Electronic Newsletter from The Studios of Key West
There are plenty of opportunities to get creative this fall at The Studios of Key West. Over the next couple of weeks the Armory will be home to workshops taught by John McBride in mask making and head dress construction, a short story workshop with TSKW's writer-in-residence Kristen-Paige Madonia, pastel painting with Caren Ragan, and creating artist websites with Joe Kukella.
As always, we'll be offering our informal life drawing sessions on Wednesday nights, and now you can spend your Tuesday evenings at TSKW too, by joining us for Rick Worth's popular Painting Boot Camp. Rick's setting a new scene each week, and will offer a perfect, casual opportunity to advance your painting skills.
Coming up at the Armory...
"Second Sundays" at TSKW
Are you a local writer, artist, performer or musician with a work-in-progress you'd like to share with an audience? Well TSKW has a new forum for you and your creative projects in development.
Beginning November 9, TSKW will host a new series called Second Sundays, as a proving ground for
new works. On the second Sunday of every month (get it?), friend and veteran theatre producer Juliet Gray will present an evening of staged “Works in Progress” in a cafe-style setting at the Armory. We'll be serving appetizer-sized portions of completed works or new works in progress by Key West actors, dancers, writers, artists or any other type of performer. Anything local artists are working on is fair game...
On any given Second Sunday, the public is invited to attend and discover a reading from a soon-to-be-published book, a song or two by a newly-formed Bluegrass trio, or even a freshly-minted piece by a spoken-word poet. But this is no mere open-mic night. The Second Sunday evenings will be presented in the traditional style of vaudeville and variety shows, flowing from one performer to the next.
If you are interested in performing in Second Sundays should contact Mistress of Ceremonies
Juliet Gray at 917-756-7536 or julietgray@gmail.com
Look for details about what's happening at the TSKW Second Sundays in the coming weeks.
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Starting Tonight!
Painting Boot Camp
with Rick Worth
Every Tuesday Evening, 6 - 8:30 p.m.
Beginning October 7
Rick Worth will be bringing his popular weekly painting class to the historic Armory Building.
A new Key West scene will be created each week. Simply follow the drill and march out after each
evening session with your very own painting. All skill levels welcomed--first-time painters too. This is the type of discipline you can repeat week after week.
All materials are provided, including hot java. Materials include: canvas, mixing boards, paints, brushes.
TSKW Members: $25 per session / Non-Members: $30 per session
SAVE: 4 sessions paid in advance, only $80 for TSKW Members
Walk-in's are welcomed, although RSVPs are appreciated.
Please call 296-0458 and we will have your space ready.
Find more info at http://www.tskw.org/workshops_item.php?ws_id=48
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John McBride comes to TSKW
(and he's brought his menagerie of masks with him!)
15 years ago a small improbable store called Maskerville opened in a quiet Key West neighborhood. It quickly aroused interest and its reputation spread further upon moving to Bahama Village in 1996. In 2002, fortified by a Cirque Du Soleil contract, owner John McBride relocated to mid Florida, shifting Maskerville focus from retail to wholesale. Five years on, with his masks as best sellers in Cirque’s world boutiques, John continues his craft in spacious surroundings on the Withlacoochee River. Maintaining contact with his customers via craft fairs, exhibitions, and personal engagements, the crown jewel is his annual return to Key West for Fantasy Fest.
TSKW is proud to welcome John McBride back for a series of October activities about and in celebration of the mask! Join us, and experience the Maskerville workshop, lecture and two upcoming workshops...
The History of the Mask
Presentation and Reception
Friday, October 10, 8:00 pm
No admission fee
John McBride gives a slide show and presentation on the colorful history of the mask.
He'll discuss the mask as a global phenomenon throughout history, how they function
today, and why we all need carnival.
Presentation will be followed by wine reception and informal Q & A. A large selection
of McBride's mask will be on display and available for purchase that evening.
Maskerville Store
in the Armory Main Hall
October 10-26
Buy your own one-of-a-kind mask or head dress for Fantasy Fest.
McBride's signature style is feathers but he also used designer fabrics, leather, faux finishes and metallic leaf. If you'd like to make your own mask or head dress, check out the following workshops...
