HELLO AND WELCOME BACK FROM YOUR SUMMER TRAVELS;
WE HOPE YOUR DAYS HAVE BEEN FILLED WITH CREATIVE
INSPIRATION...
Despite the surprisingly breeze-free summer we enjoyed
along the coast, August and September have blown past us all
at Sage and it's hard to believe that our first twelve
months on 11th St. are now fully behind us!
The year was a blur of fast and furious activities and
included everything from exceptionally delightful
interactions with hundreds of wonderful visitors, to
triumphing over the technology bumps and space settling
challenges that always accompany setting up shop in a new
location.
In my last newsletter, I PROMISED some First Anniversary
excitement at Sage and I have not forgotten. Life took a
little different path for my family than planned this
summer, delaying my previous goals; however, now is the time
for catching up... KEEP YOUR EYES OPEN... We have many
special events and shopper savings coming your way.
OUR FIRST FALL SALE IS ON...NOW THROUGH THE END OF
OCTOBER... Enjoy 30 % off all 10 x10 and 12 x 12 glass
squares. Bullseye, Kokomo, Spectrum and more, we carry many
beautiful colors of stained and fusible glass for your
holiday gift crafting needs.
BEFORE I JUMP INTO THE NEWS AND ACTIVITIES...
I have some heartfelt thoughts I hope you won't mind my
sharing...
THANKSGIVING CAME EARLY TO SAGE...AND TO ME...
Although we have had some amazing and commendable events in
Bandon this summer, it is not tourism and entertainment upon
which I wish to reflect and offer thanks, rather the
community support that makes it possible for us all to
create, produce, and enjoy those engaging activities on a daily
basis. My early Thanksgiving appreciation is
extended to the network of people who helped care for my
husband, Eugene, before and during his recent surgery, and
throughout his recovery over the summer.
On a personal level, the friendship and support of our many
friends, and even new acquaintances, poured in, reminding us
of what is so unique about living in a small town. Our
wonderful neighbors and a score of other friends jumped in
with offers of everything from, house sitting and lawn
mowing, to homemade dinners and dog walking!
On a larger scale, my appreciation is overwhelmingly offered
to our health care network, which begins here in Bandon,
with Dr. Megan Holland, extends through her networking
abilities to Coos Bay, which then networks with Springfield
and Portland, through the exceptional doctors, nurses and
staff at the McKenzie Willamette Hospital, only to conclude
back here again in Bandon, with all the caring nurses and
technicians who offer services at Southern Coos Hospital and
Outpatient Clinic. Thanks to all, I can look forward to
enjoying another three decades of Eugene's fish tales, silly
jokes, and creative inspiration!
ON TO THE CREATIVE FOCUS AT SAGE PLACE...
FALL FUN BEGAN with Sas Colby's Art as Improvisation
Workshop...
California Artist, Sas Colby, presented a fabulous two-day
workshop to kick off our Fall classes. The classroom was
filled with 16 laughing, creative hearts who played the
weekend away, discovering their artistic voices and Sas'
depth of expressive talent and extensive teaching skills. A
2012 September Workshop is already in the planning stage!
THE CLASSROOM WAS FILLED WITH SUBTLE EARTHY COLORS AND
TEXTURES IN EARLY OCTOBER...
Musa, our favorite African Bead Trader joined us for two
days...
We enjoyed seeing the classroom filled with the beauty of
ancient beads from several African countries and thank our
friends at the La Kriss Inn and Bandon Inn for making Musa
feel right at home in Bandon! If you missed the African
Trunk show, or historic informational talks on African
Beads, Musa will be returning in the Spring and we will keep
you updated.
NEW ENDEAVORS AT SAGE PLACE...
OCTOBER WORKSHOPS:
Join us TOMORROW...SATURDAY, OCT. 15th, from 12-4 pm, for
"Altered and Embossed Metals with Amanda Cargill Austin".
