Author Archives: Julie Fakler
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Studio Artour artist Jessica Prill will be featured on PBS show called “Lets Go Minnesota” in August. The series focuses on an outdoor adventure with an artist. The artist then creates a piece of work in their medium that was inspired by their adventure. Jessica biked the shooting star trail in southern Minnesota and then did a jewelry series inspired by it. http://www.ksmq.org/PBSOnline7.html#page=schedule&day=20180616&provider=Broadcast It will air Saturday, August 4, 5:30 p.m.; Sunday, August 5, 12 noon; and Tuesday, August 7, 7 p.m. Once it’s aired, it will live on KSMQ.org under the Let’s Go, Minnesota!
Darcy Horn The Jade Dog Designs, studio stop #18
Beads are my clay and paint, my poetry and dance The moment over 18 years ago I first picked up needle, thread, and beads, I knew I had found my medium. What my mind saw I was able to create. The process is introspective, and although I begin a project with a loose idea of the final form, I let the beads and the techniques take over and guide me. I studied both architecture and art history, both of which strongly impact my work in structure and texture. I began my beading career making art-to-wear and successfully run my own … Continue reading
Blog entry by Robert Christy
Blog entry by Robert Christy, studio #18 I create many different kinds of art, from serious paintings to playful wooden crank toys, but the kind of painting I enjoy most is plein air – painting in the great out of doors. I like it because it gives me a great excuse to be in beautiful places, and observe them closely. It’s amazing what wildlife, plants and insects (Poison Ivy? Watch your feet for ants!), and subtle changes in weather and mood you can experience if you’re just quiet and there and looking. I used to be a fly fisherman and … Continue reading
Get to know new Studio ArTour artist Joseph Feaster
Joseph Feaster, Roman5Studios (@ The Upper East Side) studio stop # 15, 213 Central Ave. Faribault MN 55021 www.roman5studios.squarespace.com Joseph has taught art class workshops for Goodwill’s Youthbuild Program in years passed. In these classes, students learn and grow together by creating our own projects to complete. Project topics have included drawing and painting collaborations, photography courses, and mural work. In addition, we would talk about the importance and splendid diversity of artistic options whilst walking through nature. Other projects (volunteer based) are large public murals in Sioux City, Iowa. Typically, when creating a painting, Joseph … Continue reading
Raku firing in Faribault
Three Studio ArTour artists from Faribault participated in the Paradise Center for the Arts spring Raku firing at Lockerby Sheet Metal in Faribault. Dianne Lockerby (studio #10), Tami Resler (studio #11), and Julie Fakler (studio #10) all fired their one of a kind Raku pieces this past Saturday May 19th. All three artists will be selling their Raku pieces at this year’s Studio ArTour! Raku pottery is fired at a relatively low temperature and then moved while hot to a closed container with combustible materials (such as paper or sawdust) that ignite and cause a reaction creating colors and patterns in the pottery’s … Continue reading
Artour Artist Rebecca Tolle work now on view
Artour Artist Rebecca Tolle’s work is now on view at the Paradise Center for the Arts 321 Central Avenue N, Faribault MN 55021. Tolle’s exhibition of new work will be up until June 2, 2018. Paradise galleries are open Tues. – Sat. noon to 5pm. open late on Thursdays until 8pm. Rebecca will also be teaching a class at the Paradise. COLD WAX & OIL CLASS Thursdays, May 24, 31, June 7 6:30 – 8:30 pm. $75 member/$85 Non-Member. Supply Fee: $5.00. Learn how to use cold wax to buildup layers of texture, color and transparency by adding and subtracting with … Continue reading
2018 Registration is now available
Registrations for 2018 ARTour are now open! All items must be submitted and fees received by March 15, 2018. The registration form is on line, please use the following LINK https://goo.gl/forms/CmUjix84yRMJv19x1
Beginning Oil Painting with Artist Rebecca Tolle
Studio Artour Artist Rebecca Tolle will be teaching Beginning Oil Painting at the Paradise Center for the Arts in Faribault. To get registered call 507-332-7372 ext. 1 or 4. http://www.paradisecenterforthearts.org/classes/#visual-arts-classes Beginning Oil Painting with artist Rebecca Tolle Tuesdays, Jan. 16, 23, 30, Feb. 6 2:00 – 4:00pm. Member $56/Non-Member $72. Supply fee $15. Have you ever thought you would like to explore painting in oils, but have little or no experience? In this 4-week course is a chance to try out this medium in a supportive, learning and fun environment. No experience needed. Just bring your enthusiasm. Ages 21 and over. … Continue reading
This weekend Studio Artour artist Sue Peoples received an award of excellence at the art in the Garden at the MN Landscape Arboretum. Congratulations Sue!
Off 90
Studio Artour Artists Judy Saye-Willis and Tom Willis are featured on Off 90
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