tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5157095593736922566.post2623187449463534751..comments2024-03-19T03:20:57.495-04:00Comments on Art Bead Scene Blog: Inside the Studio with Mary Harding of MaryHardingJewelryHeather Powershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03555102264780529839noreply@blogger.comBlogger22125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5157095593736922566.post-13008123246249414952015-11-30T01:39:51.711-05:002015-11-30T01:39:51.711-05:00Mary, loved your tour. The three of you all had...Mary, loved your tour. The three of you all had something different. <br /><br />The demos would be something that I would like. <br /><br />The make and take earrings were a good idea and something I would be interested in doing.Carolynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12963562922548608864noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5157095593736922566.post-69157449827308056232015-11-29T13:43:04.897-05:002015-11-29T13:43:04.897-05:00OMGoodness ! I love the work of both artists..so c...OMGoodness ! I love the work of both artists..so cool. I love Claire's use of color!! And Sharon's design using a door pull (my current obsession!) THEN there is the barn and its Right. Up. The. street. ( I'm south in Rome) - used summer in 1000 Island Park. And the idea of a studio visit is like the best! This was a great post, thanks Lori Finney for the heads up! - Shelley Graham TurnerAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04284657450056070908noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5157095593736922566.post-22833559028373841052015-11-29T13:08:32.849-05:002015-11-29T13:08:32.849-05:00I spent way too long at the silversmith studio in ...I spent way too long at the silversmith studio in Colonial Williamsburg! My husband and friends were bored way before I was ready to go. I asked a million questions. I compared antique tools to modern ones. I looked at tools they had custom made. So, I think the answer is that people interested in a studio tour will come. Being able to watch an artist making things and ask questions is fantastic. Being able to make something is every better. The glass blowing studio by my house has fees for if you want to make your own ornament and they will work with you to teach you and insure your safety--then you have a nice piece to take home also. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5157095593736922566.post-57464382766271645972015-11-29T13:03:25.235-05:002015-11-29T13:03:25.235-05:00As a bead/chainmaille artist AND an art lover, I L...As a bead/chainmaille artist AND an art lover, I LOVE studio tours. We have several which run in this area and I always look forward to visiting them for ideas, inspiration and wonderful gifts. For the most part, the ones run here do not have artist demos running, and I think that's a wonderful idea. I know it would certainly encourage me to visit a location I might otherwise pass over. What kind of things would I like to see? I love your idea of the simple earrings...I think that must have been VERY exciting for the participants! I'd also enjoy doing a simple polymer clay piece with assistance/information from the artist...mixed media work...leather stamping...cold connections. Anything, really to draw you into and give you a feeling for, the artists' work. LoriFhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00884816850378635735noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5157095593736922566.post-19083382735380643852015-11-29T12:49:47.260-05:002015-11-29T12:49:47.260-05:00What a treat it must have been to be a part of thi...What a treat it must have been to be a part of this studio tour! I love your bracelets, Mary---so intricate and beautiful. Reading about the pouncing technique was so interesting and I love those soldered disks you made. What a very interesting article!Lynnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11886501482637610233noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5157095593736922566.post-39576151212183487192015-11-29T12:27:08.358-05:002015-11-29T12:27:08.358-05:00To me there is nothing better than hands on experi...To me there is nothing better than hands on experience as I am an elementary teacher. So the idea of a studio tour is amazing and wonderful; I only wish we had them where I live! Plus it helps people to see that it takes much time and patience for creating these beautiful pieces which is reflected in the price of a piece. It helps explain the why of the price.lakesuperiorwaveshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03075072925507271602noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5157095593736922566.post-59972573593540478722015-11-29T11:52:04.093-05:002015-11-29T11:52:04.093-05:00Looks like so much fun! Such high quality work ins...Looks like so much fun! Such high quality work inspires us all. You know Renaissance artists used pouncing in those frescos if I remember correctly. How lovely to include visitors in the art process. lakeavemomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07120914354933286730noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5157095593736922566.post-28732251255016631232015-11-29T11:27:59.528-05:002015-11-29T11:27:59.528-05:00Whenever I go on a studio tour, by the time I get ...Whenever I go on a studio tour, by the time I get home I've picked up a new hobby. Amazing how that works.<br /><br />Some beautiful work here, by the way. Thx for letting me join the tour.Sequanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08617638382237815770noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5157095593736922566.post-10606333884308560072015-11-29T07:01:41.400-05:002015-11-29T07:01:41.400-05:00I love the idea of a studio tour, especially one t...I love the idea of a studio tour, especially one that introduces new artists and new techniques too. It's always fascinating to me to see where and how an artist works, and to get to play a little would be icing on the cake! Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5157095593736922566.post-46383988179305573622015-11-29T01:40:36.702-05:002015-11-29T01:40:36.702-05:00Wow, I wish I could have been there! I love studio...Wow, I wish I could have been there! I love studio tours. Getting a sneak peek behind the scenes, getting to see a body of work in one place - totally inspiring as an artist or an art-appreciater. I love seeing artists at work in all mediums! And it can only help for people to appreciate the end-product even more, if they have an understanding of the process behind it. Looks like you had a great day! Rebeccahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14254291271007836270noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5157095593736922566.post-72201428529153541942015-11-28T18:25:59.482-05:002015-11-28T18:25:59.482-05:00I think studio tours are great. Letting the publi...I think studio tours are great. Letting the public see how the artist at work gives them an idea about how much goes into a completed piece. Getting to do some hands on in the studio looks like a lot of fun for all. Thanks for the posts. Happy Holidays.