Amanda joins us from Florence and will be introducing
students to all the materials needed to texture and tint
Vintaj brass blanks; she is a published jewelry artist whose
work has been featured in Bead Trends magazine. Students
will make several pieces for pendants and earrings. Tuition
is $50, materials fee is $10. There are still a few spaces
open and samples are on display at Sage Place. Sure to be a
blast! Wear old clothes and bring an apron!
SATURDAY, OCT. 22nd, 12-4 pm, "Viking Knit with
Embellishments" returns with instructor Sherri Carpenter.
This is an advanced workshop, for those who have had
previous instruction in the Viking Knit technique. Tuition
is $45, materials fees vary by metals choices.
THURSDAY, OCT. 27th, 9am - 11am "Tools for the Metal
Artist". Tuition $30 materials provided. This class
satisfies the pre-requisite for future sessions of "Open
Studio-Metals".
ALSO ON THURSDAY, OCT. 27th, 1-4 pm, "Open Studio - Metals"
$15 lab fee per session. This is a new format, details are
listed in the "Open Studio" section below. Students must
have previously completed a Sage Place metals workshop with
either Veneita Stender, or Anne, or complete the "Tools for
the Metal Artist" training offered at various times
throughout the year.
FRIDAY, OCT. 28th, 12-3pm, "It's Harvest Time!" Express
your love of Fall Colors with this Copper Clay Pumpkin
Pendant workshop. Join Sherri and Anne for a delightful
jump into the pumpkin patch, as you learn the basics of
capturing facial gestures, forming, firing, and embellishing
with Copper Clay. Tuition is $30 and there is a $25
materials fee. Pre Registration is required.
NOVEMBER EVENTS and WORKSHOPS...GET INTO THE HOLIDAY
SPIRIT....
NOV. 2 & 3rd..."WILD THINGS Beads" RETURNS TO SAGE for a
TWO DAY
TRUNK SHOW......J-ME and Guy will once again be filling the
classroom with treasures from Europe and Asia; normally
available only to wholesale purchasing, the beads that Wild
Things bring to Sage are rich in color and varied in style.
Special selections created in the Czech Republic just for
Wild Things are magnificent and affordably priced. And best
of all... J-ME will be teaching a fun "Retro Style - Bottle
Cap Bead" workshop. We'll keep you posted on times and
registration info.
FRIDAY, NOV. 4th, 9:30-3 pm. "Beginning Silver Soldering-
Bezel Set Ring" with Veneita Stender. Maximize your
metalworking skills in this workshop with one of Sage's
favorite instructors. Students love Veneita's skill and
creativity with metal working in all formats and soldering
is an essential skill in the art of jewelry making. Tuition
is $52 with a $40 materials fee. Students need to bring a
flat backed stone or fused glass piece to use in learning to
make the bezel, sides of the cabochon need to be tapered for
best results. Pre-registration required, Max. 8 students.
Check out our website for a sample of student work.
http://www.sageplacebandon.com/
SATURDAY, NOV. 5th, 1-4 pm, "Intro to Mixed Media with
Glass". Join local glass artist Robin Ziuchovski for a
great beginner workshop in glass fusing and incorporating
punched shapes, copper, glassline chalks, and mica powders
into your projects. *This workshop satisfies a
pre-requisite for future "Open Studio - Glass"
participation. Tuition is $30, with a $12 materials fee.
WEDNESDAY, NOV. 16th 1-4 pm. "Open Studio - Glass". $18
per session. Available to students who have completed an
introductory glass workshop, with Anne or Robin at Sage
Place. See details in open studio information below.
THURSDAY, NOV. 17, "Open Studio-
Metals", $15 lab fee per session. See prerequisites and
details below.
FRIDAY, NOV. 18th, 12:00-4pm, "Kelp Basket Making with
Catherine Spinner". Learn to turn local sea treasure into
magnificent works of art in this always popular workshop.
Catherine will guide you gently through the entire process
and you will leave with a beautifully crafted and
embellished basket, not to mention a host of laughs and
memories. Tuition is $45 plus $5 materials fee.
