Artworks Peek

Hello again.

As promised, I'm back. ;) With a picture or two from my case at Artworks Gallery.

Here's one:

I'm doing this on a phone, so can't tell how good this looks. Looks a little reflecty to me. Let's try another one.

Hmmm, that seems kind of blurry; how about this one?

Eh, I give up. You'll just have to come in and see what's in there in person! 

If you want to see me there when you come in, I'll be at Artworks every Sunday 11-6 now until September... And most of them after that until October. Also Fri & Sat from 11-4 on the same timeline.

Hope to see some of you soon and also that you're having a great weekend.

PS. Starting up the Newsletter again too. So, if you aren't on it and want to be, you should sign up. There's a little box to do that right over there on the right side of the page... see it?

Happy? Black Friday...

I know none of you are the type to have camped out early for today's sales... or even to show up at 5am... most of you are probably more likely to have participated in the "Occupy Walmart" movement - or some other such thing.

Though, there probably are a few of you who took advantage of some sales today... maybe just online at least (like I did - for jewelry supplies)...

So... with Black Friday coming to a fast close, and Cyber Monday quick on it's heals; and the brand new Green Tuesday added to the list for good measure; I thought I'd go ahead and offer a little sale of my own... just for the Blog readers:

If you go to my Etsy Store (I'll be adding to it all weekend, fyi) and use the code: BLOG15 at check out, you'll get 15% OFF anything in my Etsy Store. Plus, shipping is FREE. Yay.

So, yah. Anytime you want to shop for my jewelry between now and Tuesday night, or Wednesday morning (whenever I get around to deactivating the code)... you can use it as often as you like. Because... Say, I add something you really want - or want to gift - after you already ordered something... because I want to make sure you're covered. ;]

Adding stuff to the store as I type this... Going to be adding some rings (that haven't been in my Etsy yet) tomorrow... not sure what I'll add on Sunday. You'll just have to keep checking and see what's there.

Oh, and even with the discount, I'm sending 10% of all my sales to NPR & PBS until the end of the year... So you'll be getting a bargain AND making a donation to a public icon at the same time. Yay, again.

Did I mention that you can even use the discount on Gift Certificates? Yep. Give someone a Gift they can choose themselves, and still get it at 15% OFF the value! It'll still be worth the full value, and only you (and I) will know you didn't pay that much for it! ;]

So go ahead and shop til you pop... Not only is it good for the economy... And therapeutic... It is that time of the year; after all.

Happy Shopping Days... ;]

Anime Banzai 2011

Just a quicky to let you know that I'll be at the Steampunk Themed Anime Banzai in Layton this weekend. In the Artist Alley, all day and most of the night on Friday, Saturday & Sunday in the Davis Convention Center.

Running around trying to get ready... have to get stuff out of storage and go pick up Phil from the airport...

Lots of new stuff, but no time to show any right now... gotta run... try to post some later from the hotel.

And I'll post where I am in the Alley tomorrow when I find out too... or I'll tweet it... ;]

Last Minute Park Silly

Hey Gang,

Was asked to fill in for a fellow PCPAA at Park Silly this weekend (the best to her family!) so I have one more Silly Market Sunday this 18th.

I'll be at the top of the hill next to the info tent... in a tent... and you can come see the new stuff from last week and chat and laugh and eat beer flavored popcorn... well... maybe Mike will have some up at the Farmer's Market (next to the Post Office) - or you can ask him to make you some. I asked for Margarita flavor. He's working on it. ;]

It's the Tour de Suds day as well, so... bikes and beers. And wire sculpted and vintage bead jewelry. AND... um... Sillyness.

See you between 10 am and 5 pm on Sunday!

Holladay Harvest Fest This Saturday

Hey everybody... Hope you all had a great long weekend.

Speaking of which, Thanks to everyone who stopped by Park Silly this past Sunday... and I hope to see some of the Salt Lake folks this Saturday evening at the Holladay Harvest Festival (4pm to 8pm) too.

I have two new rings in Gold Fill:

and a necklace I made while I was being the Featured Artist on Sunday:

Plus a lot of other stuff some of you haven't seen yet. And, best of all, I'll get to see some of you (hopefully) who I haven't seen since last year too... Definitely: the best part! ;]

So, if you can make it to the Holladay City Hall for the Harvest Festival this Saturday (the 10th) I'll be in booth space #14... though I'm not sure where that actually is... guess I'll find out when I get there.

