SPRING 2014 ART CLASSES AT DRAGONFLY FARM

New art subscription project

We are very proud to announce a project by our affiliate art group, 428collective:  10 artists, 10 art works, 10 months of art for 2014!  check it out:  www.428csa.com

WINTER CLASSES 2013

FOR MORE INFORMATION AND TO SIGN UP CLICK HERE

Thanks to the tremendous success of our Kickstarter Campaign, we are proudly offering a series of FREE art classes for kids! In addition, we are also able to discount the normal rates for our adult art classes!
AND remember to go to FALLING DARK in Geyserville, a show by our affiliate artist group, 428collective!!
Stay tuned for more fun events at studio428!!

STUDIO428 SUMMER CLASS SCHEDULE

To sign up, please contact Jessica at info@jmartinart.com
Group and private classes can also be arranged for alternate dates, but require a fee
All kids classes will be held at Dragonfly Farm, Healdsburg. Adult art classes are held at our studio, 428 Moore Lane, Healdsburg

Build your own tent!
Just in time for summer outdoor adventures, join us to build and decorate your very own tent! All you will need to bring is an old sheet or drop cloth, and remember to wear clothes that can get messy!
THURSDAY, JUNE 27TH, 9AM-12PM. AGES 8-12
FRIDAY, JUNE 28TH, 9:30AM-11AM AGES 3-7 (parent volunteers needed for this younger set)
Classes held at Dragonfly Farm in Healdsburg
free

Bookmaking!
Learn to make books and journals using several fun techniques. TUESDAY, JULY 2ND, 9AM-12PM AGES 8-12
Class held at Dragonfly Farm in Healdsburg free!

Bookmaking II
This course is great for beginners as well as those who have taken previous bookmaking classes at STUDIO428. We will cover basic Japanese bookbinding techniques, hand-sewn journals, and various binding stitches. The class also includes some printing techniques for decorating books.
SUNDAY, JUNE 23RD, 10AM-1PM. FOR TEENS AND ADULTS Class held at 428 Moore Lane, Healdsburg $25

PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED. Email info@jmartinart.com to reserve your spot!
Fore more information on Jessica and her work, go to: www.JessicaMartinArt.com

HI FIVE DINNER AT STUDIO428

MAY 20TH DINNER!!
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To mark the last days of our tremendously successful Kickstarter fundraiser (see post below), please join us for an amazing dinner by Guerneville's new-wave Korean restaurant, Hi Five!  They will be making their famous fried chicken, "KFC," affectionately known as Korean Fried Crack...

Seating is limited, so reserve early!

Tickets available through Brown Paper Tickets: http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/385500.

To pay with check or via PayPal, and/or for more info contact:
info(at)jmartinart(dot)com

OUR KICKSTARTER FUNDRAISER GOES LIVE!

Check out our new Kickstarter fundraiser site and support inspiring cultural events in Healdsburg!
http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1833726439/white-walls-and-hot-water-studio428-gets-fancy

Since our initial studio renovation goal has already been fulfilled, we are now directing all our energy toward raising funds to make all of our events and classes FREE to the public!







THIS YEAR'S PROGRAM AT STUDIO428 INCLUDES:

OUTDOOR DINNER on May 20th prepared by the trail-blazing chefs at Guerneville's Hi Five (announcement and more info coming soon!)
DRIVE-IN! A series of outdoor film nights featuring local filmmakers, drive-in style. Park your car, tune in to our radio station, and enjoy the films projected on our studio building! We will also have a special screening for kids!
SHOW AND TELL: A night where people present something extraordinary that they have seen, done, created, or acquired…
GALLERY: Starting in September, Studio428 will launch its very own gallery space within our studio. The gallery will focus on local and international contemporary artists who challenge how we think about art. Only rule: each artist can only exhibit one piece! The gallery will publish a limited edition piece by each artist to compliment the show.
ART CLASSES (for kids too!!):
Our series of art classes continues! Bookbinding, painting, drawing, encaustics, a crash course in everything print, and new workshop on starting an art collection! We will also introduce a series of innovative classes for kids (ages 5-7, and 8-12).

QUESTIONS? CONTACT US:
INFO@JMARTINART.COM
studio428.blogspot.com

SPRING COMMUNITY DINNER

Join us for our Spring Community Dinner at STUDIO428! If you would like to attend and have not responded yet, please email info@jmartinart.com by this Friday, March 22nd.

This event marks the launch of our Kickstarter fundraiser to support our programming at the studio (our Kickstarter website coming soon!), such as art and design shows, local writers' reading nights, art classes for kids and adults, drive-in movies, and more!
In the spirit of community gathering, we would also like to invite attendees to share information about any local projects they would like to promote. There will be a table to leave flyers/cards, as well as time set aside at the dinner for people to get up and share their ideas!
The illustrious chef Ariel Ross will be providing our meal!

Drinks will be available for purchase, though you are welcome to bring your own.

 

When:

April 4th, 2013
Cocktail Hour: 5:30pm
Dinner: 6:30ish

 

Where:

STUDIO428
428 Moore Lane
Healdsburg, CA.
$25 per person
Reserve your spot today, as space is limited!!
email: info@jmartinart.com

BIG RISKS IN DRAWING

Get the year started with a boundary-breaking drawing class!  This class is for all levels:  those who have never had the chance to draw (or are even terrified by the idea), as well as experienced artists who are looking to break old habits and do something new.  Join us in a very fun, supportive environment and experiment with drawing! 

Sunday, February 3  10am-12:30    fee: $35
STUDIO428   428 Moore Lane, Healdsburg

To register, and/or get more info contact Jessica Martin: info@jmartinart.com

PRODUCT 2

Join us for our second show of innovative wares by local artists and designers-- just in time for the holiday season! Check out our blog for more information and photos.
Featuring work by Jen Stark, Victoria Wagner, Cristina Hobbs, Morgania Moore, Nicole Kaufman, Alice Rousseau Warnecke, Caitlin McCaffrey, Amber McInnes Keneally, Lisa Steinkamp, Kim Dow, Jessica Martin, Carol Vena-Mondt, Amy Halko, and more!!

Friday November 23rd, 4-8pm
Saturday November 24th, 11am-4pm
and by appointment until Cristmas

428 Moore Lane, Healdsburg
(behind City Hall)

info@jmartinart.com
studio428.blogspot.com

FALL/WINTER EVENTS!

drive-in!
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An evening of film, drive-in style.  Bring your car, tune in to our one-night radio station, and watch a film projected on the side of our studio wall.

Friday October 19th @ 7:30  428 Moore Lane, Healdsburg
Featuring a selection shorts by local filmmaker and gallery owner Richard Stilwell!

$5 suggested donation.  Benefits future events at studio428.

 PRODUCT 2
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Join us for another exciting pop-up exhibit featuring the wares of local artists and designers.  Opens the day after Thanksgiving for all you holiday shoppers!

Friday evening Nov. 23th & Saturday day Nov 24rd (also by appointment on limited days in December).  Times TBA.

Sunday Art Class!
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Local artist Jessica Martin will be continuing her series of art classes.  Subjects include Printing, Big Risks in Drawing (for those terrified by the idea of putting pencil to paper), Encaustics, and Japanese Bookbinding.    For more information click [HERE](http://studio428.blogspot.com/p/classes.html)

Show and Tell: Architectural Roadtrip
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Carol Vena-Mondt and Jim Isermann will give a casual presentation on their road trip to the J. Irwin Miller House and Gardens in Columbus Indiana.  Dates TBA

Dinner
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Ariel Ross will prepare a special winter meal for us at the studio, fueling a discussion and series of presentations on creativity in Healdburg.

Dates TBA

Art Class Update

The July Sunday art classes have been shifted to accomodate more people's schedules. Please let us know if you are interested in any of the classes, and I will put you on the list, and we will schedule a date that works for the group! Thank you everyone!!

 Available classes are:  Big Risks in Drawing (for those intimidated by the idea of drawing, as well as experienced artists!), Encaustics, Acrylic Painting, Japanese Bookbinding, Printing (screenpint, block printing, stamps and more!).

Click on "Classes" above for more info.

info@jmartinart.com

This Wednesday at 6:30pm!

RSVP the event on facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/events/380925658623486/?context=create

THANK YOU!

Thank everyone for making PRODUCT a huge success!  We were astounded at the hundreds of people who passed through, and were thrilled to sell out of just about everything (but remember, you can commission more work from the show)! 

Thank you to the amazing artists for sharing your work, thank you to Philip Pasqualino for inviting us into your Art Truck, thank you to Alice Warneke and Richard Stilwell for your presentations on your wonderful projects.  The overall energy of the show was so uplifting and exciting--we see a grand future ahead for creative happenings in our town!

Click on "Upcoming Events" to see what we are planning for June.
Click on "Classes" to sign up for an art class.

UPCOMING EVENTS

Cocktails and Literature:  An evening of readings by local writers

Wednesday, June 20th   6:30pm 
$10 suggested donation

Though we will have some chairs and floor mats to sit on, we invite guests to bring their own chairs whenever possible.

JUST IN:  small wax vessels by Jessica Martin--use as lights, vases, boxes...

PRODUCT news

Chef Ariel Ross will have her new line of breads and snacks available for purchase during the event.  For a preview, go to her website:  http://www.arielross.com/

PRODUCT news

Join us May 25th for an opening reception for the artists!  5-9pm

At 6pm, we will have a casual discussion about how to push the boundaries of creativity in Healdsburg.