FRIDAY, NOV. 19th, 1-4 pm. "Intro to Glass Fusing -
Christmas Ornaments". Robin Z. returns to Sage for Holiday
fun! Students in this workshop will learn to make two
styles of ornaments, using frits and strip glass. *Meets
the Tools Training prerequisite for "Open Studio- Glass"
sessions. Tuition $30, with $12 materials fee.
WEDNESDAY, NOV. 30th 1-4 pm. "Open Studio - Glass". $18
per session. Available to students who have completed an
introductory glass workshop, with Anne or Robin at Sage
Place. See details in open studio information below.
SANTA'S COMING...DECEMBER GIFT MAKING WORKSHOPS...
FRIDAY, DEC. 2, 11 - 3, Robin returns for "Cabochons and
Pendants-Fusing for Jewelry". Learn to fuse glass pendants
with a channel for cords, chain, or stringing; also learn to
make multiple matching small cabs for bracelets.
Intermediate level. Tuition $40 plus $20 materials fee.
THURDAYS, Dec. 1, Dec. 8, Dec. 15, "Open Studio- Metals",
1-4 pm. $15 per session. Completion of "Tools for the
Metal Artist" or intro level metals workshop at Sage with
either Veneita or Anne required. Special projects
available to make during open studio:
Dec. 1 - forged and riveted Christmas earrings, Dec. 8 -
wire wrapped embellished stocking ornament.
SATURDAY, Dec. 10th, 11-3 pm, "Sun Catcher Saturday-Glass
Window Decorations" Join Anne for a fun-filled day of
creating beautiful colored glass adornments. We will be
using one of our favorite products, No-Days Adhesive for glass,
as well as learning the basics of copper foil - stained glass
working. Tuition is $30 with additional ost for pre-cut, glass
projects, range $10 and up.
DROP IN FOR OPEN STUDIO...It's NEW...
Want to make a gift for that special someone? Short on room
to work at home? Perhaps you started a project that you
just didn't quite know how to finish, saw something in a
magazine you want to try, or maybe you just enjoy working in
an energy-filled creative environment; open studio is for
you!
Sage Place will now be offering select dates and times
for you to join us in the classroom, in an unstructured
format, with guidance and support from our staff. Bring in
a project you want to work on, or purchase a kit in the
Sage Place store; we'll help you bring all the pieces
together. New kits will be continually introduced to our
selection and some Open Studio days will have specialized
projects you can elect to try. Prices on kit projects will vary,
$2 and up.
PREREQUISITE FOR OPEN STUDIO USE...
Although we will have assistants available to help you in
the studio, this time is reserved for those who already
possess basic skills in the areas of: Metals, Glass, and
Beading (with the exception of simple stringing/crimping
techniques which we are happy to assist you in learning). Metals
and Glass studio time requires completion of an introductory
level workshop at Sage Place, with either Anne or Veneita, or
completion of one of our "Tools for the Metal Artist", or "Tools
for the Glass Artist" workshops.
GLASS sessions are currently available for stained and some
types of fused glass; working with powdered glass is not
available except in specifically scheduled classes. Limited
tools are available for checkout by students; some may
require additional tool fees. We do not
currently offer on site firing for projects not completed in
our own studio.
METALS sessions are limited to cold joining, wire working,
and precious metals clay techniques; soldering is not
available except in specifically scheduled classes.
Metal tools are available for non-ferrous metals: silver,
copper, brass only at this time. Use of some tools may
require an additional tools fee.
BEADING sessions will soon be added; assistance is limited
to: stringing, crimping, finishing, problem solving, and
designing. Beginning students interested in detailed
instruction in specific stitches, such as: peyote,
herringbone, right-angle weave, netting, etc. may schedule a
private lesson with Anne, or attend a Sage Workshop;
additional fees apply to private
lessons and specific workshops.
COSTS AND REGISTRATION FOR OPEN STUDIO...
THERE IS NO NEED TO PRE-REGISTER...Space is available on a
first come first served basis for all open studio sessions.
