Tired of summer? Feeling sluggish? You can re-energize yourself at the Boca Raton Museum Of Art School in one of their special 4-day workshops for adults or teens!  Their new new fashion and design workshop for teens was a big success in June …AND it was sold out. The teens (not all girls!) created several garments, leaning how to us a sewing machine to create seams, straight hems, and all sorts of things. The Rickie Report gives the details for this and other Workshops, including “Boot Camp for Expressionists” with Mile Levanthall, a Video Workshop, a Drawing Workshop – plus more Summer Camp opportunities!

Boca Raton Museum of Art – The Art School
801 W. Palmetto Road, Boca Raton FL 33486
561-392-2503

bocamuseum.org/theartschool

SUMMER WORKSHOPS FOR

ADULTS

OR

TEENS

Painting by Miles Laventhall

“ Boot Camp for Expressionists: The Nude in Landscape and Abstraction” is a four day intensive painting workshop with popular instructor Miles Laventhall. August 15 to August 18. This is a terrific painting workshop in which you might be tired each evening, but exhilarated at the end of the week. This is a wonderful way for novices and experienced artist to get your creative endorphins racing and create new paintings.

Miles Laventhall

Teen from June Fashion Design & Sewing Workshop

Fashion Design & Sewing workshop teens are learning to use sewing machines and making a variety of garments. 1 – 3:30pm, August 2 – August 5.

The early summer workshop in June sold out!

Sewing Workshop

The Drawing Workshop is for serious teens interested in drawing from observations and learning to draw the human figure. 1 – 3:30 pm, July 19 to July 22.

Charcoal Drawing

In the Video Workshop teens work together to create their own video. 10 am – 4 pm, August 9 to August 12.

Child’s Self Portrait

The Art School’s fun, creative summer camp for children ages 5 to 12 continues to August 12. Theme weeks include Portraits, International Arts Week and Color Explosion.

For information about classes call 561-392-2503 or visit the new website http://www.bocamuseum.org
bocamuseum.org/theartschool

Facebook: www.facebook.com/bocaschool

The Boca Raton Museum Art School

 801 West Palmetto Park Road, Boca Raton, Florida 33486

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

Rickie Leiter, Publisher

The Rickie Report

P.O.Box 33423

Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33420

Rickie@therickiereport.com

561-537-0291

In the fashion magazines and furnishings catalogs, indigo is all the rage. It is no surprise, as people worldwide have been using indigo dye from the beginning of time.  If you are looking for hand dyed indigo clothing, pillows or fabric to create what you want, Suzanne Connor’s Aya Fiber Studio is THE place to be!  Located within Port Salerno’s Fish House Art Center, it is in the hub of other artists’ studios and good dining options.  The Rickie Report shares details about the DYEHOUSE and STUDIO space and encourages individuals and groups to try any of the WORKSHOPS.  Stop by on Friday, June 12th for the official GRAND Opening RECEPTION!

Aya Fiber Studio

Fish House Art Center

4745 SE Desoto Ave

Port Salerno, Florida 34997

STUDIO GRAND OPENING RECEPTION:

FRIDAY, JUNE 12, 2015

6:00 PM

STUDIO and BOUTIQUE OPEN: Tuesday- Saturday

and by appointment: 336-693-4606

Pillows, Bed Covers

The excitement is building as more people hear about and take classes at Aya Fiber Studio!  Weekly and monthly WORKSHOPS are available for all ages and all levels from absolute beginners to experienced craftspeople looking to hone their skills. Teachers and speakers include local artists as well as experienced “visiting artists” from the Fiber world!

Using Red Beets and Onion Skins To Dye Fabric

Rent studio space by the hour, day, week or month to practice your new skills.  It is a great opportunity to create in an intimate fully furnished waterfront studio environment in South Florida! Use onion skins and beets for natural dyes!

Over-sized scarves

WORKSHOPS

• Indigo Workshops: June 8, July 13, Aug 3
• Intro to Stitching 2 day workshops: June 14-15, July 19-20, Aug 9-10
• Thursday Mornings @ Aya Fiber Studio- Suzanne will lead an Open Studio Session presenting different techniques.

REGISTER TODAY: http://www.ayafiberstudio.com/indigo-workshops/

Batik Cotton Canvas Tote with Leather Handles

Many fabrics to choose from
Many hand dyed fabrics to choose from

Studio equipped with:

sewing machines
serger
large cutting and work tables
irons/ironing boards
dress forms
wet area with sinks
dye equipment
drying rack and indoor lines
silk and batik frames
steamer
4 harness Leclerc floor loom
Tapestry Loom
Marbling equipment
Reference library
Computer and printer
Wi-fi also available

WHAT DO YOU WANT TO MAKE TODAY?

