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 Workshop Spotlight: AnnDenise Anderson

Today I'd like to introduce you to another Workshop Instructor at Art Opera, AnnDenise Anderson akak Whim and Fancy Designs.

AnnDenise will be flying here to NJ, all the way from the middle of Texas, bringing us her incredible talents.

AnnDenise is teaching a variety of workshops, including a mini workshop at the vendor soiree.

Here are the highlights of her workshops:

Victoriana Top Hat Workshop:
In this workshop learn a variety of techniques. AnnDenise will show you how to manipulate chipboard by sculpting it into a hat shape, learn millinery and vintage art design, crepe paper concepts, and bodice stitching which you can re-create in other projects you may develope. Be introduced to light sewing/stitching, learn how to mix various materials and develope the inner Victorian in you.
Regal Coral Crown Workshop:


Have you ever sculpted with crepe paper? Have you ever made a crown that looked like it came straight from a fairytale story? Then this is the workshop for you. AnnDenise will share her crepe paper secrets and crown making skills with you in this class, which you can duplicate into other crowns and projects.

AnnDenise will also be teaching the workshop:
Acrylic Liboretto Book, in this class you will learn creative book binding techniques and instruction, learn how to work with acrylic board and create keepsakes and art journals for years to come, along with a variety of other techniques.

AnnDenise is also teaching a mini workshop Cockade Boutonnieres!


For more information on registering for any of AnnDenise's Workshops visit the Art Opera Website: www.artoperanj.com for additional information please contact me!

Also to stay updated on the most current Art Opera Info, Swaps, etc. Join the Art Opera Yahoo Group!

Magic and Joy,
Lisa!

Papier Cockade Boutonniere!

New to The Art Opera Fun, a mini workshop called:

"Papier Cockade Boutonniere" which will be taught by AnnDenise Anderson,one of the Art Opera Instructors.

Mini Workshop Info:

Date: Saturday April 10, 2010 at the Vendor Soiree

Time: Will be announced closer to the event

Limited: 20 people

Sign up: Email me your name to sign up

Payment: $20, paid directly to AnnDenise, at the start of the mini workshop

Mini Workshop Length: 45 minutes to 1.5 hours


Stay tuned for many more mini workshops, make/takes and demo's, some are free, and some have small price fee's ranging from $10-$35

Any questions, please ask!

Magic and Joy,

Lisa!

Art Opera Giveaway!

Art Opera Giveaway and Free Collage Sheet for all who participate!

Welcome to the first annual Art Opera Giveaway!

For this giveaway, I have decided to give away 7 grandprizes, this gives Art Opera Attendees and Newbies a chance to win a class or extra class, plus winning a piece of artwork from me, plus I am including a free collage sheet in this post for every visitor to save to their computers and use in their works, that way no one leaves empty. Giveaway begins on Jan.31 at 1pm-Ends Feb. 21 at 1pm Eastern Standard time!

Okay Many of you have heard of my art event/retreat called: Art Opera, which will be held April 7-11, 2010 in Red Bank, NJ at The Oyster Point Hotel for the main event/workshops, dinner, etc. and St. Anthony's Hall for the two day vendor soiree filled w/book signings, guest speakers, make/takes, demos, shopping and more.


If you are not aware of the event here is a brief intro:

-Art Opera, Red Bank, NJ-located 45 minutes from Newark Airport w/ direct travel to Red Bank, Less then an Hour from NYC, 1.5 to 2 hours from CT, PA, 3-4 hours from MD, DC and 5 hrs from VA, etc.


-Full registrations includes: Huge Goodie Bags from Industry sponsors, orientation dinner w/4 course meal, dessert bar, refreshments, guest speakers, group projects, a fantasy ambiance, overlooking the navesink river, 4 workshops, vendor soiree tickets, breakfast, lunch, prizes, and lobby make/takes in between classes, party toast at antique center, book signings, demos and more.

All workshops over look the Navesink River, perfect for inspiration and serenity.
-Ala Cart includes 1 workshop of choice, breakfast or lunch, vendor soiree ticket, giveaway ticket, make/takes, demos and more.

-Instructors:

-Ruth Rae, Traci Bautista, Suze Weinberg, Jenny Heid/Aaron-Every Days a Holiday, AnnDenise Anderson, Pamela Huntington, Terri Ventura-Dimestore Daze, Jenny Hernandez-Polka Dot Pixie, Heidi Wallingford-Birds of a Feather, Joan Kettell, Kecia Deveney-Lemoncholys, Linda Hahola, and Me-Lisa Kettell

Visit the Art Opera Website for details and to join the mailing list/newsletter, sign guest book, updates and more.
http://www.artoperanj.com/


Visit the Art Opera Yahoo Group to connect with attendees, instructors, sponsors, vendors, join swaps and to have fun.

Click to join artopera

Without Further Ado, Here are the Giveaways:

1. One Grand prize winner will receive a free alacart class pack
Valued at $125, winner can choose which workshop they want!

2. One Grand prize winner will receive a free alacart class pack Valued at $125, with Me-Lisa Kettell, Any one of the two classes I'm teaching

3. One Grand prize winner will receive a free alacart class pack
Valued at $125, with Joan Kettell, Any one of the classes she is teaching

4. One Grand prize winner will receive a free alacart class pack
Valued at $125, with Ann-Denise Anderson, Any one of the classes she is teaching.

5. One Grand prize winner will receive a huge doll part pack from my Store filled w/many of my best selling doll parts valued at: $75.00


6.One Grand Prize winner will receive a Marie Antoinette Fashion Plate Collage CD filled w/Galerie Des Modes and more, images, valued: $15.00


7. One Grand Prize winner will receive to tickets to the Vendor Faire at Art Opera retail value: $16.00 for the 2

I hope that the Art Opera Giveaways will put a smile on your face, just as much as they put a smile on my to giveaway. All you need to do is leave a comment under this post, and tell me which ones you want to win or if you want to win any of them.

Good Luck to All who enter and enjoy the free collage sheet!

Magic, Blessings and Joy!
Lisa!


Here is the free Art Opera Collage Sheet, just click on it to enlarge, right click and save to computer!

Art Opera Supply Table and Updates!

Hello All,
Some more exciting news about Art Opera, during the workshop days there will be a table with art supplies and a sign in/out sheet for attendees. If you forgot supply list items or basic supplies not available during your workshop, you many sign out for some at the supply table, then return at end of class or 2 classes, as to allow for others to do the same.

Sign out for: glitter, paints, inks, brushes, just to name a few of the supplies on hand.

The vendor faire on Saturday will be filled w/fab vendors, the complete list of participating vendors and sponsers will be posted by Jan.1, 2010.

If you are interested in sponsering supplies or goodies, please contact me!

Giveaways will be done throughout the event as well.

More updates to follow!
xo!
Lisa!