I'm Famous!

I would like to thank all of the little people who got me to where I am. *Waves graciously*

Okay... I'm not famous. But I do have a small write up in the Art Association of Harrisburg newsletter.  See the bottom of Page 5. http://www.artassocofhbg.com/2013%20Summer%20Newsletter.pdf

It is a very nice write up. They also have the Late summer and Fall class schedules up.  Take a look! http://www.artassocofhbg.com/classes-list.html

I will be teaching Hand-Built Pottery and the Majolica class again! The next set of classes start July 15th. 

Hand-Built Pottery

(Ages 15 through Adult)

Reservoir Park Pottery Studio, 6 weeks

Recommended for those who have never participated in a clay class as well as more experienced potters who enjoy working without a wheel, the class will teach building projects with clay using coil, slab and free-form techniques. Clay, glazing and firing costs are included.

Additional clay may be purchased at $10 per bag.

Instructor: Emmanuelle Wambach, MFA

$95.00

 July 15th- August 19th | Mondays, 6–8:30pm

Majolica: Using Clay as a Canvas

(Ages 15 through Adult)

Reservoir Park Pottery Studio, 6 weeks

Dating back to the 10th century, majolica hand-painted pottery has transformed everyday objects into multi-dimensional works of art. We will spend the first half of the class working with clay to make pieces, functional or sculptural, and the second half exploring majolica and its techniques–utilizing a variety of brushwork and resist techniques. We can accommodate those new to clay and the experienced artist. This can also be an exciting new medium for painters to try, using large slabs and tiles as a canvas. Email the instructor with any questions at emmanuelle.wambach@gmail.com

Instructors: Emmanuelle Wambach, MFA

$95.00

| July 17th – August 21st| Wednesdays, 6–8:30pm

You can sign up here: http://www.artassocofhbg.com/2013%20Summer%20Class%20List.pdf  Just fill out the information and send payment to The Harrisburg Art Association.  The association has a number of great classes. So if ceramics isn't your thing, there are a lot of other art forms to try.

A Shameless Plug... It's my blog, I can do what I want!

So I know this is supposed to be a blog about my art, and my thoughts on art... but brewing is an art. Isn't it? So in the spirit of Community, Art, and Alcohol, I shamelessly plug my amazing friends' Kickstarter!


http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/2060915115/closet-brew-meadery?ref=live

I guess this post is about my art in a way. I did design the logo.

The amazing duo of Ben Adelman and Brian Murdzak launched their Kickstarter today to hopefully fund the creation of their Meadery company, CLOSET BREW MEADERY! Now when I say mead I mean that fermented honey drink of the gods, enjoyed by Vikings and even Odin himself!

Most people who say they have had mead have really only had honey wine (I am looking at your PA Renfire goers!). White wine flavored with honey.  Closet Brew Meadery makes the real stuff. A smooth semi sweet drink made completely from honey, not wine. Brian's family has been brewing for a long time, and he and Ben finally decided it was time to take this home brew to the next level.

I have been lucky enough to try some of the first batches. I am not a big drinker. I actually don't like the taste of alcohol. But I loved this mead when I tried it. It was smooth and refreshing, but hardy. Really I can't describe it well enough to do it justice. You will just have to try it yourself. And the only way you will be able to do that is by BACKING THE CLOSET BREW MEADERY KICKSTARTER :-)!  (See how I worked that in there. "Oh the cleverness of me!" -Peter Pan)

So please check out their page (SEE LINK ABOVE) and share it with as many people and in as many ways as you can!  Like them on Facebook. https://www.facebook.com/closetbrewmeadery?fref=ts
And Follow them on Twitter! https://twitter.com/ClosetBrewMead

And again, Brewing is an art. And as they say  "The earth without art (and alcohol), would just be 'Eh'."

You can touch my hair.

****UPDATE**** 7/8/13
The internet site JEZEBEL Just printed this article today, by a female mixed race writer Ijeoma Oluo. She share her thoughts on "You can touch my hair" as well as her own experiences growing up with mixed hair. I thought it was an interesting perspective. What do you all think?? http://jezebel.com/why-you-can-touch-my-hair-659425726
 Normally I wouldn't touch internet comments with a 39 and a half foot pole, but I think it is important to read the comments on this article to get other viewpoints. Unlike many comments sections, there are some varied and unique experiences and perspectives. 

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http://jezebel.com/exhibit-asks-people-to-explore-tactile-fascination-wit-511761850

Here is a link from the website JEZEBEL to an interesting event ... I have had people just come up to me an touch my hair.  Some ask, but mot don't. Usually, if I am not surprised and accidentally scream at the person, I say " Oh, its OK, you can touch it." But I don't know about setting up an event for touching hair.  But maybe that is because I've had my hair, bi racial, curly, frizzy, amazing hair, for my whole life. I don't understand why people want to touch it. I mean people seem to like the frizz, and how sometimes it can go crazy and stand up by its self.  ( I can make myself a unicorn with no hair gel!) But I have to say, I do have friends, of many races, whose hair I would love to touch and play with. So maybe this event, gets people to ask questions they were afraid to ask. Or maybe it is just an awesome way to bring people together. Maybe it is all about being fascinated by what is different from ourselves... I don't know.  What do you all think? But if anyone is curious, they seem to be having another event soon. If anyone goes, please tell me all about it!