New Classes Offered by AnneMarie Gallivan and Marcia Boston

Crafty Classes at Silver Clay!

Sip and Craft! Classes now being scheduled...Sip and Needle Felt a Heart Garland

Come learn the simple technique of needle felting by making some little hearts for a garland or make a heart pin with bead embellishments. Needle Felting is fun and easy...this is a great wat to see how it works..Wine, snacks and materials included. Wednesday February 6th from 7-9 pm

$25 4 minimum enrollment non-refundable deposit needed by Feb 4th.

Needle Felted Hearts Saturday February 9th from 1-3

another chance to make some fun hearts...feel free to bring teens ages 11 and up...but know we use SHARP needles so they have to have good concentration. $25 including materials and snacks.

Some More Classes....

Paper Rose Wreathe Class with AnnMarie Gallivan

Have some fun with your friends and take home something special! You will learn how to make these rolled paper roses and then use them to create this beautiful wreath. The cost of $35 includes all the supplies needed to create the wreath. February 10th 1-3 pm OR schedule a private party

Sip and Wire Wrap Rings Feb. 12th 7-9pm

Make 2 or 3 wire wrapped rings with crystals and pearls. We will use silver craft wire to start.Beginner/Intermediate class. $35 includes materials and wine.

Origami Crane Mobile with AnnMarie Gallivan

Tuesday February 19th from 1-3 pm for anyone 12 and up..

Guaranteed to be FUN!!!

More Information!

Sign up for our email list to get more information. This linkwill get you to Facebook to sign up. I send out email about twice a month, sometimes once a week.

There will be a non-refundable deposit for classes. We have to buy materials and reserve out time and space, so this is not negotiable. You have until 3 days before the class to sign up.

If you have a party of 4 or more people you can schedule a private party and can choose a class. Again, a non-refundable deposit will be required. We will need at least a week's notice and it will depend upon studio availability.

We are Silver Clay Gifts!

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39 Albion St, Wakefield, MAmarcia@silverclaygifts.com781-587-1308silverclaygifts.com

More Classes...

Cranes Feb. 22nd from 7-9 Sip and Fold!

Basic Wire Wrapping Earrings Feb 26 from 7-9 Sip and Wrap!

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New Class Offerings at Jollykay Design Studio

From members Joanne Jolly-Kay and Nora Buckley:

Jollykay Design Studio Update – 13 Columbia Road,  Wakefield, MA, 781-690-1881 Please come and play with us Monday nights - 7:00-9:00 P.M. – Open for drop in studio gathering – We want to be open for people to come by and get inspired, chat and/or work on their various projects in the company of others. Very informal at this point. Silver Clay Classes: Dates: Sat. Feb. 9, 2013 or Sat. March 23, 2013 Time: 11:00 AM-4:00 PM Cost: $125 - silver clay included in the class cost. Follow up Sessions- Follow up drop-in sessions will be held on most Mon. evenings 7:00-9:00PM for $10.00 per session. You can finish your pieces during these sessions and/or begin new pieces. Teachers: Joanne Jolly-kay & Nora Buckley Sat. Class Content/Plan:  Learn about silver clay and the special techniques needed  work with it.  All supplies needed to work with the clay will be avaliable for you to use.  You should be able to make 1-2 pieces with the clay provided.  You probobly will need to plan to come back for a follow up Mon. night session to finish your work. What to Bring:  Bag lunch or $ for take out lunch, and ideas. How to Sign up: E-mail Joanne @ jollykay@verizon.net to reserve a place in the class, or if you have questions.  The class limit will be 5 or 6 students.

First Meeting of the Year

The ACW's first meeting of the year was held on January 16 at the WCAT (Wakefield Community Access TV) studio at the Wakefield High School. Kathy Frey led the meeting and 9 members were present.
Discussions included reactions to our participation in the craft fair at the U.U. Church in Wakefield in December, thanks to Connie Festo LaFond for a festive holiday party which ended our first year, interest in creating a cultural center in Wakefield and ideas for projects in the upcoming year. It was decided that Kathy will send out an email to all members with questions regarding expectations of what the ACW will do this year and what members can do to help make it a success.

Meetings are generally held on the 3rd Wednesday of each month at 7pm at the WCAT studio. The entrance is in the parking lot behind Wakefield High School and is clearly marked.

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Have a creative month!

First Year Highlights

Two summers ago, three Wakefield artists came up with an idea for an organization to support local artists and artisans and provide them with a opportunity to meet, exhibit and share their vision with the community. In November of 2011, the newly formed Arts Collaborative of Wakefield had its first meeting in the classroom of Wakefield High School's Arts Coordinator, Joy Schilling, with an initial group of 12 members, led by Kathy Frey.

First members of the ACW include, in the first row: Judy Hartman, Joanne Jolly-Kay, Laureen Luszcz, Laura-Marie Small, Connie Festo-Lafond, Carrie Dennehy, 

and in the second row: David Kay, Joy Schilling, Nora Buckley, Andrea Willey, Kathy Frey, Rick Mercer. 

Soon after that, Joy set up a website for the group, and a registry for interested artists, which has grown to 32 members, a number the collaborative is hoping will increase in 2013.

The first year started off, in December of 2011, with a group show in a pop-up gallery on Albion Street, a space which would soon become Silver Clay Fabulous Gifts and Jewelry. The event was given a temporary name of "Gallery 39" and, since it was part of Wakefield's Holiday Stroll, it was well attended and gave the group a sense of identity and excitement about its future.

Throughout 2012,  ACW members met monthly and participated in both private and public  exhibits, taking advantage of various opportunities in and around Wakefield. 

At Silver Clay Gifts, Marcia Boston hosted several shows, with a reception for each one.

Among them, AnneMarie Gallivan's origami mobiles,

paintings by Rick Mercer

and a mix of artwork by different members.

The ACW had displays and children's activities at the Wakefield Farmers Market during the summer,  participated in the Italian Festival in August, and, in September, several members participated in the Paint Out, organized by Pam Perras.

Many members were part of the Art Walk in October, with receptions for artists
held in several businesses around town.

Joanne Jolly-Kay and David Kay at A Cut Above

Joy Schilling at The Queen's Vault

Pam Perras at Tania's Salon

In December, several members participated in the Mistletoe Marketplace at Wakefield's Unitarian Universalist Church.

SooKhim Eriksen at the Mistletoe Marketplace

There is no doubt that the ACW has had a successful first year!

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