Inspired by - an exhibition from Art Lab for Kids

This Saturday, March 3rd from 5-8 p.m. at artstream, we will open our next exhibition: "Inspired By"

This exhibit will feature the contributing artists from my new book Art Lab for Kids - and the work they inspired by student artists. It's a milestone in my life to have created this book, filled with lessons that I have taught over the past 18 years. 

It's exciting and fulfilling to see the pages of my students photographed by my husband Rainer. His talents know no bounds! I hope that you will be able to stop by on Saturday for a view of the exhibit. I will promise to have a few photographers on hand too for some special "photo ops" of the opening, to post some of the festivities in full swing, for those of you far away ... 

I thought I would leave you with two examples straight from the pages:

a photograph of student work from my book Art Lab for Kids

My husband Rainer created beautiful photographs for my book.

artwork by Flossy-P inspired the above student work

For those of you who already own the book, thank you for your support! Thank you too, for the great feedback! Wishing you all a wonderfully creative day...

Student work and workshops!

Some fantastic work from our students in the Monday and Tuesday class... these clay tiles are so much fun to make - especially in their likeness!

Looking forward to a lot of fun this weekend - Friday night is RAW night at artstream with an open ended bring your own project and get down with us night from 6-9. Psyanky egg workshop on Saturday from 130-430 - still some room, so bring the whole family! Sunday I  have one spot left in the encaustic tiny adventures workshop and you are welcomed to join it - call or email us 603-330-0333.

New books in the mail to review - stay tuned later in the week for "Mastering the Art of Fabric Printing and Design" by Laurie Wisbrun. First impression: AMAZING!

Views from the gallery

 scenes from the Opening on 2/4 Art Stroll 

 Penelope Dullaghan's work on the corner walls 

 The Queen by Amber Lavalley  in the window

 Guests around the table at the show

 A visit from the amazing Katy Brown Solsky and Chico!

One of the beautiful Jutta Spinner works on exhibition right now! See more at the exhibition online in our shop!

Batik!

batik 3, a photo by artstreamstudios on Flickr.

Just another fantastic piece of art from Owen. This lesson is part of my Art Lab for Kids book. It's fun and it's really something all ages can enjoy!

Lapin,lapin,lapin

Jutta Spinner  "rabbit"

Feb. 1 good luck to all!

and it's here at last! and so fast ...
Reminders for this month:
New classes and workshops begin the 6th at artstream. Art stroll is this weekend - don't forget! Saturday from 5:30 onwards and you can come by and get a copy of my book and I will sign it for you too!

a stack of my books!

a stack of my books!, a photo by artstreamstudios on Flickr.

On the shelf, ready to go! Stop in for a copy - I will be happy to sign it for you too!

Color makes Happy!

Oh yes it does... and it's winging it's way here soon... both from Jutta in Germany and Pam in NH. So much color and so much happiness! Join us this Saturday February 4th at 5:30 p.m. for some fun ...Join us

Dawn, Route 11

Dawn, Route 11, a photo by artstreamstudios on Flickr.

Sharing a new gelatin - mixed media print I finished last night.
Pretty happy with where this series is going. What are you working on?

Color makes Happy! Jutta Spinner

New exhibit coming here at artstream ... join us for Art stroll on Saturday February 4th from 5-7 p.m.

Jutta Spinner

Offenburg, Germany

Farbe macht glücklich

(color makes happy)

thoughts for January

We left the above scenery behind us and so our winter break has come to a close. We are back in full swing at the gallery today. Celebrating MLK day and the beginning of the New Year officially by opening up a little earlier today and preparing for our classes tonight! Make sure you stop by and see Jane Kaufmann and Jennifer Stevens exhibit this week too. 

We have some new classes we are going to announce later today - so make sure you are signed up for our Newsletter right here to get them in  your inbox! 

An exciting year is coming to a close ...

So much goodness this year poured into our hearts and hands. So much to be thankful for! Starting last winter with the beginning of my book, through the spring and some wonderful exhibits at the gallery and some for my own work - then watching daughter Grace graduate from college, through the summer with a visit from the incredible artist and instructor,  Meryl Truett to the autumn and wonderfully full classes at the studio ending the year with our trip to Germany, we celebrate everything great this past year! I am also slipping past the six year mark with this blog - sometimes personal, sometimes business, always grateful to my dear readers. All I can say is this - It's a wonderful Life. Really. Truly. Thank you!

I thought it would be fitting to toss in some photos from our trip thus far. Just a day in the life. Celebrating the little things you can find on a walk through a small village.

Preparations

Wreath made today, a photo by artstreamstudios on Flickr.

Made a little wreath today just for fun ... hope this finds you all deep in the spirit of the season and enjoying every moment!

Last minute gifts ...

A little nest

made in a ladel

by 

Jennifer Stevens

just right for the bird lover on your list!

available here at the shop

A little closer look ... Art Lab for Kids

Exciting mail day here-  a single copy of my upcoming book arrived: Art Lab for Kids. Rainer and I worked about a year on this book and we were so excited to unwrap our copy! There are lots of things in store for the book, including a big bash here at artstream in February - (stay tuned here for details!) There are lots of other great things in the works for next year surrounding this book and we will keep everyone abreast of them at the ALFK book site and our facebook page too. (psssst: go over and like us there!)

A huge thank you to everyone who has already pre-ordered the book (you can do so here) I look forward to sharing it with everyone very soon!

Our opening for "Secrets" and the "Holiday Art Show" last Saturday was an absolute blast! Over 100 people attended the event, which coincided with Art Stroll (first Saturday of the month art!) in Rochester. We were thrilled with the support (thanks to all of you who came out!) and also to artists who are participating in the shows. Below are a few photos from the night - and some captions! Enjoy!

 Moe Clancey from NH and her clan came to the opening! Her beautiful paintings are right here.

Jennifer Stevens-Curwood and guests admiring her Peter Pan sculpture. Below Jane Kaufmann and Jennifer pose for a quick shot in front of a variety of small works by Jennifer. See them at the shop too!

Jane Kaufmann and Jennifer Stevens-Curwood : aka "Secrets" exhibition! You really need to experience this show in person at the gallery - but if you are in Australia or Europe you can see a bit more of it here.

ink drawings

ink drawings, a set on Flickr.

Some little ink drawings - making more of these in the next weeks... for a "little bit sweet" show early next year!

Where does the time go? How often have I said or thought that this past year...  Well all the turkey business is over and we are setting our sites on December. Two great shows at the gallery this coming month. In the main gallery we have "Secrets" by Jane Kaufmann and Jennifer Stevens. This exhibit has a story to tell. It is full of everything holiday - glitter and glitz and lots of naughty and nice. The eQuinox gallery is hosting 20 artists with small works for the giving. Pretty sweet deal! Check in the shop after Friday for the entire she-bang. It's a winner and there is something for everyone on your list. Really.
A few secrets of my own brewing up here. All will be revealed soon!

Gallery tour ...

artstream is so full right now with an incredible show - Through the woods with work by Judith Heller Cassell and Danna Ray and a whole lot of extra goodness by quite a few other talented artists. I thought it would be good to take a little tour today of our gallery to show you what you might be missing if you didn't pop in! Today too is a little extra special, so for 11.11.11 we are offering 11% off your purchases! Drop in or click in our shop!