Artist Updates

Donna Varner will be at Honey Horn this weekend. Click here for details
Mary Segars is also showing at Honey Horn, and will be giving classes throughout the state. Click here for details.
Susan Stone was featured in Beaufort Lifestyle Magazine: page 36 – “Life is Too Delicious!”
Pam Hagan just returned from a workshop week at Kanuga.  See what she learned.  Click here:
Susan Knight is leaving us.  But you can still find her at Maye River Gallery in Bluffton. http://mayerivergallery.com/
Susie Stockholm is leaving us, too.  Reach her though her website http://www.artuitive.net

Stay tuned for an update on our newest artist! Coming next month.

Again, we thank you for being such loyal customers.

 

Live Painting – Wednesday March 28th – 11 am

Live Painting with Susie Stockholm returns tomorrow, Wednesday March 28  - 11 am to noon.  This month it’s collage.  Bring your lunch if you wish. Help Susie tear paper, give your advice on where the pieces should be placed, and be ready to laugh a lot!

Reserve a spot now, by clicking on this link… http://tinyurl.com/7xgdhqd
…then get ready for some fun.

City Rhythms, Collage by Susie Stockholm, winner of Kris Cox Award, Beaufort Art Assn.

Start your St. Patty’s Party at ArtLofts 5:00 to 8:00 pm

JOIN US this coming Saturday!!!  ART WALK – St. Patrick’s Day
Saturday March 17th
5:00 to 8:00 pm  -
Exciting new art and excellent refreshments!

“Paddy” photo by Donna Varner

Yes, can you believe it? Another ArtWalk!!  St. Patty’s eve is a great time to thank your lucky charms that there’s so much great art around Beaufort. Paintings, jewelry, photography, altered books and, of course, refreshments. Come see what we are serving up at ArtLofts!

As a special treat, ArtLofts will also exhibit ‘fresh-off-the-press’ plein air works  by accomplished painters from Carrollton, Georgia.  The plein air group will be painting in the Beaufort area from March 14 through March 17, and the resulting works will be on special display in the ArtLofts classroom during Art Walk.
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Live Painting to Music

Coming up March 28th, Wednesday 11:00 a.m. to noon.
Last Wednesday of every month!
Susie Stockholm performs and the audience says how the painting should be done.
FREE and only at Artlofts.  Reservations appreciated, (not required) groups welcome.  Click here: http://bit.ly/yQQiPN

Blue Bucket, photo by Donna Varner
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DE-STRESS HERE!

City Rhythms, Collage by Susie Stockholm, winner of Beaufort Art Assn Memorial Award

Susie Stockholm offers a 6-week, 2.5/hour one-on-one collage/painting course for people in stressful life or business situations. Spend time loosening up, relaxing and enjoying being creative.  Producing a finished work of art is only one outcome. The process of collaging provides powerful lessons in learning to be  “at choice” rather than “at effect” in your life.  Susie was a former executive search consultant and coach and is now an award-winning artist and teacher. You can request a call by clicking here: http://bit.ly/yQQiPN

Love Art? Valentine’s Event Tuesday 4:30 pm

ART WALK – “For the Love of Art” Valentine’s Day, Tuesday Feb 14 from 4:30 – 7:00 pm  - Love-inspired creations by happy artists!  Please join us in our celebration.  Start here at ArtLofts and pick up a map to visit the other galleries. Chocolate, strawberries and wine as well as wonderful art, jewelry, photographs and books.

Altered Book by Pat Schad, photo by Donna Varner

Altered Book by Pat Schad, photo by Donna Varner

by Susan Knight

by Susan Knight

ArtLofts welcomes two new artists: Susan Knight, Artisan Jeweler and Pat Schad, Book Artist. Come in and see Susan’s exquisite pieces of sterling, seaglass and bronze, and browse Pat’s one of a kind origami and altered books. Unique gifts for your Valentine!

Do the BRUSHSTROKE BOOGALOO! Free!
“Live Painting” with Susie resumes Feb 22nd -Wednesdays at 11:00.
..Susie Stockholm again picks up brushes and paints and turns up the tunes. Come on in for some good mid-week fun!
Doors open at 10:45 with fresh coffee and tea!

