New Art and Craft Supplies at Random Arts

All new "silk sari ribbon" skeins of luscious touchable colors. For all of your mixed media projects plus knit and crochet. Just $19.95 for 55 yards and we'll ship.

Issue 8,9 10 plus all the Zentangle® card sets of 40 "how to's." The expanded version of the Zentangle books have added pages, more information, techniques and easy to follow 1,2,3 steps  at the same LOW price. 

Thymes lotions, colognes, candles and room sprays:
*Eucalyptus - Infuse the day with unlimited possibility
*Olive Leaf - Simply wholesome. Naturally nourishing.
*Lavender - A fragrant palette of boundless inspiration.

 Spring Clothing arriving daily....
Cottons, blends, leggins, high lows, scooter pants, skirts, scarves, jewelry, shoes and lots more. 

Selected CLOTHING 50-75% OFF.  Choose from long sleeve cotton T's - were $18. now $9. Cotton and rayon skirts, jackets - all reduced 50% or more. Several Styles of leggins reduced to  $12.00.

All Ribbons "Blow Out" SALE!!!!
Drastic Reductions  - Choose from ribbons normally priced up to $4.00 per yard - NOW 1/2 price. All ribbons must go! Organza, satin, silk, burlap, grosgrain, rayon and more. From 1/8" wide to 4" wide.  BUY the entire spool for $15, or buy it by the yard for 1/2 the original price. Your choice.

Random Arts is located at 481 Louisiana Avenue in Saluda NC.  Shop in the store or website, or online at their Etsy Shop   or  Their eBay Store  .

 

Cloth FIber Workshop Upcoming Classes

April 19 -  100% Plants: Dyeing Silk and Wool in One Step with Catharine Ellis. In this workshop you'll learn about the dyes that can be used to make fast colors on protein fibers using only tannins and organic acid instead of a mineral mordant (alum). In one simple step you'll obtain a full range of color! Level of Expertise: all levels. Fee: $110 + materials fee. This workshop is full, please call to be placed on the waiting list.


May 9 & 10  - Embroidery! with Heather Allen Hietala. Are you a textile enthusiast yearning to stitch and embellish? If so, this is a workshop you won’t want to miss! This workshop will introduce a long list of traditional embroidery stitches to use with a contemporary flair. You’ll learn stitches that are known across Europe, the Americas, and Asia and make a sampler using your initials—a fun way of experimenting and documenting ideas for future reference.

Threads will be available in a variety of weights and textures. You will leave the workshop with the confidence to add embellishment to your work and to create textures and patterns allowing for self-expression in thread. Level of Expertise: intermediate and above. Fee: $185 + materials fee.

June 7 -  Abundant + Local + Natural: Plant Dyes with Dede Styles. In this workshop you'll accompany Dede
into the field to learn about abundant local dye plants, where to find them, how to identify them and when to collect them. Afterwards you'll return to the studio to make at least two dye baths and learn some tricks of the trade to create additional colors using color modifiers. Level of Expertise: all levels. Fee: $85 + materials fee.

For the complete workshop list visit the Cloth Fiber Workshop website.   To register for workshops call 828.505.2958, register online or stop by the studio, Mon-Sat, 10 AM - 4 PM. Cloth Fiber Work shop is located at Cotton Mill Studios, 122 Riverside Dr., Studio D in Asheville's River Art District,

Artist Opportunity: Opening for the June 21 Asheville Ooh La La Curiosity Market

I have a couple openings for LOCAL ASHEVILLE ARTISTS AND CRAFTERS in the June 21st Ooh La La Curiosity Market in downtown Asheville. SORRY-- NO JEWELRY.

 If interested, please send me some pics of your work and set up to morningstarrcreations@gmail.com. (note the 2--rr's in starr).

- Chelsea Morning Owner at The Curiosity Shoppe,  118 Cherry Street, Ste C, Black Mountain NC

 

Random Arts Hosts Nature Journaling Workshop

April 11 - 12 at Random Arts, 481 Louisiana Ave in Saluda NC: Nature Journaling Workshop with Jeannine Reese. Would like to be able to draw what you see?  Put it to paper? Frame a print? Make a card?  All of this is a real possibility with Jeannine when she makes her 1st teaching appearance at Random Arts. Jeannine's enthusiastic personality welcomes every level of expertise... from beginner to advanced.

Register by emailing: randomarts22@gmail.com