

Josie Cirinione- June 17-19, 2011 – Mixed Media, Soldering and Book Arts Artist from Arizona

Kelly Kilmer – July 15- 17, 2011- Mixed Media Art Journaling and Book Artist from California

Richard and Jane Salley - August 26-28, 2011 – Jewelry Artists from Santa Fe

Michael deMeng - September 9-11, 2011- Found Object Assemblage Artist from Montana

Robert Dancik- October 21-23, 2011 – Jewelry Artist from the UK

MY WEBSITE IS STILL BEING UPDATED:

My website is still down and being upgraded. Sometimes things don’t go as planned.
So to register for workshops until it is back up and running, use the links below to email me with your registration. PLEASE DO NOT PUT CREDIT CARD INFO IN THE EMAIL

The Unfolding Pyramid Workshop – Dayle Doroshow
Friday September 17, 2010 10:00 am- 5:00 pm
*Lunch will be provided
Cost $95

Dayle’s Website
TO REGISTER click to Email

Explore the mysteries of ancient civilizations.
Peek through windows, unlock and walk through doors into the world of sculptural books.
Using polymer clay, beautiful papers, and other elements, we will create freestanding, three-dimensional books that are sculptures or visa versa.

Personal imagery, found objects and other mixed media will be combined with polymer clay to create a pyramid structure that unfolds to reveal a hidden surprise.
Polymer clay techniques include transferring photocopy imagery, carving and antiquing, making and using three dimensional clay pieces

Inside find a book, small sculpture or whatever your imagination dreams up!

The Egyptian Spell Book – Dayle Doroshow
Saturday September 18, 2010 10:00 am- 5:00 pm
*Lunch will be provided
Cost $95

Dayle’s Website
TO REGISTER click to Email

A Note from Christine: I saw books created in Dayle’s workshop at Art Continuum many years ago. I remember these beautiful books with polymer clay pages, looking like old paper, loaded with intrigue. I could stop thinking about how beautiful they were! Now is your chance to make yours.

Using polymer clay, beautiful papers, charms, beads and inlaid treasures, you will create a hieroglyphic spell book that has book covers of imitative amber and ivory.

The covers will also feature transfers of photocopy and original imagery, three- dimensional elements such as scarabs and cartouches, and carvings.

The book pages will include thin sheets of polymer papyrus and other designs using metallic powders, spices and herbs!

Come create a magical book filled with wishes, dreams and positive spells!

Messengers and StoryTellers – Dayle Doroshow
Sunday September 19, 2010 10:00 am- 5:00 pm
*Lunch will be provided
Cost $95

Dayle’s Website
TO REGISTER Click to Email

Expand your design vocabulary in this spirited workshop by exploring the mystery of three-dimensional icons.

We will create these figures of polymer clay using unique surface designs of Venetian millefiore and rich embellishments of beads, fibers and your personal treasures.
Hiding places will be explored as part of the design.

The “messengers” can have secret places to hide a message or object, the “storytellers” can house a small book and both can incorporate removable jewelry.

This class will give you fresh visions and open new possibilities for your own work!

I hope you all had a wonderful Memorial Day weekend. I had a friend in town and we hiked, created Precious Metal Clay pendants, and had a great weekend!

Katie Kendrick’s workshop will be here before you know it.

Friday’s Workshop “Every Face Tells a Story” Is now FULL.

There is still room in her Saturday & Sunday’s workshop.

See all the details below:

Katie Kendrick
Mixed Media Artist from Washington
June 25- 27, 2010

Journal with Abandon w/ Katie Kendrick (6/26)

Tales from the Land of Odd w/ Katie Kendrick (6/27)

THEN IN JULY…….

Kelly Kilmer
Mixed Media Book & Journal Artist from California
July 16-18, 2010

Kelly is a very generous instructor, Both with her supplies and instruction. Kelly will bring many cool art supplies to work with!

