How to Make Recycled Jewelry from a Leather Belt – The Beading Gems Journal

Click here to learn how to make this classy looking necklace with just an old belt and some simple tools! If you make one send me a picture and I will post it! How to Make Recycled Jewelry from a Leather Belt – The Beading Gems Journal.

Recycled Belt Leather Necklace

 

Happy Valentine’s Day!

Celebrating Art in Recovery Exhibit at the Artisan Depot Gallery, Feb 14–March 17, 2012

Celebrating Art in Recovery Exhibit

Artwork by participants in the Healing Arts Project, Inc., who are members of ReConnect Tullahoma and ReConnect Shelbyville, Peer Support Centers sponsored by Centerstone Behavioral Health Organizations, will be be exhibited a the Artisan Depot Gallery in Cowan, TN, February 14 through March 17, 2012.

Opening reception will be held at the gallery on Friday, February 17, from 1:00 to 3:00 pm. The Healing Arts Project provides the opportunity for creative expresssion and increases the self-esteem and self-confidence of artists in mental health and addiction recovery through taking art classes, exhibiting arts and crafts, and publishing writings. “The class helps me have fun with art…I feel better about myself,” according to student comments a the end of recent classes.

The art classes are funded by agreements with the Tennessee Arts Commision, Metro Nashville Arts Commission, United Healthcare Community Plan, The Community Foundation and Memorial Foundation. Many other community partners donate in-kind services, art materials and yarn. Students learn an exciting variety of processes and techniques in the art classes.

FCAG member Denise Miller from Estill Springs is one of the active teachers for HAPI. She teaches classes in Tullahoma and Shelbyville.

Find out more about the Healing Arts Project, Inc. HAPI at www.healingartsprojectinc.org.

Dan Tracy Self Portrait

Tom Fitch “Spring Buttercups”

Deborah Hanson “Frantic”

Dont Sabotage Your Photos: The Importance of Selecting the Proper Background

Photo: Necklace by Angela Jones with Graduated Background

Dont Sabotage Your Photos: The Importance of Selecting the Proper Background – Fire Mountain Gems and Beads.

Tour Guides/Docents Needed for The Way We Worked Smithsonian Exhibit coming to Cowan TN

Be a part of this wonderful exhibit by volunteering as a tour guide/docent. Training will be held on Friday February 24 & Saturday February 25 at 9:00 AM and 1:00 PM. Plan to attend one session out of four. Click here for more information The Way We Worked Smithsonian Exhibit coming to Cowan TN.

Vintage Valentine Necklace Free Tutorial

Create this lovely vintage style necklace for your favorite Valentine. Click here Make a Statement with – Jewellery Project – Make Jewellery Magazine.

Valentine's Day Vintage Necklace by Claire Nigeon

Sewanee Watercolorist Bob Askew Presentation

Sewanee Watercolorist Bob Askew will be giving a presentation about his art at tomorrow’s (1-24-12) monthly Franklin County Arts Guild meeting. Bob is well know for his depictions of Sewanee architecture and landmarks. His images are produced as prints and notecards and can be found at the Artisan Depot and other locations.  Refreshments will be served starting at 6:30 pm; meeting starts at 7:00 pm.  Location: Cowan Center for the Arts/Community School, 303 Montgomery Street, Cowan, TN.  The public is always welcome. Phone 931-967-7294. Click here for more info about Bob’s art Askew Art.

Nice Article about the Franklin County Photography Club Show in Middle Tennessee Arts

Big thanks to Russel Mobley for the article on the Franklin County Photography Club Show at the Artisan Depot. Opening Reception is on 1-20-12, 5:00-7:00 pm, 201 E. Cumberland Street, Cowan, TN. Click here to read the article Middle Tennessee Arts.

Sampling of Franklin County Photography Club Show

 

Jazzsouth with Sonny Elliott

“Stroll around the FM or Am radio band in Middle Tennessee and you’ll discover 1340 AM, a Thursday night jazz and blues broadcast unlike another. WCDT Jazz in the Valley features very few commercials and minimal announcements.”——Sonny Elliot. Click here for more info Jazzsouth.

Photo Legends of the Blues

The Way We Worked Smithsonian Exhibit coming to Cowan TN

The Cowan Railroad Museum and the Cowan Center for the Arts will be hosts to the Smithsonian Traveling Exhibition The Way We Worked. The exhibit will take place March 10 through April 21, 2012 in Cowan, TN and will explore the professions and the people that sustain American society.

Volunteers are needed to help staff the exhibit. The Center is also looking for a candle maker, soap maker, blacksmith, wood carver, basket weaver, cane chair seat maker,  yarn spinner, weaver and others who are interested in demonstrating their craft on opening day March 10, 10:00-4:00 pm in the parking lot. No fee will be charged to set up. Call Pat Underwood for more information at 931-962-2356.

For more info about the Smithsonian exhibit click here   The Way We Worked Smithsonian Exhibit coming to Cowan TN.

Photo Smithsonian Institution Exhibit "The Way We Worked"