“IMPROV” YOUR PAINTING!! Afternoon Class with Susie Stockholm 

Choices, Acrylic, 20" x 24", photo by Donna Varner

"Choices", Acrylic, 20" x 24", photo by Donna Varner

Saturday, Feb 18th  1 – 4 pm – $35 + supplies
Click here to register 

  • Learn to paint with abandon and freedom.
  • Loosen up your body, your painting and your judgments.
  • As in improvisational comedy, the actors don’t think, they just respond to what’s next.
  • The key to feeling good about your work (and your life) is to think in terms of “yes and” rather than “yes but”!
  • Paint to exciting music and then paint to calm music . Observe the difference in what you produce.

Oil Painting Workshop with Mary Grayson Segars - $150 

"In the Field" Mary Grayson Segars 18" x 24"

"In the Field" Mary Grayson Segars 18" x 24"

Feb 27, 28, 29   9:00 am – 1:00 pm  
Mary will do a daily demonstration and discuss color mixing, composition, and other key elements of painting.  All levels welcome.  Click on our CLASSES page to find registration info.

Our artists are constantly creating, so visit often.  We love seeing you, and you’ll love seeing our art in your home.

We continually update our website with new art, classes and events.  Join our e-mail list.  And be sure to visit to see all of our new work!

ArtLofts, 208-b Carteret St., Beaufort, SC 29909

Winter Playtime at ArtLofts

How about some safe winter play time for you and yours?  Laugh, smile, create, learn, feel energized, get happy!  Walk in with anticipation and curiosity.  Walk out with a finished creation and a body still intact!  Here’s what’s next: Drawing, Feathers, Improv, Oils – Whew! Register now.

Draw What you See – with Pam Hagan

4 TUESDAYS: 9:30 AM-Noon OR 5:30-8:00 PM (you choose AM or PM class)
Begins Jan 31, Feb.7, 14 (AM only), 21 & 28 (PM only)  - $125
Do something special for yourself!  Improve your drawing skills, learn new techniques and experiment with various media.
To register or for more information, click here: CLASSES 2012
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Do the BRUSHSTROKE BOOGALOO!
Wednesdays at 11:00.
..Susie Stockholm again picks up brushes and paints and turns up the tunes. Come on in for some good mid-week fun!
Doors open at 10:45 with fresh coffe and tea!
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FEATHER JEWELRY with Susan Stone
Sat. Feb 11, 9 – 12 pm -  $30 plus materials
Choose Hat band, earrings or necklace for your masterpiece.  For information on how to register, please click here
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ART WALK – “For the Love of Art”
Valentine’s Day, Tuesday Feb 14  4:30 – 7:00 pm
Love-inspired creations and happy artists!  Please join us in our celebration.
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“IMPROV” YOUR PAINTING!! with Susie Stockholm
Saturday, Feb 18th  1 – 4 pm – $35 + supplies

Click here to register 

    • Learn to paint with abandon and freedom.
    • Loosen up your body, your painting and your judgments.
    • As in improvisational comedy, the actors don’t think, they just respond to what’s next.
    • The key to feeling good about your work (and your life) is to think in terms of “yes and” rather than “yes but”!
    • Paint to exciting music and then paint to calm music . Observe the difference in what you produce.
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Oil Painting Workshop with Mary Grayson Segars - $150  
Feb 27, 28, 29   9 – 1:00 pm   Mary will do a daily demonstration and discuss color mixing, composition, and other key elements of painting.  All levels welcome.  Click on our CLASSES page to find registration info.


Up Next at ArtLofts


Next up at ArtLofts:
The Authentic Self Workshop with Susan Stone 843-379-8886
Sunday, Jan 15, 1 -3 pm – $20.00 at the door. (check or cash)

Just one more day to register!
Susie’s ART PARTY
Create Small Collage/Painting or Greeting Cards
Tues Jan 17, 1 – 4 pm  - $45
Light lunch (vegetarian and gluten-free options available), wine, supplies – all included to make original, textured and beautiful images! Valentine’s Day is coming sooner that you think!  You bring a sense of humor and good friends. Click to Register: http://liten.be//mSMAB or call 843-473-7706 – Expect to make up to 5 original greeting cards or a small painting using Japanese papers, ribbon, and your own ingenuity. susie@artuitive.net – minimum 4 students, registration closes Sun night Jan 15th.

