I can't believe that today is the last day of June already! The month flew by, and there's plenty to look forward to in July. Diane Seamans and Ron MacLean will be installing their photography-based work, "Cars, Rust & Nature", and there will be a reception for the artists on Friday July 15th from 5-7pm here at The Studio. Hope you can join us - there may be some special treats in store!
On Thursday July 7th from 5-7pm, The Studio is holding a meet-and-greet for the Circle Program, a mentoring and support group for at-risk young women. It's a great opportunity to learn about this program, as well as learn about the Women's Caucus for Art, which is collaborating with the Circle Program for this event at The Studio. There will be art, conversation and refreshments. You can learn more at The Circle Program and WCA-NH - please respond to 603-536-4244 or info@circleprogram.org
The Studio is closed for the holiday weekend, July 1st-4th. I'll be open on Tuesday the 5th, so if you want a last chance to see Samuel Feinstein's gorgeous books, c'mon in! On Saturday, July 9th, The Studio will be at the Veggie Art Girl Boutique in Holderness, to help celebrate her 3rd anniversary with free ice cream, face painting and vendors of all sorts. If you haven't been yet, that would be a great time to check it out! It's located at the corner of Routes 3 and 175.
Have a happy and safe weekend - if you're traveling, travel safely, and if you're staying put, enjoy!
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!
Thursday, June 30, 2011
Studio Updates & Hours
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Thursday, June 9, 2011
Bullet Points
No chat, really, just stuff to share about stuff at The Studio:
- Just got small packages of Flying Wish Paper re-stocked in time for graduations, weddings, anniversaries. If you haven't seen it in action, come in and ask for a demonstration!
- New this week - lovely scented soy candles in jars, 100% of sales goes to support New Beginnings Women's Crisis Center.
- Fun new earrings! Vintage typewriter images and text from classic novels
- Samuel Feinstein's exhibit of fine and altered books and calligraphy is stunning, and showing through the end of June. The opening reception is next Thursday June 9th from 5-7pm. See the blog (http://thestudionh.com) The Studio's Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/
TheStudioNH) for more information and pictures - you can also "like" me, if you don't already.
- The Downtown Laconia Outdoor Market has begun on Thursdays from 3-7pm. The Studio will be staying open until 7 on Thursdays, so you can enjoy an afternoon of art, food and music all within scenic walking distance!
- The Studio is now participating in the "Friends of BIBA" card promotion; cards can be purchased at All My Life Jewelers or at Sunflower Natural Foods and are good for discounts and other goodies at many participating merchants. Support the Belknap Independent Business Alliance and have some fun at the same time. See http://www.bibanh.org for details and a list of businesses.
- "Smile on a Stick" special is buy 2, get one free -- these are great for when you need to put on a happy face and you're not feelin' it.
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Wednesday, June 1, 2011
Binding & Discipline at The Studio
Leather and snaking, tightly wrapped cords. Draftsmanship and craft that's measured in millimeters. It's all part of this month's exhibit at The Studio,"Experiments in Restraint: Books Variously Bound". Artist
Samuel Feinstein of Chicago and Boston has created a breath-taking display of both fine and altered book bindings and original hand-done calligraphic pages that is both unusual & provocative.
The artist's devotion to both his craft as binder and the book as object is patently obvious. When required, his traditional bindings perfectly complement the book and its age and subject matter. "I listen to the book to see what structure and style of binding it calls for," says Feinstein in his artist's statement. His playful side is
evident in his altered bindings which create art-objects out of existing books, such as an edition of Samuel Johnson's writings sewn shut, with a knife embedded through the book.
Many of the books are for sale, and collectors would be wise to see what is offered. Sam has also brought some of his "early binding" efforts which are for sale in the Studio Shop. It's a wonderful opportunity to purchase one of his beautifully bound journals or sketchbooks as a gift for a graduate, a bridal memory book or a personal journal.
The opening reception for the artist is Thursday June 9th from 5-7pm and everyone's welcome. The Studio is located at 84 Union Avenue on the second floor, and is open Wednesday through Friday from 10-5,
Saturday from 10-3 and other times when the sign is out or by appointment.
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