OBJECT FRAMING WORKSHOP

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 15,2010

Wine corks from those special occasions, your grandfathers eyeglass collection, in memory of a family pet, your match book, pen or button collection, items from a sports event, vacation or wedding. Don’t hide these items in a box, instead create a family heirloom. In this workshop you’ll discover the secrets in framing your tiny treasures.

1 day workshop: Wed 7:00-9:00 pm

$65 Includes all framing supplies, just bring your treasures to frame.

Call (781) 762-3300 to register

Saturday workshop!

I'm offering a painting workshop at Gallery9 this Saturday!!

Here are the specs:

Workshop: Plein Air Painting Norwood
Date: Saturday, June 12th from 9am-3pm
Rain date: Saturday, June 19th from 9am-3pm

Instructor: Kim Morin Weineck
Gallery9 at custom art framing
45 Central Street, Norwood, MA 02062

$90 includes handouts, painting demo, surprise supplies,
and individual instruction in a group setting

Painting outdoors or ‘en plein air’ is an exciting activity for
professional and novice painters. Working on location has numerous
advantages and creates some site-specific problems. In this workshop
artists will paint in downtown Norwood and leave the workshop with a
completed painting (or maybe even more than one!)

We’ll start the day early at Gallery9 with a painting demonstration.
During the demo, we’ll discuss locations to consider and offer
specific outdoor techniques. Artists are then welcome to spend the
rest of the day painting---with a lunch break (you provide
lunch)---until we stop for critique in the afternoon. During the
free-paint, instruction will be offered to each individual in an
ongoing, rotating basis.

Artists of all mediums are most welcome to participate. Completed
paintings may be on display at the gallery.
Surprise Supplies include some tools designed to make your ‘plein
air’ painting experience go smoothly and will help you plan your
painting. Also included is a coupon for framing at Custom Art Framing.

Instructor Kim Morin Weineck is Gallery Director at Gallery9 at
Custom Art Framing and is an artist and teacher. She has offered
numerous workshops in everything from ‘finding your artist’s voice’ to
‘abstract expressionism’ during her nearly ten years in art
instruction. Kim holds a degree in Fine Art from MassArt with special
study at the Pont Aven School of Contemporary Art, a RISD affiliated
program. For more on Kim’s work, please see her blog at
bretonbleu.blogspot.com or visit Gallery9.

A sampling of things to come

Another Friday at the gallery!

So many things are afoot but let me tell you that if you've been interested in some workshops, chances are we have something in the works for you!

A quick sampling of what's going to be offered this spring:
the business of art,
stringing pearls,
creative gift wrapping,
hand-made cards,
framing small objects,
flower arranging....

And MORE!

What fun!

Seasonal changes and questions

As posted recently, if you come by the gallery, you'll notice a lot of changes for the upcoming season.

The front window wall is now a bright blue. We're introducing some new artists and we're in the midst of displaying small works from them as well as our in-house artists. (More to follow on our Small Works Show soon.) A new display showcases some different work for Gallery 9, like Crystal Hanehan's figures and my miniature pastels.

Along with that change, and answering our design challenge posting, Ann Gorbett has created the new blog banner you see. See Dave there? He's saying "art" rather than "arf." Love it, Ann. Nicely done and thank-you for your time in its creation.


Yesterday at the gallery, Julie and I focused our efforts in the classroom getting it spiffed up for a season of activity. We have art classes there but I've been toying with other ideas, too.

Would you be interested in some workshops where you'd create a hand-made piece you could give as a gift? I know I'd take Nancy MacCallum's jewelry-making workshop or maybe a collage workshop or a frame-your-own-small-memento workshop with Julie.

We're working hard during this difficult economy to meet your needs in creative ways which don't break all of our budgets. Your feedback is always welcome either here in a comment or to kim@customartframing.com or julie@customartframing.com.

Thank-you for reading!

Saturday Workshop Series update

We've been working on our workshop information and can tell you this:

Workshops will be held every other Saturday from 12noon-2pm in the Gallery classroom.A wonderful array of topics will be addressed focusing on "The Business of Art."More information will follow regarding registration, cost, and instructor but for now---something to whet the appetite!

Writing your artist statement—A must if you are submitting your work to juried shows, an Artist statement is the perfect definition of your “voice.” Take this workshop and explore the artist statement and write the perfect one for you! FEBRUARY 23rd

Preparing your portfolio—So you’ve decided you want to get your work “out there” and are interested in what steps to take next. In this workshop we discuss the portfolio and some benchmarks for having one that is strong. MARCH 15th

Submitting your artwork to galleries—The portfolio is done. The artist statement is written. Now you need to submit to galleries. No worries! In this workshop we’ll explore all that you should do to get yourself accepted and your show calendar booked. From the initial visit to the introductory letter and from rejection to acceptance, learn about the entire process from both sides, the artist and the gallery. MARCH 29th

Marketing yourself as an artist—Most artists are adept at the creative side of things and often not as strong at the marketing side of things. In this workshop we delve in to all the materials needed to get your name and your work out there. APRIL 12th

Frame design for art shows—Did you know that sometimes judges make decisions on awards based on the framing? We divulge some tested secrets to ensure you make the best choices when framing your pieces from now on. We’ll let you in on a big secret: Often it doesn’t have to be expensive to be right. APRIL 26th

Photographing your artwork—You have artwork and now you need to make a record it for yourself and your portfolio. In this workshop we’ll tackle photographing your artwork in slides, film, and digital formats. You’ll be able to enter shows with confidence. MAY 3rd

Preparing your own gallery show—You’ve created the work and now it’s time to show it off. In this workshop we’ll discuss the ins and outs of a gallery show. From the venue to invitations and everything about the opening, we’ll take you from the submission letter to the reception. MAY 17

Hope we can see you in the classroom!

New year a new focus

It's been busy at Custom Art Framing and Gallery!

The new year brought new energy and members to our staff. Keeley Flynn and Kim Morin Weineck join owner/operator Julie Vecchio, Production Manager Nancy MacCallum, and Rachel Carmine.

Kim Morin Weineck, Gallery Director, brings exciting news: we're seeking artists for the 2008-09 schedule. If interested, please check our submission guide. Keep in mind, we're looking for all kinds of work: oils, acrylics, pastels, watercolor, and also 3D sculpture, jewelry, and other artisan crafts. We do hope we'll be hearing from you soon.

In addition, we're happy to announce our Saturday Workshop Series focusing on the "Business of Art." Learn the ins and outs of being an artist from drafting your artist statement to photographing your work. These two hour classes will be held every other Saturday from 12 noon-2pm. Cost is only $30 and includes lunch and handouts to continue the work on your own. It's a wonderful opportunity to meet new people and learn something new. More information will be following here and on our website.

Looking forward to many postings to come!