Call for Artists

LOVE IS NOT MATH

Love is not Math? What does that mean? We are hoping to get you to think outside the box a little...If it is not math, what is it....now that is complicated...with no correct answer or special formula to make it come out right. If you just want to use hearts and flowers as your starting point go right ahead. This is a popular vote so no one will penalize you if you don't make it about math etc.

Hosted by: The Art Clinic and Valley Books

In-gathering date Thurs. Feb. 9 from 11 to 2

at the Art Clinic 1576 Copenhagen,

or you can drop off work at Valley Books

1582 Mission, Solvang, anytime they are open up to the 9th of February

Entry fee $10. Size limit 36” wide

work Must be ready to hang Work can be 2d or 3d

Unveiling and Reception will be At The Art Clinic Saturday Feb. 11, 4 to 8

ALSO at that same time and location:

The Art Clinic is celebrating their 5th anniversary.Come make valentine's and enjoy refreshments.

.... So come by and vote, make loved ones a valentine, have a cupcake or two and help us celebrate the start of our 6th year.

Show Details: This is a public juried show with a cash prize.

The work will be up at The Art Clinic Saturday Feb.12, 4 to 8 to vote on then moved the next day to Valley Books and will hang there until Tues. March 13.

Jewelry Basics and Felting

Jewelry making 101 Sat. January 28^th 10-3pm $45 plus materials

Do you have jewelry projects that need to be finished, but you are unsure of how to proceed? This class focuses on finishing_ what findings to use, how to wire wrap beads, how to make a clasp. I will even teach you how to use a micro torch so can finish wire off with a nice round silver bead.

Other areas covered will be riveting and Keum boo for those interested.

Kuem Boo is an ancient Korean technique for bonding metals, in this case, 24k gold to Fine Silver. If you have taken Metal clay classes with me and have a fine silver piece you can add gold accents to it with this process. I have had requests to teach.

Riveting is a way of making a cold connection (without solder) between two metals.

Supply list:

Jewelry pliers, round nose, chain nose, cutters

For riveting, a riviting hammer http://www.riogrande.com/Product/Riveting-Hammers/112195?pos=9

A chasing hammer is good too-http://www.riogrande.com/Product/Chasing-Hammer/112227?pos=6

For torch work- Micro torches are great. http://www.riogrande.com/Product/Blazer-Butane-Torch/500230?pos=2

Fine silver for fusing, 24k gold foil for kuem boo- let me know if you are interested in this as we can order together to get the best price.

Wire for wirewrapping - let me know if you want sterling silver wire and we can order as a group to get the best price.

Barbara Carr is offering a Felting class on Saturday, Feb 18. 10 am- 4 pm. $65. Includes supplies and materials needed.

We will be felting with roving as well as commercial pre-felt making flat felt for a scarf or ...

Soon Carol will be posting about a new journaling class I am putting together- Heart Journals- tools for creating your very best self.