Desert Moon Designs New Studios & Gallery

 
 
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Dear Art Lovers:

With all the negative media around small business these days and before the rumor mill runs rampant we wanted to make a “happy” announcement.

Desert Moon Designs Studios & Gallery will be the new owners in Suite 44 next door to the Magnetic Field at 372 Depot (The Glen Rock Depot). The building aligns with our community philosophy.

We will continue our current studio partnership with Bill Churlik of Earthspeak Arts at Studio 375 across the street on Depot St. to complete metalsmith work on our jewelry and glass projects.

Our goal is to be open by the end of October.

Celebrating community, art and diversity every day at Desert Moon Designs!

Julie Spalla & David Lookingbill

Desert Moon Designs

828-242-3230 or 828-337-0718

Reminder: Grand Opening of Asheville Art Supply Saturday 10-8pm

Join us for the grand opening of Asheville Art Supply on Saturday,
October 1st, from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. The celebration will feature
product demonstrations by local artists, artwork by Pink-Dog artist,
door prizes and give-aways.

Asheville Art Supply offers locally-made products such as oil paint
and stretched canvas, along with a wonderful array of paper and
materials for drawing, painting, printmaking and bookmaking. As a RADA
member, you will receive a 10% discount on purchases.

Follow the balloons to Asheville Art Supply, located at 344 Depot
Street. Regular business hours will be Monday through Saturday 10 a.m.
to 7 p.m. Hope to see you there!

Are you just getting started with digital photography?

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You're in luck!

There is still time to register for this Thursday's "Getting Started with Digital Photography" class at Studio 375 Depot in the River Arts District (Suite 101, Vagabond Vistas Photography Instruction).

DETAILS & REGISTRATION

And, this is just the beginning of your photographic journey!

There is plenty more in the pipe with Vagabond Vistas...

Photography Workshops

Got questions?

Please contact:  David Simchock  |  david@vagabondvistas.com  |  828-216-6457

375 Depot Street  |  River Arts District  |  Asheville, NC  28801

www.VagabondVistas.com

Asheville's source of Holistic Photography Instruction

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Worldwide Photo Walk in the RAD Saturday morning - Oct 1 8:45-Noon

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The River Arts District welcomes the Worldwide Photo Walk this Saturday, October 1 from 8:45 to noon! Come on down to see us, Lots of artists will be opening up super-early and there will be lots of lens-toting and art-making and art-buying and laughing and smiling going on. Good food too!

The Details (it's not too late to register to participate too):

Worldwide Photo Walk – Asheville 

River Arts District – October 1st 9-11am
Register – http://worldwidephotowalk.com/walk/asheville-nc-united-states/
Check-In – 8:45am Clingman Café
Lunch and Chinking @ around 11:15 The Junction
We have architecture, graffiti, warehouses, trains, and the river and that is only on the outside. 

The River Arts District Artists and Galleries are putting on the Ritz. 

Can you shoot glass blowing without blowing out the shot? 

What can you do with Jonas’ paint throwing?  

Or was that pot throwing? 

Can you handle moving water, agile dogs, mountain energy, recycled art? 

Clingmans and The Junction give openings for food shots and unique interiors not to mention coffee and lunch. 

Besides you never know what you find around the next corner in an old warehouse.  

Scott is giving prizes and we are talking with the district about a exhibition later in October.

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Color Mixing Seminars Coming Soon at River's Edge Studio

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Color Mixing Seminar
This class has been the missing link for many artists who need information on pigment properties and how to use them, how to get the exact color you want every time, and how to use your eyes and knowledge of color to enhance your painting. You can save lots of money on paints by selecting the right choices for your needs.
Fleta has been teaching color mixing and theory to both beginners and professional artists for years, and with this one short class, can take you to new levels of accomplishment. For all genres and all levels of experience, from beginning to professional level
click here for complete fall schedule and registration form

Color Wheel Part 1
Oct 5th from 10:00 - 12:30, Tuition $35.00
Make your own color wheel with 6 pigments (reds, yellows and blues) to be used for reference in studying color mixing basics and color theory. Required for Color Mixing Basics. A material list will be provided. Add $10 to tuition if using class acrylic paints.

Color Mixing Basics Part 2
Oct 8th from 10:00 - 3:00, Tuition $75.00, add $10 to use class paints and supplies

This is a must have class for beginners and artists needing a practice and up to date information about pigments. Bring the color wheel you made to this class and learn about the modern pigments you need for an effective color palette, about brands, how to read paint labels and lots of practice color mixing through sighting. You will make lots of charts to use as reference, find out about the particular natures of your paints and more. Many participants repeat this class to gain deeper understanding of how to mix colors by sighting and to learn more about pigments. A material list will be provided when you register.

Advanced Color Mixing and Theory coming in December.

Fleta Monaghan
Oil, Acrylic and Mixed Media Paintings

Complimentary Restorative Yoga & Didgeridoo Meditation

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Complimentary Restorative Yoga & Didgeridoo Meditation this Thursday, September 15th from 7:30 to 9 pm at Nourish & Flourish, Asheville's resource for extraordinary living.  Join Corey Costanzo and Robin Fann in a unique blend of restorative yoga and sound vibration with the didgeridoo!