So'k. Just look for my yellow umbrella... and me.

Featured Artist at Park Silly This Sunday

Is ME!

Yep. That's right. I'm the featured artist (booth is set up next to the Main Stage at the bottom of Main - near the Beer Garden). So...

I'll be making jewelry while I sell it (well, hopefully I'll have some help selling). So, there will be new jewelry (some of which you've seen here in the last few months) and new jewelry being made.

If you want to pick your own (or bring your own) stone and have it wrapped or sculpted; this Sunday is the day to do it.

Hope to see you this Sunday (the 4th) on Main Street in Park City (Utah;)... or you can catch me in space #14 at the Holiday Harvest Festival on September 10th too.

In the meantime, here's the latest thing I made for my (not quite yet) brother inlaw's new business venture: Flying Sprocket Mobile Bicycle Repair Shop

So, I guess, I can call myself a Wire Sculptor now? Well, if I get requests for more themed business card holders... ;]

Silly Sunday is Approaching

In fact, it's tomorrow... and I'll be sharing a booth with Janet, who does beautiful jewelry... we'll be at the top of the hill by the entrance, in a white tent, full of jewelry.

You should come see us!

I don't have anything new, but you can see my new stuff at Park City Jewelers... like (please excuse the photo quality - they were snapped with a phone at the end of the day upon finishing) some of these:

I did the original wax for this and did the finishing and chose the stone combinations and attached the petals...


I did the petals...


Did the finishing and the petals on this one...


Did most of the work on this one...

Um, and I made some other stuff for them as well.... All in either white or yellow 14K Gold.... oh, that last one, is the first one I set the stones on myself. Yep; learning to set stones. In fact, I did most of the work on the last one... I think I mentioned that... huzzah. I might actually get to be a real jeweler at some point... ;]

Going to be teaching more beginner jewelry classes at the Kimball this fall too, so keep an eye out for that as well.

Hope to see you tomorrow (or on the 4th;)

Class Time

Hey everybody!

I have a class starting this Thursday - still time to get in - and next Monday at the Kimball Art Center in Park City (Utah). If you haven't already signed up, you can sign up for the Necklace/Bracelet Finishing Class Here... and for the Wire Sculpted Jewelry Class Here.

This is the kind of thing I'll teach in the Finishing class:

(even though it says students responsible for own materials, that's really just for the beads - which you can get really quick Here . I'll be providing all the other stuff and you can pay for it at the first class)

And these are the kind of things I'll teach in the Sculpting class:

Hope to see some of you there - either where... ;]

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I'll also be sharing a booth at the last Park Silly of August... more on that as it gets closer...

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My First Park Silly of the Year

Hey everybody!

Hope you have a great 4th of July weekend! Hope some of you come see me Sunday on Main Street in Park City for the Park Silly Sunday Market!

Going to be at the Park City Professional Artist Association booth... which is right at the top of lower Main at Heber. Look for me by the Info Booth. I'll be under a tent this time. But you can still find me by my yellow banner - that says: Custom Adornments on it.

Ok. That's all I wanted to tell you today.

Have a great weekend and see some of you on Sunday!

Two More Days To Wire Wrapping Class

Hope everyone had a great Father's Day!

The weather has been great around here and, even though some people might not be as happy with it; since it hasn't affected us much this year; I love how full and fast the river is (that I get to cross barely above everyday)... sorry. No picture. I'll try harder next time. ;]

So, just two more days til the start of my first teaching gig at the Kimball Art Center over in Park City. Still room for a couple more students - (no experience needed) - for the Wire Wrapping Class which starts Thursday at 6pm. It runs for 5 weeks and you'll get to learn all the basic basics of wire wrapping that will let you start creating great works of your own personal jewelry art. Well... that's what I think you'll do with your new found skills anyway.

Plus... The materials fee includes everything you need to make all the jewelry in the lessons: a bracelet, necklace, a couple three pairs of earrings, rings, and a pendant. Plus, you'll get your very own travel tool kit (6 mini pliers in a zipper case), bead mat, & some polishing cloth (for straightening and priming your wire). Did I mention Vintage Beads are part of that class stash too? Yep, straight out of my own private stash.




