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Brenna Byerlotzer

admin — Wed, 04 Jan 2012 15:43:09 +0000

Bright Studio is back for its 4th year on the tour. This year’s featured artists are Matt Lankes and Brenna Byerlotzer. Brenna’s works include everything from ink and pencil drawings to screen printed fabrics which she makes when she’s not serving coffee at Juan Pelota.

Cut It Up Mosaics

admin — Tue, 03 Jan 2012 23:35:14 +0000

cutitupmosaics.com
Cut It Up Mosaics creates contemporary mosaic art. Producing original work depicting dream like and whimsical representations of life. We are currently working on the fabrication of a 600 square foot community mosaic at Shipe Pool. Please join Holli Brown and Pascal Simon, the artists behind Cut It Up Mosaics, for the showing of our current collaborative work. Each tour day will feature Make & Take Mosaics, hands on demos and more!

East Austin Studio Tour 2011

admin — Fri, 04 Nov 2011 16:31:53 +0000

The East Austin Studio Tour is a self-guided tour and celebration of east Austin’s creative culture. Featuring more than 300 artists, each year the tour is a behind-the-scenes look at working artists’ spaces and processes where people can learn more about an artist’s specific tools and techniques, watch demonstrations and talk directly to artists.

The Art of Dia de los Muertos

admin — Fri, 28 Oct 2011 16:40:14 +0000

Although the philosophy behind Dia de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) began in the Mexican culture, it now crosses all cultures as a ceremony to remember and value the ones who led us to where we are today. Discover the personal history and unique art of Dia de los Muertos through the stories of a San Antonio artists who captures this rich cultural heritage.

Crafting Comfort at Stitch Lab

admin — Sun, 09 Oct 2011 17:01:14 +0000

Crafting Comfort is a non-profit group dedicated to making handcrafted items designed to provide comfort. Working with local volunteers and businesses such as Stitch Lab, items are made for patients at local hospitals and medical facilities. One of the projects for Crafting Comfort is the creation of medical play dolls. These soft toys are given to children facing stressful situations at Dell Children’s Hospital and allow medical caregivers to explain medical procedures to the small patients. The kids are then allowed to take the toys home and even personalize them.

Glade Whitworth

admin — Thu, 06 Oct 2011 17:04:49 +0000

glademade.net

Glade Whitworth makes cute, handmade cards with a bit of profanity. She cuts each design out of colored paper and then stitches it on to cardstock with a sewing machine. Playful, tactile, bright art is her passion. She founded Glademade in 2005 when she moved to Austin.

South Asian New Year Festival

admin — Thu, 06 Oct 2011 16:49:54 +0000

Pohela Boishakh, the South Asian New Year Festival, was introduced in North India over 400 years ago by the Mogul Emperor Akbar. This year’s celebration, according to the South Asian calendar, ushers in the year 1418.

On April 9, 2011, the South Asians in Central Texas showcase the historically rich, colorful culture of South Asian countries by hosting this free event at the Zilker Hillside Theater. Traditional home made South Asian foods, ethnic dress, indigenous arts and crafts, and open air performances of South Asian music and dance are featured at this celebration.

Inspiration

admin — Thu, 06 Oct 2011 16:38:06 +0000

At the recent Austin Renegade Craft Fair KLRU Collective’s Mark Pedini asked some of the artists to explain how they launched their crafty business. He also asked their advice for someone just starting out in a creative industy.