Posted by Leah on Feb 5, 2010 in
How To Do It Valentines Day is just around the corner and that means time for cutesy crafts! I strolled upon a great craft site today that was featuring several Valentine crafts that are easy and cheap.
First is this quick and easy heart garland. All it takes is some pink or red construction paper, a needle, some tape, a pencil, and string. You’ve probably got those things lying around your house right now! Make some and hang it in your doorways. That’ll put you in the spirit. Or better yet, prank a friend and hang hearts all over their house! Believe me, it’s fun.
If those aren’t crafty enough for you, then try these flowery things. This page shows various flowers using felt, knitting, crochet, embroidery, and ribbon. So even if you can’t knit or crochet, you can still make a lovely flower pin to wear during this happy holiday. Or you can attach some of these floral beauties to stem and put them in a vase to brighten up your home during the cold winter months.
While you’re there, check out this site. It has lots of fun Do-It-Yourself crafts and other goodies. Enjoy your Valentines Day!
Tags: crafts, holidays, paper
Posted by Leah on Jan 30, 2010 in
Events We have some good news for those of you following us from the Eastern North Carolina area!
Thanks to the inclement weather, Emerge Gallery’s deadline for Tiny Art Show submissions has been extended! You can now stop by to drop off submissions between 5 and 8 pm on Monday, February 1, as well as from 10 am to 6 pm the following day. The show opens Friday, February 5 with a preview and Pancake Supper on February 4.
Emerge will also be a part of Uptown Greenville’s Valentine’s Art Walk, which will take place on Friday, February 5 from 6 PM to 9 PM at an assortment of galleries, including Emerge, the Tipsy Teapot, Winslow’s Tavern, and more! So have a night out with your sweetheart or look for that special gift to give someone you love this Valentine’s Day.
Happy Art-ing!
Tags: call for entries, Events, exhibitions, holidays, north carolina, valentines
Posted by mandarific on Nov 17, 2009 in
Featured Artists Every year as the leaves start turning and the sun starts setting earlier I find myself having a harder time forcing myself not to celebrate Christmas months too early – or at least not until Thanksgiving has finally passed! I’ll spare you any preemptive tidings and joy, but when I spotted this list taker over at Erleperle’s blog I couldn’t keep it to myself.
Hand sewn, this cute little folding book-style pouch holds not only a blank notebook for your own lists, but has little pockets for any other lists, receipts, or flyers you may need to carry around. I tend to be really disorganized this time of year, so something similar would certainly do me good. :) Be sure to check out more of her work at Erleperle as we get ready for holiday season!
Are you already starting to plan for the holidays? Let us know in the comments – whether you’re preparing handmade gifts and decorations, starting to unpack the tree trimmings, or getting ready to travel or visit family. We wanna hear about it!
Tags: christmas, holidays, housewares, quilting, sewing
Posted by mandarific on Nov 6, 2009 in
Events I have been very busy lately as we move towards autumn, holiday season, and of course – the end of the semester for the local students. Hopefully I will be able to share some of my activities with you all as weeks go on, but if you’re in the area of Greenville, North Carolina and want to check out some of the events I may be attending – this could be a great opportunity for you to see some emerging artists, local work, and maybe some cool explosions. :)
- The East Carolina University Sculpture Guild will be hosting their annual Halloween Iron Pour Saturday, November 6 at the Jenkins Art Building on campus. Sparks will fly and molten iron will flow! Expect things to kick off around 4 PM and carry on well into the evening – stop by just after dark to see the reaction molds go off for a spectacular show!
- Pitt County Community College is hosting it’s annual Down East Holiday Show at the Greenville Convention Center this weekend. Stop by between 10 AM and 7 PM on Saturday or 10 AM and 5 PM on Sunday to check out more than 100 exhibitors and vendors to get you ready for the holiday season. From gifts to garnishes, the exhibition will feature crafters, local businesses, local restaurants, Santa, and more! Admission is $6, free for children 10 and under – so bring the family!
-Emerge Gallery & Art Center will be hosting two student exhibitions November 6 – 29, featuring photographer Jessi Braxton in the Wooten Gallery and J. Travis Snyder’s Wood Design thesis in the Edwards Gallery. They are also accepting entries for the 2009 Handmade Holiday Sale and 2010 DownEast Sculpture Exhibition - so visit the Pitt County Arts Council website for more information on the call for entries.
- ECU Wood Design and Metals student Stefan Kelischek will be hosting his senior exhibition, “The Wooden CuAg Show,” at the Burroughs Welcome Gallery, with a reception to be held on Saturday, November 21 from 5 to 9 PM. Come check out his eye-catching designs at the gallery, then head on over to Winslow’s Tavern around 6 PM for drinks and music to follow.
- MFA candidate Ashley Pierce will be hosting her graduate exhibition, “Perishable Garniture,” at the Greenville Museum of Art December 1 – 10. Her unique work in illustration is a must see – check out a preview at her blog, then head on down to the reception on December 5, from 6 to 9 PM. The Greenville Museum of Art is located at 805 S. Evans St.
I hope to see some of you all at these events, and will try to be covering them as much as possible. Stay tuned over the next few days for photos of the Halloween Iron Pour – and keep on creating. :)
Tags: casting, exhibitions, holidays, illustration, north carolina, photography, sculpture, wood design
