Creative Possibilities....

Greetings from Creative Genius Art Gallery & Studio!

Apparently I needed the month of January, just to get my head back above water after a busy 2011 holiday season. I have spent this month gathering a host of different events and programs, all coming up on our schedule for your winter entertainment over the next few months. We want to present our clients with lots of options to explore their own inner creative genius!

Starting out on Feb 2nd is Ladies Night, an open house event from 6-9pm. Come win prizes, socialize, enjoy light refreshments and update your wish list gift registry in time for Valentine's Day. Special guest Susan Drummond from NJBalance Wellness Center will be providing discounted angel card readings for attendees. 

On Feb 11th, we've got a special couples event for Valentine's Day...GHOST NIGHT COUPLES POTTERY WORKSHOP. Sign up with your significant other for a fun evening workshop from 6-8:30pm. Enjoy light refreshments (you can even BYOB ) and learn hand-building and wheel-throwing. To register call Julie at 609-714-1131. 

All kinds of other workshops are happening over the next few months too for both kids and adults!

Adult Art and Creativity Choices

BELLY DANCING-Feb 8th or Mar 14th

FIGURE DRAWING-Mar 7th or Apr 11th

STAINED GLASS for BEGINNERS-Mar 10th or Apr 14th

FINE CRAFTS 101:The Business of Selling Your Creations-Feb 11th

Adult Jewelry Choices

MEMORIES OF SUMMER JEWELRY WORKSHOP-Feb 25th or Mar 24th or May 5th

THE ART OF SPIRALS JEWELRY WORKSHOP-Feb 18th or Mar 10th or Apr 28th

BEADED WIRE CUFF WORKSHOP-Mar 3rd or Apr 21st

Kid Choices

CLAY CUPCAKE WORKSHOP-Feb 18th or Mar 3rd or Mar 24th

CLAY FUN BREAKFAST WORKSHOP-Feb 18th or Mar 3rd or Mar 24th

CLAY MOOD VASE-Feb 18th or Mar 24th

We're working on some additional choices including:

Chain Maille, Beading Workshops, More Kids Clay Workshops and More!

For more information  visit our workshop/special events page on the web

http://www.creativegeniusonline.com/upcoming_events.htm

And of course, our regular weekly classes are always a great way to explore your creativity!

Classes include Digital Photography, Pottery, Painting and Drawing and more!

And if classes aren't what you are into, come check out new fun items from some of our exciting and creative artists:

An Artful Sunday...

This past Sunday, my assistant Reece and I attended the Buyers Market of American Craft. This is a show that happens twice a year and targets folks like us, who operate fine art and fine craft galleries. The artists who showcase their work are usually very top notch and the quality is great. It is always fun to walk around and stalk new items and new artists for the gallery. This time around, we targeted a few specific categories and got a ton of information for us to utilize throughout the year. In addition, we also have two new artists who will be joining us within the next two months. And more to follow...
One is Becky Hembly, whose beautiful candles are truly works of art. Her candles definitely meet the creative criteria I have going on in my brain, every time I view potential new Creative Genius items. Reece seemed really excited about these and I think they are a new and perfect addition to our unique collection of art and artists.

Another new addition are purses from Hardwear by Renee. These are the perfect fit for our clients. They are modern and contemporary with just a touch of an industrial feel. Love, love, love these! Renee came highly recommended from a few other gallery owners I have connected with over the years in different states and I have to say, I think these are a great recommendation.

These are too beautiful to look hand-crafted!



This was Reece's first Buyers Market and she took to it like a fish to water. She was a natural, going up to artists and communicating intelligently about what we were looking for and about their items. She really has paid attention over he past three+ years, even when I thought she wasn't. I had to remind myself that she is only twenty. Good job, Reece! I'm really proud of you!

As much as I love the Buyers Market, I think the most fun part of the day came afterwards, when we headed over to Liz Kinder's Pottery Studio to view some of her new and available works. The studio is my dream space for a studio or even to live in. It is an industrial building and she and her husband and kids used to live above the studio before moving recently. The only downside is the neighborhood which is not the greatest and made for some funny (but kind of creepy) stories that Liz shared with us. Liz is a hugely talented and creative potter and also has a really funny blog that I enjoy reading. Her pieces are collected by folks all over the country and she is right over the bridge in Philly. Plus, she is a great person and a pleasure to interact with, which made the studio visit even better. We got to choose from racks and racks of awesome pottery pieces from tea cups and bud vases to large bowls, vases and plates. Can you tell I am a huge Liz Kinder fan? If I had my way, my entire set of dishes would be those made by Liz Kinder and I would use them EVERY DAY. No lie...I'm a huge fan. Here's a little peek from our newest pieces from Liz...Way to kick off spring!