The Rickie Report knows you will want to see what the members of the Gem and Mineral Society of the Palm Beaches have been creating this year.  Their next meeting on April 18th will showcase their newest work and a lot of it will be for sale!  This is also a great time to stop by and  just see what the group is all about.  Bring the kids, this is a family friendly event!

Public is Invited

Semi-Annual Members’ Show and Sale

Thursday

April 18, 2013

7:30 PM

South FL Science Museum  

4801 Dreher Trail North  W. Palm Beach  33405

The April program will be or semi-annual member’s show and sell. Our members will be out in full force showing off their talents in jewelry and lapidary arts, many of which are learned at Society classes. Items will be for sale! Come join us and see what the Society has to offer.

IMPORTANT:  Starting in January 2013, we will be meeting at the South Florida Science Museum NOT the Garden Club. The Museum is across the street from the Garden Club.

Mineral of the Month- Do you know what it is?

This is a large, double terminated assemble of Quartz-crystals.  They are semi-lustrous with some glossy faces.  Perched on the Quartz is a huge Fluorite-crystal!  There is blue, some lavender on the edges, a dark green zone in one corner and a green phantom in the lower right corner.  Location: Yaogangxian, Chenzou,Hunan, China.  Specimen, photo, & © viamineralia.com

For more information please visit:  www.gemandmineral.cc

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Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33420

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Join The Rickie Report as Clay Glass Metal Stone Gallery features two of their most recent artists and one overwhelming old time favorite.  They present works of finely crafted wooden pieces and lamp-worked (or spun) glass figures.  As the non-profit artist cooperative begins its last month at the 605 Lake Avenue location in downtown Lake Worth, expect a whirlwind of special events starting with Wooden Fantasies with a Touch of Glass.  The Rickie Report will publish Clay Glass Metal Stone’s new location, address and hours soon, so stay connected!

Clay Glass Metal Stone Cooperative Gallery

Presents

Wooden Fantasies with a Touch of Glass

Friday, March 1, 2013   6-9 PM

605 Lake Avenue : Downtown Lake Worth

The event is free and open to the public.

Hand Made Wood Table by Eric Codner

Jewelry Box

Magpie

Tricolored Heron

 

Wayne Smith Glass Spinner

 

Wayne’s Dragon

Wayne’s Sailing Ship

The Rickie Report met Lori Shankman a few years ago at a Wellington Art Society meeting.  It is hard to believe that her painting is all derived from the “One Stroke” method!  She is offering classes and tells us that her students are amazed because some of them have never painted before!  Lori also sells her beautiful pieces, ranging from art to hang on your wall, art painted on your walls, beverage sets and amazing candles.

Lori Shankman is a certified instructor in teaching this technique called “One Stroke Painting”.  It involves using multiple colors on the brush to get all the highlighting and shading done in one stroke! It sounds complicated but she assures us that by the end of the first class, everyone takes home a painting they are proud of.

Lori’s enthusiasm is recognizable as she tells us, “The great thing about this technique is that you do not need any previous experience in painting!  Many of my students have never picked up a brush before and are amazed that they are able to paint something beautiful on the first class!!!”

Iris Bouquet

She works with students on a per class basis.  Classes are $25 for a 3 hour class. Students practice on paper for the first 90 minutes and then do a finished piece in the last 90 minutes of class!  Some students come every week and do a different project every week and other students  just come once a month or whenever they choose.  Classes are at different levels.  

Lily on Glass Block – Perfect for Home Decor

Lori is a flexible teacher, helping and encouraging each student at their level of expertise. There is a one time purchase of  One Stroke Brushes and a special basin with a grid for a total of $30. Lori stocks these for her students and she supplies the paint for most of the classes as well.

One of Lori’s Hand painted Furniture Designs for a Client

 

Santa Candle

Butterfly Candle

Hand painted champagne flutes, unity candle sets and centerpieces all can be done in your choice of colors and designs. Items can be painted to match your flowers and decor.

Unity Candle Set

Weddings and Special events

 

White Rose Flute

Hand painted champagne flutes, unity candle sets and centerpieces all can be done in your choice of colors and designs. Items can be painted to match your flowers and decor. Painted champagne flutes dress up a table and can even have names and dates. They make great party favors and lasting memories of your special day.

Daisy Beverage Set

 Gift Services

Need a special “Thank You” gift for your clients or employees?

Do you need a house warming or holiday gifts for corporate affairs? 

Hate shopping for the Holidays?  How about an Angel gift basket?

Wine Glass Gift Basket

Let Lori custom design a wine glass gift basket, mail box or any other hand painted item for you.  

Gift baskets may also contain candles

• Wine Or Champagne Glass Sets
• Glass Blocks
• Candles
• And so much more

 

Gold Unity Candle Set

Please visit   www.ArtAndGiftsByLori.com   for more images or contact Lori at 561-793-4768.

