A Time for Peace

Opening Tomorrow!

2014 International Mosaic Auction...a benefit for

Doctors Without Borders/Medicines Sans Frontieres!

Beginning at 5:00pm EST November 22, through 5:00pm EST December 6, the extraordinary mosaic artworks of an international group of artists will be available for bid to raise funding for the critical and continued efforts of 

Doctors Without Borders/Médecins Sans Frontières

The call was out by Lin Schorr Mixed Media Mosaics-Community Projects & Events to make a mosaic to auction off for the great cause of Doctors Without Borders. This is my piece:

Lin Schorr Mixed Media Mosaics-Community Projects & Events

July 23 · Edited

Auction# 183

Artist: Molly Moblo Perusse

Title: ‘A Time for Peace’

Item: Double-sided hanging mosaic

Size: 10” x 11”, 25cm x 30cm

Tesserae: stained glass butterfly on wood (both sides) connected with antique hinge and ceiling hanging hardware

Molly is a licensed cosmetologist with an associate’s degree in Interior Design and a mosaic/mixed media artist. She is the owner/operator of A Work of Art Studio & Salon, a full service salon with art classes and gallery/retail space in a historic building in Lakeview, MI.

She is a self taught mosaic artist of 14 years, literally using a hammer and pliers to smash glass until she learned there were specific tools for the art. Her original moniker should have been “Carpal Tunnel Mosaics” but her husband thought the name “Smashing Mosaics” was more professional.

She has created many kitchen back splashes and other works of art. In 2009 she entered her “Poppies” mosaic in Grand Rapids’ ArtPrize, which was venued at the Paul Collins Gallery. She ventured into sculpture for 2010 ArtPrize by creating “Luminary”, a 9’ x 6’ wide sculpture mosaic/mixed media angel, which was venued at the Grand Rapids Civic Theater and can be seen here: http://aworkofartstudio.blogspot.com/2010/09/luminary-flies-to-her-new-coop-gr-civic.html

For the auction piece Molly cut butterfly wings from 1/2” plywood and attached them with an antique hinge and mosaiced both sides. She was inspired by Sadako Sasaki’s quote: “I will write peace on your wings and you will fly all over the world” and placed that on one side with the other representing the “tardis” (a time machine) from the “Dr. Who” television series. The butterfly is hung from a 10” piece of an old yardstick, a possible inference to increments of time. “A Time for Peace” seemed a perfect theme for the devoted people who volunteer their time to serve and solve issues of world health.

Even though Molly works as a hair stylist to pay the bills, she loves to teach and host art classes at her shop. She works on two to three commission pieces a year in between haircuts. If you are interested in commissioning a mosaic/mixed media piece, please contact Molly at A Work of Art Studio: Molly@aworkofartstudio@me.com

Molly Moblo Perusse ~ A Work of Art Studio
Website: http://www.aworkofartstudio.com/
Blog: http://aworkofartstudio.blogspot.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/pub/molly-moblo-perusse/20/5/5b
Press: http://www.mosaicartnow.com/2010/09/26/ (Article about ArtPrize 2010)
Press: http://digital.zoompubs.com/display_article.php?id=494389 (Local article about my art)
Installation Images: https://www.facebook.com/martin.cheek/media_set?set=a.10202352407826216.1073741911.1072932954&type=3 (Photo album of installation of mosaic with Martin Cheek) Michigan, USA

                                   Click this link for more information or to bid on a mosaic:

id=221389372https://www.biddingforgood.com/auction/item/item.action?id=221389372

Don't forget to bid!

Lose Yourself in an Art Class This Fall & Winter!

“Art enables us to find ourselves and lose ourselves at the same time.” 
― Thomas Merton

Fall Classes at A Work of Art Studio!

• Create Your own Stamp Class-Thursday, Nov 6: 6-9pm.

Come make stamps & block prints for gifts/ wrapping paper/ fun!!! You will leave with up to three of your own stamps and cards. Learn how to carve up a stamp & how to print with block printing paint. All materials included. $25. RSVP by pre-payment at studio.

• Soap Making Class- Saturday, Nov 8 & November 29: 1-3 pm.

$35.-all materials included. Limited to 6 students, RSVP required by pre-    payment. Learn the basics of lye soap making along with a bit of history of the craft by making about 2 pounds of soap. First week make and pour soap, second visit (to be determined) we will cut, finish and then let it finish curing (final curing about a month). We will use goat's milk or green tea for the base with the lye! RSVP by pre-payment.

Oil Painting in the Bob Ross Method- Tuesday, Starting November 11: 4-6 or 7-9pm. Starting Tuesday, November 11, 4-6 or 7-9, come and create an oil painting in the Bob Ross Method in two sessions. $25.- per painting all materials included. 6 weeks of sessions (3 paintings) RSVP by pre-payment required.

