Oak Cliff Artisans News

Artist way/Creativity class with Karen Weiss

2007-09-12T20:27:00.000-07:00

Class begins September 27, 11am – 1:00 pm
Taught by Karen Weiss at Studio 2600

Please tell friends who may be interested! To see Karen's work, please visit http://www.karenweiss.net/.

This class is not just for artists. This is wonderful experience for those of you who are wanting to open up to your creativity or renew your commitment to your creative work. The class is a fun experienceto share with others. We will meet at the beautiful Studio 2600 Gallery in the Arts District. Come join us. Learn to play again. Be your authentic self!

"The experience of Karen's class changed my life. The exercises and class meetings helped to unearth a creative spirit I had long forgotten. I now feel that I manifest creativity in my daily life - small bits of joy every day."

Contact Diane at Studio 2600 to register (see below). Bring to class: A copy of 'The Artist's Way' by Julia Cameron (available at bookstores and often at Half Price Books!) A journal or notebook and pen.

When: Thursdays September 27 – November 15, 2007
Time: 11am – 1:00 pm
Cost: $180.00
Where: 2600 Hibernia Street, Dallas, TX 75204
214-855-9197
http://www.Studio2600Dallas.com/

Here are some comments from past students:http://www.karenweiss.net/Artist%20Way.htm

OCA announces it's Fall Sale

2007-09-02T14:14:00.000-07:00

OCA would like to announce it's Fall Sale will be November 17-18, 2007 at Kidd Springs Recreation Center in Oak Cliff, Dallas, TX.

If you would like to be added to our mailing list, please send an email to ocalist@oakcliffartisans.com

If you would like to participate in the sale, please submit an application and photos to oca_jury@oakcliffartisans.com. Please see the contact page for more information.

In the meantime, OCA work can be found at From the Ends of the Earth, 839 West Davis, and at The Artisan's Collective, 410 North Bishop Ave.

Spring Studio Tour 2007

2007-04-12T21:44:00.000-07:00

Spring Studio Tour 2007

Saturday, April 21, 10:00am - 5:00pm
Sunday, April 22, noon - 5:00pm

20 participating artists
10 tour stops

Free admission

download the brochure at http://www.oakcliffartisans.com/shows.html

Oak Cliff Earth Day

2007-01-30T16:25:00.000-08:00

It isn't too late to join the planning committee for the Oak Cliff Earth Fair and Arts Festival. Over 150 state and local environmental, conservation, and wildlife groups; garden clubs, "green" businesses, city departments, state agencies; cycling, running, and hiking clubs; schools, and performing and visual arts groups have been identified and need to be contacted. Help make Oak Cliff's celebration of Earth Day (April 22nd) one of the largest in the State of Texas. Contact OakCliffEarthDay@aol.com

Shop our artists Dec. 2nd

2006-11-28T20:26:00.000-08:00

Hello Holiday Shoppers!

This is my last show for the season and I hope to see you all out there. Featuring the work of notable local and regional artists and artisans: holiday ornaments of glass, carved wood, pottery, leaded and blown glass, paintings, photography, garden art, enameled cooper, jewelry and much much more.

The show is a one day show, Saturday, December 2nd and it is indoors from 10 am to 6 pm at Sanger Elementary School located at:

8410 San Leandro Dr (near St. Francis), mapsco 37z

If you can't make, no problem, what inventory remains after the show will be selling at 25% off until Christmas.

Have a great holiday folks!

Carl Spoto
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Host: Jennifer Monet Cowley
Location: The home of Edlen and Jennifer Cowley
1215 Brunner Avenue, Dallas, TX View Map
When: Saturday, December 2, 3:00pm to 9:00pm
Phone: (214) 943 -4746

Dear Family and Friends,

You are cordially invited to attend my Annual Art Show and Sale. The show features my new works of art and the artwork of my children Seth Tanner, Indigo Jillian - Marye, and Willow Eden - Victoria. I look forward to seeing you at this fun annual event.

Jennifer

Fall Show in two weeks!

2006-11-05T13:37:00.000-08:00

2006 Fall Show

November 18-19

Saturday 9:00a.m. - 5:00p.m.
Sunday 12:00p.m. - 5:00p.m.

