Earring 101 at Deep Creek Lake

Another fabulous class. This time we were on the Lake and had plenty of room to stretch those legs, fingers and arms as they went a-hammerin'. Two days worth of classes produced another group of creative earrings out of some creative peeps! Made some new friends and had a great time with these lovely ladies! Look at the Discovery Center! We had the entire bottom area and what a nice view of the Lake, we had lunch by the water. Two images show Mary teaching filing and cutting with a jewelers saw. Cecelia was hammering and didn't smack any precious fingers. Everyone took to the class well and had a great time.

Two cousins coming together.....

Kindred

A metal art show where cousins Mary A. McCunn and April Wood will both be featuring sculpture and sculptural jewelry.

Show runs Mar 8 - Apr 7, 2007
Hours: M-F 10-5, S&S 12-4
Allegany Arts Council
http://www.alleganyartscouncil.org/

Mary A. McCunn: Nature will be recognized once again in this collection of sculptures and sculptural jewelry. Bringing found and forged together, rusted and refined, while always pulling inspiration from items in nature. The works of art this time are of those left in nature but in junk and scrap piles, as well as, the creatures that crawl in them.



"Drop Ripple"
Sculptural Bracelet & "Of The River" Assemblage w/
Necklace






April Wood:
“Man himself is mute, and it is the image that speaks. For it is obvious that the image alone can keep pace with nature.” Boris Pasternak
I am drawn to the aesthetic forms and variants of plants and organic materials, the dialogue of growth and decay, strength and fragility. These natural forms are a language. I observe what they have to say.

"Hearing Implements" "Quadgenate" "Hearing Implements I & II"

April Wood is a metalsmith living and working in Baltimore, MD. She received her BFA in Metals from Texas State University in San Marcos and is currently pursuing her MFA from Towson University. She has exhibited her work locally and nationally, including an exhibition of fine art jewelry at the Walters Art Museum located in Baltimore. She has taught metals and jewelry for the Maryland Institute College of Art Jewelry Center, Towson University and this summer will be returning to Texas to teach at her alma mater, Texas State University. When she is not working with metal, she enjoys getting her hands dirty in her garden.

An added festival

Hey, I added a festival. Art and Wine then Drink and Buy! Come check it out. We'll be featured at The 31st Annual Virginia Wine Festival, the Oldest and Largest Wine festival on the East Coast! Please find us September 30th & October 1st from 11-6 at Morven Park Equestrian Center in Leesburg. For details, tickets and directions call 703-823-1868 or visit http://www.virginiawinefestival.org/. Tasty and some fine artists!!!

My show with Murray

Captured Elements & Moments


A jewelry and photography show by Mary A. McCunn and Murray Schrotenboer
Opening reception w/refreshments Aug 19, 2006
Show runs for 6 weeks starting Aug 14 - Sep 23, 2006
Hours: M-Th 10-6 & S-S 10-8
Arts at Canal Place
http://www.artsatcanalplace.com/


New Jewelry by Mary A. McCunn

Twigs, pods, insects, webs and things caught in webs, trees, and eddies in the rivers are explored. Some recycled products were used to gain texture, as well as to literally be included in the sculptural jewelry pieces. My work will have an antiqued appearance. The work will be primarily wearable jewelry such as earrings, necklaces, rings and more made of silver, brass & copper, yet with a more primitive appearance as opposed to polished. The work is abstract in nature and my take on what you would find weathered or textured by our environment.

Photography by Murray Schrotenboer
Aside from his interests and talents in stained glass, Murray has been a semi professional photographer since college in the early 70's. His specialty has been nature, but he is open to anything that looks interesting. To combine his interests, Murray will feature photography and will combine a number of pieces, housing them in a frame of stained glass.
You can learn more about Murray and his stained glass work by visiting his website at http://www.grouseland.com/stainedglass/stainedglass.htm.

Deep Creek Lake earring classes now offered...

Earring 101 at Deep Creek Lake
Two dates available!!!
Saturday September 9, 2006 9-5pm day class
or
Sunday September 10, 2006 9-5pm day class
*Join our mailing list to be notified of future classes or send an email to be included on our list in the event of a cancellation!


