Brushstrokes on Silk: An Introduction to Creating Wearable Silk Art with Laura Fox-Wallis

Date: Saturday, April 27th

Time: 9am -3pm

Class Description: This one day silk painting workshop will give you a valuable foundation to begin your new obsession creating wearable silk art. Participants will also learn how to use marker as a resist to create beautiful designs. Patterns will be provided, however participants can choose their own image to work from.

This silk workshop, which uses non-toxic silk paints is simple enough for absolute beginners, yet is also an exciting way for more experienced painters to transfer their talents onto silk. Once the setting process is complete, participants will leave this experience with two beautiful, wearable silk artworks. This is a time to nurture your artistic side, all skill levels are welcome! 

Topics Covered: Participants will focus on basic techniques and processes of silk painting. Various techniques such as salt, alcohol, resist, color mixing, and the flow of dye on silk will be introduced as you create an 11” x 11” and a choice of a 14” x 72” or 30” x 30” silk scarf.

Materials Needed: Apron, Old Clothes (the dyes stain), Disposable Gloves (optional). Bring your lunch or choose from one of the many available restaurants in the Arboretum.

Ages Welcome: Ages 12+ are welcome

Cost*: $150

Location: 

ArtUs Co. 10000 Research Blvd. Suite 141, Austin, TX 78759

Park near Five Guys Burgers, follow stairs down past Amy’s Ice Cream and Hanara Sushi. ArtUs Co. is the last door on the left. 

'Tis the season! Almost Real Things & ArtUs Co are partnering up to host Deck the Walls: A Showcase of 200+ skateboard decks by 97 Austin artists.

• This collection is so huge we're splitting it across two galleries! Each reception will be totally unique and curated with different decks on display.

• Check out the incredible private collection of Richard Rees, a passionate supporter of Austin artists, alongside brand new decks available for purchase.

• These receptions are free and open to the public, all ages welcome.

• You can also make a donation for a souvenir cup to enjoy unlimited beverages all night!

• Receptions

• Friday, December 1st at ArtUs Co from 6-10pm (10000 Research Blvd, #141)

• Saturday, December 2nd at Almost Real Things HQ from 6-10pm (820 Shelby Lane, #103)

• RSVP HERE: deckthewalls.art

PARTICIPATING ARTISTS

Bill Tavis + Billy Jewkes + Billy Perkins + Bkay + BLVD + BOZA + Bradford Maxfield + Brianna Vance + BRITT + Candy Kuo + Cease One + Cindy Tobar + Daddy Otis + Daniel Adams + Dave Lowell + DEKO + Deloné + Drib + Dylan Y Quinn + Ed Booth + ER. + Erik Ross + Ernesto Hernandez + Ethan Azarian + Eye Dr + Fabian Rey + Federico Archuleta + Feebee + Felipe Gomez + FISH + Floyd Mendoza + Get Lost Collages + Gilbert Martinez + Goodluck Buddha + Griffin + Grim ATX + Hanasaurusrex + Hope Hummingbird + Imagine Art + Impossible Winterborne + Inkcolor + Ira Ralston + J Muzacz + James Prieto + Jamie Brindley + Jason Eatherly + Jay Babin + JIMINAI + Joe Gifford + John Rees + Juan Villegas + Katie Chance + Kimie Flores + KITTEH NOIR + Laced and Found + Laura Fox-Wallis + Lindsay Diehl + Lindsey Millikan + LOVE + Lucas Aoki + Lys Santamaria + Matthew Trujillo + Mez Data + Mike “Truth” Johnston + Mila Sketch + Millie + NEWS + Niz + Olivia Miller + OPTIMONYC + PASTE + Pauly M Everett + Pauly Picasso + Peelander Yellow + RabbitSnake + Red Moth + Remote One + Riktor + RISK + Rosemary Villegas + Sam Soper + Skele + SLEEP IS FAMOUS + sleepingandcreepin + Sloke One + SM4ACK + Snuk One + Soledad Fernandez-Whitechurch + SOMA + Squid + Tara Leigh Johnston + The Angry Cloud + Tim Kerr + TVheadATX + Uloang + Ulys Gold + Wiley Ross + Zuzu

A Creative Collaboration celebrating Pollinators + Musicians
November 11th, 3 - 9 pm

Join us for an extraordinary interactive art experience for the Austin Studio Tour, benefitting our nonprofit partner, SIMS Foundation

• Live Music with Kalu + The Acoustic Joint, Parker Woodland & Soulshine Rhythm Experience

• Art by 42 Artists

• Save Our Species ArtVenture Trail

• Collaborative Community Art Project

• Interactive + Educational Pollinator Experiences

• Eats + Drinks + Family-Friendly Fun!

GET A VIB BUZZ BAG for bottomless beverages + goodies from our sponsors!
* All RSVP donations + 10% of art sales will benefit SIMS Foundation

Join Big Medium in celebrating Austin Artists, Collaboratives, Art Experiences, and Dedicated Art Spaces at the 30th edition of the Austin Studio Tour with a record of 570 stops!