Kidd Springs Recreation Center

711 W. Canty , Oak Cliff, Dallas

map

(not Keist Park, as previously advertised)

Participating Artists

Brad Abrams - Glass
Reid Barnhart - Wearable Art
Steven Benezue - Pottery
Alex Burton -Woodworker
George Cole - Clay & Metal
Patricia Dillingham -Photography
Valerie Guignon - Textiles
Deana Hinchcliff - Leather
Rachel Hoehn -Pottery
Maja McFaul - Jewelry
Sharon Penner - Painting & Sculpture
Larry Pile - Mission Furniture & Stained Glass
Mary Kay Semos - Photography
Randy Smith - Glass, Glass Beads
Lynda Smith - Gourd Art
Carl Spoto -Pottery
Carla-Marie Weir -Handmade Glass Beads & Jewelry
Karen Weiss - Jewelry & Painting
Abby Wood - Mixed Media

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photos from Art Life Kenya auction

2006-10-26T19:51:00.000-07:00

Oak Cliff Artisans Lynda Smith, Larry Pile, and Sharon Penner donated artwork to be auctioned off for the Art Life Kenya project. See pictures here from the live auction.
http://oakcliffartisans.com/artlifekenya.html

Mystic Mutts and Moonpies

2006-10-08T13:17:00.000-07:00

Valery Guignon and Abby Wood will have booths at the Mystic Mutts and Moonpies Festive Bark in the Park, Saturday, October 14th, noon to 5pm.

Location: the stone tables and pavillion on Tiffany Way at White Rock Lake. For more information and directions, please visit http://mysticsmuttsandmoonpies.com

OCA Fall 2006 Show and Sale

2006-10-06T18:37:00.000-07:00

2006 Fall Show

November 18-19

Saturday 10:00a.m. - 5:00p.m.
Sunday 1:00p.m. - 5:00p.m.

Kidd Springs Recreation Center

711 W. Canty , Oak Cliff, Dallas

visit our website for more details www.oakcliffartisans.com

Art Life Kenya

2006-10-05T20:50:00.000-07:00

A year ago, Lynda Smith asked me if I’d like to participate with other artists in a fund-raiser designed to raise money for Kenyan children orphaned as a results of the AIDS crisis in that country.

The proposed concept, called the “Message in a Bottle Project” was simple: I would receive a plastic bottle with a piece of paper inside. Authored by one of said orphaned Kenyan children, this paper would tell me about the child’s life, his/her dreams, etc. I would then use that as inspiration to create a piece of art which would be shown in an exhibit in Austin and then donated/auctioned off to raise money to assist this worthy cause.

Sharon Penner and I collaborated and, along with several hundred other artists that responded in the affirmative, submitted “NDOTO” (The Kenyan word for “Dream”) a year ago.

The piece was not created in my usual furniture/stained glass genre.

It features a quite-rusted house-shaped piece of metal that is riveted to an idyllic blue-sky background. The house has no door; only a window that is barely out of reach of the rusty patinaed ladder. Stamped into the metal are 18 translations of the word “Dream”…18 different languages. Please see the image above.

Imagine my surprise and pleasure when this organization began using “NDOTO” in ALL of their press releases, communications, websites, etc. The Evite invitation will soon follow..and it is used on that as well.

As you’ll see, the exhibit will be held on Saturday evening, October 21st, 2006 at the Austin Children’s Museum, in Austin, TX. Sharon and I will be at the artists’ reception and there for the whole event.

I send you this merely asking you to spread the word about this worthwhile cause and the event in Austin. Please pass this on to other art lovers and interested folks.

Admission into the event costs between $50 and $100 to attend. Please be aware that they also need volunteers to assist in many capacities…and volunteers don’t have to pay!

There also will be a way for folks to bid on the auctioned art online. Please spread that message to folks outside of Austin!

You can get more information at: www.artlifekenya.org

Thanks in advance for your support in spreading the word!

Thanks Lynda Smith and OCA for 'pointing' me to an opportunity to show some work, creatively stretch a bit and to make a small difference in the world!

-Larry Pile

Jennifer Cowley Fall Art Show and Sale

2006-09-24T12:44:00.000-07:00

This year's show features a new line of originals and prints.

December 2, 2006
3PM-9PM

This is Jennifer's final and largest homeshow of the year. It is held in her home. You will see a great selection of artwork that she has created. Stop by and pick up a great gift for that art lover that you know, or pick out a piece for yourself.

For more information, email Jennifer at cowley@sbcglobal.net

Carl Spoto at the Huffhines Art Trails Show in October

2006-09-23T23:19:00.000-07:00

OCA is happy to annouce that potter Carl Spoto has been accepted into the Huffhines Art Trails show in Richardson on October 28th & 29th.

