Art Is - Wickedly Good

ART IS YOU - The East Coast Art Retreat
October 7 - 11, 2010



We have had the pleasure of participating in this wonderful event since its first year and every year the organizers Sal & Ellen go above & beyond.
This year's theme is "Wickedly Good" and it looks better then ever - you do not want to miss it.
Registration is open and the workshops being offered are just fabulous!
I am also so excited that Jo Packham from where Women Create will be the guest speaker.

Full details and registration can be found at their website but I wanted to share additional photos of the workshops I will be teaching. (psssst, we are also offering tons of new goodies at their East Coast Art Trunk vendor fair)

FIGURATIVELY SPEAKING - mixed media art doll
In this workshop we will explore several textural and painting techniques as we transform cheap, plastic doll parts & salvaged elements into a mysterious relic. Playing with scale & form, we will push the boundaries as we create a whimsical sculpture. The techniques you will learn are very versatile and can be easily applied to other projects.











HUMBLE BEGINNINGS
In this workshop we will explore several collage techniques. Too often relegated to mundane uses in our studios, we will elevate humble wax paper - in fact celebrate it - for its wonderful tactile nature and its dreamy translucency. Crumpling, adhering, stuffing, papering, painting, glazing – we will discuss composition, texture and layering.





ALMOST HOME
In this workshop we will transform a boring photo box into a house of curiosities. Using architectural elements and a wonderful technique, we will assemble mixed media houses full of interesting texture and dimension. We will discuss composition, painting & aging techniques, scale & repetition.

I am delighted to team-teach this class with my sister Rachel Betterley, a talented Maine artist & teacher and my mom Robin Betterley, a renowned miniature & watercolor artist. For more information – www.robinbetterley.com

the fever

i love winter
i love every season
but every year i get the fever once february hits
cabin fever that is

the seed catalogs are out, marked up with my selections
notepads are covered in garden sketches & ideas
every garden, flower, outdoor living magazine i can get my hands on is piled near the couch to be read and re-read

i even sneak into my mom's greenhouse just to breath the air
the smell of soil and growth



spring will be here soon enough
i must not forget the pleasures of winter and enjoy the simple moments
enjoy the here and now

miscellany

NAVELJELLY STUDIOS - Online Shoppe - Alternative Art Supplies
Our shoppe is full of inspiration and unique products!
Secure shopping, fast shipping - check out our artsy goods, you will not be disappointed.

ARTSY KITS - easy to make inspiring kits w/ complete instructions, such as shadowboxes, frames, little books, mini bench, paper charms, stitchies, ATC tote box, secret books


THE JUNK SHOPPE - Chock full of unique finds, vintage wares and weird & wonderful found objects!

Linens, Fibers, Ribbons, etc
Old Metal - Pulleys, Hardware, Locks, Drawer Pulls, Hooks, Charms, Rusty Bits, Silverplate
Old Glass Bottles - so many wonderful uses - we have a great assortment to choose from!
Vintage Paper - childrens books, music sheets, old advertising, vintage magazines, old postcards & pamphlets, lithographs & more

Check out our NEW STUFF page for all sorts of brand new goodies!

Religious Charms, Old Belt Buckles, Vintage Skirt Marker
Chess Pieces, Old Tins, Wood Pestles
Vintage Doll Clothes, Metal Pulleys, Old Photos
Vintage Magazines from the 60s w/ Great Graphics
Old Brass Map Tacks, Tins, English Twilled Tape

A wonderful assortment of one-of-a-kind stuff - check it out, too much to list!


***NEWS & UPDATES***

*ART IN THE ROUGH ~ ART RETREAT FOR WOMEN
August 13 - 16, 2010
Space is Limited - Register Soon



*NavelJelly Studios Published - Check out my newest articles in SOMERSET STUDIO Nov/Dec 09



HOMEWARD BOUND

ART QUILTING STUDIO Winter 2010



ALL BOTTLED UP

*ART OPERA
Apr 7 - 10, 2010 in Red Bank, NJ
We will be vending there & plan on bringing all sorts of new stuff, stop by and say hello!

*ART IS YOU - the East Coast Art Retreat - "Wickedly Good"
Oct 7 - 11, 2010 in Danbury, CT
Registration Opens February 1st



We will be teaching an assortment of wonderful workshops & also vending. Don't miss out - it's such a fabulous event!

time to dream

with the holiday crazies over, winter has really sunk into its groove - cold, bright, calm
I am a true New Englander - I love every single season - and I love winter because it is my time to dream
knitting, reading, sketching, planning my gardens for the spring...

I am also having so much fun creating special goodies for our guests this summer at our art retreat
Art in the Rough - August 13-16, 2010
I don't want to spoil the surprise but there are all sorts of vintage finds, art supplies, sewn bits & little treasures all artfully packaged in farmhouse-chic containers. There are special decorating touches I am creating as well to further add to the ambience of the event - extra tablecloths, throw pillows, banners, etc

Perhaps I will share small snippets of these projects in future posts...little bits to wet your whistle but not too much to spoil the surprise.

In the meantime, check out our website to peruse the fabulous workshops offered this year!

detail from my "dreamcage" workshop



Kecia Deveney - Lemoncholy's Studio


"Voices from the Heart"


"Snippets - Fabric Collage"


Robin Betterley - Betterley's Miniatures & Designs


"al-ter-a-tions"


"Footloose"

If you have not yet registered I highly encourage you to do so - classes fill up quickly.



detail from my "let it all hangout" mixed media garland workshop

hunkered down

we have been hunkered down by the fire as the snow has been flying around our home
hot cocoa, knitting, games, fuzzy warm blankets, cuddling with our doggie & kitties, old movies, homemade soup

i love winter because it forces us to slow down and enjoy simpler things