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Jerome Humane Society Brunch Pictures

simone — Fri, 28 Oct 2011 19:07:49 +0000

The Jerome Humane Society Brunch and Auction was a huge success. There were a record number of attendees and a record donation to the Jerome Humane Society. The dogs and cats of Jerome were delighted. The food was great and the day was perfect. Thanks to all for your support.

“Grease” Party Pictures

simone — Wed, 26 Oct 2011 19:45:06 +0000

Photos by Jerome Photos.com

Dancers at Grease Party

Great fun was had by all at the annual kaleidoscope weekend party. This years party theme was “Grease”. Our party goers dressed up in 50′s attire and danced the night away to music by the band “Knuckle Heads”. The party was held in the future home of the “Kaleidoscope Museum”. Artists and workshop participants alike attended the fun filled evening of food, drink and dance.

Luc and Sallie Durette

simone — Sat, 01 Oct 2011 18:36:21 +0000

After 23 years of kaleidoscope design, Luc and Sallie Durette have embraced their place in the kaleidoscope community as masters of mixed media. Their kaleidoscope exteriors have evolved through various combinations of wood, antique and stained glass, hand painted glass, tapestry, hand painted silk, handmade papers, metals and acrylic lacquers. Equally dynamic, their interiors have evolved from stained glass and pressed flower wheels, to chambers showcasing objects as diverse as tumbling dried flowers, exotic, imported beads, exquisitely detailed flame–worked glass and brilliantly colored hand–coiled wires. Eminently successful in blending optical engineering and sculpted art into functional beauty, Luc and Sallie are always looking toward new horizons, new experiences, and new designs. From simple handheld scopes to sophisticated and complex table and floor standing models, their kaleidoscope work is powerful and evocative.

Judith Paul & Tom Durden

simone — Sat, 01 Oct 2011 18:25:26 +0000

Kaleidoscope Artists Judith Paul and Tom Durden create some of the newest and most exciting kaleidoscopes with incredible art glass inside! Metal Powder coated barrels and bases are used for durable and sculptural exteriors and then these scopes are jam packed with some of the most dazzling mirror systems and interior colors. I personally view Judith’s and Tom’s work to be a top 10 artist of our time for Judith’s incredible sense of color, texture, balance and overall design and functionality.

Laura Wilde

simone — Sat, 01 Oct 2011 18:15:03 +0000

Laura Wilde is a native Californian from the town of Fresno. She attended the University of Santa Clara, where she received a degree in Fine Arts. In 1983 she began her own company, Production Plus; it was at about that time that she also purchased her first “grown-up” kaleidoscope and joined the Brewster Society, an international group of kaleidoscope enthusiasts.

In 1996 she began making kaleidoscopes by hand under the name of Wilde Originals, and first introduced the Victorian Ladies kaleidoscopes – a cloth covered cardboard tube with a dry cell; over the years she has added various other designs to her line. Her most recent designs are Serenity and Elegance (her first parlor scope series), as well as a number of limited editions.

Ms. Wilde currently lives in the San Francisco Bay Area of California with her two cats, Autumn and Duchess

Sue Rioux

simone — Sat, 01 Oct 2011 17:56:44 +0000

Sue Rioux has been pursuing artistic endeavors from a very young age. She has been designing and making kaleidoscopes and jewelry from glass for about 20 years.

Sue lives and works in Kennebunk, Maine with her son Alex and their two cats and their new puppy Porter. Her home and studio overlooks the Kennebunk River. Sue has the pleasure to work with several other talented women who assist her in her creative process. Sarah Smith works part-time with Sue making the kaleidoscopes. Karen Burrow, a talented jeweler in her own right, helps Sue in making the beautiful glass jewelry that you will see on the Jewelry page of the site. Sue’s sister Pam helps out with the bookkeeping and shipping end of the business.

Josh Mazet

simone — Sat, 01 Oct 2011 17:33:54 +0000

Mazet Studios is the work of the three Mazet brothers: Joshua, Eli, and Tim from Eugene, Oregon. Eugene is recognized as a national center for lampwork glass, and home of the Eugene Public Glass School. Josh Mazet received his BFA in Ceramics from the University of Oregon in 1999. After graduating he was invited into the Fine Arts Department as a resident artist. For three years he maintained a studio, instructed the wood fired ceramics class which included students and community members, and led 15 fires in the university’s Anagama Kiln. It was during this time Josh was introduced to lampworking boroscilicate. His work in ceramics gave him a understanding and comfort with flame, atmospheres, kilns, and the chemistry of glass. This compounded with the similarities of the medium, allowed for a smooth and rapid learning of a new medium.

Randy & Shelly Knapp

simone — Fri, 30 Sep 2011 19:03:23 +0000

At Knapp Studios each item is artistically hand crafted by Randy and Shelley Knapp. They are self taught artists and have been in the business of making kaleidoscope since 1988. Their love for art and working with their hands is evident in the things they make. Randy has a passion for wood and Shelley has a passion for color.

Peggy & Steve Kittelson

simone — Thu, 29 Sep 2011 15:49:23 +0000

Peggy and Steve have been active members of the Brewster Kaleidoscope Society since 1986 and have twice received the People’s Choice Award at Brewster Conventions. They have received numerous Favorite Artist and Scope awards at National Kaleidoscope Exhibits, and their work has been included in various museum exhibits in the United States and abroad.

Peggy and Steve have been active educators by opening their studio and giving demonstrations on the magic and science of kaleidoscopes to students of all ages. Through their participation in the Northeast Iowa Artists’ Studio Tour, they have been able to teach people about what they do. They also present programs and have taught classes on making scopes.

But most of all, they love to share with everyone the beauty, wonder and magic to be found in kaleidoscopes.

Workshop ~ Steve Gray

ronnopiano — Sun, 25 Sep 2011 17:07:45 +0000

Workshop Description:

Using the Creative Process to Explore New Mirror Systems and Images

Steve Gray

Any skill level can take this class. The class will be in 4 steps; exploring concepts and materials, letting the ideas rest, making room/time for the “Aha” and then doing a mockup of our ideas. As a class you will make a shift from the familiar knowing, logical and analytical mindset to a realm of forms, shapes, colors, feelings, motion and sound. In this mode of receiving and expressing you will explore many possibilities with mirrors and images. There won’t be an actual scope, mirror system or image that you will be able to take home but the artist will put together a CD with photos of the class designs, sketches, notes and other related information.

The classes are in two 4 hour sessions; one class Friday and Saturday 1 – 5 and one class Monday and Tuesday 1 – 5. All mirror, cutting supplies and a copy of “Drawing on the Right Side of the Brain” by Betty Edwards will be provided.

Date	Time	Class Size	Fee
Friday, Saturday, Monday & Tuesday Oct 21, 22, 24 & 25	Fri & Sat from 8:30 AM to 12:30 PM and 1 PM to 5 PM Mon & Tues from 1 PM to 5 PM	8	$135
Call 928-634-0255 to register for this workshop.