Holiday Printed Paper/Embellishment Class-Saturday, Nov 15: 11-4

Create your own printed paper for the holidays and learn package finishing techniques. Includes:Block printing and paper marbleizing techniques for paper and cards, making small gift boxes from greeting cards, making small banners for garlands and other embellishment ideas. All materials included. Leave with 5 large sheets of wrapping paper and several embellishments to wrap your own packages! $30.- Going on from 11-4, may join anytime during these hours as long as you leave enough time to Create some Awesomeness!

• Hobo Bag Class- Thursday, Nov 20: 6-9 pm & Saturday, November 22: 12-3pm.

Handmade hobo bags class. We have the machines, you bring 2 yards of fabric and matching thread. You will learn and leave with your very own stylized bag! $25.-

Jewelry Class- Tuesday, December 2: 6-9 pm. Learn the basics of jewelry making while creating earrings, bracelet or necklace. All materials included. $25.- RSVP.

Learning To Draw People- Wednesdays, December 3, 10, 17: 4-5:30 pm.   The face & the human form (realistic & cartoon styles)

taught by Kevin Herzog. Space is limited, reserve your spot ahead.
Price is $12 per class and the first 3 classes will be Dec 3,10,17 4-5:30
Bring a sketchbook, a pencil, and a smiling face!

Candy Making Class- Saturday, December 6: 1-3 pm. Come and learn how to make chocolate covered cherries and Peanut Butter Balls! Leave with 2 dozen of each. $30.- all materials included. RSVP required by pre-payment at studio. 

Paper Banners/Bunting Class- Tuesday, Dec 9: 6-9 pm.

Learn how to put banners & buntings together. Paper and hanging materials provided. $15.- 

• Magnets Class- Saturday, November 29: 2-3pm & Thursday, Dec 11: 6-9 pm

Make magnets from images you choose from available studio books and magazines or pictures you bring for your refrigerator collection! Great Stocking Stuffers! All materials included. You will leave with 12 magnets. $25.

Arm Knitting Class- Tuesday, December 16: 6-9 pm. Come out and learn how to arm knit a cowl!! Cost is $10 and you will need to bring 2 skeins of size 6/super bulky yarn. My suggestion is Lion Brand Yarn Wool Ease Thick and Quick. This will be held on December 16th, from 6-9.

Braided Wool Rug Workshop- Saturday, January 24: 10-4 pm. Make a 6"x12" braided wool rug center while learning history and different techniques. $75- all materials and lunch included. Must RSVP by pre-payment and pick choice of color range. 10-4 pm.

A Work of Art Studio Nights- every Tuesday & Thursday. Having trouble finishing existing projects? Come work and get support from fellow artists any Tuesday or Thursday night from 6-9 pm. $2.50 per night. No RSVP necessary unless needing individual design advice.

• Lakeview Makers Group: Computers, Programming, Electronics, Robotics, CNC Cad-Cam- Studio time Tuesdays and Thursdays 3-7pm. 6th grade - 110 years old, younger with parent. Working with electronic components and creating projects from and learning to program them.  By donation (small fee for circuit boards). UPstairs at A Work of Art Studio.

Art Classes in True Studio Fashion (Messy)

Check out these great art classes at A Work of Art Studio!

http://aworkofartstudio.com/Home_Page_2.html

Lots of exciting things happening at the studio! It has been opened up and is currently being re-done and freshened up (painting and organized) to accommodate more art classes. We will be working on having more open studio time, during the day and some weekends. Stay updated!

Upcoming Classes at A Work of Art Studio

"Make the most of yourself....for that is all 

there is of you." 