The didgeridoo is considered the world's oldest wind instrument and has been used for healing purposes for over 1500 years. This deceptively simple hollow piece of wood produces a hauntingly rich sound laced with overtones and vibrations that facilitate a deep sense of inner calm.

Robin will lead the group into deeply relaxing and restorative body positions which facilitate a gentle unfolding of the nervous system. Robin and Corey's Restorative Yoga and Didgeridoo Meditation is a relaxing journey through rhythm, breath, and soul.

Yoga mats available at the studio, or bring your own. Also bring one or two blankets (Mexican or wool, for example).

Our all Organic Juice & Tea bar will stay open until class begins, so come early, meet a friend, and enjoy a lovely beverage.

Nourish & Flourish is located at 347 Depot Street, Suite 201. Call 255-2770 for more information.

 

See the World (but don't drink the water... in Asheville)

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Are you looking for some nomadic and creative inspiration?

Then, look no further, and save this date:

Thursday, September 22, 2011

Time:  7:00PM to 10:30PM

Gallery Talk:  8:00PM - 9:00PM

Studio & Contact Details

World traveler and professional photographer David Simchock will be hosting his first studio social event at his new digs in 375 Depot Street in Asheville.  This "studio warming" party will open David's space to the public, and will also serve as an opportunity for Asheville to learn more about its newest "man behind the lens" and how he sees the world and captures it with his Nikon.

This will be a relaxing and enjoyable evening for you to check out one of the River Arts District's most happening buildings, see some inspiring imagery from as far away as Easter Island and New Zealand to as near as Haywood Road, and to make some new friends and business contacts.  You might even discover that the planet isn't quite as dangerous as you're led to believe!

The event is open to the public and free of charge.  Refreshments will be served.

If you are interested in attending, PLEASE RSVP HERE.

Also, please be sure to sign up for David's mailing list if you want to be notified of future social events such as this, as well as his extensive line-up of Photography Workshops and Photo Tours.

Join David's Mailing List HERE.


But wait!  There's more going on at this RAD studio...

Just when you thought it was safe to wander around the planet, you find out that it's not even safe to drink the water in Asheville!

David is not only a dedicated artist and photography instructor, but he is also a passionate activist.  Though only living in Asheville for two months, David and his partner, Beth aren't wasting any time in helping to make Asheville an even more awesome and healthier place to live.

If you are not aware, like many other municipal water systems around the country, Asheville adds FLUORIDE (a toxic waste) to its city water, allegedly to help Ashevillians with their dental hygiene.  Well, despite what you've been told for decades, fluoride isn't all its cracked up to be.  In fact, studies show that it's much worse than you could imagine.  So, David and Beth are putting together an effort to have fluoride (and other harmful chemicals) removed from Asheville's city water.

If you are interested in learning more about "fluoride", and why a fluoride-free Asheville is in everybody's interest, come by David's studio on Thursday, September 15th for the screening of the informative documentary film, "The Fluoride Deception", on his big-screen display.  Beth, a holistic health counselor, will be on hand to discuss this issue with everyone, and to let you know how you can help with this effort.

The Fluoride Deception

Thursday, September 15, 2011

Time:  7:00PM to 9:00PM

Studio & Contact Details

BYOFFW (Bring Your Own Fluoride-Free Water)

This event is being hosted as a public service and there is no charge.  If you plan on attending, please send an e-mail to David at:  david@davidsimchock.com


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Are you ready for some RAD photography & creativity?

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Studio 375 Depot has a new artist and his RAD space is already turning some heads.  Suite 101 is now happily occupied by NJ-born photographer / instructor David J. Simchock.  David has wasted no time in getting the space organized, providing an eclectic mix of his worldly (and local) imagery, as well as a  learning environment that would rival the comfort of your favorite living room (or man cave).  Visitors are welcome to stop by and journey through his photo collections, or just sit back, kick their shoes off, and hit a few notes on one of the house guitars.  In addition to selling his artwork, David also has used music CDs and books for sale.

Hours of operation are currently set at Tuesday through Saturday, 11:00AM to 6:00PM.

David's Photography Services website:  www.DavidSimchock.com

David's Photography Instruction website:  www.VagabondVistas.com

David is hosting a Gallery Talk / Studio Warming event on Thursday, September 22nd from 7:00PM to 10:30PM.  The talk will take place at 8:00PM and last about an hour.  Refreshments will be served. Guests are welcome, and there is no charge.

Please RSVP here for the event if you plan on attending.

Join his mailing list(s) here (click).

David's latest e-newsletter (click).

Photography Workshops schedule & registration (click).

Feel free to share this information with others.  If you have any specific questions about David's studio and services, drop him an e-mail on david@davidsimchock.com or give him a ring on (828) 216-6457.

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David J. Simchock
David Simchock Photography
www.DavidSimchock.com

Vagabond Vistas Photography Instruction
www.VagabondVistas.com

Phone:  [+1] (828) 216 - 6457

375 Depot Street
Suite 101
Asheville, NC 28801

Linked in:  http://www.linkedin.com/in/davidsimchock