http://grousestudios.com/news Art . Antiques . Painted Furniture . Custom Sinks Tue, 03 Aug 2010 23:02:47 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en HEY EVERYONE, CHERYL IS UP TO IT AGAIN, SHE IS DOING A FANTASTIC COOKING DEMO/LIGHT LUNCH IN THE CLASSROOM. DO NOT MISS THIS OPPORTUNITY TO ENJOY A GREAT DEMONSTARTION and LEARN ABOUT COOKING WITH HERBS . THIS IS A GREAT WAY TO SPEND A FEW HOURS AND GET SOME TIPS. ... http://grousestudios.com/news/2010/08/03/french-herbs-in-frenchtown-cooking-demo/ [caption id="attachment_548" align="aligncenter" width="240" caption="SOLD ! to the man from Colorado"][/caption] I am happy to annouce my new on-line store at Ruby Plaza.  I just sold my first piece to a customer in Colorado. Please check out Ruby Plaza for Antiques, collectibles and handcrafted items (new and old items) and great ... http://grousestudios.com/news/2010/07/12/shop-at-my-new-ruby-plaza-website/             JOIN THE FUN AT GROUSE STUDIOS                REGISTER NOW FOR SUMMER                         EVENTS, CLASSES, WORKSHOPS     CHILDREN’S ART CLASSES  Join me for a tour through various mediums and materials to create your own art pieces. This is an exploration in using your imagination and thinking outside the box. We will use some ordinary items ... http://grousestudios.com/news/2010/05/29/summer-art-classes/ Well, you missed it. Yeah, I know, you had something else to do that day or YOU THOUGHT YOU KNEW HOW TO MAKE SENSATIONAL SOUP........well, even I, a cook extraordinare learned a SECRET or TWO from Cheryl and I am not telling you what they were............ha, ha,ha, so there!!!! I ... http://grousestudios.com/news/2010/03/31/soup-class-was-great-fun/ Learn to mosaic.  You can use alot of different materials to create a mosaic of your very own. This was created in a number of steps over several days. Approx. 2 hours lay-out.  One hour prep of table surface and table base. Two more hours to pick-up the pieces, to apply the adhesive ... http://grousestudios.com/news/2010/03/31/mosaic-class-is-coming-soon/ ONLY 5 MORE DAYS UNTIL "SECRETS TO SENSATIONAL SOUPS". DO NOT MISS OUT ON REGISTERING FOR THIS WORKSHOP !!! YOU CAN ENJOY A COMPLIMENTARY GLASS OF WINE OR TEA WHILE YOU LEARN THE "SECRETS" TO CONSTRUCTING A SENSATIONAL SOUP !!! YOU HAVE TRIED ALOT OF SOUPS, BUT WHAT MAKES SOME ... http://grousestudios.com/news/2010/03/23/cooking-demoa-great-lunch-date/ APRIL/ MAY -  JEWELRY/SILVERSMITHING - LEARN THE PROPER USE OF TOOLS AND TECHNIQUES WHICH ARE ESSENTIAL TO MAKING HANDCRAFTED STERLING SILVER JEWELRY WITH PROFESSIONAL RESULTS.  YOU WILL LEARN TO MANIPULATE VARIOUS FORMS  AND GAUGES OF SILVER WIRE AND FLAT SILVER, THE PROPER USE OF THE JEWELER'S SAW, FILES AND FORGING HAMMERS AS WELL AS CLEANING, SANDING ... http://grousestudios.com/news/2010/03/08/jewelrysilversmithing-course/ SIGN-UP NOW AS CLASS SPACE IS LIMITED (908)399-0247 TO REGISTER OR E-MAIL grousestudios@gmail.com. MARCH 27  - SECRETS TO SENSATIONAL SOUPS  - A GREAT DAY OUT . INVITE YOUR FRIEND, YOUR MOM OR DAD, OR SISTER OR BROTHER TO SPEND SOME TIME TOGETHER, GET SOME SOUP INSIGHT AND ENJOY A NICE LUNCH IN THE PROCESS. ... http://grousestudios.com/news/2010/03/08/art-classes-workshops-in-frenchtown/ The Classroom at Grouse Studios is now accepting reservations for spring classes or workshops. Call or check this website for  a complete list of classes being offered or schedule your own class or workshop in MY space. Contact Julia at (908) 399-0247 for details. http://grousestudios.com/news/2010/02/07/the-classroom-grouse-studios/ Ok, everyone, I am now very interested in handmade soap. I have been researching this and have found several sources for soap very close to home.  I am conducting  field (or bath)  studies on manufacturers' brands. Keep in mind these are handcrafted soaps, not mass produced, not pumped out strictly ... http://grousestudios.com/news/2010/01/14/handcrafted-artisan-soaps/