Barbra Bloom at Brunswick Art Works

The BAW meeting for August will be presented by Barbra Bloom. 

Wednesday, August 1                           Brunswick City Hall

 7:30 P.M.  free                                    4095 Center Road. 

                                                                   Brunswick, Ohio 44212

Meet this artist:

Barbara's art is Japanese silk dying known as Shibori.  This is a process involved in knotting silk. Dye is then applied resulting in rich floral forms. Her work has been juried into Clifton Arts and is in many galleries. Listen as she carefully explains, shows examples and answers questions.

Barbara was born in Cleveland, and has been a lifelong resident of Northeastern Ohio.  She currently makes her home in Parma with husband Steve and two dogs. 

Barbara holds a masters degree in Public Administration from the Levine College of Cleveland State University, and has worked in the health care arena for many years. 

Barbara is the owner and artist of Images in Bloom studios, offering luxurious homemade soaps, hand dyed silk scarves, up-cycled “Reblooming Bags” made from plastic grocery bags, and unique pieces of wire crochet jewelry on the web and at local shows and galleries.

Barbara is self taught and practices the art of Japanese silk dying known as Shibori which involves knotting and binding the silk in preparation for the dye process.  Dye is carefully applied to the silk and the knots and bindings act as a barrier which results in rich floral forms.  As a play on the last name, Bloom, every effort is made to create floral patterns in the dye process.  Her silk has been juried into the Textile Art Alliance , an arm of the Cleveland Museum of Art; and the Tremont Art and Culture Festival for the past two years.  In addition her work has been juried into Clifton Arts and has been included in a gallery display titled Woven in Nature, at the Lake Park System Penitentiary Glen center this past spring.

Up-cycling has also been a key component of the work, bringing new life to grocery bags, and old sweater yarn.  Reuse of supplies of plastic bags in creative forms reduces the volume of landfill while making a statement about the commitment to green living.

Barb maintains a blog that documents art projects, and development of her business news at http://imagesinbloom.wordpress.com

Brunswick Art Works

WINNERS OF THE BENCH TILE CONTEST

And, the winners are: 

Anna Mihacevich

Ella Mihacevich

Kate Mihacevich

Chuck Ricco

Misty Ricco

Allison Ricco

Adam Ricco

Teodora Lovi

Anvita Vedartham

Rishvita Vedartham

Skylar Burkett

Barbara Ortiz

Waylon Ball

Patrick Smith

Melinda Greenland

Emily Greenland

Dominic Kestranek

Tessa kestranek

Megan Bruns

Emily Litvin

Nadio Litvin

Rose Dietrich

Karen Kolosionek

John Kolosionek

Emily Johnson

Brandon Emert

Cynthia Calvillo

Deborah Schultz

Marisa Ficociello

Christina Fiociello

Melanie Breuning

Jean Ficociello

Rosemary Mihacevich

Lainey Mihacevich

Chloe Mihacevich

Madeline Mihacevich

Julie Freeble 

Josie Freeble

Gina Ficociello

Jim McPherson - Logos 

And, a good time was had by all...

Pencil this in...Pencil Portraits with Leslie Panfil

Spend an evening with Leslie Panfil as she shares her passion for colored pencil portraiture on Wednesday evening, January 4, 2012, at 7:30 PM.  As usual, we will meet in the council chambers of Brunswick City Hall on Center Road.

Leslie Panfil is a portrait artist working primarily in colored pencils.  Leslie says, “I think some artists shy away from portraiture because they think it’s an extremely difficult subject matter.  There are definitely tricks to the trade when it comes to achieving a likeness, and to me there is nothing more rewarding than capturing the essence of a person.”

Leslie also enjoys teaching portraiture.  The joy of teaching runs in the family, as her grandmother was an art teacher and her mother, also a portrait artist, taught in the classroom.  “I’m prouder of my student’s accomplishments than nearly anything I’ve achieved.  It is extremely gratifying to help others improve their skills and foster a passion for art,”  she states.

In addition to a successful commission portrait business, she enjoys drawing and painting birds and blooms.  Leslie is a resident of North Royalton and a full-time freelance writer.

Leslie Panfil

 View more of Leslie's bird paintings and other interests on her blog: http://craftyleslie.blogspot.com.

Charles Basham workshop: a good time was had by all...

Participant's at Charles Basham's workshop had a wonderful experience trying new techniques with their paintings! As you can see by the photos below, we had a great turnout, beautiful weather, an excellent instructor, and lots of fun!

