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!

Art Show!

Giveaway!

I'm doing a giveaway! Free Esmerelda mix-tape bangle to the winner of this contest!


All you have to do is post this button somewhere on the internet - it can be in your blog, on a message board, your MySpace profile, upload it to Flickr, post it on your website, just make a link to it in the etsy fora - anywhere! Make sure it links back here! If you're worried about it looking like spam, you can offset that by actually browsing through my blog and letting your readers know a little bit about the blog, and my two etsy shops IvyTeakettle and Aephemera.


Copy this code and paste it somewhere:
<br /><center><a href="http://kateeaustin.blogspot.com"><img src="http://www.aephemera.net/etc/contestbutton.JPG" /></a></center><br />

Then comment on this entry with your email address and a link to wherever you posted the button, and I'll draw the winner from a hat on the first of May! Good luck!

Idiotic Idioms

Just a few quick announcements - I've moved the Idiotic Idioms blog from LiveJournal onto WordPress. Hop over to the new site and see if you can guess the answer to this week's cartoon!

Also, a couple reminders: The Shirt Factory Final Friday Open House is this Friday, April 25th from 5:00 - 7:00 PM. Come up to the third floor and check out the studio! Also, Janet's bookmaking class is coming up this Saturday, April 26th at 10:00 AM! Register now - seats are extremely limited.

The show is up at Rock Hill Bakehouse Cafe at 19 Exchange Street in Glens Falls. It looks GREAT! Pictures to come. Swing by, grab a coffee, and peep the new art on the walls! Reception is May 15th 5:00 - 7:00 PM.

There's new stuff up on Ivy Teakettle! Then again, that's nothing new - I'm always updating the shop.

As always, see KateAustin.net for more information...

Upcoming Classes!

The Rusty Matcutter & Muses' Gallery

I'm busy getting ready for my next show at Rock Hill Bakehouse. I'll be hanging it April 20th, and the reception is Thursday, May 15th from 5:00 - 7:00 pm. But I want to share a tip with readers about hanging a show - There's a new frame shop in town!

The Rusty Matcutter & Muses' Gallery will be framing a bunch of art for me for this show, and I was really surprised to find that their framing prices came up to just about exactly what it would cost for me to frame something myself! I've been doing my own framing for the two years I've been showing my art, and while I certainly am proud of that fact, it's such a relief to leave the grunt work up to somebody else - especially when I'm not paying anything extra for it! These guys really appreciate the starving artists out there.

Another exciting thing about these guys is that they have a gallery. There's a Figures Show coming up Friday, April 18th from 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm that coincides with shows going on in the Tom Myott Gallery and Dave Francis Studio - all located in The Shirt Factory, at the corner of Cooper and Lawrence Streets in Glens Falls, the same building that houses my studio.

Timeless Comfort, M.C. Huskie

What's even more exciting than the gallery at The Rusty Matcutter is the gift shop, and I'll tell you why - they're carrying my chainmaille jewelry and upcycled bracelets! In time for the May Open House, on Saturday, May 3rd, there will be a display of Ivy Teakettle jewelry. It's especially exciting because presently they are the only brick & mortar store carrying my items. Now you can go in, try things on, and see them in person - and while you're there, peruse the other neat goodies in the gift shop! You can always look in the Ivy Teakettle etsy shop to see what's new, as well - it's updated almost daily.

The Rusty Matcutter and Muses' Gallery is open:

Wednesday, Thursday, Friday from 11:00 am - 6:00 pm
Saturday 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Sunday 10:00 am - 1:00 pm

Stop in and check them out!

Kate E. Austin March Newsletter

Kate E. Austin Newsletter

March 27^th, 2008

INFO

First things first - Hopefully this isn't coming across as spam. You may have signed up at an art show or event for the newsletter, or perhaps I know you in person or came across your business card and added you to the list. I'll be mailing a newsletter periodically, whenever there’s news to be shared! If at any time you wish to be removed from the newsletter mailing list, reply to this e-mail or write to kate@aephemera.net with "Unsubscribe" in the subject line.

