Subject: Your Holiday Shopping Guide for Art Lovers

       

This Week:

Holiday Shop - Big Names, Small Work
Holiday Sale - December 5-7
Lauren Mabry Hands-on Workshop
Nick Joerling One and Two-Day Workshops

Holiday Shop - Big Names, Small Works

Jessica Brandl - Small Serving Dish
Jessica Brandl, Small Serving Dish, 2014, 8" x 5.5" x 2"., terra cotta and underglazes.  Photo by Belger Crane Yard Studios.

Don't wait until Black Friday or Cyber Monday, start your holiday shopping today!  Choose from a selection of small works by your favorite artists such as Jessica Brandl, John Cohorst, Brian Giniewski, Melissa Mencini, Melanie Sherman, Chris Theiss and more!  Come by Red Star Studios or shop on-line.  Gift certificates for gallery items, classes, and workshops are also available.  Call 816-474-7316 or visit www.redstarstudios.org for more information.

Red Star Studios and Belger Arts Center will be closed on Thanksgiving, November 27 and Friday, November 28.  Regular hours resume on Saturday, November 29.

Holiday Sale - December 5 - 7

Date: December 5 - 7, 2014
Hours: Friday: 6-9pm; Saturday: 10am - 4pm; Sunday: 11am - 5pm
Location: Belger Crane Yard Studios, 2011 Tracy Avenue, KCMO 64108

Enjoy a relaxing holiday shopping experience. Choose from functional and decorative ceramics, jewelry and more made by resident artists and studio members. Red Star is one of the tour locations included in the Kansas City Clay Guild's Holiday Sale and Pottery Tour. For more information, contact Tommy Frank at 816-474-7316 or tfrank@redstarstudios.org.

While you're at Belger Crane Yard Studios, don't forget to see Asheer Akram:  Sacred Spaces currently on view through January 24, 2015.  Belger Arts Center is also showing Word Play through January 3, 2015 and Expanding the Perimeter through February 7, 2015 

Lauren Mabry Hands-on Workshop

Lauren Mabry, Spilling Pipe, 2014, 15” x 15” x 8”, earthenware. Photo courtesy of the artist.

Date: Saturday, February 7, 2015
Time: 10am - 4pm
Free public gallery presentation: 4:30pm.
All levels welcome
Location: Belger Crane Yard Studios, 2011 Tracy Ave., KCMO 64108
Fee: $90 (sign up by December 31 and receive 20% off)

Learn about color and depth in low fire slip application. Lauren shares a variety of methods developed in her studio practice, including brushing and stenciling slips, monoprint transfer, and underglaze application.

Call 816-474-7316, e-mail gallery@redstarstudios.org, or visit our website for more information or to reserve your spot.
 

Nick Joerling One and Two-Day Workshops

Nick Joerling, Pitcher, 2014, 6” x 8” x 16”, stoneware. Photo courtesy of the artist.

Date: Saturday and/or Sunday, March 7 - 8, 2015
Time: 10am - 4pm, both days.
Free public gallery presentation: 4:30pm
All levels welcome
Location: Belger Crane Yard Studios, 2011 Tracy Ave., KCMO 64108
Fee: $90 (Saturday only); $180 (Saturday & Sunday). Sign up by Dec. 31 and receive 20% off.

The first day of Nick Joerling's workshop includes demonstrations of throwing and altering techniques he uses to create the expressive and whimsical work for which he's known. On day two, participants get to apply these techniques. One-on-one time with Nick gives participants the chance to grasp the potential of these techniques in their own work.

Call 816-474-7316, e-mail gallery@redstarstudios.org, or visit our website for more information or to reserve your spot.

For more information on upcoming exhibitions, classes and workshops, or to inquire about continuing education credit please visit www.redstarstudios.org or call 816-474-7316.

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