Mel Grunau Collage Workshop set for next Saturday, Oct. 15

Collage with Mel Grunau
October 15 (Saturday) 9:00 AM to 4:30 PM

Ages 21 and above, $30 per participant

Rec Center Room 1

Surprise yourself and have fun with painting.  Try different approaches, media and techniques. Learn to look at the world around you with new eyes.  We will create a realistic/impressionistic still life or landscape using collage and watercolor or acrylic.  Crayons, pastels, pencils, pens and anything else that makes a mark may also be used along with thin collage materials.  Choose to do the same subject in abstract format or compose something from your imagination.  There are no rules in this workshop.  The instructor will bring samples.  You may follow the demonstration given at the start or do your own thing.  The supply list below is only a guideline, these supplies are not mandatory.

To register 

MAIL

check to Julie Zabkar, 4604 Basswood Oval, Brunswick, OH 44212 (please include your name, address, phone, and email)

--or--

DROP OFF

payment at Brunswick City Hall, 4095 Center Road, 
Mon-Fri,  8:30 AM - 5:00 PM

You are not officially registered UNTIL
payment is received


FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION, contact Julie Zabkar at 330-741-9362

Suggested Supply list:

• Firm ground to paint on:  double-thick illustration board, 1/4" plywood, canvas, stretched or board or masonite.  Approximate minimum size 15" x 22" (equivalent to one-half sheet watercolor paper).
• Paints:  Acrylic.  Can be purchased in sets or individual tubes.  Minimum tube colors:  red, yellow, blue, burnt umber, black, and white.
• Acrylic medium, gloss and/or matte.
• Vinyl gloves for hand protection.
• White acrylic gesso for preparing plywood and masonite.
• Water container and a spray bottle for water.
• Palette with an edge:  plastic or enamel tray, or a plain white china or plastic plate.
• Brushes:  2 or 3 round in small (#4 or #4), medium (#7 or #8), and large (#10 or #12).  A wide flat brush 1" - 1-1/2", could be a window trim brush.  Some art supply stores have flat brushes for a very reasonable rate.  One or two brushes for spreading gesso/medium.
• Optional additional items:  Pencils (colored and black), charcoal, graphite sticks, pastels, crayons, ink.
• Scraper:  Putty knife, pocketknife, palette knife, etc.
• Collage material:  Think patterned cloth, cheesecloth, newspaper, magazines, flower/seed catalogs, rice paper, tissue paper, foreign language newspapers, old paintings on paper to tear up.

Arts Week Events in Brunswick - Something for Everyone...FREE!

Children's Classes

 12:30 -1:30 PM daily, July 11-15, 2011

Brunswick Recreation Center

3637 Center Road, Brunswick

Monday, July 11: learn dancing / interactive movement withdance instructor Kelly Parks

Tuesday, July 12: Learn about illustration with children’s book illustrator Sarah Jane Ingraham  

Wednesday, July 13: Discover beginning drama with 

 Michele Cotner

Thursday, July 14: Create your own bookmarks and name tags with artist Lee Beuther

Friday, July 15: Hear about a day in the life of a 1770’s British soldier with Revolutionary War re-enactor  

David Zeih

Performances organized by the Medina County Arts Council and Brunswick Art Works

For the Whole Family!

FREE EVENING CONCERTS  – 7:30 p.m.

At the Brunswick Rec Center, outdoor stage (indoor if rain)

Wednesday, July 13: Saxophonist Tony Rump

Thursday, July 14: Singer/ songwriter Jim Gill and 
Fiddler Cathy Miller

Friday, July 15: Bud Preston and his 
Heartstring’s Youth Orchestra

 Sponsored by the Medina County Arts Council in cooperation 
with Brunswick Art Works and the City of Brunswick

Caricature Workshop with Rob Weske

Rob Weske

When Rob Weske visited Brunswick Art Works recently, he was such a hit that people immediately began asking if he would do a workshop for us.  Well, we asked for it, we got it!  Rob will present a hands-on Caricature workshop on Saturday, March 26, at 1:30 – 3:30 p.m. at the Brunswick Recreation Center (Meeting Room #2).  All ages welcome!

Rob has been recognized with four Emmy Awards, a Promax Silver Award, an Associated Press Award, several Telly Awards, and a National Pinnacle Award.

Workshop Fee:  $10.00/members, $15.00/non-members

Supplies Fee:  $3.00 payable to Rob Weske the day of the workshop

You Bring:  a chisel-point or Sharpie marker

Registration Information: Please mail check payable to Brunswick Art Works, PO Box 668, Brunswick, OH 44212.  Be sure to include your name and phone number so that we are able to contact you if necessary.

Registration Deadline:  Friday, March 18, 2011

Need more information?  Contact Barb Ortiz at 216-644-8302