Oh, and if you sign up for the class from my blog, leave a comment here and I'll make sure you get a little extra Vintage something with your materials (though, I'll probably give it to you separately after class so the other students don't get jealous;).

AND, I also wanted to let you guys know that I picked up an extra date for Park Silly. Going to be there on July 3rd (at the PCPAA booth space) and I'll let you know where that'll be when I find out - on Main Street somewhere. I'd guess. ;]

Hope to you see some of you at the Kimball classes and some of you at Park Silly and some of you other places as well.

Oh ya. I knew there was another reason I needed to write to you guys:

Happy Summer Solstice!

I'm Teaching Classes!

Hey everybody! I know. Long time no blog.

Still living at home with a broken computer and limited internet/computer access. Though, I do have a simcardless iPhone now. But, it doesn't really work for me with blogger, yet. Hopefully soon - or I finally get my computer fixed - or can afford to get a new one - either way.

Anyway...

Going out of my way to spend my limited computer time letting everyone know that I'll be teaching classes at the Kimball Art Center starting next Thurs! If enough people sign up that is... think there are 4 or 5 spots left... They do the assessing tomorrow so, if you want to take an ABSOLUTELY Beginner Wire Wrapping Class in Park City (Utah) on Thursday nights for 5 weeks, get online and sign up now! It's absolutely no experience necessary & the materials fee even includes your very own (zipper cased) travel tool kit! So, you can practice at home if you want.

Everyone in the Beginner class will learn to make jewelry similar to this:



With different beads and stones and stuff, of course.

Then, when that class is over, I have a Necklace and Bracelet Finishing Class (2 Thursdays) where you'll learn to make the ends of your jewelry look like this (as well as how to suspend beads with crimps along wire like the bottom necklace shows):




And; the last Summer class I'll be teaching; an Intermediate Beginner Wire Wrapping & Sculpting Class starting in August (4 Mondays)...where you'll learn to make wire jewelry similar to this:



No soldering or glue... you'll learn to hold everything together just by placement and wrapping. I'll be teaching the basic techniques in a way that you can figure out your own designs and style too.

Going to be a lot of fun and just what a lot of you have been asking for. So...

Hope to see some of you "do you teach classes" people at the classes!

Come See Me Saturday...

Ok... My Mac is still waiting for the parts to get fixed. Hopefully by the end of the month. IN the meantime, all newsletter communication is suspended, since all my photos are on the Mac and it's virtually impossible for me to upload, edit and add pictures to the newsletter - or the blog for that matter - on public computers. However, I will be sending a newsletter out as soon as I can add pictures again and, I'll also put up pictures of new jewelry here too.

If you can't wait that long to see some of my new jewelry, you can always come by and see me in the parking lot of Broadview University at 240 E. Morris Avenue in Salt Lake from 11am to 2pm tomorrow (Saturday the 16th).

Thanks for being patient and wish me luck getting the computer fixed (cause I can't afford a new one right now;)!

Happy Thingy Whatsit Going On

Ok. Here's some quicky updates:

Happy Pat's Day, btw.

Please go to my Etsy Store and buy stuff cause I'm donating 30% of my Etsy Sales to help Japan thru the end of March. Plus, if you buy this necklace and earring Set, 50% of the sale price will go to benefit people in need in Japan.


My computer is not working, so I'm on a public one... Alert for Newsletter people: Can't access my photos, so Newsletter will be late... probably get a Spring issue next month... which means, Blog readers, you will also not be getting any pictures from me until I can get my computer fixed.


Um, was really sick last night and haven't been able to eat today, so not sure if I'll be at the Gallery Stroll at ArtSpace Commons tomorrow. Will try to let you know tomorrow.


Oh, and Phil's in the April issue of Modern Drummer Magazine (page 32)... which went on sale March 1st.


And, that's the updates for now.

Gallery Stroll Tonight at Artspace Commons

So, I know it's been a while since I last blogged atcha. Computer issues, black ice problems (right side is still recovering). But, tonight I'll be at the Gallery Stroll in the 400W side of Artspace Commons again this month. With newer stuff that was offered to the Newsletter groups first (as always, and at a lower price). Here are pictures of those things. You can get some of them tonight. 400W at 800S Salt Lake City, 5-9pm. See you there?

This was one of the special Birthday Club offers for new years.

This is another one.

