Sisters of Adornment Gift Sale at MCHC

The Sisters of Adornment will be at Munson Communtiy Health Center at 550 Munson Ave. in Traverse City on Monday, December 21 from 10-2 in the Conference Room in the Home Care area. Stop by and shop for one of a kind gifts of jewelry and paper art. Here are some of examples of styles that will be available.

Men's Shopping Night tonight

The Gallery will be open late tonight for all the men in town to buy wonderful gifts for the ladies in their lives.

Come and see us at 205 Garland Street in the Warehouse District.

Here are some of the wonderful pieces you will find in our gallery:

Holiday Events

Come and join the artists of Rebecca's Studio for our holiday events. Two of the events are this coming Friday and Saturday, December 4th and 5th.

On December 4th, Munson Medical Center will be hosting an art sale featuring our work. The hours of the sale are 7 am until 4 pm, and it will be held in the dining room near the cafeteria. Munson employees will be able to use payroll deduction to purchase items. The public is also invited to attend.

On Saturday, December 5th from 5-9pm, Traverse City's Warehouse District will be hosting it's 3rd Annual Progressive Holiday Open House. Twelve merchants will be sponsoring in-store giveaways, refreshments, music and more. The artists of Rebecca's Studio will be demonstrating their work. At the end of the evening, prizes and gift certificates will be given away at InsideOut Gallery.

Check back here for more information on other holiday events.

Seasons are changing again!

I saw some snow flakes today as I was coming back from teaching school. Now at the studio we are starting to think about holiday gifts. Our Adornment Gallery is a good place to buy local handmade art. Or if you prefer we can teach classes in Glass or Silver in the Studio in the back.

www.rebeccas-studio.com

205 Garland Traverse City Michigan

Feeling Girly?

Come and get "girly" with glass bead artist Stephanie Sersich. Stephanie's 2-day "Girly Girl" Master Class will be held at Rebecca's Studio on October 2 & 3rd, 2009. In this two-day workshop, we'll make large and small glass beads and buttons for earrings, pendants and a bracelet and also create several simple pieces of jewelry featuring your handmade components. The emphasis will be on making jewelry that's cute and fun. We'll be using hearts and flowers for motifs and combining colors like pink, red and purple...and of course, anything else your heart desires. Each student will complete at least two pairs of drop earrings, a wire-work pendant and a simple feminine bracelet. Come and be girly!

Class cost: $300.00 plus $25.00 material fee.

Stephanie will also be teaching an Intermediate Lampwork Glass Master Class on October 4 & 5th, 2009. Join Stephanie as she shows you how to produce the beads you’ve always imagined for your jewelry designs. In the workshop, students will learn how to make necklace components, some not formed on a mandrel at all. Participants will explore off-mandrel techniques to make pendants, buttons and beyond. Stephanie uses a variety of shapes, such as hearts, pods, and starfish to create the matrix (core bead) of her designs. Emphasis will be placed on learning an array of decorative techniques in hopes each student can utilize them to create something truly their own. This will be a unique opportunity for participants to learn from Stephanie’s eleven years of experience, and boundless creative energy.

Class cost: $300.00 plus $25.00 material fee.

Contact Rebecca's Studio at (231) 929-8101 for registration and more information.

Join us in JULY with JENNIFER GELDARD

Mark your calendars!! July 18 - 20th join us for a fantastic lampwork bead class with glass artist Jennifer Geldard. Pushing the boundaries in shape and surface design, exploring surface techniques with metals and enamels, and disaster recovery as a means to self expression. Jennifer is a very creative teacher and you will learn so much about how to make your own unique lampwork glass beads. For more details visit our website, Rebecca's Studio, or call us at (231) 929-8101. Space is limited, so reserve your spot NOW!!

Spring Cleaning Continued - Take Me To The RIVER!

Well, the spring-cleaning bug has certainly bitten all of us in the Warehouse District. The Boardman River (something we see every day), is a fantastic resource and in need of a "face lift" in certain areas. So, with that in mind, the businesses and family of the Warehouse District got together and held a day-long river clean-up with great results! Soon, this beautiful section of the Boardman River will be adorned with a sculpture by Traverse City's own Bob Purvis. So, keep your eyes peeled--pretty soon you'll be able to come to the Warehouse District not only for great shopping and eating, but also to relax by the lovely Boardman!

Our Workspace and Gallery - SPRING CLEANED!

Where is SPRING?

Hello from Traverse City MI where it is STILL SNOWING! We keep thinking that it is done but soon I hope...We are looking forward to having Kim Fields here for a class. She is awesome with scupltural birds and we are excited to learn more about heat control...Please call for more information and to pay half down to save your place.

Spring Break is a good time for a class

Stop by the Studio at 205 Garland in Traverse City for on going classes or a class for you and your friends. We have lampworking glass beads, PMC silver classes and viking knit wire weaving...
Call to set up a time for your friends. 231-929-1801

Just call for a class....

I am teaching a lampwork class today to a couple and their granddaughter. They are driving 1 1/2 hours to learn to melt glass to make beads! I am sure they will have a great time. They get a discount for booking a class with 3 students.....Think about it. Who can you invite to share this experience? Check out www.rebeccas-studio.com for information about the studio

Really ....spring is coming...

I have been making glass leaves and flower beads and thinking of spring. Stop by 205 Garland to see what I mean. You can take an intro class and be ready for Kim Field's birds....see www.rebeccas-studio to see the pictures.

Bring your beading, knitting or handwork

In the spirit of old time needle work groups...come create with us. Bring your own project to Rebecca's Studio on Friday ---any time between 2pm to 7pm...We have tables, good light and good company. Bring your beading, hand stitching, knitting. Learn~create~share at 205 Garland Street in the warehouse district

2-Day Workshop with Kim Fields. Sculptural Glass Birds

I finally have a blog to keep you posted on the latest events at Rebecca's Studio LLC and Adornment Gallery. We have lots of great classes coming up like the one that Kim Fields will be offering in May.

Kim will be leading a 2-day class for intermediate glassworkers on Sculptural Glass Birds using a variety of techniques. Demonstrations will include forming simple sculptural birds and moving to more complex forms. Techniques will include color mixing and overlays, encasing, assembling canes, precise dot and stringer placement, and subtle use of heat to control form and pattern.

May 2 and 3, 2009
10am to 6pm
$300 plus $25 material fee
Class size limited to 10

Contact rebecca@rebeccas-studio.com
or call (231) 929-8101 to register