Fresh gallery not stale

Fresh gallery-shop-studio is Going out of Business

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Well, I am sad to say we must call it quits on our grand experiment. We are closing our doors at the end of July. We will be having the following events to reduce stock.

June 7: Sidewalk sale, great deals and everything in the store is 35% off
June 7: Studio garage sale. In the back of the buiding, off of the alley (enter from 7th or 8th streets). We will be selling wonderful craft tools, vintage furniture, fabrics, papers, tiles, tesserae, and too much to mention. Cool stuff and quite necessary to creative spirits.
June 14: Everything in store 50% off
July 19: All inventory 70% off, store fixtures on sale.

Call about the building, or check the blog next week, we will have information posted.

Thanks for all of your support. It has been a fun couple of years.

Spring Classes!

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Thursday studio classes are always so much fun!

Getaway from the mundane and spend some quality grown up time!

Thursdays 6pm - 8pm.

May 15: Collage art meets decopauge: Make a wonderful original piece suitable for framing using vintage papaers, inks, stamps, and phots you supply. $20.00

May 22: Fairy sticks for your garden: Make a lovely garden art work that welcomes the faeries into your garden. We will use copper, beads and found objects for this unique project. $25.00

May 29: Garden Puddlers: These are a repeat because they have been wildly popular! Make little puddlers using mortar and found ovjects. These sit in your garden and provide shallow catch places to give the butterflies a place to drink...or just add a little bling. $15.00 for two

June 5: Painting! Don't run away! You can paint and I will teach you to have fun making a painted board with a hook. These are darling. We will focus on flowers, but if you really must stray from the theme, I will assist! $23.00

June 12: Small French bulletin boards. So nice to tick here or ther for a little note or pictures. Make a 12" x 18" board, covered with fabric and ribbon. $18.00

More coming, we look forward to your input! Is there something you want to learn or do? Let me know!

Remember to save your spot so I can have the supplies ready!

PLUS! DON'T FORGET TO SCHEDULE A PRIVATE PARTY FOR YOUR FAMILY, FRIENDS, CHILDREN LOVE THESE AS MUCH AS ADULTS!

No More Snow!

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Oh, am I glad it is finally spring. The past winter was a tough one for my spirits! THe sun is out now though and my flowers are all popping out of their earthy world andf into mine! I love walking in the garden and counting buds on those blooms that only greet me once a year! I am eagerly awaiting my peonies, iris, columbine and more while I am happy to see the bright blue of the forget-me-nots and the lovely shape of the bleeding hearts.

If you love the garden, make a point to schedule a trip to see some of the gardens of Atchison. THe Wild Iris Garden Club (so named because of the wild women that founded it - yours truly being one of them) is hosting the 2nd Annual Garden Tours Friday June 13 from 1pm - 7pm and Saturday June 14 from 10am - 4pm.

Tickets are $10 in advance and $12 the weekend of the event. Buy your tickets at any of the following:
Marigold Bakery-Cafe 715 Commercial, Fresh 721 Commercial or Snowball Ice Cream and Candy SHoppe 111 N 8th all in Atchison. You can mail in checks along with a self addressed envelope or request a will call ticket with your checks sent to:
Fresh 721 Commercial Atchison, KS 66002.

Part of the proceeds will go to helping create beautiful gardens at our local library.

The tours will have art by local artists on display at various houses. The art can be purchased at the booths set up in Atchison's Historic West End District along 8th Street between Commercial and Kansas Ave. While you are ther sample some tea as you will have stumbled right into the heart of our Garden Tea Party!

Enjoy this gardeners event....a great get away for Fathers day celebrations.

Winter Buying...Mission Accomplished!

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Well, I have just returned from my third buying trip to the Phildalphia Buyers Market of American Art and Craft. I have to tell you that every time I go there I am overwhelmed by the incredible talent on display. There are so many talented artists in this world!

This year we focused on getting another jewelry artist and some more pewter work and succeeded. We also have more of the wonderful work by the Pennsylvania based studio "Wanna Buy a Watch?" that has been so popular in the gallery.

I had a great time at the market, not just because of the fabulous talent, but also because I got to spend time with my big sis. Shelly always turns these business trips into the most pleasurable events imaginabe! We had fun exploring the wares at the Reading Market, a place I highly recommend to adventerous types. It is also nice to spend time with her family there and this trip always coincides with her daughter's birthday.

Traveling was the usual winter nightmare, cancelled flights, lost luggage, delays and diversions. Luckily my big brother lives an hour south of Phildelphia so my diversion to Baltimore meant a bonus visit with him. There is something so very special about sharing memories and good wine with loved ones, I hope you all get a chance to indulge yourselves in something you enjoy too.

So, come by the gallery and check us out. The winter hours are still in effect, it was 16 degree below today when you factor in wind chill. Starting in March we will be open 5 days a week.

Register now.

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Please register a week before the class date. If we do not receive enough students for a class we will cancel that session. Each project requires specialized materials to be gathered and time is critical to ensure you have a creative success.

Winter 2008 Classes

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Saturday Afternoon Classes: Designed for those 8-80 yrs old
2:00 - 4:00 pm

January 12: Watercolor doodles: Work with watercolor to create fun, frame able art. $15.00
January 19: Paper craft a cigar box for an original keeper of small treasures. $20.00
January 26: Acrylic Painting: Bring spring into the winter by creating an abstract floral painting. $25.00
February 2: Craft four fun and personal Valentines Cards: $20.00
February 9 & 16th: A two class mosaic project. We have several panels and bases to choose from. Prices vary.
February 23rd : Create your own nest for spring. We will use moss, twine, copper, feathers, beads and buttons for this lovely piece. $25.00
March 1: Make a wall clock from an old cigar box. Paper crafting techniques will be used. $28.00

Classes for Winter 2008

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Thursday Classes are 6 – 8:00pm

These are designed for adults.