This is the special Valentine's jewelry I made.

This is the Lunar New Year pendant I made.

This is a better look at the miniature water color pin I made last month.

These are the Lucky New Year's earrings.

This is the matching pendant.

Get in touch if you want to get one of these items above, you know, if you can't come tonight.

Let's Go For a Stroll

An Art Stroll!

Friday... that's tomorrow... I'll be there from 5pm and it ends at 9pm... Artspace Commons at the corner of 800S and 400W... Art, some crafty vendors... I'll even have jewelry WITH Art on it... well, as part of it:

Miniature Original Watercolor Paintings by Phil... who's previous band (Audio Dyslexia) has a song in the movie Pariah in this years Sundance Festival (which started today. first screening of Pariah at Eccles tonight at 9:30)... Swans gets back on tour in the Southwest and West Coast in a month...

So, if you're downtown in Salt Lake tomorrow evening/night, swing by Artspace Commons and say hi, pick up some Art, some wearable Art, some crafty stuff and stuff.

Wire Wrapping Classes, Anyone?

So, hope everyone had some great holiday experiences and your New Years is full of bubbles and absent of regrets!

I'm keeping this short, but informative - well, at least I'm trying to.

Meant to get a lot of new stuff up on my Etsy site this last week, but couldn't find the display hand and neck (as seen in other pictures in my store) in my storage stuff, which means it's buried deep... and last week was so dark, I couldn't seem to get any good lighting breaks for pics without them either so, might not get anything new up until I can figure out my options with my current limitations.

Which brings me to my current limitations:

This is my workroom for the winter. It's also my bedroom. The door and shelves are where the closet used to be. The bed is a queen size and up against the far wall, the table is 32" square, and yes, that is a suitcase in the left corner. That black mass on the floor to the right is my cases of jewelry and a few of supplies. The rest of my supplies are 20 miles away in storage.

So, I wasn't able to get that studio space and am still staying with my parents in the boonies... BUT, I AM in negotiations to use a place up at Kimball Junction for teaching classes. I'm planning to teach basic Wire Wrapping for the first class - all materials and your very own tool kit included, 2 hours, 3 techniques for $90 - and basic Stringing and Finishing for the second class.

If you'd be interested in taking the Wire Wrapping class next month, leave me a comment to this post so I can have a bit more leverage to bargain with - to use the teaching space. Once I have enough interest, and have secured use of the space, I'll post the class date/place and registration link along with pictures of everything you'll get and learn how to do.

Oh, and I'm starting a Birthday Club subscription for next year as well. You'll get several options to choose from (including which type of stone you want - the definitions of which you can see Here). This first year, I'm making everyone who joins the club a pendant similar to these ones:

Each one made individually with your specific stone and metal requests and offered to you for your birthday (or anyone else's birthday you don't want to forget) at a special discounted Birthday Club price. Plus, everyone who signs up for the Club before the New Year gets a special offer next week just for the New Year.

And that's all the updates for this year... Thanks for all your continued interest and a VERY Happy New Year to one and all!

Super Saturday is the Last Market of the Year

Well, the Holiday Market at Trolley Square is at least... which is tomorrow, which is now being dubbed: Super Saturday! I feel like you should say that with cartoon echo emphasis though... ;}

So, I have two new pendants - both not real Emeralds, but simulated lab stones (that's real lab grown stones that are colored to simulate Emeralds).

The first one is BIG and is in Jewelers Brass (non tarnish). The stone is 16x12 mm (24mm is an inch) and it's swirly and loopy and... well, see for yourself:

The second one is a little 12x8 mm Emerald Spinel teardrop in 14K Gold Fill, with a 14K Gold Fill chain included when you come by Trolley Square tomorrow to get it:

So, those are the two newest pendants I'll have with me from noon to 8pm in the auditorium to the right of the 600 South Atrium entrance at Trolley Square tomorrow.

Oh, and since "Super Saturday" is supposed to be about last minute bargains... incase getting one of a kind jewelry at already low prices isn't enough... if you mention that you saw this BLOG when you see me tomorrow, I'll give you 10% OFF!

See you tomorrow!

PS: there were some things from the Holiday Market featured yesterday morning: http://connect2utah.com/2news-this-morning-story/?nxd_id=122386

Still Time to Party Like it's 2010!

Happy Mid December everybody!