For coverage of your events, to place an advertisement, or speak to Rickie about appearing in The Rickie Report, contact The Rickie Report at:

Rickie Leiter, Publisher

The Rickie Report

P.O.Box 33423

Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33420

Rickie@therickiereport.com

561-537-0291

The Rickie Report met with the Southern Handcraft Society at their opening meeting and was impressed not only with the number of people but their depth of knowledge. Here are two opportunities to see  what they do!

Before their annual Crafts Fair, SHS invites the public to try their hand at some of the crafts at no charge!  The Southern Handcraft Society will display at Hagen Ranch Library, Delray Beach, on Friday, November 9, 2012 from 1-4 PM.

SHS is having an exhibit and a make-it-and-take-it program.  Check out our program in the large auditorium from 1:00 until 4:00pm.  Many of our crafters and artists will be working on and displaying their craft.  Patrons will be able to work on some of the crafts.  Our group is just giving you a little “taste” of what you can expect to see at our annual craft show the following week at the Old School Square Vintage Gymnasium.  You will not be able to purchase anything at the library.  Admission to this exciting library event is free. Any questions, call or email Madeline at 561-274-4717 or mhincken@gmail.com.

Then stop by the Southern Handcraft Society, Pineapple Grove Chapter, Delray Beach 20th Annual Art and Craft Show: “An Olde Fashioned Holiday”!

Thursday, November 15, 2012, 9:00 am to 9:00 pm

Friday, November 16, 2012, 9:00 am to 9:00 pm

Saturday, November 17, 2012, 9:00 am to 2:30pm

Old School Square Vintage Gymnasium on NE 1st Street and NE 1st Avenue in Delray Beach

  Free admission

The Southern Handcraft Society has been in Delray Beach for over 22 years.  We are a group of local artists and crafters that show off our great talents at our gigantic, beautiful art and craft show in November each year.  We have magnificent hand-made, one-of-a-kind items.  All art and craft items are, of course, made right here in the United States.

Newcomers are always welcome! Our meetings are held the first Wednesday of each month at the Senior Center at Veterans Park in Delray Beach.  For more information about membership or the show, please contact Madeline at mhincken@gmail.com or 561-274-4717.  Our Facebook address is:  www.SouthernHandcraftSocietyPineappleGroveChapterDelrayBeachFl

For coverage of your events, to place an advertisement, or speak to Rickie about appearing in The Rickie Report, contact The Rickie Report at:

Rickie Leiter, Publisher

The Rickie Report

P.O.Box 33423

Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33420

Rickie@therickiereport.com

561-537-0291

The Rickie Report looks forward to this annual show.  It is edgy.  It is creative.  It is fun.  It will make you smile.  It will make you think.  And hopefully, you will want to buy!  Don’t miss it – get there early for the free grab bags, a good parking space, and the best of the buys! 

The Armory Art Center Partners with Art Rock for a One Day Art Show + Indie Marketplace Event

Art Rock is a cash and carry art show + indie marketplace featuring pop-surrealist, outsider, lowbrow, and street art alongside D.I.Y fashion, funky jewelry, and home deco items located at the Armory Art Center. Art you will want to buy made by accomplished and up and coming South Florida artists.

The event will showcase over 60 artist’s booths packed full of affordable art you can hang on your walls, wear, eat, admire or even sip your coffee from. Showcasing art in all mediums including painting, sculpture, ceramics, printmaking, photography, fabric, edible art and more! Live artist demonstrations, complimentary swag bags are available for the first 100 people. Armory faculty will be doing demonstrations in wheel throwing, drawing and painting and will be conducting a free kids activity. Door prizes, food and drinks will add to the excitement of the day.

Art Rock Creator, Amanda Linton’s reason for bring the event to the Armory was inspired by the Armory’s strong connection to the art community.  “We wanted to create a venue for artists to sell their work, network and meet other artists, galleries and collectors face to face.” Amanda says, “My husband and I are Artists ourselves and with the success of our sister show STITCH ROCK, we thought a similar marketplace with a focus on fine art was defiantly needed. There are plenty of annual art shows with the same art year after year, but we wanted a place to showcase art we would be happy to hang on our own walls.”

Art Rock

Saturday, May 12, 2012

12-6pm

$5 (children 12 and under free with adult)

Visit www.artrockrocks.com for a complete list of participating artists.
The Armory’s mission is to provide high-quality visual art school and art gallery services that stimulate personal self-discovery and generate knowledge and awareness of art as part of life. For more information on the Armory Art Center, or to sign up for classes, visit www.ArmoryArt.org or call (561) 832-1776.

For coverage of your events, to place an advertisement, or speak to Rickie about appearing in The Rickie Report, contact The Rickie Report at:

Rickie Leiter, Publisher

The Rickie Report

P.O.Box 33423

Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33420

Rickie@therickiereport.com

561-537-0291