The Studio: a funky gift shop and gallery created by Melissa McCarthy, artist and bon vivant. 50 Canal Street, Laconia NH. 603.455.8008. Regular hours Wednesday - Friday 10-5, Saturday 10-3. Special events monthly; see calendar for updates. Every Tuesday at The Studio Local Outbreak, a great music program records live - check out http://ipmnation.com/local-outbreak for information!
Friday, September 24, 2010
500 Days Countdown
Art available for (the equivalent of) 500 pennies, 500 nickles, dimes and quarters... it's been interesting to see how that works out, and fun, and a reminder that a lot can be accomplished in 500 days....
500 minutes is 8hrs 20 minutes of fun, art, music and celebration of 500 Days at The Studio -- see you there on November 13th!
Saturday, September 18, 2010
Irreverentia; New-ish Works at The Studio
"Faith without works is dead."
Since I began creating art, my faith has infused my work, whether I intended it or not. The large mixed media pieces on the wall were done after 9/11, but are not explicitly “post-9/11” pieces. The sculptural “Fear” piece is recent, and questions whether fear makes us invisible – how much can we hide behind fear?
“Irreverentia” is an on-going exploration of the lives of saints, and, as the title suggests, is not a serious study. I read stories of the lives of saints as research, then create my own interpretation of them, with my tongue firmly lodged in my cheek. I see a clear difference between disrespect and irreverence. While the former is often mean-spirited and sometimes ill-informed, the latter has both humor and respect, and it is this that I hope viewers will take away.
I explain to people that I am a “practicing Catholic” because I am not very good at it. Both my art work and my sense of humor are deeply a part of this practice.
(Image of "Defective Children" by Annette Mitchell)Friday, September 17, 2010
Bellydancing Details
Belly Dance Basics- A Beginner level class
You will be learning the basic moves/dance vocabulary used in cabaret style belly dance. You will learn how to execute the moves using the correct muscles to give your dance a “tight” look and to prevent injury. Veil work may be covered (space dependant). Music / Beat structure, in relation to your dance, will be touched upon. Basic zill rhythms will also be covered.
Pre-registration & payment to hold your place is required as class space is limited. To register please call Melissa at Dragonfly Botanicals-603-934-3961 or mail your payment to Melissa Morrison/Dragonfly Botanicals, PO Box 102, Sanbornton, NH 03269 . Thank you for understanding.
Place: At “The Studio”, 84 Union Ave Laconia NH. Above the “Too Good to be Threw” Store.
Dates: Tuesdays-Sept 21 to Nov 9 ( an 8 week course)
Time: 6:45 pm to 7:45ish pm
Cost: $80.00 or if you pre-register & pay prior to the first class it is $ 75.00
Student Equipment Needs: Comfortable clothes to dance in. A hip scarf. Bare feet are preferred but ballet slippers are acceptable. Student zills maybe needed (will be discussed at 1st class)
Wednesday, September 8, 2010
So far, so good.
My new-found energy for being in the studio is paying off, and the week began with a commission for a calligraphic piece for the local synagogue. I ended up having to re-work it a few times, and just when I thought it was ready for the client to take, he found a spelling error in a name that was mine, and another that was his in the original correspondence. In re-doing it, though, I was able to add an additional element which pleased him, and solve a couple of "technical difficulties", which pleased me. It's been a long time since I've been in the studio for days in a row really working at art, and this is giving me heart and a much-needed boost of art energy!