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!

Exciting news!

Ralph Nader was in Glens Falls on Saturday for a campaign fundraiser. I helped out planning the event and got a picture with him in front of my artwork, which is on display at Rock Hill Bakehouse!


Also, the Rusty Matcutter's monthly newsletter is out, and they've got a picture of my chainmaille jewelry in it, which is now for sale in their gift shop. Check it out!

MORE news! My artwork will be on display at Wallabee's Jazz Bar/Aimie's Dinner & A Movie for this Thursday Night's LGBT Meet & Greet, organized by Andrea Adams of The Bridge. It starts at 5:00 pm and is just a $5 cover charge at the door. It should be a colorful night! For more information, visit the website here. Here's the breakdown:

WHAT: LGBTQ "Meet & Greet"
WHERE: Wallabees Jazz Bar-Exchange Sreet (off Elm) Downtown GF
WHEN: Thursday, May 1st
TIMES: 5:30pm to 8:30pm
COST: $5.00 donation at door
Cash Bar Plus:
Plenty of free appetizers and side dishes, great music plus receive a Rainbow pin to wear!

Upcoming Classes!

Owwww.

Well, I learned something today. You can't go two days in a row making chainmaille for five hour stretches. At least, not with dollar-store pliers. Let me tell you, my wrists are killing me! On the up side, I've got a bunch of jewelry that I'm in such love with, though... Wouldn't bother me terribly if nobody bought it and I could keep it for myself! Here's my new favourite item, the Aphrodite Earrings (click the picture to see the listing and the rest of my shop):



After a whining session on the etsy forums, I decided to invest in some new pliers. I don't want to end up with carpal tunnel, here. I just ordered these ergonomic ones from etsy user MailleEtc. I'll let you know how it goes!

What I made Friday Night

I finally had a day away from meetings, so I spent some time in the studio...

This purse is listed in my etsy shop right now and is made from plarn, reinforced with pink cord.


This one is made from cut-up strips of scrap fabric, crocheted together and upcycled into the height of trashion. I'll be listing it soon.


I also made two chainmaille bracelets:

Plarn for sale...

A few people on LiveJournal requested the plarn itself when I posted the tutorial, so I just wanted to put it out there that I've now got plarn for sale in my etsy shop! I've been working on some chainmaille jewelry too, so keep an eye on the shop for that.