Monday, December 24, 2012
Merry Christmas!
I know, I know..... It's been a month, but I've been super-busy with the usual holiday chores.
In November, I baked 9 Apricot Brandy cakes (read: Fruitcakes with attitude, and the power to have you fail a breathalizer test). Then, in the last two weeks, 7 lbs of butter later, I had approximately 14 dozen cookies and 4 mince meat pies all ready to take to the usual suspects....family, friends, bank, post office, Dr., etc.. All in all, I made about 10 boxes/plates of home-made calories for all. Whew.
And I'm sure I gained 5 lbs. in the meantime.
January is diet month.
I also had little desk calendars with my art work on every month made and sent them out to all my galleries and a few far-off friends..... and made a Christmas card. It's amazing what I can do under pressure! Now it's Christmas Eve day and I have nothing to do... PTS.
As for art.... well, the Holiday Sale here was not well attended, so we've decided to have this be our swan song. We'll be joining craft shows that have built-in attendees! Friends did not make their usual visit (some were sick) and none of my students came...:{
As usual with these events, everyone says they can't wait and then, nada. Oh well.
I'm working on some canvas mermaids for my 'sea-side' galleries, pictures to follow (if I like how they turn out).
Turning out some fru-fru necklaces for my new venues in Boston and parts north and for my usual Art in the Barn spectacular in Essex in June.. They'll be for the spring season... again, pics to come when they're ready.
Also, trying to figure out what my entry will be for the Quilt Museum's silk quilts show in April. I have loads of small hand-dyed and quilted pieces, but they're very small and I'd like to do a larger one for this exhibit. It's going to be very interesting to see what the more traditional quilters come up with when they have to work with silk.... or maybe they'll just have avant-garde quilters (like you-know-who) in this show.
So, off to have some fruit cake.... I mean Apricot Brandy cake....Merry Christmas to all.
In November, I baked 9 Apricot Brandy cakes (read: Fruitcakes with attitude, and the power to have you fail a breathalizer test). Then, in the last two weeks, 7 lbs of butter later, I had approximately 14 dozen cookies and 4 mince meat pies all ready to take to the usual suspects....family, friends, bank, post office, Dr., etc.. All in all, I made about 10 boxes/plates of home-made calories for all. Whew.
And I'm sure I gained 5 lbs. in the meantime.
January is diet month.
I also had little desk calendars with my art work on every month made and sent them out to all my galleries and a few far-off friends..... and made a Christmas card. It's amazing what I can do under pressure! Now it's Christmas Eve day and I have nothing to do... PTS.
As for art.... well, the Holiday Sale here was not well attended, so we've decided to have this be our swan song. We'll be joining craft shows that have built-in attendees! Friends did not make their usual visit (some were sick) and none of my students came...:{
As usual with these events, everyone says they can't wait and then, nada. Oh well.
I'm working on some canvas mermaids for my 'sea-side' galleries, pictures to follow (if I like how they turn out).
Turning out some fru-fru necklaces for my new venues in Boston and parts north and for my usual Art in the Barn spectacular in Essex in June.. They'll be for the spring season... again, pics to come when they're ready.
Also, trying to figure out what my entry will be for the Quilt Museum's silk quilts show in April. I have loads of small hand-dyed and quilted pieces, but they're very small and I'd like to do a larger one for this exhibit. It's going to be very interesting to see what the more traditional quilters come up with when they have to work with silk.... or maybe they'll just have avant-garde quilters (like you-know-who) in this show.
So, off to have some fruit cake.... I mean Apricot Brandy cake....Merry Christmas to all.
Thursday, November 15, 2012
Medieval Princesses from NY
Looks like Hannah is bored with the photo session!
Friday, November 9, 2012
The 'Real' Birthday.
Today is the real birthday, despite the Oct. 13th surprise bash. I don't feel 3/4 of a century old, which is a problem, as I find myself 'lurching' instead of taking it slow, as I'm supposed to do. I have to learn to 'snail' it.
