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September 2008
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BOUTIQUE ROCOCO IS MOVING! We are excited to announce that Boutique Rococo is moving into the the cozy east wing of the Christmas Cottage this week. This is the first step in a transition that will move all of LoPressionism Gallery inside its neighbor by early 2009. In the meantime, the main gallery will remain right where it is. Our lines of artist made jewelry, pottery, and art glass as well as some of our resident artists such as Henry Asencio, Eric Christensen & Todd White will accompany us on our trek next door. This new endeavor will truly be a one-stop-shop for all of your gift, holiday and home decor needs. |
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 Michael Flohr Happy Hour |
HENRY ASENCIO & MICHAEL FLOHR NEW RELEASES Michael Flohr and Henry Asencio have released two new pieces! "Happy Hour" by Michael Flohr is set in the legendary Buena Vista located across the street from Fisherman's Wharf is San Francisco, home of the first authentic Irish Coffee. Flohr's distinctive style creates a comfortable and relaxing environment that is sure to make any hour a happy one. To view more of Michael Flohr's work, click here. Henry Asencio has created a new piece in "Bliss". Powerful in its simplicity, Asencio is captivated by the momentary state of nirvana experienced by his muse. With her head back, she clutches her arms to her chest and cloaks herself in white. She takes a deep breath and becomes surrender, peace and spiritual joy themselves. For more of Henry Asencio's work, click here. |
 Henry Asencio Bliss |
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Felix Zapata
Just a Memory |
THE DAY OF THE DEAD Mark your calendars for November 1st as LoPressionism presents its Second Annual Latin Art Show, "The Day of the Dead." This show will be the cultural experience of the year! We will be showcasing the works of Felix Zapata and Angel Irlanda in the main gallery downstairs at 1010 East New Haven between 6 and 9 pm. Upstairs,we will be featuring live music by the group Trio Flamenco with short dance performances and dance lessons. In the tradition of The Day of the Dead, we will be creating an altar for the artist Ted Geisel (Dr. Seuss) and we need your help! Bring the kids at 4:30 so they can decorate votive's, make paper flowers, and color pictures for the altar. They can also make their own paper skull (calavera) masks. Continue the festive spirit of Halloween and celebrate with us in the Latin tradition. Call 722-6000 or e-mail us to be placed on the invitation list. |
 Angel Irlanda Life Continuum |
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FOURTH FRIDAY FILM FEST September 26's film will be "Girl with a Pearl Earring" (PG-13) with a Dr. Seuss short presented a half hour before the feature. Little is known about the girl in the famous painting, could she have been a maid in Vermeer's house? This film creates the story of the mysterious model. Greit, played by Scarlet Johansson, must balance her house work, secret apprenticeship and model to Vermeer (played by Colin Firth), and personal life as she lives and works in the Vermeer home. Click here to watch the trailer. Popcorn and soda will be available, but feel free to bring your favorite movie theater goodies. The feature begins at 6:45 and is only a $3 donation. Next month's films are: October 24th - Plan 9 From Outer Space & October 31st - A special showing of The Rocky Horror Picture Show* Call (321) 722-6000 for details. |
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DIVINE DESIGN ART PARTIES We've all got such busy schedules nowadays that it's become tough to even do those cool cultural things we enjoy so much. Even when there is time to travel to the nearest city for museums and performances it's out of the question as fuel becomes more and more expensive. It's time to RELAX. spend time with friends, laugh, and stay in the comfort of your own home during one of our Divine Design Art Parties. Let one of our Art Consultants bring LoPressionism Gallery to your door for a fun night in! Host a Divine Design Art Party with at least 8 guests and you'll automatically receive a $50.00 gift certificate to use on LoPressionism Gallery owned artwork and jewelry! As the Host, you choose a date, theme and invite your friends. Our professional Art Consultant will arrive with armfuls of gorgeous Artist Made Jewelry, Stunning Artwork and a wealth of knowledge to share. For more information on Divine Design Art Parties follow this link. |