— Ralph Waldo Emerson

• T-shirt Prodded Rag Rug Class- Tuesday, September 16, 6-9pm: Learn to make a prodded t-shirt in burlap rug using your old t-shirts. Bring at least 10 or more medium to heavy weight t-shirts or mid-weight fleece. Bring shears. Think of basic design and colors and bring those with you. Finished rugs approximately 20" x 24". This will take 4-6 classes to complete. Rest of materials provided. $60.- RSVP by pre-payment required, class starts Tuesday, September 16 and continues every Tuesday until finished.
• Essential Oils Class- Wednesday, Sept 17, 6-9pm:  Learn how Essential Oils can help in your daily life. *Going green with essential oils *Disinfectants *Household Cleaner *Odors Learn the benefits Essential Oils can provide. *Physical effects of the oils on the skin, nervous system, glands, muscles, blood and the lymph system. A list of beneficial oils will be provided and ways to use them. *Compresses *Inhalation *Topical Application *Carrier Oils *Baths We will partner up to do some hands on work with the vita flex points on the hands to affect specific body points. We will make Aromatherapy bath salts or a Facial scrub to take home for your personal use. Please RSVP by Tuesday, Sept. 16th so supplies can be ordered. Cost of class is $30.00, includes cost of supplies.
• Vino VanGogh Acrylic Painting Class- Thursday, Sept 18, 6-9pm:  Acrylic painting on 12"x12" canvas class  $45.00 class fee. Come and relax with a glass of wine and take home your painted masterpiece.RSVP required by pre-payment at studio.
• Watercolor Painting Class- Sept 25, Oct 16, 6-9pm:.No experience necessary. Paint a watercolor picture in one 3 hour class. $25.- all materials provided. RSVP required by pre-payment at studio.
• Basics of EBAY Selling- Thurs, Oct 2. 6-9pm: *Learn how to Price, Prepare Listing for Selling, Tips to Earn Profits, and Shipping.  *Pitfalls and how to make selling on eBay profitable and fun. *Learn the value of Feedback and how best to get and maintain a Positive Feedback Status. $25.- RSVP by pre-payment at the studio.
• Hand & arm warmers from Old Sweater Class- Tues,Oct 7, 6-9pm: Make a pair of hand warmers from an old  sweater. You provide the sweater and we provide the fun! $35.- RSVP required by pre-payment at studio
• Pottery Painting Class-  Thursday, Oct 23, 6-9pm: Paint a piece or two of pottery. We supply the pieces and glazes and firing. You have the fun of designing your pieces for yourself or for an awesome gift! $40.- RSVP by pre-payment at studio.
• Painted Walking Stick Class- Thursday, Oct 30, 6-9pm: Walking stick class. Come and paint or decorate a walking stick. $25.- all materials included. RSVP by pre-payment at studio.
• Soap Making Class- Saturday, Oct 25: 1-3 pm. $35.-all materials included. Limited to 6 students, RSVP required by pre-    payment. Learn the basics of lye soap making along with a bit of history of the craft by making about 2 pounds of soap. First week make and pour soap, second visit (to be determined) we will cut, finish and then let it finish curing (final curing about a month). We will use goat's milk or green tea for the base with the lye! RSVP by pre-payment.
• Free Quilting Bee- First Tuesday of every month
• A Work of Art Studio Nights- every Tuesday & Thursday. Having trouble finishing existing projects? Come work and get support from fellow artists any Tuesday or Thursday night from 6-9 pm. $2.50 per night. No RSVP necessary.

Come join the fun at A Work of Art Studio every Tuesday and Thursday night from 6-9 pm!

Here's a glimpse at what's been happening the last few months:

Studio time with mosaic projects all around! 

Amazing watercolor paintings being made by mostly beginners with the talented Suzanne Dangerman teaching. 

 Super fun sign painting class with amazing artist and teacher, Charis Moblo!

 Our talented and versatile artist and teacher, Julie Sullivan is at it again, having perfected her sculpture armature process for mosaic (class to come in the future schedule). This is her gorgeous mosaic koi pond table top. 

 Here are two amazing artists working on terra-cotta bases for birdbaths in the garden.

This is a mosaic/mixed media piece I created for a mosaic auction for Doctors without Borders. It is called "A Time For Peace". It says: "I will write peace on your wings and you will fly all over the world." ~Sadako Sasaki
and on the back side is a mosaic rendering of the tardis time machine from the "Dr. Who" series.
Here is the picture and other auction offerings on Flickr:
 https://www.flickr.com/photos/linlee8/sets/72157637843924546/

2014 International Mosaic Auction benefit for Doctors Without Borders / Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) will be held online at:www.BiddingForGood.com/DWB-MSF

Auction opens November 22 – Auction closes December 6

The full description is on this page on FaceBook:
https://www.facebook.com/103594013025721/photos/a.759340390784410.1073741833.103594013025721/791819444203171/?type=1&theater

Just a few of the exciting happenings at A Work of Art Studio. Come and join the fun and become one of the studio regulars, we love newcomers!

Check out updated class schedule on www.aworkofartstudio.com 

989-352-8222 

326 S. Lincoln Ave, Lakeview, MI 48850 

www.aworkofartstudio.blogspot.com or events calendar on Facebook:

https://www.facebook.com/AWorkofArtStudio?sk=events&key=events

A Mixed Media Studio

"Even now, all possible feelings do not yet exist, there are still those that lie beyond our capacity and our imagination. From time to time, when a piece of music no one has ever written or a painting no one has ever painted, or something else impossible to predict, fathom or yet describe takes place, a new feeling enters the world. And then, for the millionth time in the history of feeling, the heart surges and absorbs the impact."  — Nicole Krauss

We had a busy studio tonight! Five wonderful women participated in the Mixed Media/Acrylic Painting Class, two started a mosaic class for the first time and two continued working on their mosaic masterpieces, and one amazing crocheter. I would call it a mixed media studio.

Here are the women working on their works of art on an 8"x8" canvas.

 And here are the two new mosaic artists doing a great first job! 

Be brave and come join an art class today!

Check out upcoming art classes on www.aworkofartstudio.com