No matter, Advil to the rescue. I'm having hip surgery this winter, tentatively on Feb. 19th at Mass.General. That has curtailed my teaching for winter and part of spring, but I hope to be back at it as soon as possible. Stay tuned.
On the 'art' scene, between my bronchitis (better, thank you very much) and being too busy making things for the two craft shows that I haven't done much art this month.... then the holidays will be my next excuse.
Will report on the Beverly show which is tomorrow. Hope they buy a lot, it's a drag to schlep everything back and forth......
No matter, Advil to the rescue. I'm having hip surgery this winter, tentatively on Feb. 19th at Mass.General. That has curtailed my teaching for winter and part of spring, but I hope to be back at it as soon as possible. Stay tuned.
On the 'art' scene, between my bronchitis (better, thank you very much) and being too busy making things for the two craft shows that I haven't done much art this month.... then the holidays will be my next excuse.
Will report on the Beverly show which is tomorrow. Hope they buy a lot, it's a drag to schlep everything back and forth......
Saturday, October 20, 2012
Holidays Loom!
The party was amazing was amazing, and I can't believe how wonderfully Jeanette pulled it all off. The invitations, the food, the decor, all the 'guests-from-afar', especially Peter and all my grand-boys! I couldn't thank her enough, but maybe before my 90th birthday, I'll find a way.
Saturday, November 10
10am - 3pm
Centerville Elementary School
17 Hull Street
Jeanette and I are showing this year in Beverly at the 3rd Annual Holiday Craft Market, November 10 from 10 am to 3 pm. The address is Centerville Elementary School, 17 Hull St..
We are also having our Fourth Annual Holiday Sale here at the clubhouse at Longview at Georgetown (my apartment complex on Patriot Lane). It's later than usual this year, but we will have some wonderful gifts, jewelry and the usual suspects..... Jeanette, my daughter, will have her whimsical gifts and jewelry, Tanya Melanson, her knitted items, and we may be joined by two other guest artists....they're deciding!
I have some great new (and affordable) things this year, especially the new Ribbon Yarn Scarves, which you saw in my last blog....terrible pictures, will post better ones. They come in all sorts of colors and sell for $20.. A wonderful gift for teachers and friends. There will also be a bargain bin at both shows, with amazing items for $5. to $18.. As you can see, I'm trying to help the economy!
Saturday, October 6, 2012
This and That .... mostly that
I've been dyeing a lot of silk these last few days, since the costumes were finished. My Silent Chimes have been selling so well that I make some whenever I can to keep up with the sales at The Little Beach Gallery in Hyannis. Maybe they'll sell as well in Melrose, at the new gallery, Hourglass.
Coco Chanel, my 'chat', has suddenly developed the urge to barf all over the place and has me washing duvet covers, pillows and her cat bed. Took her to the vet and he said it was probably hair balls, so now we medicate and wait for a hairy barf..... life with animals is so thrilling.
Went to the latest opening at MiXt Media Gallery tonight and met a lot of very nice people.
Susan Burton, the owner, loves my work so much the place is full of my 'stuff'..... Cindy says I shouldn't call it that, but artwork doesn't do it for me!). I told her soon we'd have to call it the Golbert Gallery. Now all we have to do is sell some!
I shouldn't say that, because in an hour and a half interval, they sold three of my Scarf Necklaces!They're different and the price is right, soooo.... see pics.
Coco Chanel, my 'chat', has suddenly developed the urge to barf all over the place and has me washing duvet covers, pillows and her cat bed. Took her to the vet and he said it was probably hair balls, so now we medicate and wait for a hairy barf..... life with animals is so thrilling.
Went to the latest opening at MiXt Media Gallery tonight and met a lot of very nice people.
Susan Burton, the owner, loves my work so much the place is full of my 'stuff'..... Cindy says I shouldn't call it that, but artwork doesn't do it for me!). I told her soon we'd have to call it the Golbert Gallery. Now all we have to do is sell some!
