Art Opera: Pam Huntington's Workshop's

Pam Huntington is a brilliant artist who teaches workshops across the country such as Art is You, Artfest, Art and Soul, and various other locations. That is why we are lucky to have Pam join us at Art Opera to teach some fabulous workshops:

-Victorian Parlour Bird
Pam has always been fascinated by the old Victorian Parlour's that were filled with butterflies, birds and fauna. Come join Pam and learn how to create your own Victorian Parlour filled the charm of a real one, which can sit in your studio, office or favorite location. Best part is you receive the glass dome as well, love that.

Learn vintage techniques, assemblage, while working w/vintage and new items, distressing agents and more.

Seats still available, contact me to reserve your seat, last day to guarantee your seating is April 5.


-Parlour Fairy Shadowbox
Pam creates enchanted worlds through her art, in this class join Pam on a journey into a World of Enchantment, a Flights of Fancy in Fairyland, with the Parlour Fairy Shadowbox. You create an enchanted shadowbox with a jointed winged fairy ballerina, while working with a plethora of vintage and new materials which will make the heart sing. Your final piece will have a dancing ballerina which will move up and down like your own personal theater.

Seats still available, contact me to reserve your seat, last day to guarantee your seating is April 5

Pam's fabulous kits for the 2 workshops:


Visit Art Opera Website at: www.artoperanj.com

to register for single or multi workshops
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Queens of the Sea Pageant at Art Opera!

Art Opera: Queens of Sea Crown for the:
Queens of the Sea Pageant at Art Opera!
This crown was made by AnnDenise Anderson for the main Queen of the pageant. Each table at the dinner soiree will have a Queen chosen to represent their tables. The Queens are randomly picked by chance at the start of the evening.

Toward the end of the evening all guests will randomly write down a name of someone inside the dinner soiree who they feel should be the Ultimate Queen of the Sea. Then each table Queen will hand the written ballots to AnnDenise, who will then tally up the names and then call the winner.
This Queen will be crowned with the beautiful head piece above, followed by this gorgeous Sash and a Dazzling Septor.

The septor photos will be un-veiled soon. All three items are handmade with regal detail by AnnDenise Anderson aka Whim and Fancy Designs. AnnDenise is also teaching, sponsoring and vending at Art Opera 2010

Art Opera Spotlight: Jenny Heid and Aaron Nieradka

Art Opera is happy to have Jenny Heid and Aaron Nieradka teaching workshops. They are an amazing duo who produce works that make the heart sing and dance. One of the workshops they are teaching is called: The Sweet Dreams Mobile, which just makes me want to eat cotton candy, sip of cherry slushies, eat cupcakes and ride a carousel. This project is wonderful and I'm so happy to have it being taught here at Art Opera.

There are still seats available for this workshop, visit the Art Opera Website at:
www.artoperanj.com
or contact me and let me know! Art Opera is April 7-11, 2010. The bulk of the workshops will be taking place April 8-9, with some morning classes on April 10.

Jenny Heid and Aaron's Nieradka's Classes:


Not only are Jenny and Aaron fabulous teachers, they also have a fabulous product line available such as journals and note cards. The notecards can be purchased from them or at Michael's Craft Store! Here is a sneak peak of the cards:

Vendor Soiree/Faire Mini Workshops!

At Art Opera not only will there be mini workshops at the Wednesday night dinner soiree, full workshops Thursday, Friday and Saturday Morning, Demo's for attendees at Monmouth Antiques, Plum Cottage and Carla Gizzi, but mini workshops, demo's and book signings at the Vendor Soiree/Faire.

Below is a list of the vendor soiree mini workshops, make/takes and demo's which are either free or for a small fee.

Art Opera: Heidi Wallingford Workshops!

Hi All,

First off, if you are still choosing classes, you have to see the newest picture from Heidi's Belle of the Ball Workshop, OMG, amazing, looks like I'll be joining her in this class, I have to make this doll.

The Belle of the Ball Workshop is $99, includes breakfast or lunch, and other fun surprises. Some seats still available.

Second she is teaching a mini workshop aka make/take on the Saturday part of the vendor faire at her booth, its entitled:
"Spring Dream" ~ mini shadow box Make & Take ~ $20.