Mask Making Workshop
October 11, 9am-12pm
TSKW Members: $75/ Non-Members: $90
Plus additional required $25 supply fee
In three hours students will learn McBride's techniques, develop a unique design,
and come away with a completed mask for Fantasy Fest. For details, see
http://www.tskw.org/workshops_item.php?ws_id=57
Carnival Head Dress Workshop
October 11, 1:30 - 4:30 pm
TSKW Members: $75/ Non-Members: $90
Plus additional required $25 supply fee
ISimilar to the above workshop, but students come away with a completed head dress
that's perfect for Fantasy Fest. For details, see
http://www.tskw.org/workshops_item.php?ws_id=15
* For students who enroll in both the morning mask making and afternoon carnival head dress class, a catered lunch will be provided between sessions and will be included in the cost.
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Intro to Pastels
with Caren Ragan
October 13-27, 9 am - 1 pm
(Over three Monday mornings)
TSKW Members: $125
Non-Members: $150
This course will get students comfortable enough with the pastels so they'll feel comfortable tackling any subject. Students will learn about composition, creating effects, how to treat the edges of the subject, how to incorporate the color of the paper into a painting, and layering pastels. Each class a new still life will be setup in order to take on different challenges.
Find more info at http://www.tskw.org/workshops_item.php?ws_id=50
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Short Story: A Dialogue Between Writers
with TSKW writer-in-residence, Kristen-Paige Madonia
October 15-17, 12 - 3 pm
TSKW Members: $100
Non-Members: $120
This workshop has been designed to provide writers at all stages of development with the opportunity to explore the craft of the short story. Students will address narrative techniques including voice, language, dramatic action, point of view, setting, and theme. Visiting artist Kristen-Paige Madonia, who is using her time here to also research Key West setting for her fiction, will lead this seminar-style workshop.
Madonia's fiction has recently been published in The South Dakota Review, Inkwell, and
Pearl, and her collection of short stories was listed as a semifinalist for the University of Iowa Press Short Fiction Awards and the Spokane Prize for Fiction. She also received the Marianne Russo Scholarship to attend the 2008 Key West Literary Seminar and advanced fiction workshop.
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Create an Artist’s Website in a Day (or Two)
with Joe Kukella
November 1 & 8, 1 pm - 5 pm
(Over two Saturday afternoons)
TSKW Members: $100
Non-Members: $125
This two-day workshop is designed to give artists an overview of the options available for making their work available to a world-wide audience using online web-based tools. These tools make it easy to create effective websites for those who don't specialize in web design. Topics covered include how to prepare pictures of your work for use online, how to create web pages to showcase your work, and how to promote yourself on the internet. Students will create a fully functional website using pictures of their own work.
Students will complete the class with their very own ready-to-launch website.
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Call to Artists
Has our Armory home been your muse?
In celebration of our grand and historic headquarters at the HIstoric Key West Armory, TSKW is planning an exhibition, lecture, and other cultural events inspired by the building.
Submissions, stories, photographs, and ideas are now being accepted for "The Armory Show: Images
and Inspirations of the Historic Armory Building of Key West," which is scheduled to be on view in the main hall from November 18 to December 12. We invite painters to contribute Armory paintings, writers and residents to offer their stories, photos, historical documents, and even anecdotes relating to this singular Old Town edifice.
If you are interested, or have something to contribute, please contact program coordinator, Martha Barnes, at martha@tskw.org for submission details. We have set a deadline of October 20, and this opportunity to have work included in the exhibition is open to all TSKW/Friends members. Works may be in any medium or size, and final selection will be announced by November 1. Armory Show works already selected include art created by Sandford Birdsey, Frank Boza, Marc Caren, Lauren McAloon, Michael A. Philips, Peter Vey, and William Welch. Let the building be your Muse, and join them!
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Life Drawing
Bring Your Paints, Pastels, Paper and
Pencils for our weekly session
Every Wednesday 6-8pm
$5 Friends/TSKW- $10 non-members
The Studios of Key West is proud to offer weekly life drawing sessions, yet another opportunity for creative development and artistic exploration. Every Wednesday, from 6 to 8pm, we provide tables, easels, light music and model. Participants bring their materials, enthusiasm, and creative spirit. Just bring your enthusiasm and favorite materials. Each session begins with several 1-5 minute warm-ups and then progresses to longer 10-20 minute poses.
To learn more about this and other on-going creative development opportunities at TSKW, contact us at 296-0458.
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Membership and Patronage
Our kind of creative people
Our annual members are the foundation of TSKW. We began the Friends group one year ago,
and now have over 225 generous households. We are grateful for your charitable support, which
has allowed our campus, programs, and organization to grow in wonderful ways.
