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October 2008
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BOUTIQUE ROCOCO'S NEW LOCATION Boutique Rococo has officially made its transition into the Christmas Cottage located at 1002 East New Haven Ave. in Historic Downtown Melbourne. After lots of hard work, the back east room of the Christmas Cottage has successfully been transformed into a stunning showcase for our artist made jewelry, glass, and pottery. This has been a wonderful first step in our move making room for all of our artwork to be on the first floor! In January, the art will complete our integration into the Christmas Cottage, and our kick off show for the 2009 season will be "Fusion" an eclectic art show! |
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 Angel Irlanda Kissing The Sun |
DAY OF THE DEAD EVENT - NOVEMBER 1ST Now that October has begun, we can officially begin getting into the holiday spirit while embracing cultural celebrations from around the world! Join us Saturday, November 1st for our El Dia de Los Muertos (The Day of the Dead) Event. This is the holiday where the friends and family of the deceased honor the life of that person by building altars, preparing their favorite foods, and reminiscing about the life they had. The show will feature the Hyper Subrealistic art works of artist, Angel Irlanda at our opening reception from 6-9pm. Angel creates stunning atmospheres and reflects the matters of the universe as manifestations of empty curved space. During the evening, there will be a special pre-unveiling of the shuttle Angel created for the “Shuttles Orbiting the Space Coast” program. Enjoy musical styling's and dancing with Trio Flamenco. Bring the kids at 4:30pm so they can help us build an altar for (Ted Geisel) Dr. Seuss. What better way to celebrate art, culture, and most of all life than with LoPressionism Gallery's 2nd annual Day of The Dead Art Show. E-mail or call 321-722-6000 to get on the invitation list. |
 Angel Irlanda, Filbrillar Configuration of the Soul |
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SANTA ARRIVES SOON! Bring the kids, your cameras and video cameras to meet Santa at the Christmas Cottage starting Saturday, November 29th from 1:00pm to 4:30pm. After the little ones (and their parents) tell Santa what they hope for most for the holidays, be dazzled by over thirty themed Christmas Trees and a stunning "miniature" Christmas Village with three running trains! If you can't make it on Nov. 29th, no worries, Santa will make four more stops on Sundays Nov 30th, Dec. 7, 14, & 21st, and each visit will be from 1:00pm to 4:30pm. Expect a warm hello and a great time browsing through our wonderful selection of unique and special gift items in the historic 110-year old building with a showroom of 7500 square feet! |
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 Michael Flohr Let It Ride |
NEW RELEASE FLOHR & ASENCIO They have done it again. Michael Flohr and Henry Asencio have both released a new masterpiece now available as limited editions! Flohr's piece entitled "Let It Ride" is set in a casino. It includes both players and spectators, winners and losers. To Flohr, you must take risks to gain rewards, not only in the casino, but in life as well. This work is one that parallels luck with hope, the virtue of risk for reward and the thrill of beating the odds so keep your money on the table - and let it ride. To view more of Michael Flohr's work, click here. Henry Asencio has created a piece that is a commentary on the dualities of life and the search for refuge ending with "Solace." He feels that true sanctuary may only be found within. Asencio encourages us to seek beauty in our lives, be in the present moment and gain solace in the fact that the power to overcome life’s obstacles lies within. To view more work by Henry Asencio, click here. |
 Henry Asencio Solace |
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TRICK OR TREAT! Historic Downtown Melbourne presents its 16th annual Children's Trick or Treat. Children preschool aged through 6th grade are invited to haunt the streets of Downtown Melbourne, between the gateway and US1, in costume. Visit all the shops with an orange "Treat Stop" flier in the window between 11am and 3pm on October 25th. Children MUST be accompanied by an adult and should bring their own trick-or-treat bag. Join the Henegar Center the same day between 12pm and 4pm for their Children's Haunted House for a small donation. |
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 DATES: Wed. evenings October 29, November 5, 12, 19, 26, & December 3rd. |
