Textiles on the Edge opens March 20

SPACE is excited to announce the opening of its tenth show, Textiles On the Edge, with a preview and reception on March 20th, 2010.

This group show of ten local artists offers a twist on the conventions of traditional textile arts in their use of unexpected materials and techniques. The works explore personal and global issues, and dealwith form and function, memory and identity, healing and grief.
Saturday, March 20
Preview 6:00 - 7:00 p.m.
Reception 7:00 - 9:00 p.m.

ARTS WORKSHOPS BEGIN JAN. 19

An comprehensive array of arts workshops for children and adults begins the week of Jan. 19, offering classes in drawing, painting, sculpture, photography, ceramics, and fiction writing, plus a KinderArt class and drawing and ceramics classes for adults.
In addition, starting January 23, families can come to SPACE on Saturdays, from 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. to join us in making a different art project each week. Adults can drop off children ages six and older, but reservations are required. For more information about all of our classes, click here.
Registration begins January 5.

The Fall Arts Workshop session was a great success. Parent Eileen Lee told us, "I'm blown away by the stuff that Eamon and Oona are doing in their classes at SPACE. Crazy good stuff. Thank you for being such a great resource."
SPACE recently partnered with SPEF to provide after school art classes at the local elementary schools. Heather Conyers taught printmaking (see below) and Marie Miller taught environmental design. SPACE teaching artist Jocelyn Webb Pedersen held a printmaking workshop at the South Pasadena Library. We love the opportunity to partner with local organizations to provide arts education in our community!

For more information about SPACE classes and events, visit our website, www. spaceartscenter.com, or our blog southpasarts.blogspot.com. You may also contact us at southpasarts@sbcglobal.net, or call 626-441-4788.

December events

TEEN ART PROJECT, DEC. 10
SPACE will host a card-making art workshop for teens at the South Pasadena Library on Dec. 10, 3:30 - 5:30 p.m., in the Community Room. Students design and hand print holiday cards, inspired by traditional and non-traditional holiday motifs. All materials provided. No artistic skills necessary. Free. South Pasadena Library, 1100 Oxley Street, 626-403-7300.

HOLIDAY PERFORMANCES, DEC. 11
Take a break from the hectic holidays and join us for an evening of cheer. At 6:30 p.m., artist/writer Gordon Henderson will perform Tales of Christmas and Tyranny, then at 7:00 p.m., bluesy singer Lisa Finnie performs from an eclectic repertoire of holiday songs and standards.

A music critic describes the talented Finnie this way: "This torchy singer's gigs are as fresh as a traveling salesman and as infectious as an office cold."

No admission charge, but donations accepted for the Downtown Women's Center.

CREATE A HANDMADE GIFT, DEC. 12
Make your own unique gift at an arts workshop for adults and children of all ages. We will show you how to create a holiday wall-hanging, ornament or cards for a loved one.
Time: 2:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Price: $7 per person.
Space is limited so reserve your spot by contacting us at southpasarts@sbcglobal.net, or 626-441-4788.

SPACE GIFT IDEAS
Something unique for everyone on your list!
For Mom: Crocheted necklaces and pins, handmade journals, ceramic sculptures
For Dad: Innovative designer Stefan Sagmeister's Things I Have Learned in My Life So Far, Arroyo Seco notecards, Gordon Henderson's 2009 Calendars
Children and Teens: Shapescapes building toy, Charlie Harper's Memory Game, artist designed pins and vinyl clutches, Concrete2Canvas: Skateboarder art
Stocking Stuffers: Felted yarn "desserts", ceramic pigs, sketchbooks
For Everyone: A gift certificate to SPACE which can be used toward artwork, gifts, or an art class.

Thank you for supporting local businesses this holiday season. WE APPRECIATE YOU! Check out southpasadenatoday for local shopping and entertainment tips.

SOUTH PASADENA ARTS BENEFIT, DEC. 6
Our friends Ellin and Harry Lieberman host this annual event benefiting patients at Children's Hospital of New Orleans still suffering from the effects of Hurricane Katrina. There will be art for sale, music, and food donated by local organizations. Unwrapped toys for the hospital patients are appreciated. Benefit 1:00 - 4:00 p.m.
Click here for more information.

Save the Date, Nov. 14

SPACE invites you to the opening of "Home for the Holidays", our home-themed show of fine and functional art, and handcrafted gift items. On November 14, SPACE joins local businesses Camille DePedrini, Rue de Mimo, Marz, Dinosaur Farm, the South Pasadena Music Center and others for an open house and block party. Don't miss sales, music, food, and activities!
Above, The Tea Party, Stephanie Mercado.

New Arts Workshops

Several new arts workshops will begin six week sessions in November.

Fiction Writing with author Allison Bell: For ages 9 and up. Tuesdays, 3:30 - 5:00 p.m., begins Nov. 17. Fee $160.00
Drawing and Painting: For ages 6 - 8, Wednesdays, 3:30 - 5:00 p.m., begins Nov. 11. Taught by Joan Swayze. Fee $160.00 (CLASS FULL)
Ceramics: For ages 9 - 11. Thursdays, 3:30 - 5:00 p.m., begins Nov. 12. Taught by Rebecca Tager. Fee $160.00. (CLASS FULL)
Kinder Art: For ages 3 - 5. Tuesdays, 10:30 - 11:30. Begins Nov. 10. Fee $120.00.
Mixed Media: Adults. Thursdays, 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. Begins Nov. 19. Fee $220.

Registration begins Oct. 28. More details coming soon. Please feel free to contact us for more information: southpasarts@sbcglobal.net, or call 626-441-4788.

Karen Green Art Show/ArtsFest

Only three artworks remain available for sale in the Karen Green exhibit, Latent Learning Experiments, on view through Oct. 30. The Forgiveness Machine (at right) created by David Kreitz, based on Ms. Green's design, has been working overtime to the delight of children and relief to the many adults who have used it to forgive or be forgiven. Over thirty mice, created by Ms. Green and other local artists as part of the installation, have been described as "cute" to "scary". Come see for yourself.

SPACE Gallery hours: Tuesday - Saturday, 11:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.

New Fall Workshop Schedule

The workshops are filling up, and our Pre-K and Ceramics Class got underway this last week, but we have space in the following classes: Drawing for ages 10 -14, Fiction Writing for ages 9 - 12, which meet for six weeks. For Adults, Drawing and Everyday Graphic Design which meet for eight weeks. Click here for the revised schedule and registration information.