Hope Hanukkah was full of lights and that the Solstice reminds you that Winter is fleeting and your Christmas is full of wonder and that Kwanzaa is fruitful!

Oh, and I also wanted to tell you that there's still time to get in one last Jewelry Party before everyone expects more gifts! Yay Last Minute Shopping Party!

Of course, if you've already had your Jewelry Party (or are waiting for the New Year), or don't have the room for one, or are too far away for me to get there in time, or just aren't inclined to have one anyway; then why not join us right now for an Online Jewelry Party!?!

Online Jewelry Party, you say? Well yes! Why not? In fact, let's start now with the newest, bluest, December Birthstone pendant I've got. It's a (not too) little something I just made with a 13x10 mm Natural Swiss Blue Topaz and Argentium (non tarnishing because it has a type of Platinum in it) Sterling Silver:

Delicately substantial at 2 1/2" long x 1 1/4" wide and absolutely One of a Kind.

So, now that we've got the party started; I'll have another brand new pendant up in the next day or two, and some other new things as they get made as well. In the meantime, head on over to my Etsy Store and have a look around there for something that grabs you... or over to the Miniature Watercolor Painting (by Phil Puleo) Necklace Artfire Store... or the On Sale all the time pearl jewelry Shophandmade Store...

Of course, if you're in the Salt Lake area, you can also come by Trolley Square this Saturday (from noon to 8pm in the Auditorium off the South Atrium at the 600S entrance) and pick up some things as well.

Hope to see some of you there and the rest online...

Oh, did I forget to mention the special Online Jewelry Party Discount? On my Etsy Store anyway. Just enter: BLOG10 at checkout and Save 10% AND still get your free US Shipping! Just for reading my blog and coming to the party!

Yay Online Jewelry Party!

Holiday Market in Trolley Square

Hi-lo there.

Well, I had that cold thing that was wicked and made my head feel like it was gonna explode and every tiny little bone and muscle in my body ache. I got over it, but it took more than a week. My advice: Don't get it!

Ok. That said. I'm all better. Spent a couple days getting my custom work finished - mostly - but nothing new to show you for this weekend. This what? The Holiday Market at Trolley Square...



I'll be in the Auditorium, which is to the right of the Atrium when you come in through the South Entrance off 600 S.

There's gonna be all kinds of great local arts and crafts and food AND a Food drive; so bring some non-perishables to donate.

Starts at Noon and goes to 8pm.

I'll have a nice selection of jewelry with me, but if there is something you particularly want me to bring, let me know. If I don't have what you want, I can make it for you next week and bring it on the 18th. Yep. Two Saturdays in Trolley Square in a row. So... if you can't make it to this one, you get another chance.

Yay.

See you there?!

December Means... Um... Happy... Er...

Howdy Hi everybody!

I made it back to Utah... and then got a cold... BUT, now I have to get myself all spiffed up for another round of weekend Arts & Crafts Markets in Salt Lake City.

Yep. I'm scheduled in for the next three Saturdays. However, I don't really have anything new to show you... but I kind of do... but the picture is terrible... Ok... lets see if I can get it to look good enough to put up.

Be right back...

See, terrible picture. The pendants are all Argentium Sterling and the ring is 14K Gold Fill... can you tell? They look great in person though... and the ring is a Mystic Topaz (and really small;).

Oh well, those won't be with me this weekend anyway.

However, some other stuff will be... and I'LL be at the Winter Market from 10am to 8pm on Saturday (the 4th). In Artist's Alley, where there's a central cash register. Which is why I'll have limited stock. I had to tag all my stuff with special codes and write everything down so they had a list of everything I'm going to sell. Since I could potentially have more than 100 codes if I put out my usual number of pieces, I pared it down to 60 codes and stretched my definition of "similar" so I could use the same code for items with the same price. Which means I'll have a select selection of jewelry for sale... Some of which you can see pictures of in posts before this one... Pretty much all of it actually.

So, ya. I'll have a better selection next week at Trolley Square... and maybe I'll even have some new stuff to show everyone? Not sure. Let you know next Friday...

Or maybe I'll just see you at Trolley Square. Or maybe I'll see you in West Valley City on Saturday? Or maybe I'll run into you on the street? Or maybe you'll drop me a line? Or maybe I'll start drumming and blow up? One can never tell...

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