The show is located in Huffhines Park at the corner of Plano Road and Apollo Road. Huffhines Art Trails is open from 10am - 6pm on Saturday and 10am - 5pm on Sunday.

For more info visit http://www.huffhinesarttrails.com/

Art Show this weekend

2006-07-28T21:18:00.000-07:00

Please come to see Brad Abrams 'BA Glassworks' & Rasoul 'The Sunshine Man' at the 'Blazin' Art of Summer Show this weekend, Saturday & Sunday, July 29th & 30th from 10 - 6 (both days).

Sponsored by the Dallas Park & Recreation Dept. and Ridgewood/Belcher Rec Center. Proceeds to benefit the Ridgewood/Belcher Recreation Center located at 6818 Fisher Rd.

All Types of Art, Food, Bounce Houses, Music, Silent Auction & Much More! For more info contact Sylvia Williams 214-660-8510 or email sylw3@swbell.net

Art 4 Life Art Show

2006-06-09T20:35:00.000-07:00

Art 4 Life Cocktail Reception/Art Show and Sale/Silent Auction
Featuring the work of Valery Guignon [Oak Cliff Artisan], Jason Wilson, Baron Farha and Corey Johnson. Performance by vocalist Lauren Gifford.
Thursday, June 29th 6pm-8:30pm
Dress is Dallas Chic
GOSSIP at the Hilton Anatole
2201 Stemmons Freeway, Dallas TX 75207

RSVP: mailto:mbyre@aidsarms.org / 214-521-5191 x314
http://aidslifewalk.org/
View Invite and artists' bios (PDF file)

http://www.guignon.com/

Urban Street Bazaar

2006-05-27T22:19:00.000-07:00

Oak Cliff Artisans Abby Wood and Donna Gilleland will be sharing a booth at the Urban Street Bazaar the first weekend of June. Abby will be selling collage art and jewelry. Donna will be selling rosaries and other bead jewelry.

Friday June 2, 5pm – 8:30pm
Saturday June 3, 11am – 7pm
Sunday June 4, 11am – 7pm

Silent Auction with over 50 Items, Raffles, Prizes, Demonstrations and Hands On Projects

Uptown Yoga will be offering Free Yoga Sessions on Saturday 12 - 12:30 and 1 - 1:30.

The Urban Bazaar is located at Make and it’s surrounding grounds in the State Thomas District. 2632 Thomas Avenue, Dallas, TX 75204 in Uptown. http://www.themakesite.com/

Print this page and receive $10 off any creation of Abby's worth $20 or more.

Sharon Penner at the Bath House

2006-05-27T22:15:00.000-07:00

OCA is happy to announce that Sharon Penner has been accepted as part of the "Outside the Lines" juried exhibition at the Bath House Cultural Center. She'll be displaying one of her new Route 66 paintings. The exhibit runs from June 3 - 24.

For more info please visit http://bathhousecultural.com/otl6.html.

Addison Artfest

2006-05-27T22:09:00.000-07:00

Oak Cliff Artisan Larry Pile has a booth at the Addison Artfest this three day Memorial weekend. His booth is in the North West section, in an endcap near the 500 Inc silent auction tent.

Artfest, one of the largest in the metroplex is well attended, with over 300 artists. The proceeds go to The 500 Inc, a Dallas-based organization that funds and promotes the arts in all of its many variations. There is live music, food and a wide variety of juried artists!

For more info on Artfest please visit http://www.artfest500.com/

Grand Opening Celebration featuring ArtMixers

2006-03-29T19:54:00.000-08:00

Oak Cliff Artisan Larry Pile will be showing work at the following event:

Please join us for a Grand Opening Celebration featuring ArtMixers!

Acquire a new piece of art from our collection of paintings, photographs, glass and jewelry!

Enjoy a glass of wine & hors d'oeuvres while shopping and touring the new Living Well Dallas Health & Wellness Center!

Thursday, April 6th
5pm - 8pm
Living Well Dallas Health & Wellness Center
4801 Frankford Road Suite 200
Frankford & Pear Ridge Drive
Just behind Corner Bakery, across from Lucky' Cafe
Additional parking available in Lucky's parking lot
(972) 930-0260

Living Well Dallas Health & Wellness Center teaches you how to make lasting changes in your food, mood and life. Discover and create your highest level of health and personal well-being through their professional and caring guidance, customized life plans, enlightening seminars, and nurturing support groups.