Instructor: Mary A. McCunn
Level: Beginner Child 16+ to Adults
Class size: Limit 8*Length: 9-5 pm "day class"
Tuition: $55
Materials: $20 per person
Total cost: $75
Date & Time: Saturday, September 9, 2006
Date & Time: Sunday, September 10, 2006
Registration deadline: August 9, 2006
* (minimum 12 participants required between both days)




Location:
Deep Creek Lake Discovery Center in Deep Creek Lake State Park
898 State Park Road Swanton, MD 21502 (301) 387-7067

Class Description:
This fun day class provides instruction in the fundamental techniques needed to create sterling silver metal jewelry. You will complete at least one pair of sterling silver earrings while you learn how to cut, saw, bend, form, hammer, file, sand, and finish sterling silver. No experience is necessary for this class. Depending on pace and if time allows, additional earrings will be added and all will range in worth of $50-75. A basic list of tools & supplies will be provided so the participants can further pursue jewelry as a hobby or more professionally.

REGISTER TODAY!

Complete the registration form below and return it with your registration & materials class fee of $75 (payable to the Garrett County Arts Council) preferably via check. If you want to ensure your spot in the class, register early since space is limited and on a first-come first-serve basis! This is a never before offered class in Garrett County and we expect this class to fill up quickly! Please remember that as a general rule, we reserve the right to cancel a workshop due to insufficient enrollments (fees will be returned in full). Class fees due to cancellations on your part 14 days prior to the class are NOT REFUNDED for any reason!

Please call (301) 777-8199 with questions or to check availability or e-mail Mary at mary@meadowbrookarts.com for specifics pertaining to the class. You may also contact the Garrett County Arts Council to register or check availability at 301-334-6580 or garrettarts@earthlink.com.

Registration Information Form
Enrollment deadline: August 9, 2006
Name:______________________________ ____________________________________ Address:____________________________ ____________________________________ ____________________________________ Phone:______________________________ Email:_______________________________ Workshop____Earring 101_____________ Total Fee Enclosed:_____$75_____________

Please bring or mail registration form and enrollment fee to:
Garrett County Arts Council
206 East Alder StreetOakland, MD 21550(301) 334-6580
garrettarts@earthlink.net
www.garrettarts.com/contact.html

Materials & Tools - Earring 101 class
The materials fee covers:
sterling silver (s.s.) sheet
s.s. round wire
s.s. earwires
various beads
additional tools & supplies will be provided for USE during the class

We also recommend that you bring the following items:

• hair accessory (pony tail holder, hat or bandana, etc.)
• sketch book & pencil
• zip lock baggie, craft box or your own favorite beads & container
• You may want to consider bringing an apron made of cotton to protect yourself or your clothing.
• brown bag lunch & drink or lunch money
  1 hour break for lunch - pack a lunch and eat by the lake or venture to a local deli

Because we pride ourselves in your safety and want to make sure we have a fun time without accidents, there are a few safety tips we would like to pass on to make sure you are prepared.
Because long hair and loose jewelry items can get caught in some machinery, you should bring a pony tail holder or hat to pull back your hair at certain times. Loose jewelry (chain bracelets & long necklaces) as well as loose ties on shirts and scarves can get caught in machinery. If you wear them, you should remove them during class. Eyewear will also be provided.
You will be provided with a mailing before the class of pertinent information.

You can buy stuff at....

Arts at Canal Place-Cumberland, MD
301-777-8199
http://www.artsatcanalplace.com/

Connoisseur Interior & Gallery
57 N Centre St. Cumberland, MD
301-777-9233

Rocky Gap Resort and Lodge-Flintstone, MD

800-724-0828 (Toll Free)301-784-8400 (Local)

http://www.rockygapresort.com/ - Mary has temporarily removed work

Lost River Craft Cooperative-Lost River, WV

304-897-7242

http://www.lostrivercraft.com/ - Season opens in April 2006 and runs to December 2006

Upcoming shows

13th Annual Frederick Festival of the Arts, Frederick MD - June 3 & 4, 2006
Hours: Sat. 10 - 6 and Sun. 10 - 5
(301) 694-9632
www.frederickarts.org

Arts in the Park, Oakland MD - July 15 & 16, 2006
Hours: Sat. 11 - 5 and Sun. 12 - 4301-334-6580 Garrett County Arts Councilhttp://www.garrettarts.com/programs.html


Springs Folk Festival - Springs, PA - October 6 & 7, 2006
Hours: Fri. & Sat. 9 - 5
(814)662-4158
http://www.springspa.org/



2006 Bedford Fall Foliage Festival ~ Bedford, PA - October 14 & 15, 2006
Hours: Sat. 9 - 5 and Sun. 11 - 5
(800)765-3331
www.bedfordcounty.net/fall/index.htm

January Earring Class Offered

Earring 101 Classes are now FULL*

Saturday January 14, 2006 12-5pm afternoon class
or
Sunday January 15, 2006 12-5pm afternoon class

*Join our mailing list to be notified of future classes or send an email to be included on our list in the event of a cancellation!



