Thursday, December 10, 2009

Let's do it again!

There's a second open house this weekend at The Shirt Factory!!! Come check out my studio on the third floor from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday, Dec. 19 and 20. Be sure and pop in to all the shops, galleries, studios and and outside vendors on your way up!

Thursday, November 26, 2009

New gallery!

I'm trying out a new way to host the gallery on my site - check it out and let me know your thoughts!

Also, don't forget the Shirt Factory Holiday Open House this weekend! Here's the info, pasted from my latest newsletter (which is available here, by the bye).

Annual Holiday Showcase at The Shirt Factory!
What: An old converted shirt factory houses studios, galleries and shops! Wander the hallways and do some shopping at the tea shop, art supply store, quilt shop, or any of the 30-plus studios! Pottery, fine silversmithing, jewelry, felting, paintings in oil, watercolor and acrylic, mixed media works, pastels, fabric art and SO much more! Just in time for the holidays!
*New this year -- a Shopper's Advantage drawing! For every $25 you spend at the open house, you'll earn a ticket to the raffle. The prize is a basket containing more than $500 in gift certificates and merchandise from Shirt Factory shops and artists! Whoa!
Date: Friday to Sunday, Nov. 27-29
Time: Friday from 5-8 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. (I won't be there on Friday, but it's nice to get a preview. Make your way up to the third floor to see my studio and browse my chainmaille and plarn jewelry and prints!)
Stay tuned for a possible second weekend!

Tuesday, October 6, 2009

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Classathon!

What can Kate E. Austin teach YOU?
Good question, my friend. You're about to find out...
CLASSathon!
Tuesday, October 27
Take one class – or a whole day!

How to Sell Your Artwork Online

2 p.m.
This beginner’s class is for the artist or crafter who is finally ready to part with some of their work. We will cover everything you need to know to start up your own online business, including which websites to use, how to use them, describing your work, shop policies, promoting and more.

Intro to Chainmaille

4 p.m.
Learn the basics of chainmaille – where to purchase supplies and how to put together a stunning bracelet in your choice of colors! All materials are included in this class, and you will leave with a gorgeous piece of jewelry you have made yourself! Students are asked to bring two sets of pliers. As an added bonus, we will also learn to make “plarn” from plastic shopping bags. Additional $10 materials fee.

Exploring Mixed Media

6 p.m.
Learn what Yupo is and how to use gesso, inks, kosher salt, Windex, cheesecloth and plastic wrap to create stellar textured paintings in this demo and hands-on workshop. Additional $15 materials fee.

$20 per class. $35 for two. $50 for three.
Sign up by Oct. 20: 353-2121 or email kate@kateaustin.net
Info: www.kateaustin.net


Classes held at Kate E. Austin's Studio, #307 on the third floor of The Shirt Factory
Corner of Lawrence and Cooper Streets in Glens Falls, NY.

Click here for the class flyer, complete with photos!

Tuesday, September 29, 2009

You know what time it is!

New studiomate time!

So - We're looking for a studio-mate. (Yeah, again.)

The studio's on the third floor of The Shirt Factory, which, in case you don't know, is a converted old shirt factory in Glens Falls at the corner of Cooper and Lawrence Streets. It's a community on the up-and-up, full of respected and professional artists, shops and galleries.

Right now, it's Larissa Cardone (teaching children's classes and "sprucing" up furniture), Cindy Gorman (master metalsmith), Sarah Bates (pottery person) and me, Kate E. Austin (mixed media artist).

PERKS:
- There's 1200 square feet of room total, and you'd get your very own sectioned-off block that you can paint any color you choose, refinish, tear down the wall, whatever you want.
- Lots of light, high ceilings, and just a really cool building to be a part of.
- There's a Shirt Factory Association, and there's our biggest open house coming up -- plus there's an option for group advertising, if you like. Good way to get your name out there & sell stuff.
- There's a sink right there, we have a fridge and a microwave you can use, and a quite fetching green couch. The bathroom's close by, in the hallway.
- You can get in to do your thing any time of day or night that you want.
- You can keep and do whatever you want there (as long as it's not stinky, dead or illegal).
- Your new built-in studiomates are pretty talented & responsible people.
- It's great for artists, crafters, musicians, or people in need of some storage space.
- It's $120 a month, a year's lease, plus security deposit.

Interested? Drop a line, we'll talk. I have pictures, or can give you a tour.
kate@kateaustin.net or (518) 353-2121.

Saturday, June 27, 2009

Vendors needed for Craft Fair!

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Would be lovely to see you there! Feel free to comment here with questions.

Wednesday, May 6, 2009

Donate to the Freedom To Read Foundation!

Ten percent of proceeds from sales in the Idiotic Idioms shop benefit Intellectual Freedom, now through July. Support the American Library Association's Freedom to Read Foundation and own some fun prints while you're at it!

Check it out in the Office for Intellectual Freedom blog and also on their Twitter feed.

The idea came from Gail Weymouth, at the Sherburne Memorial Library. Thanks, Gail!

Check out the shop:

Sunday, April 26, 2009

Open house at The Shirt Factory!

OPEN HOUSE!

The Shirt Factory in Glens Falls holds its annual Spring Open House on Saturday, May 2, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The Shirt Factory, located at the corner of Cooper and Lawrence Streets, houses artists' studios, galleries, a holistic healing center and shops. The tenants offer demonstrations, art receptions, sales and information on classes, custom work and services. In the building: Artists working in paint, textiles, pastel, clay, glass, fine jewelry, photography and more; plus shops selling tea, quilting supplies, art supplies, art, framing services, gift items and more. Admission is free.

Come see me on the third floor! You can meet my new studiomate, pottery girl Sarah Bates!

Saturday, January 31, 2009

Studiomate needed, once more!

Hey you out there in internet-land,
It's that time again! We're looking for a studio-mate.

Right now, it's Larissa Cardone (teaching children's classes and "sprucing" up furniture), Cindy Gorman (master metalsmith), Mitzi Miller (making awesome paintings) and me (mixed media artist).

The studio's on the third floor of The Shirt Factory, which is an artist's community in Glens Falls on the corner of Cooper and Lawrence Streets.

- There's 1200 square feet of room total and you'd get a decent chunk of that.
- There's a sink handy, we have a fridge and a microwave you can use, and a fetching green couch.
- The bathroom's close, in the hallway.
- You can paint your walls any color you choose (and we're working together on a co-op gallery/shop idea, which you could be in on).
- You can get in to do your thing any time you want.
- You can keep and do whatever you want there (as long as it's not stinky, dead or [very] illegal).
- Lots of light.
- Your new built-in studiomates are pretty awesome.
- It's great for artists, crafters, musicians, or people in need of some storage space.
- It's $120 a month.

Interested? Drop a line, we'll talk. I have pictures, or can give you a tour.
kate@kateaustin.net or (518) 353-2121