Wednesdays at 11:00 – Live Painting to Music – demo -with Susie FREE!  Get ready for your senses to be stirred as Susie Stockholm “paints live.” Susie starts with a blank canvas, 4 to 5 colors of acrylic paint, various sized brushes and painting knives, and a healthy dose of high-energy music. In less than an hour you’ll see a painting conceived, created and completed before your eyes. Dance, sing, move, or just enjoy. The audience gets to name the painting, decide on the orientation and declare it “finished!”  Fresh coffee and tea.

Want more info about our Classes?  Click here
Want more info on our Events? Click here

Please visit us Monday through Saturday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. – all of our artists have work available for purchase.

Live Painting, New Classes and More

Photo by Donna Varner

"Blue Bucket" photo by Donna Varner

PAINTING AS A PERFORMING ART?
Think art appreciation is a passive pursuit?
Think January is pure drudgery?
Think all galleries are the same?
Well, think again!  Come to ArtLofts for hot mid-winter Wednesdays.

Get ready for your senses to be stirred as Susie Stockholm “paints live.”  Susie will start with a blank canvas, 4 to 5 colors of acrylic paint, various sized brushes, and a healthy dose of high-energy music.  In the course of an hour you’ll see a painting conceived, created and completed before your eyes.  Dance, sing, move, or just enjoy.

It’s FREE and it’s ONLY at ArtLofts  -  Wednesdays, 11 to noon.
Doors open at 10:45 am

Changes at ArtLofts, Seeking New Artist

As 2012 arrived we said goodbye to fellow artist Linda Sheppard who is leaving ArtLofts to paint full time in her home studio.  We will miss Linda’s gentle spirit and thoughtful ways.  She is an incredibly talented artist and we will miss having her work in our midst.

Linda’s departure leaves a space for a new artist.  ArtLofts is unique in historic Beaufort in that it is an exciting studio and gallery that also offers classes.  Our ideal candidate would help us continue to create excitement for our visitors. That person would be able to:
- display an exciting body of work
- create work in studio space
- teach classes or create events that bring in additional visitors
All mediums will be considered.  Contact artloftsbeaufort@gmail.com

CLASSES – 2012 brings you many classes and events:  Susan’s Feather Jewelry class, her Authentic Self Workshop, Susie’s Art Party, Pam’s 4-week Draw What You See class, and Mary’s Oil Painting Workshop.  Click here CLASSES to see details and registration.

OUR NEWEST LOVE-INSPIRED CREATIONS  are available!  Click here to see a preview: “NEW ART’

VALENTINE’S DAY ART WALK – stay tuned for details.

We are excited to be with you this year!  As always we appreciate your business.

 

Spaces still available for Jewelry and Art Party!

Come on up!

Susan has 3 spots left for her Feather Jewelry class tomorrow, Saturday the 10th, from 9 to 12; and Susie has a few places  available for her Holiday Cards Art Party  coming up on Tuesday the 13th – lunch and wine- 1 to 4 pm.  See details on our Classes page.

These are the last classes before the new year! Give yourself or a friend one of these gifts, or both!

 

Art Party, Small Gifts and News

In this post:

Night on the Town
Small Gift Suggestions
More Gift Suggestions
Classes, Art Party, Events
LCW Article on ArtLofts

Please join us for Beaufort’s Night on the Town tomorrow, Friday, December 2nd from 5 to 8 pm.  We’d love to see you!

We have some Small Affordable Gifts suggestions, too: Frameable notecards for a teacher or hostess gift, small paintings from our artists, Susan Stone’s feather jewelry, Susie Stockholm’s “Floral Textures” book ($20), Linda Sheppard’s giclee prints (all $50 regardless of size), and gift certificates in any denomination.