Addicted to Tape w/ Kelly Kilmer (7/16)

Devotional w/ Kelly Kilmer (7/16)

Everything You Wanted to Know About Pens w/ Kelly Kilmer (7/17)

Language of Color w/ Kelly Kilmer (7/17)

Spirit Journal w/ Kelly Kilmer (7/18)

More Guest Artist Workshops

Dayle Doroshow September 17-19, 2010

The Unfolding Pyramid w/ Dayle Doroshow (9/17)
Egyptian Spell Book w/ Dayle Doroshow (9/18)
Messengers and Storytellers w/ Dayle Doroshow (9/19)

Trish Baldwin Seggebruch October 15-17, 2010

3 Days, 3 Ways into Encaustic Wax w/ Trish Seggebruch (10/15-17)

Carla Sonheim November 5-7, 2010

Imaginary Creatures w/ Carla Sonheim(11/5)
Junk Mail Artist Book w/ Carla Sonheim(11/6)
Watercolor Transfer Painting w/ Carla Sonheim (11/7)

ALL WORKSHOP INFORMATION CAN BE FOUND ON OUR WEBSITE AT:

www.theartistsnook.net

Summer Workshops at The Artists’ Nook….

The chairs are folded and the tables are tucked away. But the memories will remain forever.
We had a fabulous art weekend last weekend with artist Robert Dancik. He is truly a top notch instructor who inspired all!

Here is what The Artists’ Nook has for the Summer:

Precious Metal Clay Pendant w/Christine

Sunday May 30th 1 pm – 5 pm

Cost $55 plus $16 Supply Fee

This workshop will be held at my home studio in Loveland. Directions will be given at registration. To Register please call me on my cell phone at (970) 231-6313.

Precious Metal Clay is fine silver with added binders to make it work similar to clay. Once your piece is fired and polished you have a fine silver (99%) pendant.

The wonderful handmade look is so unique, you will get so many comments from others when you wear your pendant!
I will teach you how to add texture, set a stone, add a bail, finish, firing, polish and tips on working with this wonderful medium.

Kit fee: includes 9 grams of PMC3 & CZ

Katie Kendrick
Mixed Media Artist from Washington
June 25- 27, 2010

Every Face Tells A Story w/ Katie Kendrick (6/25)

Journal with Abandon w/ Katie Kendrick (6/26)

Tales from the Land of Odd w/ Katie Kendrick (6/27)

Kelly Kilmer
Mixed Media Book & Journal Artist from California
July 16-18, 2010

Kelly is a very generous instructor, Both with her supplies and instruction. Kelly will bring many cool art supplies to work with!

Addicted to Tape w/ Kelly Kilmer (7/16)

Devotional w/ Kelly Kilmer (7/16)

Everything You Wanted to Know About Pens w/ Kelly Kilmer (7/17)

Language of Color w/ Kelly Kilmer (7/17)

Spirit Journal w/ Kelly Kilmer (7/18)

All Guest Artist Workshops
Katie Kendrick June 25-27, 2010

Kelly Kilmer July 16-18, 2010

Dayle Doroshow September 17-19, 2010

Trish Baldwin Seggebruch October 15-17, 2010

Carla Sonheim November 5-7, 2010

THE ARTISTS’ NOOK presents:

Leighanna Light’s Workshops are just around the corner!

Leighanna is a wonderful mixed media artist that stretches beyond the norm in altered art!

Always trying something different to get the look she wants, Leighanna will teach you to do the same.

If you always wanted to learn to work with Metal learn how to patina, alter and attach to metal then Leighanna’s Beyond the Vintage Metal Deck will teach you that and more. This is a 1 1/2 day workshop on Saturday May 1st. If your schedule only allows for you to attend the day portion, you are welcome to come and will still learn quite a bit about metal.

And if books are your thing, You cannot miss Friday’s Construction of an Art Book! This lovely, chunky book is full of techniques you can use in all your altered art work!

And Finally on Sunday, Masks will be the creations in… Who was that Masked Man?
A new type of clay that remains strong, durable & does not require baking will be used to create these masks!

Since it is tax month, We lowered the price of Leighanna’s workshops to make the tax paying pain a little easier.

Hopefully, you got a tax refund instead of having to pay but either way we wanted to give everyone a break!

Come join us!

Leighanna Light
April 30-May 2, 2010

Guest Artist Leighanna Light from New Mexico will be teaching:

Construction of an Art Book Friday April 30th 10a-5 pm
Cost Now $100 a $15 savings

Beyond the Vintage Metal Deck
Saturday May 1st 9a-4p & 6p-9p
Cost Now $115 a $60 savings

Who was that Masked Man? Sunday May 2nd 10a-5 pm
Cost Now $100 a $15 savings

NEXT WILL BE……

Robert Dancik

Guest Artist Robert Dancik from the UK will be teaching:

Forming Lasting & Meaningful Attachments
Friday May 14th 10a- 5 pm
FULL- a waiting list has been started email me at: artistsnook@comcast.net

FAUX BONE ™ Now in Full Color
Saturday May 15th 10a- 5 pm
FULL- a waiting list has been started email me at: artistsnook@comcast.net

Fold Forming Sunday May 16th 10a- 5 pm
Just ONE spot left!