If you became a friend last year, please look for a renewal notice in your mailbox in the coming
weeks. Thanks for making our first year such a success. All of us at The Studios of Key West
hope you'll continue to be part of this new kind of creative community.
And if you are not a Friend and would like to support TSKW, please visit our office in the historic Armory or request membership information by email at info@tskw.org
Thanks for making our programs and projects possible.
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The Studios of Key West is a nonprofit cultural organization established
in 2006 with a mission of supporting our community's creative people,
fostering new projects and partnerships, and advancing the cultural
life of our island. Find us and our campus at the Historic Armory,
600 White Street in Old Town Key West. Our current facilities
comprise a main exhibition hall and workshop space, 12 artist
studios, a sculpture garden, several residency cottages, and
small office.
Visit us there, and learn about our plans for the 2008/09 season!
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Bob Muens, Chairman
John Martini, Vice Chairman
Lynn Kaufelt, Secretary
Fred Troxel, Treasurer
Lynne Bentley-Kemp
Peyton Budinger
Mary Grusin
Rita Linder
Kerry Shelby
Rosi Ware
Eric Holowacz, Executive Director
Elena Devers, Projects & Marketing Coordinator
Martha Barnes, Program Coordinator
Lauren McAloon, Facilities Coordinator
07 October 2008
Joyce Stahl's Nutcracker Key West begins life at the Armory
Dozens of local children, fishes, and chickens are dancing their parts in preparation of the 2008 production
After a short summer break, the main hall of the Historic Armory is again buzzing with the sounds of creative people. This time, it's the pitter-patter of little feet, as dozens of Key West children come together each week to rehears their roles in Joyce Stahl's beloved Nutcracker. The island-flavored production, adapted by Stahl to our unique Key West setting, opens at the Tennessee Williams Theatre in late November. Until then, the youthful cast can be seen (and heard) practicing its first act in the renovated main hall of The Studios of Key West, 600 White Street. As parents look on, and the adult cast members help guide their steps, the talented young people of Key West are crafting another wonderful perfomring arts experience for us all. Learn more about Stahl's extraordinary production, and the story behind it here
www.nutcrackerkeywest.org
After a short summer break, the main hall of the Historic Armory is again buzzing with the sounds of creative people. This time, it's the pitter-patter of little feet, as dozens of Key West children come together each week to rehears their roles in Joyce Stahl's beloved Nutcracker. The island-flavored production, adapted by Stahl to our unique Key West setting, opens at the Tennessee Williams Theatre in late November. Until then, the youthful cast can be seen (and heard) practicing its first act in the renovated main hall of The Studios of Key West, 600 White Street. As parents look on, and the adult cast members help guide their steps, the talented young people of Key West are crafting another wonderful perfomring arts experience for us all. Learn more about Stahl's extraordinary production, and the story behind it here
www.nutcrackerkeywest.org
06 October 2008
The Art of the Mask in Key West
John McBride returns to the Historic Armory for a festival of Mask-making and Design
The Studios of Key West will kick off the 2008 Fantasy Fest revelries when John McBride returns for a creative frenzy of masked fun. From October 10 to 27, McBride will set up his Maskerville workshop inside the historic Armory, where the public can explore his unique craft and acquire one of the artist’s many original designs. As part of the lead-up to Fantasy Fest and Halloween, The Studios and McBride are offering a lecture on the tradition and history of the mask, October 10 at 8pm, followed by two special workshops in mask-making and carnival head-dress construction on October 11. Places are limited for these early-season workshops, and registrations can now be made by calling 296-0458.
“We got a taste of John’s remarkable artistry last year, when he brought an extremely popular workshop to the Armory,” said Martha Barnes, Program Coordinator. “This year, we’re not only increasing the creative opportunities, but also installing John’s workshop and creations here at The Studios.”
Fifteen years ago, a small improbable store called Maskerville opened in a quiet Key West neighborhood. It quickly aroused interest, and its reputation spread further upon moving to Bahama Village in 1996. McBride’s creations continue to develop, and in 2002 he got his first commission from Cirque Du Soleil. With increasing demand, the artist relocated to mid Florida, shifting Maskerville’s focus from retail to wholesale.
“John’s dedication to his craft, and the long tradition of the mask in our culture, is truly incredible,” said Barnes, “and we are eagerly anticipating his return to our campus and our creative community.”