January 10: Fun painting on Canvas: Create and original graphic painting. $25.00
January 17: Papercraft a cigar box for an original keeper of small treasures. $20.00
January 24: Soldered jewelry. Create a beautiful micro collage that becomes wearable art. $35.00
January 31: Valentines Cards: Make a special accordion style card for that someone special. $18.00
February 7 & 14th: A two class mosaic project. We have several panels and bases to choose from. Prices vary.
February 21& 28th: Get plastered! Make a fun decorative bowl using plaster casting techniques. $30.00
March 6: Make a wall clock from an old cigar box. Paper crafting techniques will be used. $28.00

Happenings at Fresh studio

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Fresh offers private lessons!

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Call to schedule private lessons: 913-367-4800, ask for Julie.
Fresh offers private instruction in drawing and painting for all ages.

Instruction fee is $25.00 per hour for adults and $15.00 for each 45 minute session for children 10 -16 yr old

Ladies enjoy yourselves Wednesdays through September 2007

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Marigold Bakery-Cafe and Fresh gallery-shop-studio are joining to offer a fun filled day in Atchison’s West End District.

Fresh gallery-shop-studio & Marigold Bakery Café have joined together to provide a day of creativity for you and your friends.

Every Wednesday in September, from 10:00 am - 2:00 pm there will be a special studio in two parts with a lunch “sandwiched” in between. Lunch is included in the fee and will be a choice of the many salads, sandwiches or soups from Marigold along with a beverage.

September 5
Polymer Clay Beings: learn to make a funky pin or magnet using stamps, ink, polymer clay, wire and beads. These make great gifts! Cost: $35.00

September 12
Nesting Instincts: This is a class favorite in which you will weave a nest from sphagnum moss and copper wire, adding embellishments such as vintage buttons and beads. Eggs will be decorated for the final touch. Cost: $45

September 19
Soldered jewelry: Create a wonderful unique piece of jewelry using collage and soldering techniques. Three pieces will be created and one chain will be provided along with other materials. Cost: $45.00

September 26
Collage art: Make a wonderful work of art using collage techniques. This is one of Fresh’s most popular classes. You will leave with a framed piece that you will be proud to give as a gift or display in your home.
Cost: : $45.00

Please sign up early as classes will be limited to 12 people and we will need time to assure materials and equipment are available. A minimum of four students is required for the course to go.

Saturday Classes for Kids and Adults

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Class time: 10am - 11:30 am
Designed for those 7 years and up!

August 18: Polymer Clay magnets. We will make three original magnets using polymer clays, stamping, ink and wire. Cost: $15.00

August 25: Collage art: Bring a special photo which we will incorporate into a beautiful collaged work that will be framed in class. Cost: $25.00

September 1: No Class

September 8 & 15: Mosaic Project: Choose from a selection of pieces to mosaic. This is a two session class. Projects include mirrors, birdhouses, frames or jewelry boxes. Price varies depending on project chosen. Cost: varies
Range between $15 - $50.00

September 22: Card Making: Get ready for the birthday parties by having made four beautiful cards using collage and stamping techniques. This is a fun studio for a group of friends. Cost: $20.00

September 29: Watercolor doodles: Learn basic techniques of watercolor using doodles and collage techniques.
Washes and resist will be used as will dry brush
techniques. Cost: $20.00

Fall 2007 Classes for Adults

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Fresh Studio Class schedule:

Thursday nights - 6:00 pm -8:00pm: Adult Studio
August 2 and 9: Mosaic a wall panel: Using cupboard doors we will make a wall panel that will have three hooks and can be used as beautiful and functional art. All materials are supplied. Sign up early as class size is limited to eight. Cost: $30 - $60.00 varies by panel selected

August 16 and 23: Appliqué pillows! We will be using sewing machines to complete a unique set of pillows for your home or as wonderful gifts. Two pillows will be made. You may bring your own sewing machine or we will share the studio machines. Cost: $40.00
August 30: Polymer Clay Spirit pins/magnets: We will use polymer clay, wire, beads and stamping to create wonderful jewelry or magnets, your choice. Cost: $25.00
September 6: Memory Wire Bracelets: Make your own jewelry using beads and memory wire. This is a fun, stress free way to craft a unique piece for keeping or giving. Cost: $25.00
September 13: Glass on Glass mosaic: Create the look of stained glass using special adhesives and colored glass pieces on a window. Cost varies from $45 - 75.00
September 20: Soldering and collage wall art. We will use collage techniques with your creations mounted between two pieces of glass, and then edged with copper, soldered and hung from a custom fabricated hanger. Cost: $38.00
September 27, October 4 and 11th: Torso Sculpture. This is a 3 session class in which a wall sculpture is created from a plaster form provided by Fresh. We will have all of the material for this project, but if you have special vintage elements, please bring them and they will be a great addition.
Cost: $85.00
October 18: Halloween Card Making: Make special cards while you have a good time. We will craft four cards for Halloween. Cost: $20.00
October 25: Collage a Serving tray: Just in time for the holidays! Make a fall, Halloween or Christmas themed tray...or come up with your own theme! Cost: $40.00

Registration is required to assure we have supplies and equipment available for class.

My first blog

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Well, I made it, I am a blogger. Well, I am at least a blogger in training.

Come see what Fresh means to me...it is a gallery that has wonderful handcrafted art and craft from artists around the USA and Canada. ...it is a shop selling fun pieces manufactured here and abroad as well as funky re-purposed and vintage stuff and it is a studio where people of all ages get to play with the idea of art.