Sukey Hughes - Shrines

Matchbox Shrines

Altoids Box Shrine

Cigar Box Shrines

Sukey Hughes is a foremost authority on Wahsi-Japanese papermaking

I'm not sure if you are aware of what sort of work Sukey Hughes has done in her life.
From www. atlanta.creativeloafing.com Quatoyiah Murry writes:
Initially created as a means of wrapping and later writing, hand papermaking became a traditional art form in Japan many centuries ago. In 1978, author Sukey Hughes published her landmark book, Washi: The World of Japanese Paper, in an attempt to keep the technique alive and thriving in the 20th century. With SUKEY HUGHES AND THE WORLD OF JAPANESE PAPER: A RETURN TO THE SOURCE, Hughes brings her expertise to the Robert C. Williams Paper Museum in the form of an exhibition, complete with photos, documents and artifacts gathered during her research in Japan. Through Jan. 29. Free. Mon.-Fri., 9 a.m.-5 p.m. 500 10th St. 404-894-7840. www.ipst.gatech.edu/amp.

Below is a link to a fascinating interview by Steve Miller with Sukey Hughes
www.bookarts.ua.edu/podcast/101709hughes.mp3

(I'm not sure why I cannot make this link hot so please cut and paste the address)

New Classes for the New Year(and some old faithful ones)

Shrinemaking Workshop with Sukey Hughes Five Wednesdays starting January 20th - February 17th 1:30 - 4:30 Fee $225

Sukey pioneered the very popular shrinemaking class some years ago at Adult Ed in Santa Barbara. She now is bringing it to the Art Clinic.
Shrines can be any size and range from the sacred to the profane to the humorous to remembrance boxes. We will start with little matchbox shrines that open and shut,
with a surprise inside each “shrine.” From this we will advance to larger boxes, such as Altoid cans, cigar boxes, deep frames, pencil boxes, antique boxes, drawers, even
suitcases make great shrines.
Each class Sukey will do a demonstration, such as the
use of rust and other patinas, gold leafing, crackle glazes, photos transfers, and other
great art techniques. For the first class, matchboxes will be provided. You are
encouraged to bring your own materials too -- oriental papers, animal erasers,
holiday ephemera, vintage or family photos, hearts, lace, ribbon, keys, do-dads -- for
the first class, whatever fits in or on this 2 1/4” x 1 1/2” x 3/8” matchbox. After that
you may continue in any size that fits on the worktable! Paints, glue and unusual
papers and do-dads provided.
contact Sukey at sukeyhughes@earthlink.net

Felting with guest artist Barbara Carr January 17, 2010 10 – 4 pm, Fee $65 All supplies provided.
Using colorful merino wool, collage an artful merino wool scarf. Some elbow grease required.
Bring your lunch or money for lunch at one of the fine restaurants on Solvang
Sign up soon as we have limited space.
Contact Barbara at: bcarr@silcom.com

Non Representational Collage Class with Syd McCutcheon Tues, Jan. 12, 26 and Feb. 9, 23, 10 to noon. 4 classes $75 or $20 per class.
Some supplies included.
This class is for anyone interested in getting messy and doing some fun art. We will work with paper, and gel medium mostly. You will learn some basic composition guidelines and play with various collage techniques in a non representational way.
Supply list with sign up.
For more info or to register: Syd McCutcheon floozy@verizon.net or my cell 680 8713.

Images above.


Mixed Media Painting with Syd McCutcheon Tuesdays Jan., 12, 26, Feb. 9 and 23, 1-3 4 classes $75 or $20 per class.
This is a series of 4 classes that will let you play with a cracked plaster technique, encaustic, extended field and a fun collage with paint technique. No supplies needed for the first class. Please contact Syd at floozy@verizon.net Images above...

Journal Espirit
Jan.14th & 28th and Feb. 4th & 18th (4 days) 5 -7 PM. Fee: $75.00 and includes a journal that you make and some art materials provided.

