| By Ashland Art Center, 20 contributed posts About the author: Ashland Art Center is an artists' support hub that fills its 9000 square feet to the brim with two fine art galleries, 19 private artist's studios, a Cooperative Clay Studio, Central Art Supply satellite store, Rowan Design and a Community Classroom for classes and meetings. Come visit and be inspired, pick up an amazing gift or join the Artist Member family. Open 7 days a week, 10-6pm. See the AAC's listing at the Southern Oregon Artists Resource to find more information and make contact.  Felted Holiday Gifts By Jo Ann Manzone Learn wet felting and needle-felting techniques to make unique holiday gifts for friends and family. You will have enough time in this class to make two different projects. Choose from needle-felted lavender sachet, felted holiday bowl, felted soap or memory cache. Saturday, November 19, 11:00 – 2:00 pm $40, includes materials Class held upstairs in Studio #9 at the Ashland Art Center, 357 E Main St Contact Jo Ann at 541-951-2526 ordreamweavingdesignshotmailcom (dreamweavingdesignshotmailcom) emobascript(‘%64%72%65%61%6D%77%65%61%76%69%6E%67%64%65%73%69%67%6E%73%40%68%6F%74%6D%61%69%6C%2E%63%6F%6D’,'<span class=”emoba-em”>dreamweavingdesigns<img src=”http://blogs.soartists.com/ArtMatters/wp-content/plugins/emoba-email-obfuscator-advanced/at-glyph.gif” alt=”at” class=”emoba-glyph” />hotmail<img src=”http://blogs.soartists.com/ArtMatters/wp-content/plugins/emoba-email-obfuscator-advanced/dot-glyph.gif” alt=”dot” class=”emoba-glyph” />com</span>’,'emoba-3110′,”,”,’0′); to register. By Ashland Art Center, 20 contributed posts About the author: Ashland Art Center is an artists' support hub that fills its 9000 square feet to the brim with two fine art galleries, 19 private artist's studios, a Cooperative Clay Studio, Central Art Supply satellite store, Rowan Design and a Community Classroom for classes and meetings. Come visit and be inspired, pick up an amazing gift or join the Artist Member family. Open 7 days a week, 10-6pm. See the AAC's listing at the Southern Oregon Artists Resource to find more information and make contact.  Boost your Etsy Shop for Beginners and Seasoned Sellers! This workshop will give tips on marketing, SEO, Etsy’s new Relevant Search, tags, titles and more. Sarah Jane runs a successful home jewelry business,www.lifeisrosey.com and has studied business and marketing at Southern Oregon University. She will help you get your shop ready to maximize your holiday sales! Continue reading Etsy Tags, Titles and More with Sarah Jane Nelson By Ashland Art Center, 20 contributed posts About the author: Ashland Art Center is an artists' support hub that fills its 9000 square feet to the brim with two fine art galleries, 19 private artist's studios, a Cooperative Clay Studio, Central Art Supply satellite store, Rowan Design and a Community Classroom for classes and meetings. Come visit and be inspired, pick up an amazing gift or join the Artist Member family. Open 7 days a week, 10-6pm. See the AAC's listing at the Southern Oregon Artists Resource to find more information and make contact.  Have any sewing or textile projects you need expert advice on? Diane Ericson will be in her studio #7 to work with you! Join her for inspiration, fun and the technical guidance needed to get your textile projects going and finished. Continue reading Textile Lab with Diane Ericson By Ashland Art Center, 20 contributed posts About the author: Ashland Art Center is an artists' support hub that fills its 9000 square feet to the brim with two fine art galleries, 19 private artist's studios, a Cooperative Clay Studio, Central Art Supply satellite store, Rowan Design and a Community Classroom for classes and meetings. Come visit and be inspired, pick up an amazing gift or join the Artist Member family. Open 7 days a week, 10-6pm. See the AAC's listing at the Southern Oregon Artists Resource to find more information and make contact.  