Instructor: Mary A. McCunn

Level: Beginner Child 12+ to AdultsClass size: Limit 8 (minimum 5 required)Length: 12-5pm "afternoon class"Tuition: $40Materials: $15 per personTotal cost: $55
Date & Time: Saturday, January 14, 2006 (or January 21, 2006 - Snow date) Full as of 10/23/05

Date & Time: Sunday, January 15, 2006 from 12-5pm (or January 28, 2006 - Snow date) Full as of 12/16/05!
Registration deadline: December 14, 2005
Location:

16 Howard Street, B-2 Cumberland, MD 21502 (301) 777-8199

Class Description:
This fun afternoon class provides instruction in the fundamental techniques needed to create sterling silver metal jewelry. You will complete at least one pair of sterling silver earrings while you learn how to cut, saw, bend, form, hammer, file, sand, and finish sterling silver. No experience is necessary for this class. Depending on pace and if time allows, additional earrings will be added and all will range in worth of $40-75. A basic list of tools & supplies will be provided so the participants can further pursue jewelry as a hobby or more professionally.

REGISTER TODAY!

Complete the registration form below and return it with your registration class fee of $40 (payable to Arts at Canal Place) on or before the enrollment deadline of December 14, 2005. The materials fee of $15 is due the day of the workshop (cash or check only) and made payable to the instructor (Mary A. McCunn). Please show up 15 minutes prior to class time to finalize your payment. If you want to ensure your spot in the class, register early since space is limited and on a first-come first-serve basis! This is a never before offered class at AaCP and we expect this class to fill up quickly! Please remember that as a general rule, we reserve the right to cancel a workshop due to insufficient enrollments (fees will be returned in full). Class fees due to cancellations on your part 14 days prior to the class are NOT REFUNDED for any reason!
Please call (301) 777-8199 with questions or to check availability or e-mail Mary at mary@meadowbrookarts.com for specifics pertaining to the class.

Registration Information Form
Enrollment deadline: December 14, 2005
Name:______________________________ ____________________________________ Address:____________________________ ____________________________________ ____________________________________ Phone:______________________________ Email:_______________________________ Workshop____Earring 101_____________ Total Enclosed:_____$40_____________

Reminder: materials fee $15 due 1/14/06 prior to class start time.
Please bring or mail registration form and enrollment fee to:
Arts at Canal Place 16 Howard Street, B-2 Cumberland, MD 21502 (301) 777-8199

Materials & Tools - Earring 101 class
The materials fee covers:
sterling silver (s.s.) sheet
s.s. round wire
s.s. earwires
various beads
additional tools & supplies will be provided for USE during the class

We also recommend that you bring the following items:
hair accessory (pony tail holder, hat or bandana, etc.)
sketch book & pencil

Because we pride ourselves in your safety and want to make sure we have a fun time without accidents, there are a few safety tips we would like to pass on to make sure you are prepared. You may want to consider bringing an apron made of cotton to protect yourself or your clothing. Because long hair and loose jewelry items can get caught in some machinery, you should bring a pony tail holder or hat to pull back your hair at certain times. Loose jewelry (chain bracelets & long necklaces) as well as loose ties on shirts and scarves can get caught in machinery. If you wear them, you should remove them during class. Eyewear will also be provided.

Earring 101 participants...

What creative ladies I had the pleasure of teaching in my Earring 101 class held in the loft space at Arts at Canal Place. It was a little comfy with all those fabulous women bumping into one another as we worked together so they could create some wonderful earrings! There was some talent in the class and it was a very eventful two days. We had a nice group of locals, but even some traveling as far away as northeastern Pennsylvania! They also stayed and toured the local area eatting some of our finest on the downtown mall area.

Valentines on eBay...

We have some Very special Valentine's Day jewelry up for your purchase on eBay! Go to ebay.com and enter the key words Meadowbrook Arts. Items will be available for sale through Feb. 2, 2006. Shop for your loved one today!