GARAGE SALE again……

Since the garage sale was such a success, I will continue to hold a garage sale every second Saturday of the month when Bev is holding her Bellvue Store Art and Antique show.

Next Garage Sale will be Saturday May 8th 8 am – 4 pm
I will have store product, paper racks, other racks, rubber stamps including my workshop rubber stamps, plus more…. I will send out an email the week before to give you a list of all the treasures that will be part of the garage sale

Frank Stanley painting 1,000 Cranes

An artist friend of mine, Frank Stanley of Fort Collins strongly believes is this Japanese Legend.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thousand_origami_cranes

Make 1,000 Origami Cranes and you will be granted a wish from a crane such as a long life or recovery of an illness.

Frank’s wife Krista was diagnosed with ovarian cancer and not like that news was not bad enough. They found out that their health insurance premiums that they were paying to their employer was not being paid to the insurance company. The employer was keeping that money.

So, they had no insurance coverage.

Krista is now cancer free but they are left with large medical bills.

What started out as a wish for recovery for his wife, Frank’s cranes are his way to create a way to pay the medical bills.

You can read more of Krista’s story and see Frank’s wonderful cranes on Frank’s website at:
http://www.playgroundartstudios.com/

Also, here is a link to a 9 News of this story:
http://www.9news.com/video/default.aspx?bctid=71938806001

And read their article Here
9 News Article of the Stanley Family

I have to tell you how humble Frank is. He called me because he was looking for gallery space to do a show. He never mentioned any of this to me. And I even asked how things were in his life.

I told Frank to keep me posted when the show will be. He sent me an email simply saying “more Cranes up on my website”.

Liking Frank’s Art, I went and checked out his website where I found Krista’s story.

Please Forward this Email to all you know.

Frank & Krista’s story is an endearing one of hope, faith and love.

Take Care,
Christine Webb
The Artists’ Nook
Located at:
5032 W County Rd 52E
Bellvue CO 80512
(970) 416-1148

artistsnook@comcast.net

www.theartistsnook.net

We are getting ready for our first Guest Artist of 2010!

Jacqueline Sullivan will be here March 26-28th

We will be creating a Journal of Surfaces Friday March 26 6:30 – 9:30 pm. Playing with many techniques creating beautiful decorative paper surfaces and texture. These papers will then be coil bound together into a journal.

On Saturday March 27th 10 am – 5 pm, we will be creating Painted Woven Wonders.
Jacqueline just posted on her blog more about this workshop and Puttin on the Glitz which will be Sunday March 28th 10 am – 5 pm.
Check out her blog at: http://blog.jacquelinesullivan.com/

Jacqueline is a fabulous teacher sharing many techniques and ideas. Plus, her class handout are the best, full detailed steps and color pictures too!

There is still space in Jacqueline’s workshops….. Don’t Miss Out!

Also new to the website……

I have added Basic Soldering Image under Glass with me at my home studio on Saturday March 20th 10 am-1 pm.

If you have already taken this workshop but want to refine your technique and use my supplies and tools……. Take it again!

September 2010

Guest Artist Dayle Doroshow

The Unfolding Pyramid w/ Dayle Doroshow (9/17)

Egyptian Spell Book w/ Dayle Doroshow (9/18)

Messengers and Storytellers w/ Dayle Doroshow (9/19)

The Full Guest Artist Line up for 2010 is:

Jacqueline Sullivan
March 26-28, 2010
REGISTRATION NOW OPEN!

Leighanna Light
April 30-May 2, 2010
REGISTRATION NOW OPEN!

Robert Dancik
May 14-16, 2010
REGISTRATION NOW OPEN!

Katie Kendrick
June 25-27, 2010
REGISTRATION NOW OPEN!

Kelly Kilmer
July 16-18, 2010
REGISTRATION NOW OPEN!

Dayle Doroshow
September 17-19, 2010
REGISTRATION NOW OPEN!

Trish Baldwin Seggebruch
October 15-17, 2010
Registration NOT open yet

Carla Sonheim
November 5-7, 2010
Registration NOT open yet