Author Archives: Julie Fakler

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Studio ArTour Artist Christie Clarke

Posted on August 14, 2020

Christie Clarke creates one of a kind slab built pottery and necklaces that evoke thoughts of ancient objects yet have an unmistakably contemporary sensibility. Each piece is textured and colored with underglaze and glazes that create vivid colorscapes. Some vessels have additional touches of gold leaf. Her work has been exhibited in several group showings of the MN Women Ceramic Association in the Twin Cities, the Northfield Fine Craft Collective, the Anderson Center for the Arts in Red Wing MN, the Minneapolis/St. Paul Airport and is in the permanent collection of the Goldstein Museum of design at the University of … Continue reading →

David Allen’s weekly Facebook Live videos

Posted on August 12, 2020

Studio ArTour artist David Allen has been showing us his studio, his process, and much much more during his weekly Facebook Live videos. You can see uncle Davey Facebook Live videos Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday evenings at 6:00pm https://www.facebook.com/davidallenart David Allen is a prolific artist who specializes in watercolor and acrylic media. He has taught art for over thirty years to high school students and adults. His paintings and sculptures are included in many public and private collections. Allen earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Art Education at the University of Minnesota at Mankato. Currently, he resides in Northfield, … Continue reading →

Studio ArTour artist Julie Fakler

Posted on August 10, 2020

Studio ArTour artist Julie Fakler creates vibrant original domestic animal paintings and pet portraits. Julie’s preferred models and inspiration for her work include cats, dogs, cows, chickens, geese and goats. Yes, Julie will paint, or carve your pet’s portrait in clay. If you are interested in having a portrait of your pet or livestock please contact Julie at juliefakler@gmail.com Julie has received individual artist grants from the Southeastern Minnesota Arts Council (SEMAC) for, Prairie’s Edge Humane Society (2011), S.A.F.E. Sanctuary (2014), Southeastern Minnesota Farm Animals (2017). https://juliefakler.com/

Tami Resler and Bonnie Gunelius exhibitions at the Paradise Center for the Arts

Studio #11 artist’s Tami Resler and Bonnie Gunelius will both be having exhibitions at the Paradise Center for the Arts October 4 – November 18. Opening reception October 4th 5:00pm-7:00pm. Paradise Center for the Arts is located at 321 Central Avenue Faribault MN 55021    https://paradisecenterforthearts.org/  

“This Good Earth” – Monthly Natural Dying Series by studio ArTour artist Judy Saye-Willis

Posted on November 6, 2018

“This Good Earth” First Saturday of the month from 1-5pm beginning December 2018 through September 2019, in The Paradise Center for the Arts textile lab. $40/month or $350 for all ten. Supply fee $5- $20/ month depending on the dyes required for that months project. Supply fee is paid directly to the instructor. As people become more concerned about the sources of the food they eat, they are also becoming concerned about the sources and materials of the clothes they wear and the fabrics in their homes. During “This Good Earth” workshop series you will learn about natural dying with … Continue reading →

Studio ArTourist Tami Resler (stduio #11), Dianne Lockerby (studio #10), and Julie Fakler (studio #10)

Posted on October 8, 2018

Tami Resler (left to right), Dianne Lockerby, Audrey Sand, Julie Fakler, and Char Johnson did one last Raku firing before this year’s Studio ArTour. Be on the look out for Raku pottery in studio #10 & #11.

Tami Resler Studio #11

Tami Resler will be teaching Ceramic Surface Design: From functional to fantastic. September 15 and September 22 at the Paradise Center for the Arts. To get registered call 507-332-7372 ext. 1 or 4, for more info please visit https://paradisecenterforthearts.org/classes/#visual-arts-classes Here is a little bit of info about Tami- I have been making pottery since 1991 and focus primarily on highly textured sculptural and functional pieces. I enjoy using pottery as a means to tell stories and illustrate ideas and themes. In the last couple of years I have been learning and experimenting more with raku-fired pottery and recently was awarded a … Continue reading →

Rebecca Tolle studio#17

Posted on August 18, 2018

Love of the Subject I love the prairie and take a lot of photos of the grasses. Oh, but they are hard to paint! Just looking at the photo below with the various lines, textures and colors are fascinating to me because texture is multi-colored. Such nuances defy easy answers. It was hard to capture. And really, why put myself thru this ordeal? Maybe the challenge and maybe the love of the subject? I took an inspiring workshop a year and a half ago that allowed me to add in cold wax to the oil paint, and it opened up … Continue reading →

Judy Saye-Willis downtown Faribault

Posted on August 7, 2018

Judy Saye-Willis (studio #7)was chosen to be one of the artists on Main Street, to be part of a place making project in historic downtown Faribault. Keep your eyes peeled for more of her work and other fun art pieces that will be going up around downtown Faribault between now and October. “This activity is part of Artists on Main Street, a partnership between Faribault Main Street, Minnesota Main Street and Springboard for the Arts with support from the Bush Foundation”

Pottery Artist Glynnis Lessing, studio #3

Posted on July 28, 2018

Glynnis makes functional high-fired porcelain ware and decorates each pot’s surface using sgraffito with black or colored slips. Designs are drawn free hand; each one is unique. She often covers the surface with slip, draws the design and then carves away what is not  needed for the image.       

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