You guys are going to love it. Check out her photo album in the Art Opera Yahoo Group under group photos: Heidi's Spring Dream.

Visit the Art Opera Website for photos and to register!

or My Flickr Art Opera Photo Album for more photos.

Let me know whose signing up for the workshop and/or the make-take, so I can let Heidi know!

xoxo
Lisa!

Art Opera Complimentary Workshop Schedule!

Art Opera is being held from Wed. April 7 through Sunday April 11, 2010 in Red Bank, NJ.

On Saturday April 10 and Sunday April 11, Monmouth Antiques, Carla Gizzi and Plum Cottage will be hosting complimentary workshops at their stores! Here is a list of those mini workshops/demo's.

Saturday April 10, 2010
Monmouth Antiques
217 West Front Street, Red Bank, NJ 07701
www.monmouthantiqueshoppes.com
732-842-7377
Time: 12:30pm
Instructor: Lisa Walsh
Subject: Antiques into Art
Description: Lisa will be giving ideas on how to recycle vintage items into fun and decorative pieces! We'll also share ideas on how to re-purpose antiques as storage for your studio or craft room.

Saturday April 10, 2010
Carla Gizzi
169 West Front Street, Red Bank, NJ 07701
www.carlagizzi.com
732-450-0122
Time: 1:30pm
Instructor: Carla Gizzi
Subject: Jewelry techniques
Description: Carla will be having a mini workshop/demo using all sorts of beads and findings Art Opera Attendees will see samples of various creations and have the option to create their own masterpieces for a small fee. New and vintage beads and assorted findings will also be available for purchase.

Sunday April 11, 2010
Plum Cottage
212 West Front Street, Red Bank, NJ 07701
732-747-5333
Instructor: Laura Kent
Subject: Textiles and Crafts (Altered Art & Textiles)
Description: From the tiniest snippet of Antique lace to yards of vintage fabric not one scrap of antique textiles should ever go to waste. Visit Laura at the Plum Cottage and learn about this precious commodity and some of the magical memories you can create with vintage textiles.

Post Three: Carla Gizzi Design and Studio

Post Three of my adventure to the Antiques District in Red Bank, located on Front Street, where a lot of Art Opera happenings will be occurring. Post One showcased Monmouth Antiques, Post Two showcased Laura and Plum Cottage, right across from Cheryl at Monmouth Antiques, and today Post Three will spotlight Carla Gizzi Design and Studio located a few steps down from Monmouth Antiques.Let me just say, one glimpse into the window and I knew I had to go into this store. Peering inside gave me whimsical chills, opening the front door and I was in an enchanted world.

Carla's store offers an array of wonderful new and vintage treasures from handmade jewelry, papers, dolls, ornaments, frames, mirrors, trinket boxes to mosaic lined furniture and accessories that Carla hand applies to each one. Her store is intwined in a cupcake chic color palette mixed wit muted vintage tones, and modern bright, all of it works fabulously.Once you enter the store, you will not leave, same as Monmouth Antiques and Plum Cottage. Carla, like Laura and Cheryl will be housing mini workshops/demo's in their stores throughout the weekend of Art Opera. I will post the schedule tomorrow.For now, enjoy the photos of this fabulous store, to visit Carla, check out the website at:
http://www.carlagizzi.com
To visit the rest of the photos from the fun things happening at Art Opera this year visit:
Lisa's Art Opera Flickr Gallery

Art Opera Festivites, Post Two: Plum Cottage!

Post Two of my adventure to the Antiques District in Red Bank, located on Front Street, where a lot of Art Opera happenings will be occurring. Post One showcased Monmouth Antiques today I will spotlight Laura and Plum Cottage, right across from Cheryl at Monmouth Antiques.

