If you haven't already seen the photo's that Dominic has uploaded to Facebook from the Tucson shoot, take a look:
Tucson Photo's

I love being featured!

I'm featured on World of Good!

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New Classes coming soon...What do you want to learn how to do?

I'd love to know what folks are interested in learning from me, here are some ideas, give me your feedback!

Copper Jewelry Making
How to work on an anvil
How to connect metal without heat
Storytelling Collage
Mixed Media Iconography
Sculpture with wood and metal
Wearable Art
Housewares from salvage & antique materials
Leather Pouches

In the Celtic Tradition: Penannular Pins

Started working on hammered copper shawl/kilt pins....referred to as Penannular Pins...here's my first one:

Seeking a market for my collage work

I'd like to find a market for my collage work. I currently make notecards and sell them locally, but would love to tap into the world market of 2d imagery.

If anyone has contacts in this market, please let me know!

Entering the world of the Blacksmith

For two days this week I took Blacksmithing 101 at www.whitehartforge.com with Dan Klug, Blacksmith at his forge in Oregon.

I had wanted to learn how to blacksmith for years....but never was able to dive right in due to fears, opportunities and timing. I reached a point recently in my work where I felt I had reached the end of a road I had been traveling on, quite safely for a long time----it was time to leap and the time was NOW!

I was repeating myself in my work....locked into a way of working that I was becoming bored with. I needed to be able to work with hot metal and creat work that has a deeper, more alchemical energy to it.

I knew that working the forge and connecting with that process would also get me deeper into my own power and creativity; the beginning of a new phase of my work, my self, my spirit.

I am humbled by the craft---and looking forward to honing my skills.

B.

P.S. I also want to say what and incredible teacher Dan is....so very patient, encouraging and fun....if you want to be challenged, learn a ton and go home and start your own gig, take a class!

Hammered Copper Jewelry as a marathon award:

Awards designed for the 50k Rio Del Lago

Cracked Pots Garden Art Show: July 21/22, 10-8pm, McMenamins Edgefield

I am making tons of really interested garden art from old wood, copper, brass, drawer pulls, old hooks, air tank bells and truly one-of-a-kind art for the yard & garden----including a two sided Chakra Sculpture.

Come visit me there from 10-8pm, on July 21/22 at McMenamins Edgefield in Troutdale.

Here's my bio from the Cracked Pots: Ungarden Show from last Spring http://www.crackedpots.org/ungarden/Bethany_Garrisson/index.html

Tucson 09

NEW!!! Classes at Kiva Studio!

Kiva Studio & Forge

Bethany Moore Garrison, Artist/Owner

All classes held at Kiva Studio & Forge in N/NE Portland
website

To register email Bethany at kivastudio@yahoo.com

Artists Unite---a weekly gathering

Wednesday evenings 6pm-7:30pm beginning July 7th

Fee: $5

Are you feeling stuck in your creative flow?   Do you feel art making at home is a bit isolated?  Each week the studio offers a place to get past these creative blocks, while being surrounded by a creative community. Bring a piece or your portfolio to share. Tea & Coffee provided, bring a snack to share.

2D Exploration: Learning to see with your hands

Thursday, July 1, 8 & 15, 6pm-7:30pm

Fee: $15 per class

Tired of feeling intimidated by drawing groups? Do you want to draw but think you can’t or feel scared to show others your work? This group is purely for the joy and freedom of creating…no expectations…no critique…no right or wrong way. Try charcoal, pencil, pens, paints or any other medium you choose to explore the 2-Dimensional world. Various exercises will be facilitated to help you loosen up and draw!

What to bring: Your own paper. A drawing board if you have one.

Basic drawing materials provided, but bring anything you’d like of your own.

Sculpture Technique: Cold Connections
Date: tba

Fee: includes materials

Create metal sculptures without having to use heat. Learn the basics of manipulating metal as sculptural material. Experiment with twisting, cutting, texture, sawing, cold connections and many other creative methods of working with metal.

Jewelry: Copper Cuff Bracelet
Date: tba

Fee: includes all materials

With little or no experience, students will learn how to form metal to make a (reclaimed) copper cuff bracelet. Hammering, texturing, forming and filing are all a part of making your own one of a kind piece of jewelry that will be ready to wear home that day.

Jewelry: Copper Earrings
Date: tba

Fee: includes all materials

With little or no experience, students will learn how to form metal to make a pair of lovely (reclaimed) copper earrings with sterling silver ear wires. Hammering, texturing, forming and filing are all a part of making your own one of a kind piece of jewelry that will be ready to wear home that day.

Lots of new art displayed at Six Days Gallery

I'm excited to be part of Six Days Gallery...a co-op on Alberta Street in Portland. I've got a permanent display space with about a dozen new art pieces for sale. Come have a look at what's happening.

Six Days Co-op Art Gallery
2724 NE Alberta St
www.sixdaysart.com

Updated list of upcoming Shows....

May Shows:
Saturday, May 8th - St. Johns Street Fair
Saturday, May 15th - Alberta Art Hop


June Shows:
Sat/Sun, June 19 & 20 - Portland Pride Festival (and Jonathan will be offering on-site Massage!)
Saturday, June 26th - Vancouver Recycled Arts Festival

July Shows:
July 20 & 21 - Cracked Pots Garden Art Show

On location in Tucson during the 2009 photoshoot.

Vending Today! at Mississippi Marketplace

I'll have a table set up at the corner of Mississippi & Skidmore----part of the Mississippi Marketplace. It's been primarily food trucks and is getting rave revues. I've got a bunch of new styles in earrings and necklaces. Stop by!

An old sculpure finds a new home....

I just "planted" a very precious sculpture today....the first welded piece of art I ever made....its a piece about the commotion and rippling effects that personal change can make. The separation of worlds.

(Benny's checking it out)

The New Mothers...

A couple workbench pics...

Undgarden Pic

Here's my booth at Ungarden Ar Show...

Seven Planet retailer

I am super excited to begin a partnership with Seven Planet, an eco-conscious retailer with multiple retail locations and a great website.

www.sevenplanet.com

I'll post a note when they have my work up. 

Shows

The Ungarden Show was a success! Thanks to everyone who supported me and purchased jewelry and Art pieces----especially the assemblage art that is so dear to my heart. I loved the great conversations I had with folks about everything from the energetic feel of copper to the story of Mary Magdalene and why she's pictured with a skull. Do you know? It's such a great story.

I'm in the process this week of apply for more shows: Irvington Artisan Market, Alberta Art Hop, Portland Pride Festival, Silverton Arts Festival and Corvalis Arts Festival.

I'll post definite dates and locations as soon as I get confirmation.

Working, working, working...

It has been an amazing few months, transitioning into my new studio, working HARD, harder than I ever had and it feels so good. One of my favorite parts of Art making is when you are so immersed that you loose track of time...lost in the focus of  envisioning & creating.

This has helped me realize the importance of self-care and taking time to relax and rejuevenate, so bubble baths at the end of a long day of hammering on metal is the best treat!

Come see me on March 6th, McMenamins Grand Lodge for the Ungarden Art Sale!

Bethany

This Saturday, March 6th- Ungarden Show!

I'm a crazy person in the studio this week hammering out tons of jewelry and art pieces for the Ungarden Show happening this Saturday out in Forest Grove, OR at the beautiful McMenamins Grand Lodge. Come visit me and have first pick of affordable, hand made, hand hammered,  recycled copper jewelry, prices range from $18-38.

If you can't make it this Saturday, you can always purchase online through my  etsy shop. 

Hope to see you this weekend!
Bethany

New items for sale on Etsy...

Photo shoot in Tucson 09: