Getting ready for Women Who Weld!

Can't believe a year has pasted since the last show!  We are all busy creating new work and it looks great! If you would like to get on the mailing or email list, go to my website www.melindaeames.com and send me an email request. Hope to see everyone there!

 

Women Who Weld - sparks of imagination

Artists Reception/Opening April 13  7 - 10pm
Saturday April 14  11 - 5 pm
Sunday April 15  1 - 5pm 

Saturday April 21  11 - 5pm
Sunday April 22  1 - 5pm

Shopping in all the right places!?

A lot of you have been telling me lately that you are tired of shopping on-line and in the big stores. You are yearning for a more peaceful, festive, and fun shopping experience, let alone support local stores and artisans! Well, this coming weekend was made for people just like you…..including me. Of course - start with OUR gift show!!!

Friday Dec 2
Stop by the Sharon's Studio at 2869 Bondesson (8800 blocks north).  1-8PM  We have lots of one-of-a kind gifts, created by local artists.  Including paintings, sculpture, jewelry, scarves, glass ornaments, jewelry stands, tote bags, soaps, lip balm, tasted baked goods, even some local fall produce.  Snacks & drinks too, can't have a little open studio without food!

Saturday Dec 3
First stop at our show if you didn't make it on Friday.  We'll be there from 10-7PM

Go here! 11th Annual Hot Shops Holiday Open House  12-8PM (also on Sunday 12-5) Art demonstrations (love the glass blowing- go Ed), live music, open studios, and galleries....this is a fun experience.  All three floors of the Art Center are open and you can wonder in and out of the studios!  Love this and always have to buy my yearly glass Christmas tree ornament. 
no admission fee

Gardening in the winter?  Holiday Happening at the Lauritzen Gardens  12-4PM. This means Santa, holiday poinsettia show, music, crafts, really a beautiful and fun outing for ages. 
there is an admission fee.

Sunday Dec 4
Not done yet.  Physicians Mutual & WOWT Holiday Lights Festival and Market  10-5PM.  I haven't been to this, but I am going this year!   Everything that has been at Aksarben Village is fun, so I'm dragging Dave out!  Festive atmosphere inspired by classic German Christmas.  Warm cocoa, tasty treats, gifts, jams, jellies, backed goods, jewelry, and more from LOCAL vendors!  Another big YUM!

.....did I say warm cocoa??? Gotta get some right now!

Busy Week-end!

There is so  much to do this week-end...... not sure where to start! And everything sounds sparkly!!!  I know it seems early to think about Christmas, we haven't even eaten Turkey yet!!!!  But,  I need to take a break from making jewelry for our upcoming Open Studio and head out of my little workshop to some of these cool places! Things are starting this week-end and not to be missed! 

On Friday, start at Jingle Junque.  Found on the southeast corner of 192nd & Dodge.Also known as the Junque Factory, there will be lots of treasures in barns and chicken coops. It's open the 18th and 19th from 9 - 5pm.  Among the vintage finds,  antiques, and architectural salvage, you may even find some hot chocolate and treats!  Hopefully I  will find some cool stuff for my sculptures......

Then head out to Michelle Minnick's Garden Gallery in Elkhorn.  "Spirits, Sparkles & Samples". Of course she will have cool stuff to buy, share some spirits and you can also sample food from local Elkhorn Restaurants.  2721 North 206th St.  4 - 9pm.  

On Saturday - stop at Plum Pickens annual Christmas Open House.  7321 North 154th. 10 - 3pm.  Great artists with fabulous creations!  Folk Art, paintings, woolens, fabric and collage arts, etc, etc.  Really a good shop!

Next go to Westside Community Center at 108th and Grover for Bling in the Holidays! (see, more sparkly stuff). One of a kind jewelry, art, mosaic, fiber, pottery, lots of beautiful things you will probably want for yourself!  9am - 4pm.

THEN, go home, take a nap, and put on your dancing shoes.  Come out to hear Dave's band Shurthing at Foursomes Bar and Grill. Located at 168th and Maple.  Fun music! 

I think I will need a break on Sunday.  Sleep late, make something yummy to eat, and get back to my jewelry making!  Our Open Studio - Artful Gifts will be on Dec 2nd & 3rd! 2869 Bondesson (Sharon Boynton's Studio).  11 artists making some great art for your shopping pleasure!  More info to follow!

See you at one of the stops and at the Studio on Dec 2nd or 3rd.

Big announcement!

I am so excited to announce my website is up and running.  What an amazing sense of accomplishment and it was really fun to work on!   For some reason, having the website gives me a sense of validation and presence.  In my work, we are constently pushing our dealers to have their own presence in the industry and it was time "I ate my own cooking".  Hope you enjoy it!
http://www.melindaeames.com/

Women Who Weld metal sculpture artists return to Bancroft Street Market 10th & Bancroft. April 8th 7-10pm and April 9th 11-5pm. Themed pieces "Walk with Fire" to be auctioned Friday night to benefit Dystonia Medical Research.

Women Who Weld is coming April 8th & 9th

Check out the cool graphic Paul is working on for the Women Who Weld!!!  It may be a little blurry - I guess I need to get some help on the high def from Paul!!  You will enjoy it even tho it is still in the works!

Ground Hog Prom

Had a great time last night at the Ground Hog Prom.  Fun band and lots of fab costumes! Rose (Spring), Toni (Summer), Nancy (Fall) and I danced the night away and will all need naps today!  Great end to my Birthday week!!!!