The holidays provide a perfect opportunity to express our appreciation for each other.  Whether it’s in celebration of Christmas, Kwanzaa or Chanakuh, ArtLofts has a gift: intelligent and whimsical photographs by Donna Varner, oil paintings by Mary Grayson Segars and Susan Stone, acrylic, collage and watercolor paintings by Pam Hagan and Susie Stockholm.

Below are the December classes and events we have scheduled so far, but we will update this in another week or so with our January and February classes and photos, and news.  Hey, it’s the holidays (smile).

Guest Artist Susan Mayfield’s Drawing in Color – evening class -Pastels
Dec 6, 7, 8  5:30 – 8:30 pm at ArtLofts
For more details and How to register: Click here

FEATHER JEWELRY Dec 10, 9 – 12 pm with Susan Stone
Choose Hat band, earrings or necklace for your masterpiece.
$30 + materials.   Registration info on our Classes page.

Susie’s Holiday Art PARTY - Tuesday Dec. 13th - 1 to 4 pm at ArtLofts
Light Lunch and Libation (wine) provided by the amazing Wren Bistro.
$
45 includes everything.
Laugh your way through the creation of your own holiday greeting and gift cards.
No art experience or talent required.  This is a very fun afternoon to spend with your friends.  Register here:  http://liten.be//mSMAB    or call the number on our Classes page.

AUTHENTIC SELF WORKSHOP – Dec 17, 9-12 pm – with Susan Stone -  (date changed) – See classes page for details and how to register.

DRAWING FOR THE ABSOLUTE BEGINNERJan 9 & 10, 9 -12 pm, Linda Sheppard – See classes page for details and how to register.

We had a big increase in visitors during the Thanksgiving holiday weekend, some of which we happily attribute to the fine article “Through the Purple Door!”  We offer up much thanks to Mark Shaffer for this important article on ArtLofts in the Low Country Weekly. Read it here http://bit.ly/rw6kXa

We all look forward to seeing you in the next few weeks.  Until then, Happy Holidays from all of us:  Lana, Mary, Susan, Susie, Linda, Pam and Donna!

 

 

Peaceful, Exhilarating, Wonderful Light!

These are only a few of the fine descriptors we’ve been gifted with in our first months here at ArtLofts.  In the spirit of Thanksgiving and gratefulness, we’d like to thank you for noticing.

“From the Kayak”, a 36” X 48” oil by Mary Grayson Segars, depicts local river water at sundown as seen from her kayak

We love seeing your shoulders relax and your eyes light up when you gaze on Mary’s peaceful landscapes or recognize one of Linda’s models in her exquisite award-winning portraits.

We smile when we hear “Wow, how did she do that?” when two friends are nearly turned upside down to view Donna’s photos on shaped canvas. Soon after, they grab a mirror and start modeling Susan’s feather jewelry and hairclips …more ooooos and ahhhhs.

16" x 20" acrylic on canvas 3D by Susie Stockholm. Number 3 in a the "Let's Shop" Series

That Susie likes to have fun is evident in her playful weaves and colorful collage and assemblage pieces. Her newest addition to the “Let’s Shop” series is getting lots of smiles.  The one on the left, here, is called “Let’s Shop Boots” and was inspired by a shopping trip to NYC with her daughter.

Pam just finished a wonderful new abstract landscape of complementary colors (see below) to add to her gallery of gorgeousness. She says “I can only attempt to capture the essence of God’s handiwork in nature. but I love being able to convey some of it in my art.”

12" x 12" playfully dripped paint and inks on gallery-wrapped canvas

"Bright Autumn" by Pam Hagan 12" x 12" playfully dripped paint and inks on gallery-wrapped canvas

Thank you again for coming to visit us and for adding our art to your collections. Whether you’re new at collecting, or an old hand, we’re happy to have you in our lives.

In gratitude,

The Artists of ArtLofts

PS -  The photos you see here are just 3 of the many new works available in our gallery. Please visit our individual pages and websites, as well as ArtLofts,  to see more of our amazing creations.

PPS – Be sure to check out our classes on the CLASSES page.