Again, if you are not familiar with Red Bank, after Art Opera you will be. Its one of NJ's artsy areas, next to Montclair, Lambertville, and Cape May to name a few, an area filled with boutiques, antiques, cafes, restaurants, and lots of historical roots. Its an area that has a fabulous department store, reminding me of the days of vintage Macy's, Haynes, Epsteins, and Bloomingdales, Red Bank even has an Urban Outfitters and Tiffany & Co, besides being located in the scenic Jersey Shore area, Red Bank is also a train ride away from NYC 45min/1hour, with a train directly to Newark Airport as well.These are all the reasons I am hosting Art Opera in Red Bank, not to mention the support of the loving community, the visitors center and my friends at: Monmouth Antiques, Plum Cottage and Carla Gizzi, these ladies have helped me tremendously. Cheryl (Monmouth Antiques) has organized the Friday night Art Opera Attendee/Guest party at the Antiques Center w/food, refreshments, surprises/giveaways and shopping discounts for our attendees, starting around 7pm, Friday April 9, 2010.

Laura of Plum Cottage will be vending at the vendor faire, hosting a workshop/demo at Plum Cottage and joining us at the Dinner Soiree. She has been collecting fabulous finds for years, which you will all be able to see and buy at Art Opera and all year long.

Art Opera Gallery Photos

A full schedule of these and all the activities will be uploaded here, on the website under articles, in the yahoo group and given out at Art Opera!

Here is a sneak peak at Laura and Plum Cottage, stay tuned for Post Three with pictures from Carla Gizzi. Post Four will have the complimentary workshop schedule!

Magic and Blessings,
Lisa!

To see the rest of the photos from Monmouth Antiques, Please visit the Art Opera Flickr Gallery Site, by clicking below:

Art Opera Activities! Post 1: Monmouth Antiques

Early last week I headed down for a bunch of meetings in Red Bank to get some things organized for Art Opera, After wards I went down to visit Cheryl, Laura and Carla on Front Street which is the heart of the Antique district in Red Bank, around the corner from the Oyster Point and Molly Pitcher, where the Art Opera is being held!If you are not familiar with Red Bank, after Art Opera you will be. Its one of NJ's artsy areas, next to Montclair, Lambertville, and Cape May to name a few, an area filled with boutiques, antiques, cafes, restaurants, and lots of historical roots. Its an area that has a fabulous department store, reminding me of the days of vintage Macy's, Haynes, Epsteins, and Bloomingdales, Red Bank even has an Urban Outfitters and Tiffany & Co, besides being located in the scenic Jersey Shore area, Red Bank is also a train ride away from NYC 45min/1hour, with a train directly to Newark Airport as well.
These are all the reasons I am hosting Art Opera in Red Bank, not to mention the support of the loving community, the visitors center and my friends at: Monmouth Antiques, Plum Cottage and Carla Gizzi, these ladies have helped me tremendously. Cheryl (Monmouth Antiques) has organized the Friday night Art Opera Attendee/Guest party at the Antiques Center w/food, refreshments, surprises/giveaways and shopping discounts for our attendees, starting around 7pm, Friday April 9, 2010.What a great way to start the weekend at Art Opera, keeping all our attendees and guests together and giving them a world of magic, art and fun, on a Friday Night. Cheryl has even printed hundreds of Spring Fling and Art Opera postcards, Spring Fling totes for giveaways, has antique/art gift baskets, brought stuff in to fill the shopping palette of the guests to search through and buy w/discounts. She has even worked with Laura and Carla to provide free workshops over the weekend for attendees and guests to attend, after the shop at the vendor fair, before they shop or after. In the last of this 4 part post, I will add the complimentary Art Opera Workshop Schedule hosted by:

-Monmouth Antiques
-Plum Cottage
-Carla Gizzi

These are in addition to the free make/takes, mini workshops at the Art Opera Vendor Faire. So please attendees and guests wear your name badges so they know who you are.
A full schedule of these and all the activities will be uploaded here, on the website under articles, in the yahoo group and given out at Art Opera!

I had to snap some sneak peaks of Monmouth Antiques for all of you to enjoy and get excited over when you arrive. Tonight I will start post two with pictures from Plum Cottage and Post Three with pictures from Carla Gizzi. Post Four will have the complimentary workshop schedule!

Magic and Blessings,
Lisa!

To see the rest of the photos from Monmouth Antiques, Please visit the Art Opera Flickr Gallery Site, by clicking below:
Art Opera Flickr Gallery