|
|
Whats Happening Around Railroad Square Art Park
January 2014
|
|
|
| Come enjoy First Friday at Railroad Square Art Park...every First Friday from 6pm to 9pm. There are lots of open artist studios, awesome stores, Tasty Eats Beer Garden, food trucks, music and fun. To see current events listings please join our Facebook Page and visit our website.
Be sure to circle the Square! "New York Times" Style section calls First Friday at Railroad Square one of the Top Ten Free places to visit in Florida.
IMPORTANT NOTE FOR FIRST FRIDAY VISITORS: If possible, please park outside of Railroad Square (use lots on Railroad Ave and FAMU Way) and walk in, or arrive EARLY to access the few available parking spaces within the Park. And be aware there is still construction in the area but we are open and wanting for you to visit!!!
|
Ron Yrabedra will be at Studio 636
on First Friday....Celebrating birthday #70.....come by and have a glass of Champagne. On Friday, 10th, 2014, Celebrating the 50th anniversary of LeMoyne Center for the Visual Arts, the paintings of Ron Yrabedra and Nancy Reid Gunn will be featured at Tallahassee City Hall.....everyone is invited....opening 6PM-9 PM.
|
Really Knit Stuff has great Sunday Specials....
These are set up to coincide with some of the materials that you will need for the classes. On these days, the listed items will be at a discount of 20%. A reminder: sale items do not qualify for "Thanks a Hank" credits.
January 5: All needles are on sale. January 12: Raggi Worsted weight yarn. Used in Sheldon. Jan 19: All Anzula Yarns and Breathless yarn, used in Foolproof Cowl on Jan 25 January 26: Shepherd's Wool February 2: All sock yarns. Sock class coming up on Feb. 9 February 9: All yarn with sparkle and sequins.
You can learn to knit...there are so many upcoming classes in January. Call Paula for details at
850-907-3590. www.reallyknitstuff.com
|
Welcome to the Bazaar @ Railroad Square:
We are a commune of talent which varies from month to month showcasing local artists, art, jewelry, and handmade scented candles. Be sure to join us every First Friday and during the many fantastic events within the Railroad Square Art Park.
Space is available for special events. Please email questions to theBazaaratRailroadSq@gmail.com.
|
 Arabian Flair's First Friday show is a must see! Belly Dancing, swords, candles, veils, and finger cymbals spice up the night. Stop by Arabian Flair Belly Dance Studio, 1033 Commercial Drive, and see what's shakin'! Arabian Flair will be holding their monthly registration for new students. Drop by and speak with their Director, Amy Renee Warrick. Basic Belly Dance classes are always open registration. Dancers interested in joining the Intermediate or Advance level classes should call Amy Renee at (850)445-7462.
Basic Belly Dance at Arabian Flair
Tuesdays 6:00pm
Wednesdays 5:30pm
Fridays 6:00pm
|
 Fun In February
"Make Two/Take Two"
A Valentine's Gift Workshop with Valerie Goodwin & Tana McLane
Here's your chance to make interesting, artful Valentine's gifts with two Tallahassee artists in their shared studio in Railroad Square!
On Saturday, February 1, 2014, Valerie and Tana will guide you through projects perfect for your special someone(s)! Valerie will lead a half-day workshop in making a heart-inspired mini fabric collage (a real studio art collage, themed for Valentine's Day), and Tana will lead a half-day workshop in making a copper fold-formed heart pendant or charm for a key ring. One cost covers the day and Valerie and Tana will each teach half the group the first half the day, and then switch to the other half of the group for the afternoon.
You will leave the workshop day with two pieces of artwork, guided by a working artist. They will provide the materials. Tana will also provide all the metalsmithing tools. Valerie will allow students to bring their own sewing machines and will also provide one.
Don't worry if you've never worked in these media before! This will be a fun, supportive atmosphere and you will surprise yourself!
Date: Saturday, Feb. 1
Times: 1st half of day is 10:00-noon;
2nd half of day is 1:00-3:00; wine & cheese and show & tell at 4:00
Cost: $100.00 per student for the day; all materials provided + instruction
Bring a lunch and beverage and we'll lunch about noon! We'll have chip & dip available all day, and then wine & cheese at 4!
