The Screw Factory (Lake Erie Building) Artists Open Studios May 1

I’m delighted that I was invited to participate in the upcoming Open Studios at the Lake Erie Building, as I’m a huge fan of the space and the artists that fill it. I’m snagging the details right off off facebook to share with you so you can attend too:

The Screw Factory Artists are opening their studios once again for a spring open studio event. It will be held on Saturday, May 1st from 1-8pm. The event is free and open to the public.

The Screw Factory Artists work in the Lake Erie Building on the edge of Bird Town in Lakewood, Ohio. Mediums vary including fiber, ceramics, glass, mosaics, photography, paintings, sculpture and more.

For this event the artists are hosting an auction of Birdtown related artwork. All proceeds from the auction will benefit the Friends of Madison Park. Organized in 2007, FOMP has established itself as a neighborhood based community group. Membership is open to any Lakewood resident who cares about enhancing Madison Park as a “backyard park” for children and families.

Participating resident artists include: Ann Brown, Gina DeSantis, Robert Durr, Katie Hanrahan, Chad Hansen, Michael Hudecek, Karen Jewell-Kett, Phyllis Kohring Fannin, Marc Konys, Michelle Mowery, M.C. Nagel, Mary Beth Norton, Martin O’Connor, Shannon Okey, Steven Ollay, Ann Onusko, Arabella Proffer, Ursula Ryan, Kari Sanford, Kate Tobin & Dorene Warner.

Visiting artists include: Kathryn Patton (Smashing), Ruth Sholtis-Furyes, & Valerie Tyler.

A complete list of visiting artists can be found at http://www.screwfactoryartists.com.

The Lake Erie Building is located within the Templar Industrial Park at 13000 Athens Avenue, Lakewood, 44107. A map can be found on the website as well. Ample parking is available.In honor of the Birdtown auction, I will be bringing many of my new bird inspired pieces such as this one on renewable tagua nut.

Does this mean I run slow?

So apparently I run slow (hee hee)  I got TAGGED.  ;P

Amy, of the B-line who makes gorgeous jewelry like this:

tagged me on her blog entitled—why of course the b-line.

Basically I guess to play along with the game here’s the rules:

Link to your tagger and list the rules

List 7 random facts about yourself

Tag 7 people

If you’re tagged, play along and pass it on!

Well, I can check off rule # one, so here’s my 7 random things:

1.  I’ve raced my car before.  Let’s just say Honda CIvics with a 2002 body have horrible suspension—but I wasn’t too bad considering. (my hubby races autocross)

2.  I’m currently eradicating my fifth spot of skin cancer.  Yep, it hits young people too–may I warn you to put on sunscreen! I had my first at 27. ugh.

3.  I’ve probably spent about a year of my accumulated life in Walt Disney World if you add up all my childhood vacations.

4.  I wish I could be some sort of environmetalist planting trees or giving tours of nature or something at some point.

5.  My husband almost always cooks dinner, though I’m a fabulous cook and plan these extravagant meals every now and then.

6.  I used to do a ton of theater starting when I was ten.

7.  I cannot function without a space heater in winter.

And next, I’m tagging

Smashing

Leah’s Lovelies

StonZ

Gina DeSantis

ThePeachTree

CapitolaGirl

SoulyYours

So now YOU’RE IT!