Shibori dyed Napkin Sets

Suzanne tells us, “What I love about fiber art is the surprise element – the mixture of the fabric, the dye and the resist create different combinations of results that are only revealed at the final step…the magic when the freshly dyed indigo comes out of the vat and turns from green to blue right before your eyes! It is always a surprise when I unwrap a freshly dyed piece of fabric! I currently specialize in Shibori and Batik. For me, these art forms are an excuse to use vibrant colors and simple shapes to produce designs, without having to worry too much about the details –just as in life, there are no “mistakes” with fiber, and everything is always subject to change. The imperfections are all part of the creative process.  I’m always learning new techniques and experimenting so I can share them with my students. Every piece created is a unique one of a kind original!”

Results from a Workshop at Aya Fiber Studio

For more information please contact Suzanne Connors at:(336) 693-4606 or visit www.ayafiberstudio.com

or visit:

www.facebook.com/ayafiberstudio?fref=ts

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

Rickie Leiter, Publisher

The Rickie Report

P.O.Box 33423

Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33420

Rickie@therickiereport.com

561-537-0291

The Aya Fiber Studio in Port Salerno Florida is happy to announce their new Dyehouse Studio Space!  Located in the Fish House Art Center, the Aya Fiber Studio Dyehouse will offer classes and workshops for all levels of instruction and ability in the fiber arts, sewing, dyeing, silk screening, marbling, silk painting, shibori, natural dyeing, surface design and indigo dyeing.  The Rickie Report shares some fabulous photos and reminds everyone that the first Indigo Workshop begins May 11th!  What a great Mother’s Day, Graduation Day, Father’s Day or ANY DAY gift idea!  Get a group of friends together or come and join the group.  We know this is a friendly atmosphere with all the tools you will need.  If you are looking for something ready-made, stop in!

AYA FIBER STUDIO

Aya Fiber Studio

FISH House Art Center

4745 SE Desoto Ave

Port Salerno, Florida 34997

STUDIO and BOUTIQUE OPEN: Tuesday- Saturday

and by appointment: 336-693-4606

Suzanne Connors tells The Rickie Report, “My work is inspired by my life in south Florida and my times living in the Caribbean islands. I am drawn to the colors of a setting sun and the Indigo blues of the sky and the sea.”

Workshops on specific techniques will be held weekly and monthly for all ages and all levels from absolute beginners to experienced craftspeople looking to hone their skills. Teachers and speakers will include local artists as well as experienced “visiting artists” from the Fiber world!

In addition you can rent studio space by the hour, day, week or month to practice your new skills. It is a great opportunity to create in an intimate fully furnished waterfront studio environment in South Florida!

Results from a Workshop at Aya Fiber Studio

WORKSHOPS

Indigo Workshops: May 11, June 8, July 13, Aug 3
Intro to Stitching two day workshops: June 14-15, July 19-20, Aug 9-10
Marbling on Silk workshop: May 17, 2015
***Thursday Mornings @ Aya Fiber Studio- beginning May 21, 2015 ( 1st session: ICE DYEING)

***Each Thursday Suzanne will lead an Open Studio Session presenting different techniques.  

REGISTER TODAY: http://www.ayafiberstudio.com/indigo-workshops/

Recently Dyed Fabrics Drying

MARK YOUR CALENDARS:

STUDIO GRAND OPENING RECEPTION

FRIDAY, JUNE 12, 2015

Many hand dyed fabrics to choose from

Studio equipped with:

• sewing machines
• serger
• large cutting and work tables
• irons/ironing boards
• dress forms
• wet area with sinks
• dye equipment
• drying rack and indoor lines
• silk and batik frames
• steamer
• 4 harness Leclerc floor loom
• Tapestry Loom
• Marbling equipment
• Reference library
• Computer and printer
• Wi-fi also available.

WHAT DO YOU WANT TO MAKE TODAY?

Beautifully Hand Dyed Shawl

Suzanne goes on to share, “What I love about fiber art is the surprise element – the mixture of the fabric, the dye and the resist create different combinations of results that are only revealed at the final step. The magic when the freshly dyed indigo comes out of the vat and turns from green to blue right before your eyes! It is always a surprise when I unwrap a freshly dyed piece of fabric! I currently specialize in Shibori and Batik. For me, these art forms are an excuse to use vibrant colors and simple shapes to produce designs, without having to worry too much about the details –just as in life, there are no “mistakes” with fiber, and everything is always subject to change. The imperfections are all part of the creative process. I typically use African Adinka symbols as inspirations in my batik prints and create my own stamps.  I am always learning new techniques and experimenting with them. Every piece created is a unique one of a kind original!”

For more information please contact Suzanne Connors at:(336) 693-4606 or visit www.ayafiberstudio.com

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

Rickie Leiter, Publisher

The Rickie Report

P.O.Box 33423

Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33420

Rickie@therickiereport.com

561-537-0291