Fine Simple Jewelry By Thalia Keple It’s easy to make your own beaded earrings or necklaces for yourself or for gifts! Learn basic wire and beading techniques to make eithertwo pairs of earrings or a single strand necklace. No experience neccessary. Thursday, November 10 or 17, 1:00 – 2:30 pm (earrings) Saturday, November 19 or December 3, 1:00 – 2:30 pm (necklace) Class held upstairs in Studio #8 at the Ashland Art Center, 357 E Main St $20 per class, included use of tools and supply kit To register, contact Thalia Keple at tkepleyahoocom (tkepleyahoocom) emobascript(‘%74%6B%65%70%6C%65%40%79%61%68%6F%6F%2E%63%6F%6D’,'<span class=”emoba-em”>tkeple<img src=”http://blogs.soartists.com/ArtMatters/wp-content/plugins/emoba-email-obfuscator-advanced/at-glyph.gif” alt=”at” class=”emoba-glyph” />yahoo<img src=”http://blogs.soartists.com/ArtMatters/wp-content/plugins/emoba-email-obfuscator-advanced/dot-glyph.gif” alt=”dot” class=”emoba-glyph” />com</span>’,'emoba-1368′,”,”,’0′); or541-292-8785. By Ashland Art Center, 20 contributed posts About the author: Ashland Art Center is an artists' support hub that fills its 9000 square feet to the brim with two fine art galleries, 19 private artist's studios, a Cooperative Clay Studio, Central Art Supply satellite store, Rowan Design and a Community Classroom for classes and meetings. Come visit and be inspired, pick up an amazing gift or join the Artist Member family. Open 7 days a week, 10-6pm. See the AAC's listing at the Southern Oregon Artists Resource to find more information and make contact.  Wool Gnomies By Emkay Sikora Learn the basics of sculpting wool with needles. Participants will create a basic cone figure that will evolve into an elf, gnome, fairy or other magickal being! November 11, 18 from 2:00 – 4:00 pm $20 per session, materials included Ages 12 – Adult, any experience level welcome Class held in Studio #8, upstairs at the Ashland Art Center, 357 E Main St Contact Emkay to reserve your place at 530-235-4487 oremkaysikorasbcglobalnet (emkaysikorasbcglobalnet) emobascript(‘%65%6D%6B%61%79%73%69%6B%6F%72%61%40%73%62%63%67%6C%6F%62%61%6C%2E%6E%65%74′,’<span class=”emoba-em”>emkaysikora<img src=”http://blogs.soartists.com/ArtMatters/wp-content/plugins/emoba-email-obfuscator-advanced/at-glyph.gif” alt=”at” class=”emoba-glyph” />sbcglobal<img src=”http://blogs.soartists.com/ArtMatters/wp-content/plugins/emoba-email-obfuscator-advanced/dot-glyph.gif” alt=”dot” class=”emoba-glyph” />net</span>’,'emoba-3259′,”,”,’0′); By Rogue Gallery & Art Center, 91 contributed posts About the author: The Rogue Gallery & Art Center is the Rogue Valley’s premier non-profit community art center, founded in 1960 to promote and support the arts in the Rogue Valley. The Gallery offers local artists an opportunity to display their work, and because of its non-profit status can display a wide range of artistic styles and mediums not seen in commercial galleries. Aspiring artists, both children and adults, take classes from local artists and are exposed to a wide variety of artistic mediums. Our mission is to promote and provide for the study, development, exhibition, and appreciation of art. Our vision: Ignite the Mind, Stir the Soul, Open the Heart…Boldly Create! Learn more with web links and contact info in RGAC's listing at SOAR.  This Friday, November 4th from 10:30 AM – 12:30 PM the Rogue Gallery & Art Center is hosting LIFE DRAWING OPEN STUDIO Every first and third Fridays, Life Drawing Open Studio November 4 & 18, December 2 & 16: 10:30 AM – 12:30 PM 40 South Bartlett Street, Medford, Oregon No pre-registration required! Join other artists for two hours of uninstructed figure drawing from a live model. Warm up with short poses then stretch your creative muscles with a series of longer 20 minute poses. Participants should bring their own materials, although there are plenty of easels, drawing boards, tables, and chairs available. $10 members, $15 non-members (Individual memberships- good for one year- starting at $35 for individuals!) Memberships and more information about the Rogue Gallery & Art Center: Continue reading Life Drawing Open Studio at the Rogue Gallery & Art Center By Rogue