NEWS

w I’ve launched a new shop on etsy called Ivy Teakettle, where I am selling funky chainmaille jewelry and eco-friendly bags made of “plarn” (plastic yarn upcycled from shopping bags – see my blog for a tutorial!). I’m having so much fun making these items! I’m working on getting some of my work into local shops, so keep an eye out for my work when you’re shopping around town!

w I’ve also established regular studio hours – Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays from 5:00 – 10:00 pm. Of course, my many meetings often conflict with this, so there are exceptions. I’ve got a Google calendar (also on my website under “News”) to keep everyone updated with my schedule, though. Feel free to stop by during studio hours to see what’s new!

w I continue to be busy with North Country Arts Center. We are currently looking for artists and crafters who are interested in our Colors of Fall Arts & Crafts Festival. Be in touch with me or visit http://www.northcountryartscenter.org for an application!

w I’m also available for custom artwork, custom chainmaille pieces, and web design. See artist Laura Neadle’s website for an example of my work.

w My art blog is still updated weekly, as is the Idiotic Idioms cartoon blog – be sure and bookmark them!

EVENTS

I’m booked right up for 2008! Here’s the list of upcoming events. Keep in mind that I will have some new pieces for each show, so try to make it to all of them so you don’t miss anything!

Kate E. Austin Solo Show at Lake Sunapee Bank

Location: Lake Sunapee Bank, 1995 Route 4, Killington, Vermont

Date: NOW – April 13^th 2008

Final Friday Shirt Factory Open House

The last Friday of every month will be an Open House at The Shirt Factory. Stop by to see the studios of artists, painters, potters, stained glass artists, felters, jewelers, fabric artists, pastel artists, woodworkers, and more! There are also shops open – a tea shop, an art supply shop, and a quilting shop, to name a few.

Location: Studio #307, The Shirt Factory, Corner of Cooper & Lawrence Streets, Glens Falls, New York

Dates: Friday, March 28^th, 2008

Friday, April 25^th, 2008

Friday, May 30^th, 2008

Friday, June 27^th, 2008

Time: 5:00 – 8:00 pm

Kate E. Austin Solo Show at Rock Hill Bakehouse

Location: Rock Hill Bakehouse, 19 Exchange Street, Glens Falls, New York

Date: April 20^th – June 14^th 2008

Reception: Thursday, May 15^th 2008

Time: 5:00 – 8:00 pm

Kate E. Austin Solo Show at City Hall Gallery

Location: 42 Ridge Street, Glens Falls, New York

Date: July 2008

Reception: Thursday, July 17^th 2008

Time: 5:00 – 8:00 pm

Kate E. Austin Solo Show at Ridge Street Coffee Co.

Location: Ridge Street Coffee Co., 1 Ridge Street, Glens Falls, New York

Date: August 2008

Reception: Thursday, August 15^th 2008

Time: 5:00 – 8:00 pm

Kate E. Austin Solo Show at The Glen at Hiland Meadows

Location: 39 Longview Drive, Queensbury, New York

Date: October 2008

Reception: Thursday, October 16^th 2008

Time: 5:00 – 8:00 pm

CLASSES

To register for a class, please be in touch with me

at 353-2121 or kate@aephemera.net

More information can be found at http://www.aephemera.net

Class sizes are limited, so reserve your seat early!

All classes take place at the studio, located at The Shirt Factory, Suite #307 (Third Floor), Corner of Lawrence and Cooper Streets, Glens Falls, New York

How to sell your art or craft online

Date: Saturday, April 12^th 2008

Saturday, May 17^th 2008

Saturday, June 21^st 2008

Time: 10:00 am

Fee: $20

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, shipping, shop policies, promoting, networking, and more.

Introduction to Chainmaille

Date: Saturday, April 19^th 2008

Saturday, May 24^th 2008

Saturday, June 28^th 2008

Time: 10:00 am

Fee: $20 Class fee

$25 Materials fee

Learn the basics of chainmaille – how to make rings, where to purchase supplies, and how to put together a stunning matching bracelet and ring 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 and to reserve their seat by April 5th.

Bookbinding class with Janet Nolin

Date: Saturday, April 26^th 2008

(Keep current on the website for May and June dates!)

Time: 10:00 am

Fee: $20 Class fee

$25 Materials fee

All materials are included in this class! Walk in with nothing, walk out with a beautiful handmade journal and all the skills and information you need to make more! Class is led by Janet Nolin of ButterflyGrace Creations.

GOODBYE

Hope to see you at one of the classes or upcoming shows!

Please keep the following sites bookmarked as they’re all updated at least weekly:

http://aephemera.net – My website

http://aephemera.etsy.com – My online store for my artwork

http://ivyteakettle.etsy.com – My online store for jewelry and bags

http://kateeaustin.blogspot.com – My blog

http://idioticidioms.livejournal.com – Goofy cartoons, updated every Monday

KATE E. AUSTIN

WWW.KATEAUSTIN.NET