Interested in registering for this workshop? Please email your reply and commitment to: city.rustic@gmail.com You will be invoiced for $100.00 via Tana's PayPal account. When you use your credit card to pay, you will be enrolled into the workshop and we'll let you know the transaction is complete.
|
|
Happy 2014 from The Other Side Vintage! We are open Tuesday-Saturday 11am-6pm and Sundays 12noon-5pm. We have furniture from antique to new, vintage & trendy clothing for guys and gals, costumes for photo shoots, plays and movies, home decor, artwork, books, accessories, jewelry, hats, scarves, an LP collection over 15,000 records, gifts, collectibles and what-nots. We have a rental program for plays, theater, fashion shows, and photographers. We buy, sell, and consign so send us your photos of your items.
Our music lineup and entertainment for First Friday in January is exciting so stop by and see us. SAVE THE DATES: the Annual SOUPer Saturday is Saturday January 25th for Manna on Meridian; our next FUNKY FLEAmarket is March 15th; the Alice in Wonderland Tea Party is Saturday March 22nd; the Bionic Bacon Bonanza is Saturday April 26th.
We have over 35 local and regional artists and buyers. Please check our Facebook page under events for more information and to see who is the featured artist of the month. You can also find us on Pinterest, Twitter and our website: www.theothersidevintage.com We love our neighbors and customers at Railroad Square and thank you for Shopping Locally with us for the past 13 years. Add a little bit of whimzy to your life, come see us today!
|
|
January 2014 at 621 Gallery
Jan 3, 6-9pm: The first First Friday of 2014 features three solo exhibitions:
Heather Deyling, an artist from Savannah, with "CREEPER", an eye-popping, large-scale, site-specific installation;
Vermont-based artist Cayla Skillin-Brauchle, with "India Pattern Archive", a multi-media project developed during her 2012-13 Fulbright-Nehru Fellowship in Mumbai, India, that includes wall painting, live performance, drawings and video.
In the Nan Boynton Gallery is the very talented Marnie Bettridge's "Resident Artist" exhibition with fantastic multimedia and performance work.
In the 621Annex is the FSU Print Club's Prints Over Easy print cart, making screen prints on items you bring to the event. Journeyman Coffee will also be serving fab warm java brews. Happy New Year!
Jan 11, 2-5pm @621Annex: FSU Art Ed Art Department workshop, exhibition and reception, $5 admission
Jan 19, 4-6pm: 621 SALON, poetry readings organized by the Apalachee Review
Jan 25, 8-10pm: 621CABARET @ The Warehouse on Gaines St...it was such a fab hit last year, we've decided to do it again! Chase away those January blues with a dose of wild hilarity and highjinx! Admission a mere $10...Doors open at 7:30 pm, show starts at 8.
621ANNEX: Check the 621Annex Facebook page for happenings at the Annex...lively performances and art are ongoing!
Cynthia Hollis, Director
621 Gallery
|
Join The Sharing Tree for a day dedicated to our home school and early learning community, Saturday, January 25th from 10am to 2pm. The Sharing Tree is an amazing resource for ALL and we want to make sure that everyone is taking advantage.
Join us for...
- VIP Tours
- Refreshments
- A free kids activity in the classroom so that parents can shop!!
- Never before AMAZING deals!!
- A sidewalk sale with awesome stuff to jazz up any learning environment!
- BOGO bulk bags OR $5 off your purchase of $20 or more (WOW)
Invite your friends!
|
Welcome to Athena's Garden. We are here to help you with you herbal healing needs. We pride ourselves on great customer service and quality natural herbal products. We also have wonderful jewelry and gift items...come in for a visit.
Our hours are 12-6, seven days a week.
|
Mika Fowlers Print Shop & Photo Studio
The next Introduction to Letterpress workshop is Saturday, January 4th, from 10 to 5. A day of letterpress fun covering press operation, composing lead type and how to print with a polymer plate.
Mika Fowler Photographer & Printer 1034 Commercial Drive in the back
Square. 850-508-0482sanghapress@gmail.com |
|
Black Creek Station
Folk Art Emporium
850-694-3678
blkcrkstn@gmail.com
1027 Commercial Drive at Railroad Square
Black Creek Station offers a wide variety of treasures all handmade using the same old-fashioned arts and skills your grandmother used.
- Original purses, from casual to formal
- Hand painted and hand glazed ceramics
- Original paintings
- Framed textile art
- Wide variety of one-of-a-kind jewelry
- Handmade soap, hats, scarves,
- And much, much more
|
Florida Society of Goldsmiths North West 661 Industrial Avenue - Railroad Square Art Park ----------------------------------------------------------------
Art Decor & Jewelry
Metal Clay Basics
Sun Jan 11th 11am-3pm - $50 (M) $60 (NM) PMC Kit Fee $40
Instructor Starr Payne - Email tallybdr@yahoo.com for info
Intro to Precious Metal Clay (PMC). Form it like clay, fire it - it becomes fine silver.