Gallery & Art Center, 91 contributed posts About the author: The Rogue Gallery & Art Center is the Rogue Valley’s premier non-profit community art center, founded in 1960 to promote and support the arts in the Rogue Valley. The Gallery offers local artists an opportunity to display their work, and because of its non-profit status can display a wide range of artistic styles and mediums not seen in commercial galleries. Aspiring artists, both children and adults, take classes from local artists and are exposed to a wide variety of artistic mediums. Our mission is to promote and provide for the study, development, exhibition, and appreciation of art. Our vision: Ignite the Mind, Stir the Soul, Open the Heart…Boldly Create! Learn more with web links and contact info in RGAC's listing at SOAR.  The Rogue Gallery & Art Center presents Roni Marsh teaching a weekend workshop for painters of any medium, Saturday and Sunday, December 3 & 4. FUNDAMENTALS OF DESIGN & COMPOSITIONRegister ONLINE: www.roguegallery.org FUNdamentals of Design & Composition Saturday & Sunday, December 3 & 4, 10 AM -5 PM $85 for members, $100 for non-members Join other painters (of any medium) for an intensive weekend workshop designed to be a fun way of exploring and strengthening artistic use of the fundamental building blocks of design and composition. Participants will learn skills to capture and hold the attention of viewers and build confidence in the fundamentals, while enjoyably exercising creativity and exploring painting in new ways. Space is limited- maximum 10 students. Register soon to reserve your space in this fun workshop at the Rogue Gallery & Art Center Studio: Continue reading Roni Marsh puts the “Fun” in FUNdamentals for local artists! By soar, 592 contributed posts About the author: SOAR: The Southern Oregon Artist's Resource is a directory of Southern Oregon artists, artisans and those who serve them and calendar of their art events, and Art Matters!, our blog posting Southern Oregon art events and matters of interest to artists and patrons of the arts near and far. SOAR was created and is maintained by art advocate and web designer Hannah West in Jacksonville, Oregon to promote our diverse and talented arts community to our visitors and the rest of the world.  Though the textures and innovative rendering of the human form Dawn creates demonstrate the amazing ability of the senses to compensate for each other, it’s more than just her observant eyes and sensitive hands at work – her intuitive sense, sharpened by earnest spiritual seeking through the direct experience of many cultures, has forged a unique way of interpreting human relationships and an equally unique approach to expressing her observations in creative form. One can see various deaf communication signs incorporated into most of Dawn’s designs, and if you’re one who understands sign language, you’ll find a message in each one. Continue reading Artist Dawn Barnett Featured at the GoodBean for November By soar, 592 contributed posts About the author: SOAR: The Southern Oregon Artist's Resource is a directory of Southern Oregon artists, artisans and those who serve them and calendar of their art events, and Art Matters!, our blog posting Southern Oregon art events and matters of interest to artists and patrons of the arts near and far. SOAR was created and is maintained by art advocate and web designer Hannah West in Jacksonville, Oregon to promote our diverse and talented arts community to our visitors and the rest of the world.  