SF Open Studios

SF Open Studios

Last chance to splurge on art. This weekend, Oct 31 & Nov 1 is the grand finale of San Francisco Open Studios at Hunters Point Shipyard in San Francisco.There are 300 artist who once a year agree to open their studios to you, the inquiring art enthusiast, allowing you free open access to the Hunters…

New T-shirt from Barcelona’s “Sirena con Jersey”
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New T-shirt from Barcelona’s “Sirena con Jersey”

It’s no secret that Barcelona is one fashionable town. However during one of my many trips to Barcelona, I stumbled upon an art studio and craft store tucked-away in the Born district selling handmade knits, totes, jewelry and more. My favorite designs came from the creative duo behind Sirena con Jersey, or Mermaid with Sweater…

The Arts Scene in Wales gets a Boost with the Re-Imagined Ruthin Craft Centre

The Arts Scene in Wales gets a Boost with the Re-Imagined Ruthin Craft Centre

Located on a peninsula in Great Britain, tiny Wales has long had a flourishing arts scene. The mountainous scenery has inspired and nurtured many artists, informing the designs of the late Welsh designer Laura Ashley and inspiring Portmeirion pottery, named for the fantasy village in North Wales.  The capital city of Cardiff is home to…