2006 First Annual Studio Tour

2006-03-29T19:51:00.000-08:00

Join the Oak Cliff Artisans as 6 artists open up their studios to the art-loving community of Dallas on Saturday, May 13th from 10:00a.m. until 5:00p.m.

Other artists will be displaying their work in the homes/studios of local Oak Cliff artisans as well. See and purchase the work of 14 artists including: wood, glass, pottery, textiles, jewelry, paintings, prints and other handcrafted items.

Please visit this www.oakcliffartisans.com in the near future for a .pdf map, the show postcard and update information.

Sharon Penner in Santa Fe Show

2005-12-30T15:03:00.000-08:00

Sharon Penner recently was juried and was accepted as one of twenty
five artists participating in the 2006 International Small Works Show
at Red Dot Fine Art, one of the Canyon Road art galleries in Santa Fe.

If you're interested, please visit their website:
http://www.reddotfineart.com/Pages/2006smallworks/announce.html

Congratulations Sharon!

Artisans' Collective

2005-12-04T15:46:00.000-08:00

The new Artisans' Collective space is just fabulous!!!

Artisans' Collective is located on Davis, next to the original Gloria's (and caddy-corner to the best fajita tacos and helotes in Oak Cliff).

The interior spaces are nicely laid out and the lighting makes all of the art glow. As of Saturday night, the following OCA folks had work in the gallery:

Carl Spoto
Susie Moody
Randy Adams
Valery Guignon
Carla Weir
Larry Pile
Sharon Penner
Reid Barnhart
Darrel Madis
Nancy Thompson

Gosh, I hope I've not left anyone out.

We understand that the Grand Opening is next Saturday. Please, please, please tell your friends, other artists, etc. This gallery deserves to make it onto the art-world map! And come Saturday night...show the world that the Broadnax show isn't the only game in town!

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Artisans

2005-12-04T15:45:00.000-08:00

Carla-Marie Weir in Concert

2005-12-01T19:00:00.000-08:00

Celebrate the Holidays VENEZUELAN style! Come and see our 20 member group perform traditional songs of the Venezuelan holiday season--right here in Dallas!

Saturday, December 3rd @ 7pm
Jingle Bells on Bishop
502 North Bishop, Dallas, TX 75208
www.bishopartsdistrict.com

Saturday, December 10th @ 8pm
Guadalupe Exhibit
Ice House Cultural Center
1000 West Page Street
Dallas, TX 75208
214-670-7524
www.dallasculture.org/icehouse

Friday, December 16th @ 9pm
Tres Meridas Restaurant
2809 Preston Road
Frisco, TX 75034
972-334-0937
www.tresmeridas.com

Saturday, December 17th @ 7pm
Zaguan Restaurant (get there early for good seating!)
2604 Oak Lawn Avenue
Dallas TX 75219
214-219-8393
www.zaguanbakery.com

AND a special treat....

Sunday, December 18th @ 4:30am (yes, 4:30 in the morning)
"Misa de Gallo" or "Rooster Mass"
St. Pius X Catholic Church
3030 Gus Thomasson Road
Dallas, TX 75228
972-279-6155
www.spxdallas.org

The Uptown Urban Bazaar - Handmade Holidays

2005-12-01T18:48:00.000-08:00

Handmade Items in High Fashion are all the rage this holiday season. Giving that one of a kind gift to those you care about (or pretend to, this time of year) speaks volumes about your fashion sense, but with all the office parties and eggnog enlightened caroling events scheduled in your pda, who has time!

Well Make (2632 Thomas Avenue 214-256-3061)in Uptown has organized the perfect shopping solution; The Uptown Urban Bazaar, featuring more than 16 local designers, artisans, crafters and makers (including Oak Cliff Artisan Abby Wood) will begin this Friday at 4pm.

They realize that this might be the night you have to see Suzy’s table top appearance, revisited from last year, so they have decided to host this cooperative DIY showcase until the 20th of December. With local designers bringing new options for holiday gifting, you can choose from your favorites in handmade jewelry, clothing, furniture, pillows, pet wear, handbags, home décor and more.