Book Release Celebration and Reception! Friday, November 18th at 7:00 pm “Facing the Light” by Kathleen Meagher “The Chemistry of Buddha’s Brain” by Marcy Greene Please join us for a book release celebration and reception in honor of two of our favorite poets! Kathleen Meagher and Marcy Greene will give special readings from their new books of poetry. This evening will also be honoring Jonah Bornstein and Wellstone Press. Kathleen Meagher A published writer and teacher, Kathleen Meagher moved to Ashland in 2003 after a long career as a Jungian Analyst, to commit herself to a writing life. Her passion for nature and its intersection with the ethical and social concerns in our world is a major voice in her poems. She has published two books of poetry and a Chapbook and contributed to several collections. She is also a practicing Buddhist. Marcy Greene Marcy grew up riding Continue reading Illahe Gallery Special Event: Book Release Reception for Two Poets By Rogue Gallery & Art Center, 91 contributed posts About the author: The Rogue Gallery & Art Center is the Rogue Valley’s premier non-profit community art center, founded in 1960 to promote and support the arts in the Rogue Valley. The Gallery offers local artists an opportunity to display their work, and because of its non-profit status can display a wide range of artistic styles and mediums not seen in commercial galleries. Aspiring artists, both children and adults, take classes from local artists and are exposed to a wide variety of artistic mediums. Our mission is to promote and provide for the study, development, exhibition, and appreciation of art. Our vision: Ignite the Mind, Stir the Soul, Open the Heart…Boldly Create! Learn more with web links and contact info in RGAC's listing at SOAR.  The Rogue Gallery & Art Center is accepting proposals from arts educators and instructors for 2012.The deadline for workshop and class proposals for our Winter schedule of Education Offerings is November 15th. Please contact Education Director Brooke Nuckles Gentekos for a proposal form. Email: rgaceducationroguegalleryorgemobascript(‘%72%67%61%63%65%64%75%63%61%74%69%6F%6E%40%72%6F%67%75%65%67%61%6C%6C%65%72%79%2E%6F%72%67′,’<span class=”emoba-em”>rgaceducation<img src=”http://blogs.soartists.com/ArtMatters/wp-content/plugins/emoba-email-obfuscator-advanced/at-glyph.gif” alt=”at” class=”emoba-glyph” />roguegallery<img src=”http://blogs.soartists.com/ArtMatters/wp-content/plugins/emoba-email-obfuscator-advanced/dot-glyph.gif” alt=”dot” class=”emoba-glyph” />org</span>’,'emoba-5631′,”,”,’0′); Phone: (541)772-8118 extension 301 or stop by the Rogue Gallery & Art Center, 40 S. Bartlett St. in Medford for info! We love our artist educators! Experience teaching a class of your design in our beautiful 1100 square foot art studio located in the heart of Downtown Medford! We are looking for artist educators to teach exciting and inspiring classes to artists and aspiring artists of a variety of ages. For adults: Beginning Drawing, Intermediate/Advanced Drawing, Continue reading Call to Art Teachers! Teach at the Rogue Gallery & Art Center this Winter, Spring and/or Summer!! |  DISCLOSURE: SOAR/Art Matters! has affiliate relationships with the providers of great products and services below. If you make a purchase from one of the sites below, it helps defray the cost of promoting Southern Oregon Artists, so please use our links!   Utrecht's online discounts have been updated, though the graphics remain the same. The link above saves 40% off your highest priced item (coupon code AP1), the one below gets you 15% off any order of $100 or more AND Free Shipping! (coupon code AP3)    Ashland artist Pegi Smith sells her art on Yessy.com - View her Yessy gallery hereNow thru April 30: 
Delphi's Annual Glass Bevel Sale - Save up to 40% OFF retail price! 1/2 OFF standard bevels when you buy the 60-piece box. Make a beautiful art book yourself with Blurb's online service. Artists Danna Tartaglia and Olivia Schemanski both self-published books featuring their art using Blurb. Check them out in SOAR's bookstore, then make one yourself!  ImageKind, a Cafepress company, now has an artist shop site you can join for free to sell your art online. Join the Imagekind community and start selling your art today CafePress lets you design a huge variety of products with your own art and sell them for a profit! A great way to gain more exposure for your work and make a few extra bucks. Janet London of London Hummingbird Arts and Hannah West, the founder of SOAR and Art Matters!, use CafePress to sell products with their own designs.  |