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PATRON PACKAGE FOR THE MASTERS OF ART FESTIVAL On Saturday & Sunday, October 4-5, Melbourne Main Street will present the "Main Street Masters of Art" juried fine art celebration in Historic Downtown Melbourne! The event will feature fine artists, wine tasting, islands of musical entertainment, and a luxury car exhibit. In support of this great fall community event, we invite you to become a Masters of Art Patron. The cost is only $150 and includes a fantastic package with 2 tickets to the Patron Party October 2nd where you'll enjoy four free drink tickets, live music & dancing and food samples from local restaurants. You'll also receive $50 in art vouchers to use at the show, reserved parking during the weekend, access to the Patron Oasis/Wine Tasting tent, two tickets to the wine tasting and the artists awards ceremony breakfast. Don't miss your chance to attend in style! Click here to download the application. |
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 DATES: Wednesday afternoons & evenings; October 29, November 5, 12, 19, 26, & December 3rd. |
6 WEEKS OF PRECIOUS METAL CLAY 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 will be offered at two different times, 2pm - 5pm & 5:30pm - 8:30pm (please choose one to register for.) 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 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 refired. 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: Saturday, November 8th from 10:00am - 4:00pm. |
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 DATES: Saturday & Sunday, December 6th & 7th from 9:30am to 5:00pm both days. |
LEVEL 1 PMC CERTIFICATION 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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MARKET YOUR ART SUCCESSFULLY Improved workshop! Have your art copyright questions answered, find out how to handle those constant request for donations, and receive a one on one consulting hour with the gallery staff. What is the number one mistake artists make when trying to market their art? Find out in this 16-hour workshop taught by Angela St.Amant. In this workshop you will cover topics such as basic business skills & planning, creating marketing materials, tips for the web, producing, pricing & protecting your artwork & how to get on a gallery's "good side" with professionalism. The workshop will conclude with a marketing analysis of your artwork in a group critique & brainstorming format. COST: $160.00. A $20.00 non refundable deposit holds your space.This workshop is eligible for 16 teacher in service points! The cost of this workshop includes the "Art Marketing 101" book, a binder full of handouts and a one on one consulting hour at your convenience within 30 days after the end of the workshop! Register now by calling (321) 722-6000! |
 DATES: Wednesday evenings, 6pm -9pm: October 1, 8, 15, 22 & 29 |
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THE LORAX "I am the Lorax, I speak for the trees. For the trees have no tongues, so I'm asking you please at the top of my lungs." Dr. Seuss's proclaimed favorite book "The Lorax" was over 30 years ahead of its time. Many individuals and groups are "going green" as taking care of the environment climbs the national agenda. Published in 1971 after a trip to Africa, Dr. Seuss wrote his most political book up to that date. The Once-ler travels to a pristine jungle filled with animals and trees and sets up his camp. He soon discovers the wonderful traits of the tufts of the indigenous Truffula trees. Capitalizing on their uniqueness, the Once-ler begins to hack down the forest, marking the appearance of the Lorax. As the speaker for the trees and animals, the Lorax pleads with the Once-ler to stop his production of use-less garments from the Truffula tufts. The Once-ler, consumed by greed, does not heed the Lorax's warning and chops down all of the trees and pollutes the lake, land, and sky leaving all of the playful forest creatures homeless. The story ends with the fate of the animals and trees in our hands as the Once-ler passes us the very last Truffula seed. This cautionary tale of environmental depletion leaves a lasting impression on children and adults alike. The 2009 Dr. Seuss Art Show, to be held here at LoPressionism Gallery in the fall, will have available "Earth Friendly Lorax" a work used to launch The Lorax Project. The project is an initiative to engage corporations and individuals to do their part to aid in environmental conservation. The serigraphs are printed on paper from earth friendly mills and use water based inks. For more information on the "Earth Friendly Lorax" click here or call 722-6000. |
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NEWSLETTER VIEWER WINNER ALWAYS open and browse our Newsletters and you could win! After reviewing our e-mail subscriber stats, we've randomly chosen from our list, one person who has opened each of the e-mail updates that we've sent. Nita G. will be sent a follow up e-mail to verify her mailing address to receive a gift card to use at the gallery's Boutique Rococo! So remember to open your newsletters because not only will you find out the latest and greatest on-goings at LoPressionism Gallery and around town, but you might have a chance to win cool prizes! |
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