Jane Wynn's Studio

Duck and Virgil...

A quick post for no other reason than Kitty eye-candy! MEOW!

(Virgil!)

(SQUISH!)

The Holiday Time is growing close!

My Valley Ridge Class Registration begins TODAY!

 

Good Late Evening/early morning to you!
I just wanted to let you know that Registration for my Summer Workshop at Valley Ridge, in WI opens tomorrow! (December 7th)


There is no place on Earth quite like Valley Ridge~ (Swoons)
WHAT an AMAZING place to create...

Come and join me this summer: JULY 9-11 2010 and learn how I construct my Assemblage Shrines using Found Objects!



Hunter Gatherer Maker - The Art of Found Object Assemblage

Instructor: Jane Wynn

When Jane is not in the studio, she is out scouring thrift shops, flea markets, and vintage fairs, hunting and gathering interesting objects to turn into art.  For instance, taking apart an old, broken camera yields a hidden world of amazing parts that then can be repurposed into something completely unexpected. A child’s doll, now broken and forgotten, comes to life in a fantastic new way.

In this workshop, you will explore the fascinating world of assemblage art using found objects and create a stunning sculptural piece that creates an amazing dynamic personal narrative. Begin with the difficult part of planning and problem solving your design. Next, learn to construct an environment out of wood using power tools. Discover how to create an intriguing setting to celebrate your objects. Join elements together with a variety of connecting skills from soldering to wire wrapping, hammering, nailing and of course using a variety of different adhesives. Finally, finish your piece using an assortment of interesting aging effects.

Throughout this workshop Jane will address tool usage, successful building techniques, structural problem solving, and most importantly, how to make a piece of art look good using the elements of art (i.e. repetition, balance, space, movement, etc)

I am really excited to teach at such a brilliant place.

Kathy and Bill are extraordinary people with great vision and a generous spirit. You will NOT be disappointed with any workshops you take- it is just such a unique experience...

I really look forward to seeing you this summer!!!
IT IS GOING TO BE AN EPIC WORKSHOP for sure! DON'T MISS THIS ONE!

XoxoX

This SUNDAY-Baltimore: MerryMart & Me!

When:
December 6 : 11 a.m. - 5 p.m

Event Phone Number:
410-276-1651
http://www.creativealliance.org/...

Neighborhood: Canton
3134 Eastern Ave.
Baltimore, MD 21224
410-276-1651

"Steer clear of the mall and head to this holiday shop-around for one-of-a-kind and handcrafted gifts. Jewelry, stuffed creatures, pottery, origami lights, hand knits, soaps, totes and more await your unique gift-giving hands. There will also be a cash bar and live entertainment."

Wearable Art!

Been working of these beauties- Oh these mean so much to me...

Victorian Spoons from the late 18 hundreds to early 1900's! Oh how I love history. And if I can Salvage something which was almost discarded- well it makes everything I do more meaningful.

I have the first one I made for myself and have been wearing it everyday. These are really Wearable Art and they always seem to make people stop and look.

I posted them in my ETSY shop for the Holidays- free shipping until January 1st (And a portion of the proceeds go to help my local Cat Shelter-"Little Flower Pet Rescue" to help little kitties like my "Duck" find homes.)

More from me shortly. I am finishing up my College semester and hopping into the studio in my down time! Busy time of the year for sure!

xox
(http://WynnStudio.etsy.com)

Some of the things I am THANKFUL for...

Great friends like Cynthia Thornton and her AMAZING BOOK!

Enchanted Adornments: Creating Mixed-Media Jewelry with Metal, Clay, Wire, Resin & More

This book is a must have. It is filled with beautiful photos of her work, has clear instructions on how she creates her jewelry and beads, and is joyfully infused with the most brilliant drawings, paintings and sketches. 

"The Essentials" section is filled with information about tools and techniques information organized by polymer clay, metal clay, wire, and resin.

Yes-this book goes beyond just another jewelry making book, it is more like a personal journal or a travel companion. I have gone back several times for references, and when I have turned another page, I discover something else that I did not see the first time-it is magical! 

Add this to your book list this season. My simple words here just can not encompass the breath of this book...

(Photos of my little shell box when I was just making it!
The finished piece is in the galley section of this book)

Thank you kindly Ms. Cynthia (& Andrew) not just for allowing me to be a part of it and choosing one of my jewelry creations for the gallery section but for creating just an all over delicious book!

You can find this in most books stores including Barns&Noble, Amazon, Borders and other fine stores who sell art books.

Cynthia's On-Line store is Green Girl Studios: CLICK!

Enchanted Adornments also has a Facebook pages here: CLICK!