Cretive Journeys - First Meeting This Sunday

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Moon Stump's sketchbook

Do you keep a sketchbook or journal? Would you like an opportunity to meet with others who share your interest and be inspired by their work? Are you interested in sharing information on the newest pens, paints, and other supplies? Then join us this Sunday, January 8, 3 - 5 pm at the Garfield Park Art Center for our first meeting. This group is open to journal and sketchbook artists of any skill level. We'll discuss methods, materials, and media. At every meeting we'll have discussion, share our work, and engage our minds with a fun sketching/journaling exercise.

Our meetings will continue on the second Sunday of each month.  Free and no pre-registration required.

All About Red Show Opens on Friday, January 6

The All About Red show featuring interpretive art from the Southside Art League artists opens on Friday, January 6, from 4-8 pm. The SALI Gallery is located at 299 East Broadway in Greenwood.  This show will remain up through the end of February.  

“100 YEARS OF INDY PARKS” EXHIBITION

Opens December 3

Ten Indianapolis-based artists were invited to provide their creative interpretations of Indy Parks’ impact on the community over the past 100 years and in the future for the “100 Years of Indy Parks” exhibition at Garfield Park Arts Center located at 2432 Conservatory Drive on Indy’s near southside.  I am honored to be one of those ten artists; the other participating artists are Mint Evans, Clyde Gaw, Emma Overman, Quincy Owens, Dianna Porter, Erin Swanson, Chris Tower, Justin Vining and Kevin Wilson.  Along with our pieces which are available for purchase, the exhibition includes photographs and narratives about some of the City’s 207 parks properties.

I do hope that you will be able to join us and the Indy Parks staff from 5 to 7 p.m. on December 3 for the exhibition’s opening reception featuring live music performed by classical guitarist Samuel Lawson as well as light refreshments. Visitors may also create a 100-year commemorative clay tile as a keepsake and record memories and stories of times spent in the City’s parks. 

The exhibition, which is free and open to the public, will continue through January 15, 2012 during regular Garfield Park Arts Center hours.  The Garfield Park Arts Center is open Wednesday and Thursday from 2-9 p.m., Friday and Saturday from 9 a.m.- 4 p.m., and Sunday from 1-5 p.m.

More Classes - New Location

And more and more classes!  In September I will begin offering classes at the Southside Art League in Greenwood.  And, I am trying to keep my Classes page updated as I add new classes to my schedule.

Classes at the Southside Art League

Beginning in September I will be also be teaching class at the Southside Art League (SALI) at 229 E. Broadway in Greenwood.  Here are the September classes.

A Charming Charm
Thursday, September 8, 1:00 – 3:30 pm

This class is a brief introduction to the fascinating world of silver metal clay—where you form a piece of jewelry with clay, fire it in a kiln or with a torch and it becomes fine silver (99.9% pure silver)..  Participants will create two to three small charms as they learn about some of the basic techniques for working with metal clay.   All necessary tools and materials are provided by the instructor.  Ages 14 and up.  Pre-registration is required for this class.  Cost:  $30.00

Artful Wire Bending
4 Thursdays, September 15 – October 6. 1:00 – 3:30 pm

Bend and twist your cares away while you learn to make copper wire jewelry.  This class is an introduction to making simple wire jewelry and the tools needed for basic wire bending.  Participants will create 2 pairs of earrings, a freeform wire pendant, 2 wire rings, forged wire earrings, and a narrow copper cuff  bracelet.  These same skills once learned can then be applied to making more complex copper jewelry pieces and to working with sterling silver and gold-filled wire.  All necessary tools and materials are provided by the instructor.   Ages 14 and up.  Pre-registration is required for this class.   Cost:  $53.00

Contact me for more information or to pre-register for one of the SALI classes via email at marti@magickaldragondesigns.com or by phone at 317-402-4999.  And visit the SALI website at http://www.southsideartleague.org/
 to check out the other classes they are offering.