Start exploring new talent, see what your favorite artists have been working on, and prepare for another Austin Arts Month filled with Art and Community!

ArtUs Co. is on the tour! Stop by between 12-6pm the first three weekends in November! More information on our opening reception to come!

November 4-5, 12-6pm

November 11-12, 12-6pm

November 18-19, 12-6pm

In partnership with the George Washington Carver Museum, we invite you to celebrate 21 years and 30 iterations of studio tours with us.

Join us for an evening of music, and local food, plus get a sneak peek of the 500+ artists featured in this year's tour in the Group Exhibition at the Carver.

The Austin Studio Tour Kickoff Party is the official event and fundraiser for the Austin Studio Tour. It is the moment to celebrate all the artists on the tour with the opening of the Group Exhibition and is one of the first opportunities for the public to get a catalog and map before the tour begins. Enjoy music, performances, and fantastic art! Creative cocktail attire is encouraged.

WE CORDIALLY INVITE YOU TO OUR FIRST ANNUAL SURREAL BALL MASQUERADE AND FUNDRAISER!✨🎭

OCT 21st, 2023. 8p-MIDNIGHT

JOIN US FOR AN EVENING OF ELEGANCE, ENTERTAINMENT, AND MYSTERY AS WE COME TOGETHER TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE AT OUR FIRST ANNUAL SURREAL BALL.

Hors d'oeuvres
Libations courtesy of Tito's Vodka and Still Austin Whiskey
Costume contest
Raffles
Music by Novasi & Kozmos
An immersive mystical experience

ALL PROCEEDS WILL BENEFIT ARTUS CO 501C(3) NONPROFIT SUPPORTING LOCAL ARTISTS IN AUSTIN, TX. 

PLEASE RSVP - LIMITED TICKETS AVAILABLE!

SPIN Announces Silk Painting Online Class The Marker Resist Method With LAURA FOX-WALLIS Master Silk Painter

This workshop is perfect to learn the basics of silk painting using MSP, Laura Fox-Wallis, Marker Resist Technique. In just a few hours, you will create your own wearable silk scarf from start to finish! Together, via zoom, Laura will instruct you on how to create a wearable 14” x 72” scarf detailing a gorgeous, brightly colored octopus. You will learn how to transfer the pattern, apply the marker technique, stretch the scarf, mix colors, and apply & set the dyes. Once you have completed your purchase, a link to access the pattern PDF, agenda, materials needed, along with the link to join the workshop will be sent to your email.

Saturday - October 7, 2023

12:00am - 6:00 pm Eastern

11:00am - 5:00pm Central

10:00am - 4:00pm Mountain

9:00am - 3:00pm Pacific

$170

Deadline to register: Saturday, September 9th To register, email Karen Malin — karengmalin@gmail.com. Include, name, email, phone contact You will receive PayPal link, supply list, detailed course outline and link to purchase supply kit.

Mystic Mirrors: Transcending the Veil

A surreal exhibit that bends the rules of perception. Artworks here are not mere reflections, but rather portals to alternate dimensions, where the mind's landscape merges with the tangible. Mystic Mirrors is a poetic dance of the subconscious, where reality and fantasy waltz together, leaving you both entranced and questioning the boundaries of your own imagination.

Exhibit dates Sept 29 - Oct 28

Opening reception Sept 29 from 6-10pm
Music by Chappie Funk
Libations provided, courtesy of Celis Brewery and Boochcraft Hard Kombucha Brewery

Colors Unraveled: Fiber Artists’ Reflections on Emotional and Perceptual Impacts of Color 

Curated by Laura Fox-Wallis

Opening Reception: Saturday, July 8th from 6-10pm

Musical Performance by Andrea Cortez of Mind Body Music Center from 6-7pm

Exhibit Dates : July 8th - August 5th

Colors Unraveled: Fiber Artists' Reflections on Emotional and Perceptual Impacts of Color is an engaging and thought-provoking exhibition that delves into the profound connections between color, emotion, and perception in the realm of fiber art. This exhibit will showcase the works of talented fiber artists who have explored the transformative power of color in their artistic expressions.

Opening reception Saturday, July 8th from 6-10pm, refreshments provided. This is an artist-run show, support local art! Exhibition runs through August 5th, 2023

Calling all moms, mamas, mothers, mommies, and dog/cat moms! ArtUs Co. has planned an amazing morning planned just for YOU!

Come create a gorgeous watercolor floral bouquet collage while you sip mimosas. Leave the kids at home and have a low-stress, kid free art making sesh with your favorite momma friends!

All artistic levels are welcome! If you can cut an imperfect circle and glue them to paper, then you have all the skills you need to be successful with this project.

Join your instructor, Laura Fox-Wallis (mother of 2), for a morning of sipping, painting, and laughing!

Laura will provide everything, all you have to do is call all your friends and register.