pie-o-rama

did somebody say 'pie tasting'? this sounds like fun! wish i were in town that day...
it's presented by the shiny squirrel, and they are still seeking pies for the contest so contact jessica at theshinysquirrel [at] gmail.com if you want to enter!

july sewing class

JULY sewing class with cal patch!

this one-day workshop will take you through the steps of built by wendy pattern #3692, and you will have a completed garment by the end of the day. these classes are a lot of fun... and it's so satisfying to have a dress to wear by the end of the day. vegetarian lunch included.

the top photos is from curiousbird, and the bottom image shows the various options with this pattern.
try to email me right away if you would like to sign up— spots are limited. and feel free to write me with any questions.

lena [at] lenacorwin.com

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JULY SEWING TOP/DRESS WORKSHOP WITH CAL PATCH
intermediate level, no clothing/pattern experience necessary

one 5-hour workshop
11am – 4pm
saturday, july 18th
$125 + supplies

cal patch will be in town briefly and i’m very happy that she has time to teach this class! if you know how to use a sewing machine, but following a pattern on your own is intimidating— then this class is perfect. or if you just enjoy the structure of a class and sewing with others! we will be using the simplicity 3692 built by wendy pattern. students must arrive at class with pieces already cut out and marked, as this can take up to 2 hours and it will be otherwise impossible to finish the project in the allotted time. you will need to bring your own sewing machine to class. if you can’t, you can email me and I will try to arrange to borrow one for you.

* * ALSO, spots are still available in the jewelry making and screen printing t-shirts classes!

call for seedy artists

Hudson Valley Seed Library: Pack Art 2010 Call for Art and Submission Guidelines Deadline: July 9, 2009

Hello from Seedy Farm! I'm excited to say that the Hudson Valley Seed Library is going to offer more Art Packs in our next seed catalog. Please help us in our search for new artists to design the covers of our seed packs. If you are an artist, consider sumbittiong your work; if you know any artists, feel free to forward this email to them. The deadline is soon as we need to move quickly in order to give enough time for each selected artist to create his or her work of art. The guidelines are included below and are now posted on the Seed Library website. Thanks for being part of our community effort to save seeds and support artists. Ken

Hudson Valley Seed Library Pack Art 2010: Submission Guidelines
Submission Deadline: July 9, 2009

The Hudson Valley Seed Library is looking for new artwork for the covers of its seed packs. Last year, eleven artists were commissioned to create original pieces for the Seed Library's Art Packs. Each artist brought his or her unique style to the image he or she designed. Mediums included drawing, painting, collage, cut paper, ceramics, and photography. Last year's artists received local and national exposure: on our website, in blogs, magazines, galleries, and in the homes of thousands of gardeners across the region and the country.

This year, HVSL co-founder Ken Greene will be looking for artwork that helps reflect the diversity of the heirloom seeds offered in the catalog. The Seed Library will be selecting up to 16 new artists for its 2010 seed packs. Please feel free to pass along the following guidelines, which describe eligibility and submission requirements and gives details of our selection process. To learn more about HVSL and see last year's artwork, visit www.seedlibrary.org. Thank you for participating; we look forward to seeing the creativity of the many seedy artists in and around the Hudson Valley.

Eligibility: Artists must be part of the greater Hudson Valley region. This includes most of eastern New York (including NYC), western Massachusetts, western Connecticut, and northern New Jersey. We're willing to stretch a little bit, but please have some connection to this region. There are no restrictions as to age, experience, gender, sexuality, nationality, race, physical ability, or education. This is all about diversity.

Media: We are accepting all media except photography. Photos are acceptable as an element in a piece. (We do accept photos for use on our website. If you have a photo of a variety in our catalog, please submit it to mail@seedlibrary.org. If we use it online you get free seeds!)

Timeline:
Submissions due July 9, 2009
32 Round 1 finalists contacted by July 10, 2009
Round 2 sketches due by July 17, 2009
16 Round 2 finalists contacted by July 19, 2009
Final artwork due by August 10, 2009

Awards:
Up to 16 artists may be selected to create artwork for seed packs. Artists whose work is accepted will be paid $100 each for their work. They will also be given credit on the printed packs as well as a bio and link on seedlibrary.org.

INTERESTED? HERE'S HOW TO SUBMIT ARTWORK:
Please email the following to mail@seedlibrary.org.
1. Name, Address, Email, Phone
2. Short one paragraph artist statement.
3. One image that you feel best represents your style (250KB or less in size).
4. Link to your website, blog, or other online sources related to your artwork. (Only if you have such links; otherwise these are not required.)
Note: The piece you select does not need to be plant related. It is more important for us to see the quality and personality in your work. Please keep your email 250KB or less. Do not mail large or multiple images. We have very limited bandwidth and will not be able to open your email.

Thanks!

Ken Greene
Hudson Valley Seed Library

goodies for sale

drats! i wish i was going to be in the city this weekend because a whole bunch of cool designer-friends and their cool designer-friends are having a sale at lena's studio. dear birthday, mociun and shabd will be there, plus way more. see the full linkable list of makers and see some drool-worthy photos of the stuff here. i envy you if you can go!

belltower market

hey catskills and hudson valley peeps! come check out hodge podge handmade clothes at the new arts & crafts market in rosendale, BELL TOWER MARKET. i'll be there both days hocking my wares, and i'd love to see you! they are still seeking vendors too (this is happening every weekend through the summer) so if you're a maker in the area, get in touch with the organizers at rosendaleartssquad.org

vegetables for breakfast

Dear Friends,

I'm happy to let you know that I'm in a group exhibition opening this Saturday at Mountain Fold Gallery in Manhattan. I'll be premiering my first ceramic sculptures, and I'm in the great company of three other wonderful artists, so it should be an exciting show. If you're around, come check it out!

Best,

Shabd

shabd simon-alexander www.shabdismyname.com

Vegetables for Breakfast

Antoine Catala

Margaret Lee

Joshua Nathanson

Shabd Simon-Alexander

curated by Antoine Catala

mountain fold

55 Fifth Avenue, 18th Floor

(between 12th and 13th )

212 225 4304

Opening reception Saturday, June 20, 2009, 7-10pm Still life. Everyday. Color. Morning. Life. Art. Vegetables. Armchairs. TVs. Newspapers. Vase. Home. Wallpaper. Breakfast. Joy. Craft. Summer. Friends. Hot. Cityscape. Mountain Fold is pleased to announce the opening of "Vegetables for Breakfast," a group show of mutated art objects. It is about summer in the city and joyful subversion. The pieces in the show are hybrids. Some are artworks that serve as decoration or furniture, while others began as daily objects, but have been deprived of utility and turned into works of art. The pieces all retain some element of shape or function, but have mutated from their original purpose. The artwork becomes companion. Like living in a colorful, lucid, daydream.

Margaret Lee will display ultra realistic vegetables, cakes and candles on the wall. Joshua Nathanson presents a custom-made chair, specially designed wallpaper and 3D wall sculptures. Shabd Simon-Alexander will exhibit a ceramic vase and stones on tiled pedestals, all equally covered in blotches of color, blurring object and function. Antoine Catala organized this exhibition; he will present a series of painted TVs switched on to your favorite channels; paintings with an ever changing background.

Gallery hours: Wednesday through Saturday 1:00- 7:00pm or by appointment. June 20 - July 18, 2009

http://www.mfoldgallery.com

hope to see you!

come visit hodge podge, raeburn ink, treehouse, love forever, 31 corn lane, a.s.i.s., perch! and 300 more fab artisans at the best craft fair of the year! see the complete vendor list here.