<br />Shellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18181359833292757002noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5157095593736922566.post-20277664703069359692015-11-28T09:48:53.416-05:002015-11-28T09:48:53.416-05:00Looks like you ladies had a great event! I love t...Looks like you ladies had a great event! I love that you were able to offer visitors a make and take project and I'm sure that was a big draw. Studio tours can be such a great way to get to meet and see the work of a huge variety of artists in a short time. I've been involved with The Edge of the Big Woods Art Wander (wander instead of crawl since studios are spread throughout the county) as an artist for 3 years and as a "wanderer" it's first year. Some folks are just interested in shopping (and that is totally fine!) but many visitors are truly interested in what goes into my jewelry making behind the scenes.Sarajo Wentlinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12742024924082041494noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5157095593736922566.post-73142677097767481342015-11-27T19:39:43.717-05:002015-11-27T19:39:43.717-05:00I love studio tours. It's always interesting t...I love studio tours. It's always interesting to see how other artists work, organize materials and decorate their space.Erin Shttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14660928844295427111noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5157095593736922566.post-42412065421553770732015-11-27T18:36:56.755-05:002015-11-27T18:36:56.755-05:00Wow - This looks like such a great time, Mary!Wow - This looks like such a great time, Mary!Claire Lockwoodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15696587663715627719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5157095593736922566.post-14028906195520099872015-11-27T15:58:30.426-05:002015-11-27T15:58:30.426-05:00The tour you showed would have been one I love! To...The tour you showed would have been one I love! To look around, see and touch and even get something to create on my own, that sounds good and I think also created an interesting atmosphere. <br /><br />I love to look in other studios, no matter in the people are painters, potters, sew or design or whatever. It is like a little look in the head of the people, to get an idea and impression what motivates and inspires them. It is the perfect way to show, that every singe piece coming out of this studio is special :)Saraccinohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13002153353895199412noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5157095593736922566.post-41433055150183212022015-11-27T15:46:28.030-05:002015-11-27T15:46:28.030-05:00Absolutely a studio tour with the artist available...Absolutely a studio tour with the artist available to demonstrate or explain techniques. It gives a person who is not familiar with the artistic process to see what goes into a hand made piece. I also think it is good for people to see the face behind the product.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18346645620283173648noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5157095593736922566.post-6907761850625745222015-11-27T13:58:19.852-05:002015-11-27T13:58:19.852-05:00I love those stamped earrings. An opportunity to ...I love those stamped earrings. An opportunity to make something like those on a tour would be a real draw.baymoondesignhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17176264557341209150noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5157095593736922566.post-36931322585918226162015-11-27T12:22:02.291-05:002015-11-27T12:22:02.291-05:00Because I work on a desk in my basement surrounded...Because I work on a desk in my basement surrounded by a mishmash of toys and other detritus of life, I would love to see a real studio tour only if I knew of one in the area. I really like the make and take earrings you had available. Great idea!<br />And lastly, a huge Thank you all for doing these Friday blog posts!Denisehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01496707897087919223noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5157095593736922566.post-5743017190325537952015-11-27T11:27:49.837-05:002015-11-27T11:27:49.837-05:00A studio tour sounds like a lot of fun! it's s...A studio tour sounds like a lot of fun! it's so great to have a peek into someone's creative world! What an amazing idea to have a make-and-take - and those soldered and stamped disks are fabulous. Claire Maunsell is one of my very, very favorite artists - how lucky to have the opportunity to spend time with her and admire her work in person. xoJulie Wong Sontaghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11291897689458119167noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5157095593736922566.post-52023748675775762982015-11-27T10:05:56.656-05:002015-11-27T10:05:56.656-05:00I love the idea of studio tours. Every now and the...I love the idea of studio tours. Every now and then there will be a series of weekends when some local artists of all kinds will open their studios. It's so inspiring and a great way to get to know some artists working locally that may have gone under my radar! :)Mokkihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03177017454987136996noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5157095593736922566.post-2180489139768696052015-11-27T09:33:56.822-05:002015-11-27T09:33:56.822-05:00I have seen a studio tour once before but it was a...I have seen a studio tour once before but it was a strictly "look no touch" sort of a setup. But this seems more fun - a way to handle materials, tools and techniques and learn from the artists. Claire's transfer method is widely used in Aari embroidery where a printed gateway sheet is pierced with holes along the outlines and filled with a powder made by grinding tailor's. The result is a series of dots on the fabric which is used to guide the embroiders Divya Nhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17522282917004358863noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5157095593736922566.post-70558084778107320772015-11-27T09:08:18.584-05:002015-11-27T09:08:18.584-05:00I think a studio tour is a great way to see artist...I think a studio tour is a great way to see artists' work. It allows people to get a little sense of what goes into handmade. What a fun event this was! I love the idea of a make and take included as well. My city often has art walks where a group of artists open their studios. It's fun to see demonstrations - once I saw glass blowing live and it was so interesting. But a make and take would be a definite draw. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03110950629018970436noreply@blogger.com