November / December, 2014 Newsletter

Carol Tanenbaum Designs

Intuitive Expressions

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About the Artist

My studio is always open by appointment.

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Carol Tanenbaum

83 � Templar Place

Oakland, CA 94618

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Studio: 510.547.4955

Mobile: 510.502.2976

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I'm happy to announce my shows and classes taking place this Winter. This is the perfect time of year to make or purchase a unique gift for someone special.
There are many dates to choose from, and I hope you will join me soon. I look forward to seeing you.

SHOWS:

New Multi-Media Show in

November and December

showing my

Botanical Impressions

Along with the magnificent

Collages by Margo White

Margo holds a BFA degree in painting from California College of the Arts. Along with book illustration, she has done film animation and toy design. The following Paul Klee quote is reflected in the charm of her work,

"The role of the artist is not to present what is already visible but to make

what is invisible visible."

For more information on Margo White and to see her work, go to her website: paperedworlds.weebly.com

Nellie's Java

1952 Mountain Boulevard

between Colton Blvd & Medau Place

in Montclare Village

Oakland.

The Artist Reception will be held on

Saturday December 13th

1:00 - 3:00 PM

Botanical Impression made with orchid flowers and leaves.

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OAKLAND ART MURMUR

Join Carol at November and December's

First Fridays

November 7, 2014

December 5, 2015

6:00 - 9:00 PM

at Uptown Body and Fender

401 - 26th Street

(between Broadway and Telegraph Avenue)

Oakland, Ca

Carol will offer her

fused and slumped glass dishes,

her botanical impressions,

and jewelry made with

collectible beads

Necklace made with sterling studded

black coral from Yemen and

Hill Tribe silver end beads

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Studio One Instructor Art Exhibition:

The wonderful art instructors of Studio One

will be featured in a show of their own.

Opening Reception:

November 14, 6:30 - 9:00 pm

365 45th Street, Oakland

(between Broadway and Telegraph Avenues)

Join Carol where she will be showing one of her

paper bead creations.

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The Silica Sisters Present:

A CERAMICS OPEN HOUSE

AND HOLIDAY SALE

Saturday, November 15
^th

10:30-4

657 Vernon Street, Oakland

(at the home of Anaya Rose)

Feast your eyes on art and your stomach on good eats!

And hang out with us for a while . . .

Our eclectic work features:

Carol's wall pieces with botanical impressions: organic and earthy -- for garden walls or interiors. Bring the outside in!

Miri's fantastical imaginary animal sculptures and masks for your garden or home.

Lisa's collection of treasures with a dark yet sweet gothic whimsy: humorous and quirky.

Laura's assortment of carved, designed, and illustrated pieces for tables and walls

--playful, colorful and happy.

Anaya's classic wheel-thrown bowls, glazed with celestial-like designs and colors: each piece a small universe.

Call one of us for information.

Carol's phone number is 510 502-2976

Anaya's phone number is 510 547-8935

BOTANICAL IMPRESSION

with plant material gathered near Yosemite

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Annual Berkeley Art Center
Artists Exhibition

"Here"

An Exhibition of the work of

Berkeley Art Center

members

November 15, 2014 - December 14, 2014

Opening Reception and Party:

Saturday Evening, November 15, 2013

5:00 - 8:00 PM

1274 Walnut Street, Berkeley CA 94709

www.berkeleyartcenter.org

Phone: 510 644-6893

As an artist - member of the Berkeley Art Center,

Carol will show one of her most beautiful

Botanical Impression ceramic pieces,

Yosemite Grasses, in this annual exhibit.

Featuring a wide array of perspectives,

the show provides an important platform for discovering

the breadth and depth of the East Bay's talented artist community.

Botanical Impression

With Plant Material Gathered near Yosemite

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CLASSES:

BASIC BEADING CLASSES
AT EHNIC ARTS

( WILL MEET ON THE

THIRD SUNDAY IN
NOVEMBER )

Sunday, November 16, 2014
2:00 - 5:00 PM

Eleanor Hopewell, the owner and curator of the gallery Ethnic Arts states:

"The World is a Fascinating Place - See it Through Other

People's Eyes at Ethnic Arts"

Ethnic Arts has been buying in the villages of the world for 39 years. During that time we have known many craftspeople working in the traditional forms and have gained an appreciation of beauty seen through other their eyes.

In addition to textiles, masks, carved figures and decorated furniture by David Marsh, Ethic Arts has beautiful beads from around the world.

For these classes, you will be able to select these beads to make striking jewelry -- necklaces and/or bracelets to wear home.

The classes will teach:

Construction and Design
--Graduating or Randomizing Sizes
--Using a Focal Bead
Color Choices
Spacing Beads to Show Them to Their Best Advantage
Elegant Finishing Techniques

Carol will supply:

Soft Flex
Findings
Beading Boards
Tools

Ethnic Arts will sell:

Beads
Clasps

The class fee is $40.00. You may sign up for the class by

calling 510.527.5270,

by email --Eleanor@ethnicarts.com,

or in person at 2236 San Pablo Avenue, Berkeley, California.

Necklace made with coral, turquoise, brass,

glass, lapis, bone and Indian & African beads

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ADULT PAPER BEAD WORKSHOPS

AT STUDIO ONE

all classes take place

9:30 am - 1:00 pm

Fees: $12.00 (teens and seniors)

$15.00 (Oakland residents)

to $18.00 (non residents)

365 45th Street, Oakland

(between Broadway and Telegraph Avenues)

Saturday, November 22,
Saturday, January 24,
Saturday February 28.

Have you ever wanted to construct jewelry with beads you make yourself? In this class you will learn how make hand made beads with paper, and you will make a new piece of jewelry to wear home. Additional instruction -- How to produce a finished item such as a necklace or bracelet will be taught.

These classes, held on the fourth Saturday of each month, are for adults and teens ages 15 and up. Beginning to advanced students are welcome.

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FAMILY PAPER BEAD WORKSHOPS

AT STUDIO ONE

all classes take place

9:30 am - 1:00 pm

~~~ Saturday, November 15,

~~~ Saturday, December 20,

~~~ Saturday, January 17,

~~~ Saturday, February 21.

These classes, held on the third Saturday of the month, are for younger teens and adults

To learn the art of paper bead-making.

In these classes you will make a piece of jewelry to wear home

and have fun in the process!

Adult and teens over the age of 12 -- beginning to advanced students are welcome.

Studio One:

Offers art instruction in glass fusion, ceramics, drawing and painting, metal jewelry, photography, sculpture, and now paper bead-making. Studio One's address is 365 45 Street, Oakland, California 94609. To register for these classes, call 510 597-5027.

Paper Bead Necklace, Bracelet and Earrings

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I look forward to seeing you in November and December at one or more of my shows & / or classes at Ethnic Arts, and Studio One. This time of year is the perfect time to make or purchase holiday gifts for friends and family.

All the best,

Carol

Carol Tanenbaum Designs