Holiday Sale Open Studio

Second and Blair Artists Holiday Studio Sale

Support your local artists!

This weekend only!



December 4th, 5th and 6th 2009

Friday, December 4th 5-9pm Opening Gala Post First Friday Artwalk!

Saturday, December 5th 11-5pm

Sunday, December 6th 11-4pm



The kilns have been firing, hammers swinging, and the paint has yet to dry on the newest art in the Whitaker. It is time for the Second and Blair Artists Annual Open Studio Holiday Sale December 4th, 5th and 6th. Come tour the working studios of the local independent artists, designers and craftspeople that keep our art community vibrant while picking up gifts for your family, friends and maybe even a treat for yourself.

More than ten artists will be exhibiting this weekend for 3 days only. Long time Eugene favorites as well as emerging artists will represent a variety of media ranging from fine art to fashion.

Make a connection with the person who creates your art and learn about their process. Find a gift that is one of kind and support your local economy this holiday season by buying Eugene made!


A selection of images can be mailed to you by request via email or CD. Please Contact me at fireflyjewelrydesign@gmail.com if you have any questions.


Featured artists:



Tracey Bell - Metalsmith

Michael Dibetetto – Printmaker

Susan Klein – Jewelry

Chris Paulson – Fused Glass Artist

John Rose – Glass and Mosaic Artist

Alison Shiboski – Fine Jewelry

Roni Simone – Clothing Designer

Judith Sparks – Fine Art

Betsy Wolfston – Ceramics

And more….

http://2ndandblairartists.blogspot.com/

Last Friday Art Walk Studio C

Join us at Studio C 245 Blair Blvd. November 27th for the Last Friday Artwalk and sneak preview of the Holiday Sale.
Studio C features artist Teauge Cohen - Fused Glass and Tracey Bell - Artisan Metalsmith.
Both artists create wearable art in different media that appeals to the unique individual. Tracey works primarily with sterling silver creating one of a kind and limited edition art jewelry pieces inspired by our natural surroundings. Teague, in addition to creating jewelry and beads, also makes an assortment of innovative and quirky home objects and original holiday themed art.
Come and meet the artists and learn about their creative processes.

Support your local economy and consider buying a one of a kind local gift this holiday season!
November 27th 6:00pm
245 Blair Blvd

www.fireflyjewelrydesign.com
www.teaguesbeads.etsy.com
http://2ndandblairartists.blogspot.com/

Oregon Crafted Fine Arts and Crafts

This weekend I will be showing new work at the Oregon Crafted Sampler Show. A Fine Art and Craft Sale at the Lane County Fair Grounds in Eugene. I will be showing with the Guild of Eugene Metalsmiths in booth # 37 in the auditorium.
Saturday, November 14th 10-6
Sunday, November 15th 10-5

Second and Blair Artists Holiday Studio Sale

Support your local artists!



December 4th, 5th and 6th 2009

Friday, December 4th 5-9pm Opening Gala!

Saturday, December 5th 11-5pm

Sunday, December 6th 11-4pm



Local Eugene artisans in their natural habitat!



Looking to find a unique holiday gift and support the local art community?

The independent artists of the 2nd and Blair Studios will be hosting their annual open studio and holiday sale. Coinciding with the First Friday Artwalk, the opening night of this event will feature the work of more than ten local artists working in a variety of media from fused glass and jewelry to printmaking and fine painting. Veteran resident artists, as well as emerging and guest artists will be showing their work for 3 days only. This is a chance to get a glimpse into the working studios of some of Eugene’s professional artists while supporting your local economy and art scene.



Featured artists:



Tracey Bell - Metalsmith

Teague Cohen – Glass Artist

Michael Dibetetto – Printmaker

Susan Klein – Jewelry

Chris Paulson – Fused Glass Artist

John Rose – Glass and Mosaic Artist

Alison Shiboski – Fine Jewelry

Roni Simone – Clothing Designer

Judith Sparks – Fine Art

Betsy Wolfston – Ceramics

And more….

New Custom Work

As the holidays approach I create many personalized treasures in my studio. Here is a sampling of some of my more recent commissions. And remember if you are interested in giving custom jewelry as a gift to start early!



An adaptation of my previously made "Dogwood Cuff" featuring Plumeria Flowers. Created by the processes of Chasing and Repousse', which uses punches and hammers to sculpt forms from flat metal.



One of a kind Mother's Pendant with purple and polar jade. Each leaf represents a parent, each stone a child.




Part of my morpho series, this pair of earrings was created to match a pendant that was given as a gift previously. Asymmetrical and appealing to your inner scientist, they are inspired by microscopic views of amoebas.

Upcoming Shows!

This fall I will be participating in the Oregon Crafted Sampler show, November 14th and 15th at the Lane County Fairgrounds. My work will be in the Guild of Eugene Metalsmiths (GEM) booth which I will share with 4 other talented artists:
Kathleen Frazer
Margaret O'Brien
Tchanan Ross
Douglas Wiltshire

First Friday ArtWalk Solo Show

Once again my work will be featured on the Lane Art Council's First Friday Art Walk. This is my second time being a featured stop on the artwalk and to spice things up a bit I am going to give a demonstration of one of the techniques I used to create some of the pieces in the show. The new work I have really focuses on the impermanence of everything, readily illustrated by the change of the seasons and passing natural elements that we exist with on a daily basis.

For more information on the artwalk:
http://www.lanearts.org/communityarts/firstfriday/

#1 Blue Moon Jewelry Design – 115 W 6th Ave 5:30pm Friday, October 2, 2009
Tracey Bell is a metalsmith who works with inspiration drawn from natural and man-made surroundings. She creates pieces in sterling silver, copper, and gold that celebrate life both as a force of nature and an experience. Tracey's collection of current work explores permanence and new meaning in typically short lived and forgotten elements of everyday life.