Class covers basic concepts of working with clay to make pendants, charms and beads.
Various forms of clay will be used along with different methods of firing and finishing
Your "one-of-a-kind" jewelry.
Dremel Tips & Techniques
Sun Jan 12th 1-5pm - $40 (M) $50 (NM) Kit fee $15
(Students bring Dremel tool/accessories for class)
Instructor Suzi Kamin - Email skaminhome@comcast.net for info
Techniques/tips for using Dremel Tool. Learn tools, accessories, attachments, drilling, grinding, sanding, carving, cleaning, polishing and safety.
(Special Offer)
Sign Up: both Wire/Bead classes below save $20
Basic Wirework for Jewelry Makers
Sat Jan 18th 1-5pm - $50 (M) $60 (NM) Kit fee $10
Instructor Lou Schneider - Email lulu5170@msn.com for info
Many pieces of beaded and fabricated jewelry contain wirework components that are
not usually noticed - but they can make or break a piece of jewelry. Learn wrapped
loop, headpins, ear wires, and embellishments.
Beading Bootcamp
Sun Jan 19th 1-5pm - $50 (M) $60 (NM) Kit fee $20
Instructor Lou Schneider - Email lulu5170@msn.com for info
Want to make beaded jewelry but don't know where to start? This class is for you!
Make a bead-strung necklace and bracelet, and "stack-a-stick" earrings. Design,
string, crimp, and finish your creations.
There are more classes in scheduled in January...check out the website.
Florida Society of Golds
North West Chapter
Art Jewerly & Art Classes
fsgnw.com for class information
For more class and private instruction info:
fsgnw.com
|
~a monthly women's creativity workshop~
Women are natural Visionaries and Creators. Come nurture your Vision and Creativity in the company of other juicy women!
This monthly women's creativity workshop at Licia's Illumined Arts Studio in Railroad Square is a luscious opportunity to connect with your playful, creative inner child in the hands of an experienced and artful educator/women's facilitator. Licia will teach you an art technique and lead you through the process of creating your own art work with an emphasis on self discovery and appreciation of your women's wisdom. Come enjoy our playful exploration of the inner sanctum. Limited to 6 women for optimal one-on-one attention. Monthly workshops start in February 2014
Pre-registration is required for each monthly Creative Tribe! Each workshop is from 1-4:30 pm, fee $75. Call Licia Berry to register 850-661-9370 or licia@liciaberry.com
Here is our schedule for Winter/Spring 2014
February - Collage and Mixed Media, working with photographs of loved ones
March - Outdoor Drawing, The Zen of Seeing
April - Make Your Own Goddess
May - Printmaking
coming in the FALL 2014-Tabula Rasas, Scratch Art, Holiday Goddesses |
|
Railroad Square would like to announce the arrival of Further Faster Initiatives. FFI intends to design and implement thought provoking experiences that benefit youth in the panhandle area while promoting global citizenship and social activism. Several areas of interest are addressing issues that will encourage students to stay in school, as well as think about world travel as a viable opportunity. Jesse Jordan, Founder, holds a Masters degree in Counseling and has traveled to and thru 38 countries for fun and cause. His partnership with Paul Harvey, local business man and social entrepreneur, is bound to make a difference in the lives of kids that need it most. Together they have created a dynamic space that displays vibrant photography and art journals that will serve as a base of operation for their work.
1023 Commercial Drive
Railroad Square
|
Tasty Eats Beer Garden
will have live free music/ entertainment every Friday night 7-10 pm check out their awesome new website for menu and hours Tasty Eats Beer Garden.
|
{dwell}
A reclycled, resale, redecorating, repurposed shop to help you make your nest your home. Walking through your threshold should make you say....ahhhh. A one of a kind shop specializing in vintage and new home decor and furniture....along with plenty of jewelry and art.
Decorating shouldn't cost a fortune.
Open First Friday 6-9 and Saturday 11-4
|
Exotica Gallery is augmenting the selection of art to include aquatic art, Stand Up Paddle Boards. New boards will be on display for First Friday, and a representative from ATX SUP Boards will be on hand as a resource. We have a wide variety of boards available, including those designed specifically for yoga. Arrangements can be made for trying out the boards on the water.
|
|
When you take pictures in the park on Instagram please # them Railroad Square.... Thanks much!!!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
