The Arts in Englewood

The Open Studio presented an Open Pottery Event last Saturday, 1/14.

Each 2nd Saturday the Open Studio features a different special event at the Open Studio at 3pm starting with demonstrations, meet the artists and instructors, art/plant sale.  Potluck, Music and Firepit at 5pm after open house.  The event is free and open to everyone.  Learn more about what is offered at the Open Studio by visiting their website:   www.Openstudio.org.

Mark your calendar for Feb. 11th for the next Open Saturday, and watch this space for more details!

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Teaching art to K-8 students for 25 years led me to investigate many avenues to satisfy my instincts.

Spinning and weaving followed knitting from a young age. Retiring to Florida brought me in contact with the Venetian Society of Basket Weavers.  From there it has a been an adventure. My hobbies have gone wild!  They now include non-traditional Nantucket baskets and also weaving naturals.  Gourds are a great diversion.  My love of line resurfaced in working with sliver wire to create jewelry.  William Holland School provided the background to improve my techniques and skills.  Contact with artists in the field have greatly influenced my work. 

My life today can be summarized as a collage of stations, each devoted to a different art form.  One days's urges may be knitting embellishments, while the next phase may be trimming gourds or bending metal.  I look forward each day to a new experience in creativity.  

See Janet's work at the Arts Alliance of Lemon Bay, 452 W Dearborn St. 941-4757141

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SUZANNE'S WORLD

"Throughout my life, a common thread has been a need to capture my sense of place with free expression in color. I see and put color into the essence of nature in my world using watercolor. My thoughts and feelings about my world flow onto the paper and at times are enhanced using acrylic and collage. A recent mixed media work won an "Outstanding Work Award affirming the path I am on.

continue to help me grow in my desire to use my art as a means to communicate my love of color. In 2009 Suzanne moved from Marblehead, Massachusetts to Venice, Florida. Many of her works have been exhibited and won awards in Marblehead, Swampscott and Lynn in Massachusetts and currently in Englewood and Venice, Florida.

Among my professional affiliations are the Marblehead Arts Association, North Shore Arts Association, Englewood Art Association, the Venice Art Center and the Arts Alliance of Lemon Bay.  Visit the Arts Alliance at 452 W. Dearborn St or www.suzannecanner.com.

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