SIMPLY PAY BY THE SESSION, as you attend.
Cost: $12 for beading, $15 for metals, and $18 for glass
studio time.
Sessions are scheduled as fixed three hour blocks of time.
When offered/space permitting, students may participate in
more than one session per day; however, each session carries
it's own separate fee. Studio time must be pre-paid at the
beginning of each session.
TO ENSURE A COMFORTABLE AND SAFE CREATIVE WORKING
ENVIRONMENT...
The studio is open only when trained staff are
available to supervise use; in the event of a change in
staff scheduling needs, we may be unable to open the studio
on occasion. Therefore, we do recommend calling ahead, to
verify open studio hours, the day you wish to attend :
(541) 329-0303.
Sage Place reserves the right to limit the number of
students who may attend each session and the tools and
materials that may be used.
Sage Place has available all materials and tools
necessary for the creation/fabrication of projects
appropriate to our own studio. For purposes of safety, we
will not allow power tools, certain non-powered tools, or
chemical materials to be brought in from outside sources. We
thank you for your understanding and encourage you to ask
approval, if you are planning to bring items with you
(541) 329-0303.
Sage Place will require a signed waiver for the use of
tools, glass, and other materials and reserves the right to
restrict/refuse access to the studio, to any individual, for
any reason.
PURCHASING SUPPLIES DURING OPEN STUDIO...
a materials tab may be run for students who wish to
purchase supplies during Open Studio time - we offer
10% discounts on purchases of most items during the day of
attendance. All materials fees must be paid daily, 1/2
hour before close of sessions.
AGE RESTRICTIONS for OPEN STUDIO USE: Sage Place staff
works very hard to ensure a safe, positive creative
exprience for all visitors.
Glass and Metals Studio use is currently limited to Ages 18
and above.
Beading Studio time is available for Ages 14 and above.
Depending on the medium to be used, younger artists may be
allowed to use the studio under certain, pre-approved
conditions, when accompanied and well supervised by
parent/gaurdian.
Subject to availabilty, we will also gladly arrange a
private workshop, and possible open studio time, for small
groups, family reunions, birthday celebrations and more.
FALL IS A TIME FOR CHANGE...
THE LEAVES TURN COLORS, ANIMALS SNUGGLE IN THIER CRITTER
CORNERS AND SAGE SETTLES A LITTLE MORE IN FULLY INTO OUR NEW
DIRECTION...
We invite you to please Join Us for ONE LAST LOOK AT the
WATER...
On Sunday, October 16th, we will formally close our Gallery
located in Old Town's Historic Coast Guard Building. We
have enjoyed over four wonderful years, represented over 90
different artists, and hosted dozens of receptions and
community activities in our historic gallery setting by the
river. Special thanks, to all of our visitors who joined us
this past Sunday, for one final artists' reception. We will
miss the view from this lovely building and offer much
appreciation to the Port of Bandon for being gracious landlords,
since we opened in 2007.
SAGE Gallery will continue to represent several of your
favorite artists and will be hosting special exhibits and
events at our 11th Street location in the New Year.
Connecting the artists we showcase with the collectors who
seek their work is an exciting endeavor for us and we will
continue to do so in a more personalized format.
Many of the artists who will continue to be represented by
SAGE have their work currently on exhibit. Included in our
current show are works by: Kimberly Wurster, Pat Snyder,
Heather
Bouher, Susan and Steve Dimock, Carolene Doss, Donna Wright,
Ron Wright, Jean Kyle, Lois Miller, Robin Ziuchovski, and Sherri
Carpenter.
If you have missed the current exhibit, you still have time;
gallery hours this week are: 4-8 Today, 2-6 Saturday, and
12-4 on Sunday. Although we will leave the large Gallery
space behind in the Coast Guard Building, I will continue to
maintain a working studio there, in suite 2A. Please feel free to
contact me at Sage Place for an appointment at either location,
(541) 329-0304.
Thank You So Much for Visiting Us at Sage!
We look forward to many exciting creative journeys with each
of you!
Anne
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