‘Journal Espirit’, akin to visual journaling, allows direct access to our right brain, the world of no words, but rather whole thoughts, mostly without conscious awareness of what we are doing. In ‘Journal Espirit’ participants are given prompts, usually in the form of a story, or the symbolism associated with a word to help us move more easily toward our deeper inner thoughts.
Sign up now and join Carol Kemp for this fun filled, informative and self-gratifying experience.

To sign-up and for questions call or write Carol Kemp lifsart@verizon.net (805) 588-0876



Metal Clay Jan. 23, 2010 9-4PM Fee $110 includes Fine Silver Clay and everything needed to create beautiful charms and pendants. Look at our site at www.artclinic.blogspot.com to see what past students have created. Call by Jan 9, 2009 to make your reservation as I need to order supplies. ($35 for open studio)
To sign-up and for questions call or write Carol Kemp lifsart@verizon.net (805) 588-0876
Metal clay is fine particles of 99.9% fine silver, which when combined with an organic binder and water can be manipulated like clay. When fired in a kiln or with a torch the binder is burned away leaving the metal in solid form. It can be sculpted, cast and textured to create beautiful fine jewelry. This is the perfect medium for the novice and professional alike.

Metal Clay Dec 5, 2009 9-4PM Call by Now, to make your reservation as we need to order supplies. Fee $110 includes 1 oz of Fine Silver Clay and everything needed to create beautiful charms and pendants. ($35 for open studio)
Below is the work from the May Metal Clay workshop. Look at all this beautiful pure silver jewelry!

Carol J.

Colleen

Sandy

Wendy

Debbie S.

Georgia

Meg

Felting with Barbara Carr-Next class Nov. 22, 2009

Above is Amy Derryberry modeling Tia's shawl. this is Tia's first attempt at felting. Isn't lovely?

Barbara Carr did a fine job teaching another fantastic felting class. the next one is scheduled for Nov. 22, 2009 just in time to make gifts for the holidays. Space is limited so sign up soon.

This is the work of Designer Theresa Laursen. She came to class with a plan!!! That's her below fulling away. This is a great exercise for upper arm strength by the way.

Below is Jennifer Moreno needle felting a button for her purse.

Above is the strap for Jennifer's purse below. Simply gorgeous!!

Again our model Amy(isn't she cute?) is showing another splendid scarf created by Karen Trub (forgive me Karen if you have acquired a new name with your resent nuptuals).

Above and below is the front and inside of Amy DerryBerry's purse. Fantastic!!!

Mark your calendars...

This is going to be the biggest and best show yet....new artists and great stuff from returning artists. This is not to be missed!!!

The latest

...from painting class. This is one image done 2 different ways. Wendy and Jo do an amazing job. I am so impressed!

Art Clinic Classes for September 2009

New! Fiber Art Workshop at the Art Clinic

Beginning Rug Hooking with Mary Stanley

Friday, September 25, 2009 10 to 3

Come learn the fun art of Rug Hooking in this one day workshop.

You will create a small rug hooked piece for a wall hanging or soft sculpture using hand dyed and recycled wool on burlap backing.

Each kit will contain a starter frame, burlap backing, wool for your project and the use of a hook for the day.

Bring sharp sewing scissors and a rug hook if you have one.

Patterns will be provided or you can draw your own.

Come join us for this day of fiber fun and leave with a new technique for creating rugs, dolls, wall hangings and pillows.

$65 includes kit for the workshop

Contact Mary Stanley at zumiow@earthlink.net

Syd’s teaching at the Elverhoy Museum on Oct. 10^th- Mini Wearable Journal

Call Elverhoy for details: 805-686-1211

Getting ready for gift making? This is a perfect class:

Metal Clay October 10, 2009 9-4PM Fee $110 includes 1 oz of Fine Silver Clay and everything needed to create beautiful charms and pendants. Call by Sept. 29, 2009

Syd's Collage class

Today was the first collage class....We did a couple warm up that turned out really good. I was so impressed with the pieces of art everyone did. Here is a sampling. Can't wait to see what they make next week!

what happen to August....?