PRECIOUS METAL CLAY: REGISTER BY OCT. 22ND! Whether you've already had an introductory PMC class, or a more advanced one, this 6-week session makes the perfect gift for you or anyone! Senior Certified PMC Instructor, Linda Kline has once again offered to dedicate Wednesdays to us starting in October! Precious Metal Clay (PMC) has revolutionized jewelry making. This user-friendly medium, which looks, acts and feels like clay is, in reality, pulverized granules of pure silver (.999). New students will learn basic techniques to manipulate the clay to produce exquisite jewelry designs of pure, fine silver (.999), including pendants, earrings, rings, and beads. Returning students are invited to use this class as an open studio for independent study to fire and finish their designs with the benefit an instructor available. The instructor will collect a materials fee of $100 (subject to change with the cost of silver) at the first class session, which includes a basic tool kit and enough silver to complete at least three jewelry designs. Additional silver will be available for sale during the class. A different technique/jewelry project will be covered each week. This workshop will be held on the first floor of the gallery, so you won't need to haul your tools up the stairs. The class times have been changed and will only be offered from 6:00pm - 9:00pm. COST: $150.00 per person for the entire 6 weeks, which includes a $20.00 non-refundable registration fee. Call 722-6000 to register. |
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ENAMELS ON PRECIOUS METAL CLAY: REGISTER BY NOV. 1ST! This one-day class will explore the ancient process of adding ground glass enamels to the surface of metal to create a unique jewelry design. Through lecture and demonstration, we will explore various enamel techniques, covering the processes of dry sifting and wet packing. In the morning you will create a basic jewelry design. After firing, cleaning and tumbling, enamels will be added to the surface of the silver and re fired. This is an intermediate, fast-paced class and requires students to have prior experience with metal clay. Students should bring their own tools and supplies, including a work surface. COST: $95.00 per person, which includes a $20.00 non-refundable registration fee. An additional $85.00 materials fee will be collected by the instructor on the day of the workshop. Call 321-722-6000 to register or for any questions. |
 DATES: Sat., November 8th from 10:00am - 4:00pm |
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 DATES: Sat. & Sun., December 6th & 7th from 9:30am to 5:00pm both days. |
LEVEL 1 PMC CERTIFICATION REGISTER BY NOV. 30TH! If you've taken PMC classes and love working with the material, LoPressionism Gallery will be hosting a Level 1 Certification class this winter so that you can take the next step forward using this art form. Level I certification covers all the essential PMC skills using each of the PMC products: clay, paste, and syringe. From creating simple to more complex projects, the goal of the class is for the student to be comfortable with silver clay techniques for making, firing and finishing. The techniques covered are very specific, but students are encouraged to be creative with their designs. The projects completed over the two day classes are: A ring, Pendant with dichroic glass and gemstone, Hollow form amphora with burnout center core, Syringed earrings, Hollow form domed bead with carving. COST: $325.00 for Level 1 Certification. An additional bench fee of $95.00 will be collected by the instructor on the first day of class. Class size is limited, so please register as soon as possible. To register call PMC Connection at (1-866-762-2529) or follow this link. |
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 Eric Christensen Vintage Gold |
INVESTING IN ART During these less than easy economic times, many individuals are on the search for alternative investment opportunities. Art as investment has now been around for a long time not only for capital gain but also for the pleasure of the purchase. One must remember before buying art that investment should not be the sole reason for the acquisition. Always buy what you love. According to a leading investment web site, the people who are the most successful in art as an investment are those who recognize the beauty of the work, the rarity, and the historical significance. Art can be a great way to diversify your portfolio because it has a unique ability to survive economic down turn (due to its increasing demand and limited supply). Art also has something that all other investment opportunities do not have... Its societal role goes beyond its investment value. Art provokes thought, elicits emotions, and provides beauty. And, its intrinsic value will ALWAYS be there. For more information on art investing click here and here. |
 Nancy Dillen Royal Cruise |
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YOU KNOW YOU'RE AN ARTIST WHEN 1. You draw your letters instead of write them. 2. You know that art does not match your sofa. 3. You watch the latest kids' digital animation movies and drool over the effects as much as the story. 4. You are over 50 and still have no health insurance. 5. You know the difference between beige, ecru, cream, off-white, and eggshell. 6. You do judge a book by its cover. 7. You carry pencils instead of pens. 8. You explain your deplorably bad housekeeping by saying, "it's a work-in-progress..." 9. Your family takes out a life insurance plan on you for less than $5000. 10. You are having lunch with the girls and the fragrance you wear is eau d'linseed oil. |
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