Six years after leaving Key West, with his masks as best sellers in Cirque’s world boutiques, John continues his craft in spacious surroundings on the Withlacoochee River, amid Hernando County’s rolling horse and grove lands. Maintaining contact with his customers through craft fairs, exhibitions, and personal engagements, the crown jewel of McBride’s year remains his annual return to Key West for Fantasy Fest.
McBride’s 2008 residency will kick off with an free public presentation “Why We Must All Mask,” a pre-Fantasy Fest event that will offer an overview of the art form throughout history and different cultures. The artist will also discuss the function of the mask in contemporary culture, carnival celebration, and the various roles, characters, and archetypes represented by certain designs. McBride’s lecture is scheduled for 8pm on Friday 10 October, and is free and open to all.
This coming Saturday, 11 October from 9am to noon, the artist is offering his popular Maskmaking 101 workshop, followed by a 1:30pm to 4:30pm class in head-dress design and construction. After an initial overview of design principals and materials, students will learn essential skills with gluegun, scissors, beading, and feather application—and go away with a new original design in time for Fantasy Fest. Enrollment is limited, and a place can be reserved by calling The Studios of Key West at 296-0458.
The public is also invited to visit the artist’s Maskerville shop, featuring McBride’s own designs and head dresses. The temporary workshop will be installed at The Studios of Key West main hall thorugh 27 October. To learn more about this and other cultural events at The Studios of Key West, please see www.tskw.org or contact the organization’s office at 296-0458 or by email to info@tskw.org
The Studios of Key West will kick off the 2008 Fantasy Fest revelries when John McBride returns for a creative frenzy of masked fun. From October 10 to 27, McBride will set up his Maskerville workshop inside the historic Armory, where the public can explore his unique craft and acquire one of the artist’s many original designs. As part of the lead-up to Fantasy Fest and Halloween, The Studios and McBride are offering a lecture on the tradition and history of the mask, October 10 at 8pm, followed by two special workshops in mask-making and carnival head-dress construction on October 11. Places are limited for these early-season workshops, and registrations can now be made by calling 296-0458.
“We got a taste of John’s remarkable artistry last year, when he brought an extremely popular workshop to the Armory,” said Martha Barnes, Program Coordinator. “This year, we’re not only increasing the creative opportunities, but also installing John’s workshop and creations here at The Studios.”
Fifteen years ago, a small improbable store called Maskerville opened in a quiet Key West neighborhood. It quickly aroused interest, and its reputation spread further upon moving to Bahama Village in 1996. McBride’s creations continue to develop, and in 2002 he got his first commission from Cirque Du Soleil. With increasing demand, the artist relocated to mid Florida, shifting Maskerville’s focus from retail to wholesale.
“John’s dedication to his craft, and the long tradition of the mask in our culture, is truly incredible,” said Barnes, “and we are eagerly anticipating his return to our campus and our creative community.”
Six years after leaving Key West, with his masks as best sellers in Cirque’s world boutiques, John continues his craft in spacious surroundings on the Withlacoochee River, amid Hernando County’s rolling horse and grove lands. Maintaining contact with his customers through craft fairs, exhibitions, and personal engagements, the crown jewel of McBride’s year remains his annual return to Key West for Fantasy Fest.
McBride’s 2008 residency will kick off with an free public presentation “Why We Must All Mask,” a pre-Fantasy Fest event that will offer an overview of the art form throughout history and different cultures. The artist will also discuss the function of the mask in contemporary culture, carnival celebration, and the various roles, characters, and archetypes represented by certain designs. McBride’s lecture is scheduled for 8pm on Friday 10 October, and is free and open to all.
This coming Saturday, 11 October from 9am to noon, the artist is offering his popular Maskmaking 101 workshop, followed by a 1:30pm to 4:30pm class in head-dress design and construction. After an initial overview of design principals and materials, students will learn essential skills with gluegun, scissors, beading, and feather application—and go away with a new original design in time for Fantasy Fest. Enrollment is limited, and a place can be reserved by calling The Studios of Key West at 296-0458.
The public is also invited to visit the artist’s Maskerville shop, featuring McBride’s own designs and head dresses. The temporary workshop will be installed at The Studios of Key West main hall thorugh 27 October. To learn more about this and other cultural events at The Studios of Key West, please see www.tskw.org or contact the organization’s office at 296-0458 or by email to info@tskw.org
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