See the Art of Barbra Bloom here.

We had a great presentation by Barbra Bloom Wednesday. She brought in many examples of her art and explained her work and answered everyone's questions. She is a wonderful fabric artist.
We look forward to our next artist to be announced very soon.
Check here often to see what is coming up and what is happening with Brunswick Art Works. You are always invited to join and/or to participate.

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

Notice. Bill Beuther is Presenter

How to Photograph Your Artwork

winning photograph by Bill Beuther
 

Join us for our monthly meeting as highly acclaimed photographer Bill Beuther shares his professional tips for photographing artwork. 

When:  7:30 PM, Wednesday, June 6, 2012

Where:  Brunswick City Hall Council Chambers

4095 Center Road, Brunswick

As always, this Meet the Artist presentation is FREE and open to the public!

Bill is an award-winning local photographer whose lifelong interest in photography blossomed with his early retirement from college administration in 2002.  He started a successful photography business after finding he enjoyed capturing feelings, moods, and candid moments at weddings and events.  He also enjoys creating images of landscapes, wildlife, and urban settings.  His work is currently being displayed in juried shows at Cleveland Hopkins International Airport and the Butler Institute of American Art in Youngstown.  Whether bicycling across Europe with a camera strapped to his back or shooting scenes at a local park, Bill’s enthusiasm for photography is infectious.  He sees it as the perfect medium for a guy transitioning from button-down shirts to jeans and sneakers.

*This program was originally scheduled to include two segments, unfortunately our second presenter is unable to be with us due to unforeseen circumstance.  We apologize for any confusion.

Sophistication by Sophia

 

 

 

  

Ten-year-old Sophia Smith captured the hearts of her audience as she explained how she creates her lovely jewelry and runs her business.  A delightful and poised young lady, Sophia is a bright and engaging artist and entrepreneur who is saving a large percentage of her profits to help pay for her college tuition.  Continued good luck to you, Sophia!

(Almost) Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Dolls!

 

 

 

 

Ever wonder how those beautiful porcelain dolls are made?  Well, Michele Cotner explained the process at Brunswick Art Works Meet the Artist on Wednesday evening.  She also explained the difference between creating a bisque (porcelain) doll and a cloth doll  and had several examples of each on display.  Michele talked about her personal history of doll making and doll collecting and it was a fun and informative presentation.

Collage Workshop! April 28, 2012! Sign up NOW!

Artistic Director of Cleveland Play House to speak

Michael Bloom

The Cleveland Play House has recognized Brunswick as an artistic community, and asked Brunswick Art Works to host a presentation by their artistic director, Michael Bloom.  Brunswick Art Works is honored to bring Mr. Bloom to Brunswick as he shares his vision and information with us about the exiting performing arts scene in Cleveland.

Mr. Bloom will speak and present a slide show at 7:30 PM on Wednesday, March 28 at Brunswick City Hall, 4095 Center Rd.  

  

You won't want to miss this opportunity to experience one of our areas most influential artistic minds!  Free and open to the public.

Michael Bloom, Artistic Director of Cleveland Play House, was selected by Cleveland Magazine as one of 2012's most Interesting People.  He is a  published author and playwright and a theatre director and producer.  The Cleveland Play House recently moved from University Circle to the Theater District at Playhouse Square, and there is plenty of information for Michael to share about the exciting goings on!

View Bloom's bio at: http://www.clevelandplayhouse.com/about/leadership.

MOVIE and POPCORN NIGHT

Yep, you read correctly!  Join us on Wednesday, Sept. 7, for our general membership meeting at 7:30 PM, followed by a special kind of program.  This evening we will view "Starry Night," a delightful film by independent film maker Paul Davids about the life of Vincent Van Gogh...with a twist.  “In this whimsical, thought provoking fantasy, Vincent van Gogh returns to life in modern day Los Angeles a century after his death.”

So, come on down and share in the fun!   And, the popcorn!

Come fly with J.E. Stanley

J.E. Stanley
(Photo by John Burroughs and Dianne Borsenik)

Join us on December 9th to hear  J.E. Stanley,  an accountant and on again/off again guitarist from the grayscale suburban wilderness of Northeastern Ohio where he is lucky enough to hang out with the Deep Cleveland Poets and the Cleveland Speculators.  He is the author of Dark Intervals (vanZeno Press), Dissonance (Deep Cleveland Press) and co-author, with Joshua Gage, of Intrinsic Night (Sam's Dot Publishing).  His work has appeared in Amaze, Asimov's Science Fiction Magazine, Dwarf Stars, the Deep Cleveland Junkmail Oracle, Paper Crow, Raven Electrick, The Rhysling Anthology, Scifaikuest, Sein und Werden, Star*Line, Sybil's Garage and numerous other mainstream and genre publications.  He continues to assert that, winged or not, Man was always intended to fly; the moon and stars were just put there as an incentive.