November Newsletter Just Say No |
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In this issue... - Just Say No
- Instructor Spotlight
- Upcoming Events
- Upcoming Workshops
- Creativity Circles
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The other day, one of my members was bemoaning the fact that she was now on yet another committee. This time, it was for her neighborhood association. When I asked her why she agreed to do it, she said, “If I didn’t, no one else would.” We’ve all been in that situation: feeling like we have to do something we’d rather not because “no one else will,” or “I don't have a choice.” I don't buy it. While there are some commitments that we really do need to assume, such as caring for a sick child, most of the jobs we sign-up for are optional; you do have a choice. Keeping that in mind can be empowering—and make your tasks more enjoyable if you choose to do them (like washing the dishes when your husband has to study!). This is especially true as we head into the holidays. In addition to juggling all of our regular responsibilities, we’re asked to take-on a slew of seasonal to-do’s: cooking, entertaining, traveling, etc. No wonder many of us dread this time of year! What if, this year, you just did what you really wanted to do? Instead of making dozens of cookies for your office party, what if you brought something store-bought? Or, instead of trying to squeeze in visits to all of your family members on the same day, what if you spread your travels throughout November and December? Or, instead of sending holiday cards to the-folks-you-lived-next-door-to-thirty-years-ago-but-haven't-talked-to-since, what if you just sent them to people you really care about and spent your saved time creating something beautiful for the world—or just yourself? I know what some of you are thinking: “But, Pam, I enjoy doing all of those things!” If that’s truly how you feel, and doing these things really feeds your soul, then go for it! But, if there’s any part of you that’s questioning your motivation (i.e., you’re doing them to gain approval or affection), I encourage you to at least consider the alternative. Anyone who really loves you would want you to follow your heart. If you need some holiday want-tos to replace your holiday have-tos, we’ve got plenty at the studio! And, if you're local, I hope that you'll visit the Purple Crayon booth at the 'Tis the Season Holiday Fair 11/16-18 at the WNC Agricultural Center. I'll be promoting the studio, and several of our members will be selling their art. While we're on the subject of holiday shopping, if you're looking for the perfect gift to give your loved ones, you can't go wrong with a Purple Crayon gift certificate. Not only will your friends and family learn something new, but they'll have a blast doing it! Contact Us for more information. Finally, it's not too late to schedule a Girls’ Night (or Day) Out for you and your girlfriends this holiday season. Now that would be something that you'd enjoy! I look forward to playing with you! —Pam Robbins, Owner |
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| | Carla Filippelli Carla is teaching our Harvest Basket workshop on November 10th. She has been an artist and educator for over 35 years, creating both functional and decorative baskets and sculptural weavings for the wall. Her work has been exhibited nationwide in galleries and exhibitions and internationally in the Artist in Embassies Program. She currently holds workshops and classes in basketry and sculpture in area schools and also provide private lessons in her home studio in Asheville. She is an exhibiting member of both the Southern Highland Craft Guild and Piedmont Craftsmen. | | |
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| | Deana Murchison Deana is teaching our Introduction to Alcohol Inks workshop on November 30th. As a "Jill of all trades," however, you'll see that she teaches many of our workshops. In addition to working with alcohol inks, she's been an avid quilter, quilt designer, long arm quilter, and sewer for over 20 years. She also enjoys dyeing fabric, painting on fabric, watercolor, pyrography, beading, jewelry making, book art, and just about anything that lets her express her creative self. We feel fortunate to have such a versatile artist (and teacher!) as one of our "go-to" instructors! | | |
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Girls' Night (or Day) Out Ongoing Looking for something a little different for this year's holiday Girls' Night (or Day) Out? Consider scheduling a private arts and crafts party at Purple Crayon! We've got lots of great workshops to choose from, and, if you don't see what you're looking for, we'll be happy to try to find an instructor! Lock in your date today! | | |
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Open House Saturday, 11/3, 10:00 AM-12:00 PM Every month, Purple Crayon opens its doors to the public. You can check out what our members are up to and see if the studio is a good fit for you. Come see what all the excitement is about! |
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| | Forest Bathing for Creatives Sunday, 11/4, 10:00 AM-4:30 PM Shinrin-Yoku, a Japanese term meaning "taking in the forest atmosphere" or "forest bathing,” was developed in Japan during the 1980s and has become a cornerstone of preventive health care and healing in Japanese medicine. It has also been shown to improve creativity and bolster focus. Now you can experience the phenomenon right here in Asheville as artist and Forest Therapy Guide in Practicum, Kathleen Forrest, takes you on a forest bathing journey to reset your parasympathetic nervous system and jump start your creative process! | | |
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| | Paint and Play Thursday, 11/8, 10:00 AM-12:00 PM Paint and sip parties are all the rage, and we have our own version of this fun way to spend a morning—though you may prefer mimosas over Merlot at this hour! First, you’ll choose a famous painting to recreate. Then, you’ll take a seat, pick up a brush, and get ready to have some fun! Veteran artist, Camille Daunno, will guide you, step-by-step, through the painting process. By the end of the workshop, you‘ll have created a 9”x12” personalized painting that you’ll be proud to display! No drawing experience necessary! | | |
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| | Harvest Basket Saturday, 11/10, 10:00 AM-3:00 PM Before we had Tupperware®, we had baskets! In this fun, functional workshop, fiber artist, Carla Filippelli, will teach you the basics of wicker basketry to create an original harvest basket. You'll learn how to set up your space, form your basket using hand dyed reeds, incorporate textural variations into your work, and, finally, finish your piece. Everyone will leave with an impressive creation! | | |
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| | Intro to Alcohol Inks Friday, 11/30, 10:00 AM-1:00 PM Unless you’ve been living under a rock, you’ve probably heard of the newest and most exciting media to hit the art community: alcohol inks. Their popularity is well-deserved. With very little effort or experience, you can create incredible textures, brilliant colors, and intricate patterns on a wide variety of surfaces. Artist extraordinaire, Deana Murchison, will show you how! | | |
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Zentangle® Star Sunday, 12/2, 1:00-4:00 PM Zentangle® is an easy-to-learn, relaxing way to use structured patterns to decorate pretty much anything you can imagine and turn it into a masterpiece. Explore this fun technique with Certified Zentangle® Teacher, Susan Goodman. By the end of the workshop, you will have learned how to shape a 3D star, as well as several basic tangles, the strokes necessary to make them, and how to add color and shading to make your creation really SHINE! | | |
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| | Pysanky Ornaments Sunday, 12/9, 2:00-5:30 PM Learn how to make a Ukrainian Easter egg with artist, Andrea Kulish! First, you'll choose a pattern, design, or symbol and reproduce it with beeswax, which is melted in a candle flame and applied to an egg using a kistka. Then, you’ll dip your egg into successively darker dyes. Finally, you’ll melt off the beeswax to reveal your beautiful design! | | |
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| | Needle Felted Santa Saturday, 12/15, 10:00 AM-1:00 PM Treat yourself to a HOLI-DATE with Santa! If you’re looking for a fun way to get into the season, and you’re interested in—but intimidated by—the idea of needle felting, this workshop is for you! In just a few hours, fiber artist, Anne Magrath, will teach you how to needle felt AND you'll walk away with a charming addition to your holiday décor! | | |
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Creativity Circles (Members-Only) |
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Writing: Every Other Mon, 6-8:30 PM Reading: 2nd Mon, 6:30-8:30 PM Stitching: Tue, 1-3 PM Quilting: Thu, 1-3 PM Drawing: 1st & 3rd Sat, 10 AM-12 PM Collaging: Coming in January! | | |
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