Well we have been busy....Carol has been teaching at the ART CLINIC and for Arts Outreach....and doing shows at Shell Beach and La Arcada. She did manage to fit in some trips to San Fran and San Diego areas. We had a fun time at the Art from Scrap Assemblage show in Santa Barbara. I have been teaching my fantastic students some acrylic classes and did a show at La Arcada and was on board at First Thursday at Santa Barbara Arts. But I have been sneaking off to the beach when I can. It really recharges my batteries. But now Carol and I are gearing up for more classes and fun going-ons for the fall. So stay tuned...

This is the final assignment for one of my continuing students, Jo. She has taken it to a new level of excitement on her own. I just love these pieces!

La Arcada

Here is Carol and buddy Shelly at the La Arcada Art Show Saturday, in Santa Barbara. Carol or Syd or both will be there on Saturdays the next couple months. Come by and visit.....there are turtles in the fountain.....

Felting with Barbara Carr

Above is the beautiful scarf Theresa Laursen was making today at the Art Clinic- Felting with Barbara Carr. Theresa (below) is a fabulous designer. We have seen her incredable metal clay pieces so this felt scarf is is not a surprise!!!

Below, Syd is rolling the piece at least 100 times as advised by Barbara Carr who lead the class.
It is a great upper arm workout with stunning results!!

My lovely and talented daughter Ruth brought me along as her assistent- in the muscle department as she needs no help in design. Doesn't she have a great color sense?

Below, Jennifer Moreno is creating a wonderful tree scene. This is another one I am inspired by.

Below, Colleen is making a wonderful wall hanging for her son's abode.

Below, Barbara is giving advice to Suky, (who by the way is another great designer. Suky put a bird on her scarf, sorry I don't have a good picture. She has it on her flickr site I'm sure.)
I highly recommend this class as felting is fun, easy and so very pleasing, plus you get a good workout!!!!

4th of July art show

Syd and Carol will both be participating tin the Annual 4th of July Old Mission Alternative Art Show
One day only at :2227 Garden Street on the corner of Garden and Pueblo
Come with friends and enjoy the fine selection of arts and crafts by local artists in a beautiful setting

July art Classes

July Classes:

Beginning Acrylic Painting: four Saturdays July, 11, 25, Aug. 8 and 15. 10-Noon This is a series of 4 classes that will cover the basics of acrylic painting. No supplies needed for the first class. Fee $75. My continuing students will meet on those same dates from 1 to 3.

Teacher Syd McCutcheon

Please contact Syd at floozy@verizon.net

Back by popular demand:

Collage with Felt with Barbara Carr, Sunday, July 8 from 10 to 4. In this class you will learn how to work with versatile and fun pre-felts along with basic felting. The class will include materials for one project, which could be a pillow, wall hanging or scarf. Materials for another project will be available for an additional cost.

Class fee $50. Email lifsart@verizon.net or call 588-0876 to sign-up space is limited

Metal Clay July 11, 2009 9-4PM Call by June 27, 2009 to make your reservation as we need to order supplies. Fee $110 includes 1 oz of Fine Silver Clay and everything needed to create beautiful charms and pendants. ($35 for open studio)

Metal clay is fine particles of 99.9% fine silver, which when combined with an organic binder and water can be manipulated like clay. When fired in a kiln or with a torch the binder is burned away leaving the metal in solid form. It can be sculpted, cast and textured to create beautiful fine jewelry. This is the perfect medium for the novice and professional alike.

We are published...

Carol and I along 

with Mary P.  

 Very cool!

We had an exciting visit...

from Teesha and Tracy Moore.  They were doing some traveling after teach in San Jose and stopped by.  I can't believe we did not get a pic of them but we so busy talking and have a delish snack at Susan's Solvang Bakery, I did not take any pictures. 

 Teesha has some nice shots of the ART CLINIC on her blog if you want to visit her....always a treat for the eyes to see what she is up to.  T and T are celebs here at the ART CLINIC.  They have opened up our art world to a whole new "continent".....the land of Zettiology!  Thanks so much for stopping by!  

*We sent along the 1000 journal we had here with them.  

May classes 2009- Etched metal and Metal clay

Above the black and white horse is a stamp I carved and beside it is the etched copper image. Notice the silver bird beside the etched copper bird. That bird was stamped using a rolling mill. I love art!!!