For directions and more information, visit our website at www.themakesite.com

Meet the Artists & Designers :
December 2nd 6-9pm OPENING NIGHT – Participating in the Uptown Neighborhood Event – Uptown Off the Wall
December 20th 7-9pm FINAL NIGHT

The bazaar will run from Dec. 2 – 20th (Closed on Mondays)
T-Th 2pm – 9pm & Fri – Sun noon – 6:30pm

See a list of featured designers on the website: www.themakesite.com

An exhibit of Paintings by Karen Weiss

2005-12-01T18:46:00.000-08:00

“Dreaming My Way Home”

An exhibit of Paintings by Karen Weiss At The Bath House Cultural Center

December 3 through December 23, 2005

Please join us at one of the opening receptions:
Saturday December 3, 3:00 - 5:00 p.m.
or Sunday December 4, 2:00 – 5:00 p.m

If you have never been to the Bath House, it is a wonderful jewel on White Rock Lake for art shows, theater, dance, and music performances. You can stand on the balcony and watch the water birds play and the sailboats float by, or take a walk by the water.

521 E. Lawther Drive, Dallas 214-670-8749
For more information visit their website: http://www.bathhousecultural.com

Or visit the artist’s website at www.KarenWeiss.NET

Helping the Homeless

2005-11-15T16:01:00.000-08:00

Oak Cliff Artisans is proud to sponsor a booth at their Fall Show for homeless artisans from the Stewpot. The Stewpot is a comprehensive resource center for homeless and at-risk individuals of Dallas. The Stewpot also offers comprehensive children and youth programs. The arts and crafts program at the Stew Pot has been in place for about five years, and artists have had the chance to show their wares at the downtown Public Library in the past during the month of December. This will be their first adventure in a public market.

For more information about the Stewpot, please visit their website at http://www.thestewpot.org/

Repujado workshops

2005-10-29T11:14:00.000-07:00

Repujado, a traditional craft in Latin America is emerging as a new artform in the U.S. Carla-Marie Weir, member of the Oak Cliff Artisans, learned the Spanish Colonial artform in Venezeuela 2 years ago. Using thin sheets of metal, the artist decorates wooden objects such as crosses, frames and plaques.

In collaboration with the Latino Cultural Center, Carla is providing an introductory 3 week series of in-studio workshops. They wil be held the first three saturdays of December, from 11:30-2:30, at the Latino Cultural Center, Latino Cultural Center 2600 Live Oak (@ Good Latimer), Dallas, TX 75204, TX.

Take this fun, hands-on workshop and leave with several pieces of art, just in time for holiday giving! Registration and reservations are required and space is limited. Cost for all three classes is $50. Call to reserve a space: 214.670.3320 (Latino Cultural Center). Or call Carla if you have any questions, 214.893.9823.

WHAT: Repujado Workshop
WHEN: December 3, 10, 17; from 11:30am-2:30pm
WHERE: Latino Cultural Center
2600 Live Oak (@ Good Latimer), Dallas, TX 75204, TX.
REGISTER: 214.670.3320 (required)
COST: $50 for the series of 3
INFO: Carla 214.893.9823

Karen Weiss at the Bath House

2005-09-30T09:33:00.000-07:00

I am very happy to announce that I will be having a show of my paintings at the Bath House Cultural Center, December 3 - 23, 2005.

Please come to the Party! And bring your friends. Opening reception December 3, 3:00 - 5:00 pm.

If you have never been to the Bath House, it is a wonderful location! There, you can look at art, see a performance, and stand on the balcony and watch the water birds play and the sailboats float by.

Hope to see you there!

The Bath House is located on the eastern shore of White Rock Lake at the end of Northcliff Drive off of Buckner Blvd. For a map, please visit their website: http://www.bathhousecultural.com/ 521 E. LAWTHER DRIVE, DALLAS, TX 75218, 214-670-8749

See what's new at:http://www.divineorderjewelry.com/, the website for artist Karen Weiss

Art Life Kenya

2005-09-23T18:18:00.000-07:00

Larry Pile and Sharon Penner have contributed artwork to Art Life Kenya Message in a Bottle 2005 project.
see promotional material
http://www.artlifekenya.org/
"NDOTO", a collaboration between artists Larry Pile and Sharon Dawn Penner, is a 12" x 12" x 3" Mixed Media piece created with wood, metal, wire, etc.
It features a rusted house without doors and a window out of reach of the attached copper ladder. Stamped in the rusty metal of the house are 18 translations, in various languages, for the word "dream". Outside of the sky, on the background panel, is an idyllic cloud-filled sky. The frame is Hard Maple and comes ready to hang. The entirety of the piece was conceived and created by the artists for this exhibit.