I shouldn't say that, because in an hour and a half interval, they sold three of my Scarf Necklaces!They're different and the price is right, soooo.... see pics.
Sunday, September 30, 2012
New Galleries in MA
The galleries that now represent me are Frameworks Gallery in Burlington, and the Hourglass Gallery in Melrose.
I'm working on some more in New England..... any ideas are welcome! There's nothing like a referral from 'someone who knows'.
I'm working on some more in New England..... any ideas are welcome! There's nothing like a referral from 'someone who knows'.
Costumes are Done!!
The dresses, crowns, train and veils are ready to be shipped.Yay!
The Queen's dress (red) has a detachable train and a crown that is worn over a glittery net veil. It also has a detachable belt, made so that the gown, which is cut large, can be worn for a while until the little girl grows out of it.
The Princess gown (blue) has a chiffon veil connected to the head-dress. This dress also has a detachable belt with a tie made of two layers of tulle.
My sewing machine held out until just before finishing everything....something is wrong and despite mucho years of dealing with machines, I can't figure out what's wrong. Luckily, the only thing missing, machine-wise, I can do my hand and then we're done. Hurray!
The only other thing I've been able to accomplish during the costume building time, was to make a few more Silent Chimes to send to Little Beach Gallery in Hyannis. They sell them like the proverbial hot cakes.... nice!
My new gallery, in Melrose, MA also took some Chimes as well as a lot of jewelry and some small artwork, including my blue Dragonfly. The place is wonderful, with lots of very interesting items....one could do serious damage to the budget there!
On the 'workshop newsflash' line, the silk painting at Newburyport Adult Ed is going to take place as we have enough people, but there is still space for new students.
A new and FREE silk painting class for kids from 8 to 18 will take place at Georgetown Library on Nov. 2. The kids will be able to make a silk scarf for their Moms for Christmas.
The Queen's dress (red) has a detachable train and a crown that is worn over a glittery net veil. It also has a detachable belt, made so that the gown, which is cut large, can be worn for a while until the little girl grows out of it.
The Princess gown (blue) has a chiffon veil connected to the head-dress. This dress also has a detachable belt with a tie made of two layers of tulle.
My sewing machine held out until just before finishing everything....something is wrong and despite mucho years of dealing with machines, I can't figure out what's wrong. Luckily, the only thing missing, machine-wise, I can do my hand and then we're done. Hurray!
The only other thing I've been able to accomplish during the costume building time, was to make a few more Silent Chimes to send to Little Beach Gallery in Hyannis. They sell them like the proverbial hot cakes.... nice!
My new gallery, in Melrose, MA also took some Chimes as well as a lot of jewelry and some small artwork, including my blue Dragonfly. The place is wonderful, with lots of very interesting items....one could do serious damage to the budget there!
On the 'workshop newsflash' line, the silk painting at Newburyport Adult Ed is going to take place as we have enough people, but there is still space for new students.
A new and FREE silk painting class for kids from 8 to 18 will take place at Georgetown Library on Nov. 2. The kids will be able to make a silk scarf for their Moms for Christmas.
Monday, September 17, 2012
Overnight Trip to Harrison, NY
I drove down to NY yesterday to do a fitting for some costumes I'm making for 2 little girls. The fitting took 10 minutes (I have forgotten how little girls squirm and how many questions they can ask in tandem), then the fun began, Norma, at whose house I was staying, and our friend, Lily, went off to Water Moon, in Rye for dinner. What a great place and what good food! Thai like you've never seen it.... and guess who brought home the left-overs??
The costumes will be done by the first week in Oct. and will be shipped off in time for Halloween. They are a red Queen's dress and a blue Princess' gown. Pictures will be posted soon, but here are the petticoats that were finished and delivered yesterday.
Events Errata .....Errati?...Erratae? Boo-boo.
The phone number for the Newburyport Adult Ed classes is 978-465-1257.
Please disregard the number posted under Events..... the computer gremlin has been at it again.
Please disregard the number posted under Events..... the computer gremlin has been at it again.
Friday, September 14, 2012
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