Metal Clay May 9, 2009 9-4PM Call by April 29, 2009 to make your reservation as we need to order supplies. Fee $110 includes 1 oz of Fine Silver Clay and everything needed to create beautiful charms and pendants. ($35 for open studio)

Metal clay is fine particles of 99.9% fine silver, which when combined with an organic binder and water can be manipulated like clay. When fired in a kiln or with a torch the binder is burned away leaving the metal in solid form. It can be sculpted, cast and textured to create beautiful fine jewelry. This is the perfect medium for the novice and professional alike.

Hand carved stamps, etching plates and stamping metal

May 30, 2009 9-4PM $85 Includes copper, silver and stamp material. In this workshop we will take an idea, create a stamp from it, use it as a resist to etch metal creating a textured plate and use that textured plate to stamp into silver. The stamp can be used for paper and collage work as well as a resist for etching; the etched metal can be used as an element in jewelry and/or can be used to create unique charms in Sterling Silver. Some cold connection techniques will be demonstrated. This is a fun and informative class for those interested in expanding their jewelry making abilities. Space is limited - Material list available with sign-up. http://www.faceaday.blogspot.com check out my blog for examples of stamped silver. (you gotta scroll down)

It is getting to be that time of year

...when we start gearing up for craft shows.  Come visit us at Shell Beach this summer.  Or you can visit Carol at the Camino Real Saturday Show and Sale in Goleta.  If you are in Santa Barbara come visit Santa Barbara Arts and see some of our work.  If you are in Los Alamos check out our work at Art Brut in  the Quackenbush Cafe.  Oh and Syd is in an  upcoming assemblage and collage show at the Elverhoj in Solvang...

April Classes 2009

Acrylic Painting with Syd

Saturday April 11, 18, 25 and May 2.

Beginning class: 1 to 3PM (you are welcome to stay longer to continue painting) Fee $75.

Metal Clay April 11, 2009 9-4PM Fee $110 includes 1 oz of Fine Silver Clay and everything needed to create beautiful charms and pendants. Call by April 1, 2009 to make your reservation as we need to order supplies. ($35 for open studio)

Ok I hope I won't be changing this again....The new dates for the acrylic class is.....Saturday,  April 11, 18, 25 and May 2.....from 1 to 3.  All other info is correct.   

 Also stay tuned for news on another exciting felting class from Barbara Carr.  The date is April 19, a Sunday.  She will be showing us how to work with pre-felts.  If you were at Queen of Arts you might have seen Barbara's work then...you had to be there early though because they got snatched up right away.  Barbara will be sending us the class description soon.  

Art Clinic Classes for March 2009

Metal Clay March 7  9  to 4  Fee $110. includes 1 oz. Fine Silver Clay and everything needed to create beautiful charms and pendants.  Look at our site's archives to see what past students have created.  Call by Feb 27 to make your reservation as we need to order supplies.  ($35. for open studio)

Acrylic Painting classes  ( I have recently change the dates)

  Sat. March  21, 28 and April 18 and April 25.  *Beginning and continuing classes:  1 to 3  ( you are welcome to stay longer)   Fee $75.

*This is a series of 4 basic acrylic painting classes.  Materials including 140 # paper and Nova paints are included.  Students need to provide their own brushes.  We will discuss brushes at the first class.  Email Syd for more info and to sign up.  floozy@verizon.net

Our second anniversary party

Patty, Esther, Syd, Maddie and Debbbie are making Valentines and solving the worlds problems....
Gabe is busy with a project...
Looks like some LOVE SHACKS happening here....

We had a great time.  Carol and I are always amazed and thrilled at the support we get from everyone.  Huge thanks to all who came and those who sent their good wishes.....and as  I always say  " Do your art...whatever it is..." 

We are gearing up for more classes and we are taking input.  Barbara Carr our felt queen is ready to do some more classes.   Syd will repeat her painting classes and Carol is hold her always popular metal clay classes once a month.  So email us so we can send you out an update or keep an eye out here for more info on dates etc.

THANKS again for your support!!!