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!